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Action Line Consumer Alert: Recalled Items for Oct 6-10

By Vanessa Stewart

Flavored drinks to outdoor gliders are on this week's list of recalled items.

Blue Cat flavor drinks by Tristar are being recalled from asian grocery stores nationwide.
Officials warn the plastic bottles may be contaminated with melamine.

Next, COBY electronics is recalling its re-chargeable batteries after several reports of overheating---three of which resulted in a fire.
The batteries were sold with portable DVD-CD and MP3 players.

"Limited Too" is recalling its children's necklaces and portable players.
Paint on the products could contain high levels of lead.

An allergy alert for Russell Stover candies.
The candy maker says its "Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates" contains a candy that may contain hazelnuts that's listed on the label.

And finally, these Outdoor Playset Gliders are being recalled.
The screws can come off causing children to fall.
The gliders were sold at Lowe's and on-line at Costco.com

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Vanessa may be reached at vstewart @khon2.com or ph. 591-4209.

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