CPSC Joins President Obama’s Back-to-School Campaign

September 9, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AS A NEW SCHOOL YEAR GETS UNDERWAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA LAUNCHED A MAJOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGN TODAY AIMED AT KEEPING KIDS IN THE CLASSROOM. THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S (CPSC) NEW CHAIRMAN INEZ TENENBAUM CARRIED THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE TO SOUTH CAROLINA WHERE SHE MET WITH STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN COLUMBIA.

Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading: Lead Exposure

September 9, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: CHILDREN’S ANIMAL MASKS AND PENDANTS

UNITS: ABOUT 1,400 PIECES

O’Neill Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard

September 9, 2009

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: CHILDREN’S HOODED FLEECE SWEATSHIRTS

UNITS: ABOUT 2,300

DISTRIBUTOR: LA JOLLA SPORT USA INC., OF IRVINE, CALIF.

Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial: Shock Hazard

September 9, 2009

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: BANDSAWS

UNITS: ABOUT 500

IMPORTER: GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, OF BELLINGHAM, WASH.

Bicycle Chains and Chain Connector Links Recalled by SRAM Due to Fall Hazard

September 9, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: 10 SPEED SRAM BICYCLE CHAINS WITH POWERLOCK CONNECTOR LINKS

Firms Agree to Pay $85,000 in Civil Penalties for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children’s Outerwear

September 9, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT TWO FIRMS, MARAN INC., OF NORTH BERGEN, N.J. AND K.S. TRADING CORP., OF MOONACHIE, N.J., HAVE AGREED TO PAY A TOTAL OF $85,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES. THE PENALTY SETTLEMENTS (MARAN AND K.S. TRADING, PDF), WHICH HAVE BEEN PROVISIONALLY ACCEPTED BY THE COMMISSION, RESOLVE CPSC STAFF ALLEGATIONS THAT THE FIRMS KNOWINGLY FAILED TO REPORT TO CPSC IMMEDIATELY, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, THAT CHILDREN’S HOODED SWEATSHIRTS OR JACKETS THEY SOLD HAD DRAWSTRINGS AT THE NECK.

Hill Sportswear Agrees To Pay $100,000 Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children’s Sweatshirts

September 9, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT HILL SPORTSWEAR INC., OF PARAMOUNT, CALIF. HAS AGREED TO PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100,000. THE PENALTY SETTLEMENT (PDF), WHICH HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY ACCEPTED BY THE COMMISSION, RESOLVES CPSC STAFF ALLEGATIONS THAT HILL SPORTSWEAR KNOWINGLY FAILED TO REPORT TO CPSC IMMEDIATELY, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, THAT CHILDREN’S HOODED SWEATSHIRTS IT MANUFACTURED AND SOLD HAD DRAWSTRINGS AT THE NECK.

Kohl’s to Pay $425,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children’s Sweatshirts

September 9, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES INC., OF MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. HAS AGREED TO PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $425,000. THE PENALTY SETTLEMENT (PDF), WHICH HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY ACCEPTED BY THE COMMISSION, RESOLVES CPSC STAFF ALLEGATIONS THAT KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORES KNOWINGLY FAILED TO REPORT TO CPSC IMMEDIATELY, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, THAT CHILDREN’S HOODED SWEATSHIRTS IT SOLD HAD DRAWSTRINGS AT THE NECK.

Bay Valley Foods Recalls Chunky Grilled Steak with Vegetables Canned Soup Product

September 9, 2009

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-047-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Bryn Burkard

Bay Valley Foods, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pa., establishment is recalling approximately 6,490 pounds of a chunky grilled steak with vegetables canned soup product due to possible underprocessing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Buell 2009 XB12SS Motorcycle Recall: Brake Fluid Leak

September 6, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BUELL / XB12SS     2009
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 02, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V347000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Paccar Recalls Several Models With Cummins Diesel Engine

September 6, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     KENWORTH / T270     2008-2010
     KENWORTH / T300     2008-2010
     KENWORTH / T370     2008-2010
     KENWORTH / T800     2009-2010
     PETERBILT / 335     2008-2010

KENWORTH ( 09V348000 )

September 6, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     KENWORTH / T270     2008-2010
     KENWORTH / T300     2008-2010
     KENWORTH / T370     2008-2010
     KENWORTH / T800     2009-2010
     PETERBILT / 335     2008-2010

New Flyer Transit Bus Recall

September 5, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     NEW FLYER / D60HF     2002-2006
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 03, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V346000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Volvo Recalls Certain Year S80, XC70 and XC60 Vehicles

September 5, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     VOLVO / S80     2008-2010
     VOLVO / XC60     2009-2010
     VOLVO / XC70     2009-2010
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 28, 2009

Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and Pulmonary Hypertension

September 4, 2009

cardiomyopathy-cerebralvascular-pulmonary-hypertensionCardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cerebrovascular Disorders are often symptoms of conditions or diseases like Lupus or chronic liver disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications, such as Xoliar and Vioxx. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and Pulmonary Hypertension, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Suicidal Thoughts and Rage: What are Causing Your Symptoms of Side Effects

September 4, 2009

anger-depressionSuicidal thoughts and Rage are often symptoms of conditions like clinical depression, and bipolar disorder. Since everyone handles depression differently, the symptoms of this disease manifest in different ways. Extreme anger is a common – but often ignored – symptom of depression, especially in men.

Pirelli Recalls Certain Pzero Corsa Tires

September 4, 2009

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:     Production Dates:
    PIRELLI / PZERO CORSA / 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1 LEFT     JUN 01, 2007 – JUL 31, 2009
    PIRELLI / PZERO CORSA / 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1 RIGH     JUN 01, 2007 – JUL 31, 2009

MCI Motor Coach Recall

September 4, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     MCI / G4500     2001-2004
Manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 01, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V345000 PE09038 NHTSA Action Number: PE09038
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 352

Thomas Built Bus Recall: 2007-2010 With AG2 Doors

September 4, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     THOMAS BUILT BUSES / SAF-T-LINER C2     2008-2010
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 25, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V344000 PE09027 NHTSA Action Number: PE09027
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

HME Fire Truck Recalls

September 3, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     HME / 1871     2009
Manufacturer: HME INCORPORATED Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 20, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V339000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

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