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You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 02/21/2014 07:48 PM CST The USA-1 quartet of former U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program driver Steven Holcomb, Army program brakeman Capt. Chris Fogt, and civilian crewmen Steve Langton and Curt Tomasevicz start their final practice run for the Olympic four-man bobsled event in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 21, 2014.
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You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 02/21/2014 06:49 PM CST U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Burchfield provides security from the turret of a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle in the Now Zad district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 17, 2014. Burchfield is a rifleman with India Co., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. The Marines supported Afghan forces conducting an operation in the area. 02/21/2014 06:37 PM CST A U.S. Marine Corps mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle provides security in the Now Zad district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 16, 2014. The vehicle is assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. The unit supported Afghan forces conducting an operation in the area.
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You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 02/21/2014 04:52 PM CST U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eric Ellenbergers demonstrates how to fire a 9mm Beretta for Thai marines during Cobra Gold 2014, an annual exercise, in Samaesan, Thailand, Feb. 10, 2014. Ellenbergers is a platoon sergeant assigned to the 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. 02/21/2014 04:40 PM CST MH-60S Seahawk helicopters move cargo from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman during a replenishment in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 12, 2014. The Truman is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The Seahawk is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22. 02/21/2014 04:32 PM CST U.S. sailors wash an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 16, 2014. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations, support theater cooperation efforts and support Operation Enduring Freedom. The sailors are assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 32.
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Evolution Fresh Voluntarily Recalls Select Bottles of “Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger” Juice Sold at California and Nevada Grocery Retailers
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Updated - Fannie May Issues A Voluntary Recall Of Its 4.0 Oz. Heart-shaped Box Of Assorted Chocolates Due To Undeclared Peanuts
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Falafel King Voluntarily Recalls Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps Because of Possible Health Risk
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
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You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 02/20/2014 04:22 PM CST Warrior Training Alliance instructor Terry Jones teaches Afghan border police while they conduct a tactical site exploitation course on Forward Operating Base Thunder in Afghanistan's Paktya province, Feb. 19, 2014. Jones is assigned to the Security Force Advise and Assist Team 9, Warrior Training Alliance.U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Dixie Rae Liwanag 02/20/2014 04:15 PM CST An AAV-7 assault amphibious vehicle goes into the water while conducting a splash demonstration during Iron Fist 2014 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2014. The amphibious exercise brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other Marine units and soldiers to promote military interoperability and hone skills through challenging, complex and realistic training.
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News from CPSC: 4 Recalls Announced Today
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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www.cpsc.gov
1. Sterling Rope Company Recalls Sewn Cords Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Sterling-Rope-Company-Recalls-Sewn-Cords/
2. Infantino Recalls Teething Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Infantino-Recalls-Teething-Toys/
3. U.S. Polo Assn. Recalls Girl’s Jacket Due to Strangulation Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/US-Polo-Assn-Recalls-Girls-Jacket/
4. Eastman Footwear Recalls Coleman Runestone Children’s Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Eastman-Footwear-Recalls-Coleman-Runestone-Childrens-Shoes/
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1. Recall Date: February 20, 2014
Recall Number: 14-108
Sterling Rope Company Recalls Sewn Cords Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Sewn cord edge restraints, sewn eyes and sewn loops.
Hazard: Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Sterling Rope Company at (800) 788-7673 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.sterlingrope.com. Click on the recall link on the homepage under the headline "Latest News."
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Sterling-Rope-Company-Recalls-Sewn-Cords/
Recall Details
Units: About 9,200 in the U.S. and 480 in Canada
Description: This recall involves four models of Sterling Rope’s sewn cords which include the 8mm Aztek (AZ) Sewn Bound Loop Prusik, Aztek (AZ) Elite 8mm Edge Restraint, 8mm PER Sewn Eye and the 8mm Accessory Cord Sewn Eye. Sterling Rope products have the production lot number in two places. The product number and lot number are printed on the barcode label attached to the Care, Use and Retirement document, which comes with every product. The lot number is also printed on the shrink tube label on the sewn portion of the Prusik, edge restraint or sewn eye. Please see www.sterlingrope.com for a full list of lot numbers affected by this recall. All ropes except for the solid black products have a wrapping dotted line design around the rope. Specific recalled colors are listed next to each recalled product description.
