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December 30th

Christmas Day Dawning

Sat, 2006-12-30 13:25 — earnie

Hustle, bustle, glitter and gleam as we ready for the big event of Christmas. The children so excited they can hardly get to sleep and then we need to get the last minute touches complete on the gifts before we ourselves lay down. Finally all is done and we lay down for a few moments sleep when all of a sudden we see children dancing round our bed. Tirefully we awaken ready to make our children happy. We do our yearly ritual of reading the story from Luke so that we have some real meaning of Christmas in the gifts we've given. We ready the cameras and then tell the children to march forward toward their gifts from Santa.

They rip and tear one after another while they ooo and awe giving us much delight that they are pleased with their gifts. Finally the last gift is opened and all the torn wrappings are put into bags for the next days trash. The children are playing with their new found games, dolls and other toys. Now its time to prepare the meal so that our tummies can be filled. What a glorious time each year brings as we create traditions and memories that will always last.

Leave a comment telling of your Christmas Day Dawning experiences.

Earnie
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Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures

Sat, 2006-12-30 13:07 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of Product: Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures

Manufacturer: Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.

Hazard: Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.

Description: Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.

Sold by: Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.

Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Strollers Due to Abrasion Hazard

Sat, 2006-12-30 12:57 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of Product: Phil & Teds e3 Strollers with doubles seats

Hazard: Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller’s add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children.

Incidents/Injuries: Regal Lager has received one report of a child who scraped his arm from touching the tire in motion.

Description: This recall involves the e3 Buggy which is a three-wheeled stroller with a black steel tubing frame. It is sold in a variety of fabric colors. An additional seat, known as a “Doubles Kit,” can be added directly behind the main stroller’s seat allowing a second child to ride in the stroller. This seat can either be added on top of the stroller’s frame or attached on top of the rear axle in the lower position. When used in the lower position, a seated child can reach the wheels.

Sold by: Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide, and Internet retailers from July 2005 through November 2006 for about $380.

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard

Sat, 2006-12-30 12:51 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of Product: DEWALT DC305 Model Reciprocating Saws

Hazard: The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has received four reports of short circuits in the switch of these saws. One of these incidents was a report of a fire resulting in extensive damage, though the cause of this fire has not been confirmed. Another fire reportedly resulted in minor damage, and the other two incidents resulted in melting damage to the units. No injuries were reported.

Description: This recall involves cordless DEWALT DC305 model reciprocating saws with date codes 200601-49 through 200640-49. They are yellow and black and about 18 inches long. The model number is located on the name plate on the side of the housing and the date code is located under the handle where the battery is inserted.

Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from May 2006 through November 2006 for between $380 and $800.

DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard

Sat, 2006-12-30 12:47 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of Product: DEWALT Model DW660 Cut-Out Tools

Hazard: The cord wire in these units could be damaged internally, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: DEWALT has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to this issue.

Description: These DEWALT cut-out tools are yellow and black, and have model number DW660 written on their nameplate, which is located on the body of the unit. The recalled tools were manufactured between January 2006 and September 2006, and have date codes ranging from 200601 to 200639. The date code also is located on the tool’s nameplate. Units with a “V” stamped on the nameplate are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2006 through November 2006 for between $70 and $130, depending on the kit.

BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons Due to Choking Hazard

Sat, 2006-12-30 12:43 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of Product: BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons

Hazard: After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents have been reported in the United States. BabySwede has received 11 reports of the plastic loosening on the spoons in other countries. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled feeding spoons were sold under the brand name “BABYBJÖRN,” which is printed along the front side of the spoon’s handle. The spoons were sold in one package containing two spoons. The spoons are about 6-1/2 inches in length, with a soft, flexible plastic tip sold in two color combinations: blue/red or green/yellow.

Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores, catalogs and Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006 for about $9.

Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Farberware® Fruit Slicer and Corer Due to Laceration Hazard

Sat, 2006-12-30 12:37 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of Product: Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer

Hazard: The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumer’s hands and fingers.

Incidents/Injuries: Lifetime Brands has received 34 reports of the blade separating from the handle, including nine reports of cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.

Description: The recalled product is the Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer with model number 78350. The model number is written on the packaging. The fruit slicer/corer is an eight-section round metal blade encircled in hard black plastic with two handles. “FARBERWARE” is printed on the top of the handle.

Sold at: Grocery, hardware, discount and other retail stores nationwide from January1999 through October 2006 for about $4.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Mug Gift Sets

Sat, 2006-12-30 12:25 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Name of product: Holiday Timeâ„¢ Christmas Mug Gift Sets

Hazard: The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The gift sets include a decorated ceramic mug and a stuffed Santa, snowman, or reindeer. The stuffed characters measure 7-inches tall and are made of fleece-like material. Two red and green buttons are sewn down the front of the characters. “©DanDee™ COLLECTOR’S CHOICE®” and the product’s UPC number are printed on the character’s sewn-in labels. UPC numbers are as follows: Santa 0 47475 45419 8, Snowman 0 47475 45429 7, Reindeer 0 47475 45439 6. “Holiday Time™” is printed on the character’s hang tag. The mug comes in three designs and measures 6-inches tall. The designs include a Santa with green background, a snowman with blue background, and a Christmas tree with green background.

Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $5.

Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers

Sat, 2006-12-30 12:20 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Incidents/Injuries: Crown Boiler has received one report of high levels of carbon monoxide from these boilers. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involvesBermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series gas-fired boilers designed for indoor installation. Model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed below and are located on the rating plate. The boilers have a two-tone, red and gray jacket enclosure with the controls and piping on the right side of the unit. The rating plate is a silver label located in the upper left hand corner of the right side panel.

Model Numbers Serial Numbers


BSI069SN

CROWNB000304258

and

CROWNB000411446


BSI069EN

BSI172SL

BSI172EL

CWI069SN

CWI069EN

CWI172SL

CWI172EL

Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2002 through October 2006 for between $800 and $2,100.

Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors

Sat, 2006-12-30 12:13 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description: The recalled children's Gigantic Gemstone Ring toy is a silver-colored metallic ring with a large plastic gemstone. The gemstone colors include: blue, red, purple, green and clear. The rings were sold individually and as part of various party favor, costume and heirloom sets.

Sold at: Celebrate Express' Birthday Express, Costume Express and Storybook Heirloom Web sites and catalogs, and at the Birthday Express retail outlet store located in Kirkland, Wash. The recalled products were sold from October 2003 through October 2006 for about $1.50.