The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of some shipments of ackee - a tropical fruit imported from Jamaica - because the fruit has levels of a naturally occurring toxin called hypoglycin. In rare cases, high levels of hypoglycin can lead to convulsions, coma, and even death.The food recall involves 31 cases of Ashman's Ackees … [Read more...]
Archives for 2005
Dell Computers Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Dell Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of about 22,000 Dell Notebook Computer Batteries.These laptop batteries may overheat, which could cause a fire. Dell has received three reports of the laptop batteries overheating. The reports involved damage to a table, a desk, and … [Read more...]
ATV Recall Bonanza – Recalled Honda 4-Wheelers
They just don't make 'em like they used to. This is the fourth ATV recall we have posted about this month, each from different manufacturers.This time Honda has recalled about 24,000 of their TRX 400EX Four-Wheelers because of a transmission problem that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without using the reverse lockout … [Read more...]
Recalled Heaters – Legacy Propane Heater Recall
CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque HeatersThe CFM Corporation of Mississauga, Ontario – Canada is cooperating with the CPSC in recalling the Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters, which were sold by many hardware stores and HVAC dealers in the United States in 2005.Over 10,000 of the Legacy Propane Infrared … [Read more...]
Graco Branded Aspen Crib Recall
More Recent Graco Cribs Recalled - Please read the one below first.Graco Branded Aspen Crib Recalled for Risk of SuffocationThe Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ), in cooperation with Simplicity Incorporated, of Reading Pennsylvania, has announced a voluntary recall of the Aspen 3-in-1 Graco Cribs.Parents are advised to stop using these … [Read more...]
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