8mm Bound Loop Prusiks
Product Number Description
SC080320116 8mm AZ Bound Loop Prusik Short Teal Green x 16”
SC080321116 8mm AZ BLP cord Short Tan x 16"
SC080320322 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Purple x 22"
SC080320422 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Black x 22"
SC080320622 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Blue x 22"
SC080320716 8mm AZ Sewn BLP cord Short Orange x 16"
SC080320816 8mm AZ Sewn BLP cord Short Red x 16"
CUSTOMSC 8mm Tan Bound Loop Prusik by 24"
CUSTOMSC 8mm Blue Bound Loop Prusik by 30"
Aztek Elite 8mm Edge Restraints
Product Number Description
SC080NY04600 AZ Elite Tactical Edge Restraint x 50'
SC080NY06600 AZ Elite 8mm Edge Restraint Blue 50' Sewn End
SC080NY09600 AZ Elite 8mm Edge Restraint Yellow x 50'
8mm PER Sewn Eye
Product Number Description
PER0804407SE 8mm PER Black Safety Glo x 22ft with Sewn Eye
CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Black Safety Glo with Sewn Eye
CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Orange With Sewn Eye
CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Yellow With Sewn Eye
8mm Accessory Cord Sewn Eye
Product Number Description
CUSTOMSC 8mm Black Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye
CUSTOMSC 8mm Blue Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye
CUSTOMSC 8mm Yellow Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact Sterling Rope for a free replacement. The item may also be returned to an authorized Sterling dealer that will coordinate the free replacement for you.
Sold at: Authorized Sterling Rope dealers from January 2013 through January 2014 in the United States and Canada for about $8 to $312.
Manufacturer: Sterling Rope Company, Inc., of Biddeford, Maine
Manufactured in: USA
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2. Recall Date: February 20, 2014
Recall Number: 14-109
Infantino Recalls Teething Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey
Hazard: The tail of the monkey can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.infantino.com and click on Recall Information on the home page.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Infantino-Recalls-Teething-Toys/
Recall Details
Units: About 191,000
Description: This recall involves the Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey teething toys. This squeaking toy is made of soft orange rubber and is shaped like a monkey. The toy measures 4.5 inches tall by 5 inches long and is intended for ages newborn and up. “Infantino” is marked on the back toward the rear and model number 206-647 is marked on the inside of the rear left leg
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of infants choking or gagging on the monkey’s tail. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from infants and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement toy.
Sold Exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and online from December 2012 through January 2014 for about $13.
Importer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
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3.Recall Date: February 20, 2014
Recall Number: 14-110
U.S. Polo Assn. Recalls Girl’s Jacket Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: U.S. Polo Assn. girl’s jackets
Hazard: The jackets have a band of material at the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Remedy: Refund or Repair
Consumer Contact: Q4 Designs LLC at (800) 741-0127 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or online at www.q4designs.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/US-Polo-Assn-Recalls-Girls-Jacket/
Recall Details
Units: About 1,400
Description: This recall involves U.S. Polo Assn. girl’s jackets. The jackets have the name U.S. Polo Assn. with the year 1890 and crossed polo mallets on the jacket’s upper right exterior and a silhouette of two polo players and the initials USPA on the jacket’s upper left exterior. The jackets come in the colors fuchsia, green and cream in girl’s sizes 4-16. The name Q4 Designs LLC and style numbers can be found on the white tracking label tag sewn into the inside of the jacket near the waist band. Recalled style numbers include: U274-200 for sizes 4-6 and U274-300 for sizes 7-16.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should remove or cut the band to eliminate the hazard, or contact Q4 Designs to obtain a full refund.
Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory, Kids Stop and Cookie’s Department Stores from August 2013 to October 2013 for about $15.
Importer: Samsung C&T America, Inc., New York, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
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4. Recall Date: February 20, 2014
Recall Number: 14-111
Eastman Footwear Recalls Coleman Runestone Children’s Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Coleman® Runestone Style Children’s Shoes
Hazard: The metal rivets surrounding the holes where the shoestring is secured on the shoes can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Eastman Footwear at (800)786-0282 ext. 301 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.efny.com and click Runestone Recall for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Eastman-Footwear-Recalls-Coleman-Runestone-Childrens-Shoes/
Recall Details
Units: About 12,200
Description: The Runestone children’s shoes are black with gray mesh fabric panels on the side of the shoe with a green “Coleman” logo name and lantern graphic on the tongue. The black shoestrings on the shoes are threaded through green fabric tabs on the top of the shoe. A label located on the inside of tongue of the shoes identifies the style as Runestone.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an adult who scratched or cut his finger. No medical attention was required.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shoes and return them to a Big 5 Sporting Goods store for a full refund or contact Eastman Footwear for instructions on returning the shoes for a refund.
Sold by: Big 5 Sporting Goods retail stores nationally from January 2013 through December 2013 for about $39.
Importer: The Eastman Footwear Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
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