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Toyota May Put the Brakes on Prius with Another Recall
The third generation Prius, which encompasses the 2010 model, may be facing an already troubled Toyota in the near future. A formal investigation by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was announced today because the agency has received 124 complaints directly related to braking issues on this model car. Japan also ordered Toyota to question the cause and origin of the problem.
Medical
Edwards Lifesciences Aquarius Hemodialysis SystemFDA and Edwards Lifesciences notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of the Aquarius Hemodialysis System due to reports of clinically significant fluid imbalance and the potential for users to repeatedly override the fluid imbalance alarm. This could result in a decrease or increase in the volume of the circulating blood, which may result in serious injuries or death.
Food
Cousins Products Issues Allergy Alert In Spinach VinaigretteCousins Products, LLC, of Covington, LA is voluntarily recalling the following Spinach Vinaigrette in 16 oz. jars.
Products
Schylling Associates Pays $200,000 Penalty For Lead Paint Violation
WASHINGTON, D.C.- THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT SCHYLLING ASSOCIATES INC., OF ROWLEY, MASS. HAS AGREED TO PAY A $200,000 CIVIL PENALTY.
Urgent Recalls
CPSC Announces Recalls to Repair Millions of Roman Shades and Roll Up Blinds by Multiple FirmsTHE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS ANNOUNCING THAT MULTIPLE FIRMS ARE RECALLING MILLIONS OF UNITS OF WINDOW COVERINGS, INCLUDING ROMAN SHADES AND ROLL-UP BLINDS. THESE WINDOW COVERINGS PRESENT A SERIOUS RISK OF STRANGULATION TO YOUNG CHILDREN.
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US Recall News is a non-government, privatly-owned website dedicated to bringing you news and information about the latest consumer product recalls, including recalled food, vehicles, pharmaceutical drugs and more.Recalled Toys
Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns: Choking HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING... Read more »
Child’s Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK TradingWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING... Read more »
Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers: Lead Paint ViolationsWASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING... Read more »
Urgent Recalls
CPSC Announces Recalls to Repair Millions of Roman Shades and Roll Up Blinds by Multiple FirmsTHE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS ANNOUNCING THAT MULTIPLE FIRMS ARE RECALLING MILLIONS OF UNITS OF WINDOW COVERINGS, INCLUDING ROMAN SHADES... Read more »
Synthes USA, Ti Synex II Vertebral Body ReplacementRecall Class: Class I Date Recall Initiated: September 14, 2009 Product: Ti Synex II Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR) This recall involves part numbers... Read more »
Edwards Lifesciences CardioVations EndoClamp Aortic CatheterRecall Class: Class I Date Recall Initiated: September 24, 2009 Product: CardioVations EndoClamp Aortic Catheter, Model Numbers EC1001 and EC65 This product... Read more »
Editorial
Toyota Recall: Four Different Causes. So Which is it?Toward the end of last summer (September 30, 2009) we reported that Toyota was recalling 3.8 million cars and trucks made between 2005 and 2010. At the time, the... Read more »
Interview with Joel SalatinFood recalls seem out of control these days. We’re not just seeing a few sporadic cases of food poisoning here and there anymore. I regularly publish recall... Read more »
