5 ALERTS--ADVISORIES--RECALLS.
#1. Recall of Duo Tandem and Certain MetroLite™ Strollers.
#2. Study: Parked Cars Get Dangerously Hot, Even on Cool Days.
#3. Engine Fires Prompt Probe of DaimlerChrysler, Kia Vehicles.
#4. Fear of Spyware Plagues Millions.
#5. FDA Issues Blindness Warning for Viagra Users.
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#1. Recall of Duo Tandem and Certain MetroLite™ Strollers.
Name of Products: Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller
Units: About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers
Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.
Hazard: These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.
The recalled Duo Tandem strollers, manufactured between 1994 and 1999, have two seats, one seat in front and one seat in back.
The recalled MetroLite strollers, manufactured in 2000 and 2001, have a blue, gray or black plastic and steel frame.
Sold at:
The Duo tandem strollers sold at: Discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide from January 1994 through December 2000 for between $80 and $150.
The MetroLite strollers sold at: Discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide from November 2000 through December 2002 for between $100 and $200.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05221.html
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#2. Study: Parked Cars Get Dangerously Hot, Even on Cool Days.
"There are cases of children dying on days as cool as 70 degrees Fahrenheit," said lead author Catherine McLaren, MD, clinical instructor in emergency medicine. Though research has documented the temperature spike inside a car on extremely hot days, this is the first time anyone has looked at cooler days, she added.
To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/car_heat.html
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#3. Engine Fires Prompt Probe of DaimlerChrysler, Kia Vehicles.
The National Highway traffic Safety Administration launched the defect investigation as a result of reports that include about 300,000 of Chrysler's 1999 and 2000 Dodge Stratus, Chrysler Cirrus and Plymouth Breeze cars and 52,824 of Kia's 2003 Sedona minivans.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/engine_fires.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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#4. Fear of Spyware Plagues Millions.
The report, written by PIP’s Associate Director Susannah Fox, says that those who have broadband connections at home and those who range far and wide online are among those most vulnerable to spyware. Some of the most risky online behaviors that seem to attract spyware are downloading peer-to-peer services and swapping files over them, visiting adult Web sites, and playing online games.
To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/spyware.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
WEBMASTERS NOTE. Ad-ware and Spy-ware can help give Identity thieves the access to your comuter they need to get enough information to steal your ID and use it without your knowledge.
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#5. FDA Issues Blindness Warning for Viagra Users.
Agency Reacts More than 13 Months After Learning of Blindness Incidents.
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered updated labeling for Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, in response to reports of sudden blindness in men taking the erectile dysfunction medications.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_viagra_02.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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#1. Recall of Duo Tandem and Certain MetroLite™ Strollers.
#2. Study: Parked Cars Get Dangerously Hot, Even on Cool Days.
#3. Engine Fires Prompt Probe of DaimlerChrysler, Kia Vehicles.
#4. Fear of Spyware Plagues Millions.
#5. FDA Issues Blindness Warning for Viagra Users.
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#1. Recall of Duo Tandem and Certain MetroLite™ Strollers.
Name of Products: Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller
Units: About 1 million Duo Tandem and about 143,000 MetroLite strollers
Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.
Hazard: These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.
The recalled Duo Tandem strollers, manufactured between 1994 and 1999, have two seats, one seat in front and one seat in back.
The recalled MetroLite strollers, manufactured in 2000 and 2001, have a blue, gray or black plastic and steel frame.
Sold at:
The Duo tandem strollers sold at: Discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide from January 1994 through December 2000 for between $80 and $150.
The MetroLite strollers sold at: Discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide from November 2000 through December 2002 for between $100 and $200.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05221.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. Study: Parked Cars Get Dangerously Hot, Even on Cool Days.
"There are cases of children dying on days as cool as 70 degrees Fahrenheit," said lead author Catherine McLaren, MD, clinical instructor in emergency medicine. Though research has documented the temperature spike inside a car on extremely hot days, this is the first time anyone has looked at cooler days, she added.
To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/car_heat.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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#3. Engine Fires Prompt Probe of DaimlerChrysler, Kia Vehicles.
The National Highway traffic Safety Administration launched the defect investigation as a result of reports that include about 300,000 of Chrysler's 1999 and 2000 Dodge Stratus, Chrysler Cirrus and Plymouth Breeze cars and 52,824 of Kia's 2003 Sedona minivans.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/engine_fires.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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#4. Fear of Spyware Plagues Millions.
The report, written by PIP’s Associate Director Susannah Fox, says that those who have broadband connections at home and those who range far and wide online are among those most vulnerable to spyware. Some of the most risky online behaviors that seem to attract spyware are downloading peer-to-peer services and swapping files over them, visiting adult Web sites, and playing online games.
To view this ADVISORY online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/spyware.html
(You may need to copy and paste this link if you're using hotmail, msn, aol or some other mail services.)
WEBMASTERS NOTE. Ad-ware and Spy-ware can help give Identity thieves the access to your comuter they need to get enough information to steal your ID and use it without your knowledge.
----------------------------------------------
#5. FDA Issues Blindness Warning for Viagra Users.
Agency Reacts More than 13 Months After Learning of Blindness Incidents.
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered updated labeling for Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, in response to reports of sudden blindness in men taking the erectile dysfunction medications.
To view this ALERT online, use the following link:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_viagra_02.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])