Play-Well Company Press Release
February 27, 2011
Contact: John Stavinga
Phone: 266-849-0134
Email: Jstavinga@playwell.com
For Immediate Release
Play-Well calls for voluntary recall of popular Zoomer toy
Customers can call 800 number for more information
The Play-Well Company has issued a voluntary recall of its popular Zoomer toy due to many of the vehicles’ malfunctioning. The electrical components on several different models have overheated causing a malfunctioning toy.
It has been reported that a dozen children have suffered minor burns to the hands, legs, and feet, and 100 fires, totaling $250,000, have damaged properties of homeowners. Parents are being advised to disable their Zoomer immediately to avoid further risk of injury.
Many Zoomers have been affected, but some are being affected more commonly than others. Michael Hayes, vice president of consumer relations, specified that “All models with two batteries are being recalled, although some with one battery sold previously to November 2008 have been affected as well.”
Customers who think their Zoomer may be affected or are in need of repair for their Zoomer are advised to remove the batteries and call the Zoomer hotline at 800-ZOOMERS or go to the website at www.zoomers.com. Removing the batteries is important because the malfunctioning occurs when the car is being ridden and simply parked in the garage.
“We are working closely with the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) in order to get this problem fixed as soon as possible. Safety to our customers is our first priority, which is why we advise all of our customers to get their Zoomers repaired,” Hayes added. Repair services are being provided by many toy repair shops, and are free of charge.
Play-Well Company was founded in 1940, and is a manufacturer of quality toys and games for toddlers and children.
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Animal Cruelty Public Service Announcement
April 7, 2011
Contact: John Stavinga
Phone: 717-121-6490
Email: jstavinga@hsus.com
ANIMAL CRUELTY IN LOCAL COMMUNITY
Animal cruelty is going on in your community. What are YOU doing to stop it? Studies show that there are links between violent young people and animal cruelty. Do not neglect your children or your animals. Make a difference. Call the Humane Society of the United States’ local office at 717-121-6490 today for more information on how you can help.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Opinion Piece
Los Angeles Dodgers Should Be Sold
On April 20, 2011, Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig made a statement by seizing control of the Los Angeles Dodgers from owner Frank McCourt. He has appointed former Texas Rangers president Tom Schieffer to oversee the business and day-to-day operations of the L.A. Dodgers. It has not been decided as to what Bud Selig is going to do, but the commissioner needs to force the sale of the Dodgers in order to get the club back on track financially.
Selig said, "I have taken this action because of my deep concerns regarding the finances and operations of the Dodgers and to protect the best interests of the club.” Selig made the move after he found out about a $30 million loan that was needed for payroll. This means that McCourt had the club in so much money trouble that he needed a loan in order to pay players and other employees their salaries. Last summer, McCourt was denied a $200 million loan in order to pay the employees again. He has gone down a slippery slope, which is why the club needs to be sold to somebody else.
To make matters worse, McCourt fired his wife because he claimed she was having an affair with her bodyguard-driver and also performed poorly at work. She filed for a divorce one week later. McCourt has so many negative things going for him; it is easy to see why baseball has seized control of the Dodgers. The Dodgers were once a proud franchise, both financially and as a baseball team. McCourt has led this team to disappointing finishes in the playoffs numerous years, and more recently, financial struggles. That is why, for now at least, the day-to-day operations have been handed over to Tom Schieffer.
McCourt is planning on appealing the case in court, but it is inevitable that the storied franchise be forcefully sold to a more viable owner. McCourt used money from the franchise to live a rich life. To use baseball’s money for your own good is definitely not worthy of owning a franchise. If I were an adviser to Bud Selig, I would recommend him to sell the franchise to someone who could turn it around to what it used to be. This is the only option the way I look at it.
Dodgers owner, Frank McCourt, has abused his rights as an owner and is in so much financial trouble that Major League Baseball has seized control of its operations. For these reasons, plus many more, baseball commissioner Bud Selig needs to use his powers to force the sale of the Dodgers to someone who is more deserving.
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