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Health and Fitness Tip of the Day Apple Slicer/Corer Recall Leifheit International USA Inc. has announced the voluntarily recall of approximately 31,000 apple slicers/corers because the cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use. This can potentially cause cuts to users' hands and fingers. The recall includes "Pro Line" apple slicers/corers, which are made of shiny chrome metal with two handles. The word "Leifheit" is printed on the top of one handle. A symbol code on the underside of the slicer/corer shows a number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture. Products with a "1" accompanied by any number of dots or those with a "2" accompanied by one or two dots are included in the recall. Houseware and gourmet cooking stores began selling these units nationwide in January 2001 for approximately $18. If you own one of these apple slicers/corers, stop using it immediately. The company is offering the choice of a replacement unit or a refund. The affected units can be returned to Leifheit directly or to the store of purchase if they are participating in the recall. For more information, contact Leifheit at (866) 695-3434 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site using the link below.

Click here to visit the recall website. http://www.leifheitusa.com/recall/recall_not.htm

- M. Ellman

Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thrifty Paper Has Recalled Electric Fans Reason: Because of it may cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers. Distribution: New York. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001196.htm Read Article

Value City Has Recalled Red Devil Gas Grills Reason: Because of it may present a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001198.htm Read Article

Viking Sewing Machines Has Recalled Sewing Machines Reason: Solder connections in the main power supply of the sewing machines can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001200.htm Read Article

Ford Has Recalled the the 2000 Ford Taurus Reason: Because of potential for depressing both accelerator and brake. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00386.htm Read Article

Recall Update: Toyota Echo Additional Recall Information Reason: Because of a potential for loss of breaking power. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00390.htm Read Article

Buell Motorcycle Has Recalled the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R Reason: Because the side stand legs have the potential to bend or break. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00384.htm Read Article

Harley-Davidson Has Recalled the 2000 FLTRSEI and Screamin' Eagle Reason: Because of a potential for loss of break fluid. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/02/v00388.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, October 10, 2002

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Wisconsin Firm Has Recalled Ground Beef Reason: May be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001662.htm Read Article

Hawaii Firm Has Recalled Pork Dumplings Reason: May be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution: Hawaiian Islands of Maui and Oahu. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001610.htm Read Article

Carbolite Foods Has Recalled Carbolite brand Milk Chocolate bars Reason: Individual bars labeled as Milk Chocolate actually contains Chocolate Almond bars. Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001602.htm Read Article

Spencer Gifts Has Recalled French Kiss Body Painting Candy Reason: The product contains an unapproved color, amaranth (formerly known as FD&C Red No. 2). Distribution: NC. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001604.htm Read Article

Producers Rice Mill Has Recalled Sysco Brand Imperial Rice Pilaf Reason: The product does not list the subingredients of pasta. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001606.htm Read Article

Pennsylvania Firm Has Recalled Turkey And Chicken Products Reason: May be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001560.htm Read Article

Bikepro Has Recalled Baby Walkers Reason: The baby walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Distribution: AZ, CA, CO, TX, MI, MO and New York. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001202.htm Read Article

Dollar Tree Stores Has Recalled Toy Sponges Reason: The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001204.htm Read Article

Dollar Tree Stores Has Recalled Stuffed Pool Animal Reason: The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001206.htm Read Article

Oriental International Trading Has Recalled Baby Walkers Reason: Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs. Distribution: AZ, CA, TX, IL, NC and New York. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001208.htm Read Article

BRIOŽ Corporation Has Recalled Caterpillar Pull Toy Reason: The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001210.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, October 13, 2002


Spencer Gifts Has Recalled French Kiss Body Painting Candy

LOL! I bet they still sell Emotion Lotion too!

-- Anonymous, October 13, 2002


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