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Haute Health recalls Virilis Pro, PHUK and Prolifta capsules

The product has undeclared ingredients that may lower blood pressure to unsafe levels

Haute Health, LLC is recalling all lots of Virilis Pro, PHUK and Prolifta, which are labeled and intended to be used as dietary supplements for sexual enhancement.

The products contain amounts of the PDE-5 Inhibitor sildenafil, an active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction (ED), which has the potential to interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to unsafe levels.

To date, there have been no reported adverse events associated with the presence of sildenafil.

Virilis Pro is packaged in a 1 and 2 capsule blister packs and 10 capsule bottles. PHUK is packaged in 1 and 2 capsule blister packs and 4, 12, 24 capsule bottles. Prolifta is packaged in 1 and 2 capsule blister packs and 4, 12, and 24 capsule bottles. All three products are distributed nationwide to wholesale and retail customers and via the Internet.

Consumers who have these products should stop using them immediately.

Consumers with questions can contact Michael Carney by phone at 856-404-9474 from Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, EST or via email at info@virilispro.com.

Haute Health, LLC is recalling all lots of Virilis Pro, PHUK and Prolifta, which are labeled and intended to be used as dietary supplements for sexual enha...

Oct. 1, 2013

By James Limbach

Festool recalls plunge cut circular saws

The blade can remain exposed from the housing, posing a laceration hazard

Festool USA of Lebanon, Ind, is recalling about 5,700 TS 55 REQ plunge cut circular saws in the U.S. and Canada.

The plunge lock can engage when not intended, causing the saw blade to remain exposed from the housing following completion of the plunge cut and posing a laceration hazard. The firm has received no reports of injuries and one report of property damage.

The TS 55 REQ is a small, portable, circular saw for woodcutting with a 160 mm saw blade, aluminum guide rails and a plunge cut feature. It is 12 inches long and has a gray blade housing and a midnight blue motor housing with a soft hand grip and green accents. The date code and serial number are found on a rating plate on the saw’s motor housing under the main handle. Recalled saws include date codes ranging from 02/13 to 05/13 and serial numbers 40033594 through 40074108.

The saws, manufactured in Germany, were sold at at hardware stores, woodworking stores and other independent retailers, as well as online retailers from May 2013, to July 2013, for approximately $585.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled saws and contact Festool USA for details on how to get a free repair or replacement product, or how to receive a refund.

Consumers may contact Festool USA toll-free at (855) 784-9727 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.

Festool USA of Lebanon, Ind, is recalling about 5,700 TS 55 REQ plunge cut circular saws in the U.S. and Canada. The plunge lock can engage when not inten...

Oct. 1, 2013

By James Limbach

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