In-Wall Electronic Timers from Intermatic, Inc. Could Shock People (Consumer Product Safety Commission / July 2, 2009)
Costco is trying to tell hundreds of thousands of people across the Northwest that they may have bought meat contaminated with E. coli. Meanwhile, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about some electronic timers that could shock people.
BEEF RECALL:
380,000 pounds of beef products from JBS Swift Beef may be contaminated with the bacteria. The Seattle Times reports about 4,300 pounds of that meat was sold at Costco, which is calling or writing close to 300,000 customers to tell them about the potential problem.
The USDA has received 24 reports of illnesses. At least 18 appear to be associated with the meat.
Anyone who bought steaks, ribs and ground beef from Costco between April 28 and May 28 are asked to return the meat for a refund.
Everyone was contacted who bought fresh steaks, ribs and ground beef at a Costco location that might have received the contaminated meat from JBS between April 28 and May 28. They are being asked to return the meat for a refund.
TIMER RECALL:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 240,000 in-wall electronic timers from Intermatic, Inc. because they could shock people.
The danger comes when people try to replace the timer's battery. If they use metal near the battery slot, they risk electrical shock.
So far, this has happened to 12 people. None of their injuries were serious.
The recall involves Intermatic Model ST01, ST01C, ST01AC, ST01AC70, ST01C70, ST01CL, EI600C, EI600LAC, EI600LAC8, EI600WC, and EI600WC8 timers which usually take the place of a standard wall switch.
The timers were sold from March 2007 through June of this year. If you have one, contact Intermatic for a free repair kit at (877) 417-4316 or through www.intermatic.com.
BEEF RECALL:
380,000 pounds of beef products from JBS Swift Beef may be contaminated with the bacteria. The Seattle Times reports about 4,300 pounds of that meat was sold at Costco, which is calling or writing close to 300,000 customers to tell them about the potential problem.
The USDA has received 24 reports of illnesses. At least 18 appear to be associated with the meat.
Anyone who bought steaks, ribs and ground beef from Costco between April 28 and May 28 are asked to return the meat for a refund.
Everyone was contacted who bought fresh steaks, ribs and ground beef at a Costco location that might have received the contaminated meat from JBS between April 28 and May 28. They are being asked to return the meat for a refund.
TIMER RECALL:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 240,000 in-wall electronic timers from Intermatic, Inc. because they could shock people.
The danger comes when people try to replace the timer's battery. If they use metal near the battery slot, they risk electrical shock.
So far, this has happened to 12 people. None of their injuries were serious.
The recall involves Intermatic Model ST01, ST01C, ST01AC, ST01AC70, ST01C70, ST01CL, EI600C, EI600LAC, EI600LAC8, EI600WC, and EI600WC8 timers which usually take the place of a standard wall switch.
The timers were sold from March 2007 through June of this year. If you have one, contact Intermatic for a free repair kit at (877) 417-4316 or through www.intermatic.com.
