Sunday, May 19 2013 22:03

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

Recall Date: May 16, 2013
Recall Number: 13-193

Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided

Name of product: Microwave Popcorn Makers

Units: About 54,700

Hazard: When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in this popcorn maker and ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the popcorn maker immediately and contact Avon to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely use the microwave popcorn maker. The new instructions can also be obtained from independent Avon representatives and on Avon's website under the Product Recall section.

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Sunday, May 19 2013 21:59

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

Recall Date: May 16, 2013
Recall Number: 13-192

Deezo Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard

Name of product: Deezo boys and girls zip-up hoodies

Units: About 560

Hazard:  The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Zulily for a full refund. Contact Zulily to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment.

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Sunday, May 19 2013 21:55

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

Recall Date: May 15, 2013
Recall Number: 13-191

Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Name of product: Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters

Units: About 355,000

Hazard: The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement heater. Consumers have the option of a comparable ceramic heater or new model quartz radiant heater, model H-5510, which will be available after August 2013.

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Saturday, May 18 2013 07:43

Written by Gianna Volpe

Bikers take note – Riverhead's one and only motorcycle supply store is holding its grand opening party today at the corner of Elton and East Main streets.

Visitors at Renegade Classic's grand opening should expect to enjoy free barbecue, live music, bike contests and raffles between noon and 5 p.m. today, according to co-owner Vince Chiovarelli.

"There's going to be a bike show and trophies for best paint, best chrome, best custom and show favorite," Chiovarelli said.

He said biker beauty contest winners Miss Renegade Riverhead and Miss Renegade Deer Park will be on hand at the event, as will The Christian Motorcycle Association, who will perform group and individual bike blessings for interested parties.

Raffle prizes will include rain gear, helmets, leather jackets, belts, boots, gloves and Renegade Classic tee shirts.

As a franchise with 40 locations nationwide, Chiovarelli said he and co-owning sister, Lisa Jo, often receive an extra discount from manufacturers due to the large number of orders regularly placed by Renegade Classic.

He said those discounts are passed on to their customers.

"Our prices are very, very reasonable and affordable for that reason," said Chiovarelli.

The franchise, located at 1186 E. Main Street, has been an East End oasis for motorcycle accessory seekers since it first opened its doors at the end of September, according to Riverhead biker Anthony Martocchia, president of a motorcycle club called the "Zoo Crew."

"We used to have to cruise all over the place looking for gear," Martocchia said. "This place is great because I live right down the road."

Martocchia, whose club will be in attendance at the grand opening, was one of the Riverhead location's first customers.

"They do custom patches here, so this is where I got my [Zoo Crew] patches," he said.

Beginning in June, Renegade Classic will hold a monthly gathering for bikers on the first Thursday evening of every month with free barbecue and music.

"Bikers like having a destination and a place to hang out," he said. "We want a place to go and when we get there, we want something to do. Not necessarily to drink because people shouldn't be drinking and riding, but to hang out with like-minded individuals."

No alcoholic beverages will be served at any of Renegade Classic's events.

RiverheadLOCAL photos by Emil Breitenbach Jr.