Recalls of the Week

Got some new and interesting items to watch out for this week. Without further adieu…here we go. The Recalls of the Week:
1. Children’s Place Camouflage P.J.s: When I first saw this, I assumed it had something to do with flammability issues as are most recalls on P.J.s But no, its the hot topic of the last several months…LEAD. The screen print on the shirt of the P.J.s, which says “Athletics 90″, contains excess levels of lead. There have been about 28,000 of these sold and involves both long and short sleeved versions. They were sold at Children’s Place between December 2006 and January 2008. You are directed to stop using them immediately and take them back to Children’s Place for a full refund. For more information, go here.
2. Crate and Barrel Shag Rugs Catch Fire: And I don’t mean in a good way. The Remy Shag Rugs which have been sold at Crate and Barrel in Red and White between January 2007 and April 2008, through catalogue and in-store are being recalled. These rugs can catch fire too easily. Not something you want laying near the fireplace. You should stop using the rugs and call Crate and Barrel and they will pick up the larger rugs and give you a refund and with the smaller rugs, you can return for refund or just get a label put on it telling you its flammable. Apparently, smaller rugs can be flammable, you just have to warn about it. Not sure this makes alot of sense. Here is the complete information on this recall.
3. Backyard Leisure Swing Set : Those really nice wooden swing sets, sold as Adventure Playsets brand at Walmart and Create N Adventure brand at Toys “R” Us and sold between January 2008 and May 2008 are being recalled. The hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break and the child can fall and get injured. 114 reports have been received thus far regarding this problem and there have been about 11,000 of these swing sets sold. You need to remove the gliders from the swing set immediately and contact Backyard Leisure (866-546-7902) for replacements. Go here for more information.
4. Tomatoes: You say tomato, I say….DON’T EAT IT! This is a killer for me because I try and eat alot of tomatoes given how healthy they are and especially for men and the ole’ prostate. However, the FDA is warning consumers nationwide that certain raw red plum, red Roma, red round tomatoes have been linked to salmonella. You CAN continue to eat cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes and tomatoes sold with the vine still on them. Take a look at the FDA’s website on this for more important information. Guess I better stick to some berries right now.
That’s the biggies for the week. If you know of any others I and others should be aware of, please leave a comment. Remember, be careful out there.