Consumer alert!

Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray is being recalled because some of it has been found to contain bacteria.
Proctor & Gamble, the maker of the spray, said the recall was precautionary because of tainted spray found in Germany. Three different lots of the product are being recalled in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Germany.
For more details, click here.

Perfect Flame gas grills sold exclusively at Lowe’s stores are being recalled because the burners can deteriorate and the lids can catch fire.
For details on the recall, which affects more than 600,000 grills, click here.

Gorilla Inc. of Flushing, Mich. is recalling about 90 safety harnesses because they have a flaw that could cause them to give way.
The harnesses are restraint systems used to keep hunters from falling. For details and a photo, click here.

More than 600,000 “Bobby Chupete” pacifiers are being recalled because the mouth guard is too small and the produce might be swallowed by tots, posing a choking hazard.
For details, click here.

Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers are being recalled because they pose a fire hazard.
For details on the recall, click here.

Some hunting tree stands sold by Gander Mountain have a defect that can cause users to fall.
For details on the recall, click here.

About 115,000 nacho cheese and chili sauce dispensers, made by Gehl Foods and used in restaurants and other food service operations, are being recalled because the fan in them can contact the heater coil and poses a burn and fire hazard.
For details on the recall, click here.

About 1 million Maclaren strollers are being recalled because when unfolding them, consumers have had their fingertips cut off.
The strollers were sold at Babies R Us, Target and other stores.
Details on the recall and photos may be found by clicking here.

About 10,000 Young Artist Easels that double as chalkboards are being recalled because the surface of the chalkboard has lead content that exceeds federal standards.
Details and photos can be found by clicking here.

Samsung over-the-range microwave ovens are being called because they can post a shock hazard to consumers.
More details on the recall are here.

Life Is Good travel mugs are being recalled because their exteriors can become excessively hot and cause burns if they are used to hold hot beverages.
Details on the recall are here.

Backyard swing sets made by Adventure Playsets are being recalled because their lumber components might break and cause users to fall.
Details on the recall are available by clicking here.

Certain pet treats — mainly beef hooves and pig ears — made by Pet Carousel of Sanger, Calif. are being recalled in cooperation with the Food & Drug Administration because they might be contaminated with salmonella.
Among the products are Dentley’s Beef Hooves sold at PetSmart locations.

Halloween flashlights — both mini-lights and full-size flashlights that come with stencils — sold exclusively at Target are being recalled because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to users.
Consumers can get a refund at Target. For photos and full details, click here.

Users of Vaio computers might want to stop using AC adaptors that come with them. The adaptors pose a shock hazard.
Also SurgeMaster surge protectors are being recalled because they can melt and burn.
Both items are being recalled.