2 RECALLS.
#1. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles.
#2. Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs.
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#1. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles.
Name of Product: Birch and Bark Candles
Units: About 230,000
Manufacturer: Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 18 reports of the birch and bark candles catching fire and five reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 between $6 and $15.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05207.html
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#2. Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs.
NOTE: This expansion of the Polaris ATV recall announced on May 3, 2005
> http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05568.html < includes several additional models, affecting about 45,000 additional units.
Name of Product: Polaris Model Year 2004.5 Sportsman 500, Model Year 2005 Sportsman 400, Sportsman 500, Sportsman 600, Sportsman 700, Sportsman 6x6, Scrambler 500, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs.
Units: About 61,020
Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn.
Hazard: Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective
Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 68 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $3,799 and $7,699.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05583.html
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#1. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles.
#2. Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs.
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#1. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles.
Name of Product: Birch and Bark Candles
Units: About 230,000
Manufacturer: Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 18 reports of the birch and bark candles catching fire and five reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 between $6 and $15.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05207.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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#2. Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs.
NOTE: This expansion of the Polaris ATV recall announced on May 3, 2005
> http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05568.html < includes several additional models, affecting about 45,000 additional units.
Name of Product: Polaris Model Year 2004.5 Sportsman 500, Model Year 2005 Sportsman 400, Sportsman 500, Sportsman 600, Sportsman 700, Sportsman 6x6, Scrambler 500, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs.
Units: About 61,020
Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina , Minn.
Hazard: Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective
Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 68 reports of the ECM overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $3,799 and $7,699.
To view this RECALL online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05583.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
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Also, we DO NOT endorse any products or services and we DO NOT work in conjunction with any marketing agencies (direct or otherwise) of any kind. However, sometimes we do suggest (and occaissionally recomend) a product or service we have either worked with or believe would be in your best interest.
If any marketer contacts you claiming that we sent them to you, forward their entire e-mail (with full headers) As Soon As Possible to: A0-3@alh_webmaster.mailshell.com (so we can retailiate [pay-um-back])