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November 2006

 Just Released

Week of November 12-18, 2006
Government Awards 11-16

Week of November 5-11, 2006
 Election 2006 Results

SBA Office of Advocacy Releases Third Quarter Indicators

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 Product Recalls

Household Appliances

Nov

1

Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards

Power Tools

Nov

28
MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard

Nov

8

DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard

Nov

8

Wilton Mitre Saws Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Home Furnishings

Nov

9

"Cars" Toy Chests Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled

Toys

Nov

15

Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards

Nov

9

Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard

Nov

2

Various Firms Recall Flashing Pacifiers for Choking, Aspiration and Strangulation Hazards

Nov

2

RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking Hazard

October 2006

 Just Released

Week of October 15-21, 2006
Education

10-18

Karen Dace, Ph.D., appointed Deputy Chancellor for Diversity, Access and Equity at the University of Missouri, Kansas City
Week of October 8-14, 2006
SBA

10-10

 The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded contracts to nineteen researchers from across the country to study small businesses.
 
 
FDA Approves Test to Help Diagnose Main Virus that Causes AIDS Click here

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 Product Recalls

Computers

Oct

23
Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

Household Appliances

Oct

17
Starbucks Recalls 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard

Outdoor Appliances

Oct

10
Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard

Oct

5
MTD Snow Throwers Recalled – Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users

Oct

5
Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Due to Fire Hazard

Toys

Oct

23

Target Stores Recalls Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kits Due to Choking Hazard

Oct

18

Baby Cookie Monster Toys Sold with DVD at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking Hazard

September 2006

 Just Released

Week of September 10-16, 2006

America remembers its missing service members on 9/15/06, National POW/MIA Recognition Day
 Promotions

09-12

Time Warner Promotes Greta Davis to Executive Director of Supplier Diversity
Week of September 3-9, 2006
Federal Appointments 09-08 Bush to Nominate Top Latina Professional as SBA Deputy Administrator

Illinois Governor attends Chicago's African Festival of the Arts
 

National Association of Black Hotel Operators Bask in Conference Success

Verizon Foundation sends a clear signal of support for the NAACP

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 Product Recalls

Children's Toys

Sep

7

LeapFrog Recalls Children’s Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard

Consumer Electronics

Sep

5

Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras

Electrical Appliances

Sep

13

Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard

Home Furnishings

Sep

12

Pier 1 Recalls Ming TV Stand for Tipping Hazard

Office Equipment

Sep

18

Canon U.S.A. Recalls Desktop Copiers for Repair due to Fire Hazard

Outdoor Appliances

Sep

13

John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Toys

Sep

22

Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers

Transport

Sep

14

Segway Personal Transporter Recalled

August 2006

 

 

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 Product Recalls

Apparel

Aug

9

Quiksilver recalls children's lounge pants due to burn hazard

Computers and Accessories

Aug

24

Apple Recalls Batteries Used in iBook and PowerBook Computers Due To Fire Hazard

Aug

15

Dell Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

Home Furnishings

Aug

29

Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces
Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled
Due to Fire Hazard

Aug

29

Milano Stools Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Power Tools & Equipment

Aug

3

Toro expands recall of snowthrowers posing fire hazard

Toys

Aug

17

Target recalls scooters - various breaking parts pose fall hazard

July 2006
 

Lawmakers

Congress Moves towards Reauthorizing the SBA

Combating

AIDS

 

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 Product Recalls

Electronic Equipment

Jul

6

Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard

Home Appliances

Jul

25

Bunn-O-Matic Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn
and Fire Hazards

Home Furnishings

Jul

25

Children’s Lamp Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Jul

19

IKEA Home Furnishings Recalls Repair Folding Chair Beds and Sofa Beds for Finger Tip
Amputation Hazard

Lawn Equipment

Jul

11

Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard

Office Furniture

Jul

11
Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard

Power Tools

Jul

13

Ryobi Recalls Radial Arm Saws Due to Blade Detachment Hazard

June 2006

New Mexico becomes the 19th state to recognize Juneteenth

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 Product Recalls

May 2006

 

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 Product Recalls
 News Briefs (April 2006)

Sponsor News

Major League Baseball Hosts the 3rd Annual Celebration

of Jackie Robinson Day

42 Years ago, on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American

to play in the Major Leagues.  Click image below to see MLB's salute on mlb.com.

Personal WEALTH

April 2006

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 Product Recalls