Archive for January, 2011

Photos to Space Project Supports First Candle – Percentage of Sales Will be Donated January 27th, 2011

Now you can experience space exploration for yourself without having to wait until the price of space flight becomes more reasonable! This is also a great opportunity to commemorate a special individual or event, or to memorialize a loved one. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of manned space travel, Photos to Space will be sending personal photos to space and back in a custom digital container stored on space bound rockets.

The first launch will take place on April 12, 2011.

In addition to encouraging individuals from around the world to get involved with space technology, the team plans to raise funds and create awareness that saves infant lives. Ten percent of the sales for this project will be donated to support First Candle’s research, education and bereavement support efforts.

Your introductory price of $4.95 includes:

  • Your photo launched into space
  • A customized flight certificate with your photo embedded in it
  • Stats and facts about the mission
  • A downloadable video of rocket flight
  • News and progress reports emailed to you
  • Opportunity to participate in contests!

Sign up today at www.photostospace.com

Stroller Recall – phil & teds January 25th, 2011

NEWS from CPSC and HC  

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2011
Release #11-106  

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 432-1642
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983  

Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and
Laceration Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and
Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced
a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It
is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Jogging Strollers

Units: About 22,000 in the United States and 7,200 in Canada

Importer: phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, CO

Hazard: When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can
become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration
hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: phil&teds has received three reports of incidents
resulting in injuries to the adult users including a finger tip
amputation and two reports of lacerations.

Description: This recall involves sport v2 and classic v1 model
single-seat jogging strollers. The three-wheel strollers have a metal
frame, cloth seat and a canopy. The sport v2 model stroller was sold in
red, orange, green, black, charcoal, navy and in graffiti print. Sport
v2 serial numbers included in the recall are 0308/0001 to 0510/0840. The
classic v1 model strollers were only sold in red. Serial numbers for the
classic v1 are 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. The first four digits of the
serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for
the individual stroller. Serial numbers are printed on the inside of the
folding hinge. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the
harness on both models.

Sold by: Specialty juvenile stores nationwide from May 2008 through July
2010 for between $350 and $450.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers
and contact phil&ted USA to arrange for the shipping of a free
hinge-cover kit and repair instructions.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at
(877) 432-1642 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or
visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at
http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1252

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11106.html


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