Recalls
The following recalls have been announced:
_ About 84,250 Oh Chute parachute with streamer fireworks, manufactured in China and distributed by Fireworks Over America, because the parachutes can get tangled in power lines, posing a risk of shocks. The company has received one report of a parachute getting tangled, causing the user's hand to get shocked and burned. The fireworks were sold at various firework stores around the country between April 2007 and June 2008. Details: by phone at 800-345-3957; by Web at http://www.fireworksoveramerica.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.
_ About 13,000 It's a Girl Thing bracelets, necklaces and phone charms, manufactured in China and distributed by Bead Bazaar USA Inc., because the jewelry may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested. No injuries have been reported. The jewelry was sold around the country between February 2006 and June 2008. Details: by phone at 800-838-1769; by Web at http://www.beadkit.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.
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