Maclaren Stroller Recall Prompted by Fingertip Amputations
November 9, 2009 by Nancy
Filed under Featured Story, News Talk
A Maclaren stroller recall, prompted by fingertip amputations, involves over one million umbrella style strollers.
According to a press release by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Maclaren company has received 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller’s hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations.
Maclaren USA voluntarily recalled the strollers and urges parents who have the models involved in the recall to stop using them immediately. Consumers should contact Maclaren USA for a free repair kit.
The models involved are single and double umbrella strollers. The word “Maclaren” is printed on the stroller. The models include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.
The strollers were sold at Babies”R”Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.
The CPSC is still interested in receiving injury reports that are related to the Maclaren stroller recall prompted by fingertip amputations.
Stop Smoking America During the Great American Smokeout
November 7, 2009 by Nancy
Filed under Random Thoughts
Participate and stop smoking America during the Great American Smokeout taking place November 19, 2009.
As an ex smoker myself, I know how difficult it is to quit smoking but it can be done!
Choose November 19 as your quit date. Begin listing your reasons to quit and then list all the new hobbies you can do instead of smoking. Let your family, friends and co workers know about your plan to quit. Ask for their support and understanding while you are going through the initial withdrawal stage.
Studies have proven that nicotine replacement aids make that withdrawal stage easier than ever. They can almost double your odds of success in quitting. Find the aid that will work for you and your lifestyle. They are available in different forms such as gums, patches, or sprays.
Remember, twenty minutes after quitting your heart rate and blood pressure will drop. Twelve hours after quitting the carbon monoxide level in your blood will drop to normal. Month by month and year by year, the health benefits will continue. You are going to heal yourself and feel like a new person!
The American Cancer Society holds the Great American Smokeout to set aside a day to help smokers quit at least for one day. I’m urging you to quit smoking and make it a lifetime commitment. Take it from me, the rewards of living a smoke free life are abundant. You’re going to look better and feel better!
Quitting is not easy but I did it and you can too! So on November 19th, stop smoking America during the Great American Smokeout and stay smoke free ever!
Iron Chef America on White House Turf January 3rd with First Lady
Watch for Food Network’s Iron Chef America on White House turf January 3rd with First Lady Michelle Obama.
White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford will team up with Food Network star Bobby Flay to compete against Iron Chefs Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse.
Their challenge will be to create a meal for America. First Lady Michelle Obama will make an appearance and reveal the secret ingredient for the challenge is anything grown in the White House garden.
Each team of chefs must produce five dishes that showcase the ingredients they select from the garden and represents the ultimate American meal.
The judges for the competition include chef Nigella Lawson, Olympic gold medalist Natalie Coughlin and actress, Jane Seymour.
It’s sure to be an interesting show. Tune in and see the special Iron Chef America on White House turf January 3rd with First Lady Michelle Obama at 8pm ET.
