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Primo Flavorstation Home Beverage Maker to be Sold by ShopNBC

Walter Verfenstein — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:43:59 +0000

Primo Flavorstation™ 100

In a press release this morning, Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Primo Water Corporation announced that it will sell its new Flavorstation™ 100 Home Beverage Maker at ShopNBC.com, Lowes.com and in participating Lowe’s Home Improvement stores. The product is available in a kit at a price point of $120 on ShopNBC.com now. John Maples, Primo Water’s chief marketing officer, wrote to say that the Flavorstation kit will premiere on the ShopNBC TV network, November 28th.

The Primo Flavorstation enables consumers to create naturally-flavored sodas, fruit sparklers, fruit flavored teas, zero-calorie sodas and energy drinks without high-fructose corn syrup. It promises to deliver, “the taste of national [beverage] brands at a fraction of the cost and calories.” The product also promises an environmental benefit by reducing the number of cans households send off to landfills. Primo Water Corporation Press Release Nov. 23, 2011

Product Recall out on HSN Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddle

Walter Verfenstein — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:43:50 +0000

In voluntary cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, W. P. Appliances, Inc. is recalling its Wolfgang Puck Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddle (model number BRTGG0100), which it imported from China-based manufacturer YouO Electric Appliances Co. Ltd. HSN was the exclusive retailer for the product, and sold some 27,000 units between April 30 and May 6 of this year at an approximate price point of $100.

W. P. Appliances, Inc., has received four reports of electrical shock and two reports of melted plastic housing, due to a defect in the appliance’s electrical wiring that can pose a risk of overheating. The importer has established a toll-free number (1-855-666-0478) to assist customers, and will reimburse them for the full purchase price of the product (including sales tax and shipping and handling). Kansas City infoZine Nov. 11, 2011

Product Recall of Steam Cleaners Sold on QVC

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:39:50 +0000

H2O Mop Steam Cleaners — sold on QVC and through other channels in 2007 and 2008 for about $100 — have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Exposed electrical wiring resulting from worn power cords has caused shock or burn injuries to more than a dozen people. The recall affects some 580,000 appliances. MainStreet.com July 21, 2009

QVC and Euro-Pro Recall Deep Fryers

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:45:25 +0000

Euro-Pro Operating LLC and QVC Inc. recalled some 1,600 Cooks Essentials Deep Fryers, saying they because they have a tendancy to overhead and may pose a burning hazard. Associated Press Sept. 24, 2008