Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Dear Abby Family Recipes

Dear Abby now has a cookbooklet featuring more than 100 recipes for families to use during the holidays and when entertaining. Many have been previously published in her column, such as her famous Pecan Pie recipe.

To order send a business-size, self-addressed envelope, plus a check or money order for $12 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Pier 1 Imports Glassware Recall

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2007
Release #07-182

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 245-4595
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glassware Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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.

Name of product: Orange/Red Glassware Pieces Units: About 180,000

Importer/Distributor: Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas

Hazard: The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a
laceration hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received 17 reports of
glassware that cracked or broke. One injury involving minor cuts from
broken glass has been reported.

Description: The recalled glassware pieces involve large and small
tumblers, goblets and margaritas. The bottom half of the tumblers is
red and the top half is orange. The bottom of the margaritas and the
goblets is clear and the top is red and orange.

Sold by: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, on its Web site
(www.pier1.com), and in their April 2007 catalog from January 2007
through April 2007 for about $6 each.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the glassware pieces immediately
and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a
refund or merchandise credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information consumers can contact
Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday
through Saturday and between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.pier1.com.

Cooking With Coffee

The May newsletter for Busy Moms Recipes features creative cooking using coffee in recipes. This issue includes interesting recipes, helpful tips, fun crafts, and more! Click here to read.

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