Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

December 24, 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: TOOL BENCH UTILITY KNIFE

UNITS: ABOUT 204,000

Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi: Risk of Drowning

December 24, 2009

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

NAME OF PRODUCT: CRESSI ELLIPSE BLACK MC5 REGULATOR

UNITS: ABOUT 200

Volkswagon Recalls Certain 2009 Q5 Passenger Vehicles

December 24, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     AUDI / Q5     2009
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 14, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V484000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS

Nova Bus Recalls Certain 2004-2009 Buses

December 24, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     NOVABUS / LFS     2004-2009
Manufacturer: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 14, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V485000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8

Fleetwood RV Recalls Certain 2010 Motorhomes: Fire Hazard

December 24, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE SPORT     2010
     FLEETWOOD / TIOGA RANGER     2010
Manufacturer: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 11, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V486000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Burnt Ridge Orchards Recalls Shelled Hazelnuts: Salmonella

December 23, 2009

Burnt Ridge Orchards, Inc., Onalaska WA is recalling 98 pounds of shelled hazelnuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditic and arthritis.

Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs: Crash Hazard

December 23, 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: 2009-2010 POLARIS ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)

UNITS: ABOUT 8,500

MANUFACTURER: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., OF MEDINA, MINN.

Dive Rite Recalls Diving Equipment: Drowning Hazard

December 23, 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: DIVE RITE WINGS

UNITS: ABOUT 16,000

Watts Regulator Recalls Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters: Burn Hazard

December 23, 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: ONE-INCH 140X-9 TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES

UNITS: ABOUT 900

Tactical Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

December 23, 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: PROMOTIONAL KNIFE

UNITS: ABOUT 19,000

IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

December 23, 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: LEOPARD HIGHCHAIRS

UNITS: ABOUT 600

CPSC Warns Of Increased Risk Of Carbon Monoxide And Fire From Heating Sources

December 23, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AS FAMILIES LOOK FOR WAYS TO SAVE MONEY IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) POISONINGS AND FIRE DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE HEATING AND POWER SOURCES. THE U. S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS URGING CONSUMERS TO CHECK ALL HOME HEATING SYSTEMS FROM FIREPLACES TO FURNACES, INCLUDING ANY BACK-UP POWER SYSTEMS.

Whole Foods Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts

December 22, 2009

Whole Foods Market has recalled organic raw hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington. These recalled hazelnuts were part of a batch that may have been contaminated with salmonella. Whole Foods is also recalling non-organic dry roasted hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, and non-organic raw hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in Oregon and Washington.

Teva Animal Health, Inc. Expands Recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials

December 22, 2009

Teva Animal Health, Inc. is expanding a nationwide voluntary recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials for all lot numbers within their expiration dates to the Veterinary Level. This product had previously been recalled to the distributor level and is being expanded as a result of an increased trend in serious adverse events associated with this product.

Vermont Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef: E. Coli Contamination

December 22, 2009

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL
FSIS-RC-066-2009 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

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

Harrington and Sons, a Williston, Vt., establishment, is recalling approximately 68 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Harry and David Conducts Hazelnut Recall in Medford, Oregon because of Possible Risk to Health

December 21, 2009

Harry and David is voluntarily recalling raw, shelled hazelnut kernels due to concerns of potential Salmonella contamination. The hazelnuts were sold only in our Harry & David Country Village store located in Medford, Oregon. The hazelnuts were supplied to us by Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts Recalls Raw and Dry Roasted Hazelnut Kernels: Salmonella

December 20, 2009

Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts of Eugene, OR is recalling 6,712.5 lbs. of raw and dry roasted hazelnut kernels because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Dorel Recalls Certain Rear-Facing Infant Child Restraints: Handle Malfunction

December 20, 2009

Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.:     Production Dates:
    DOREL / 22-057 CLN (SAFETY 1ST)     JAN 06, 2008 – APR 06, 2009
    DOREL / 22-057 DBY (SAFETY 1ST)     JAN 06, 2008 – APR 06, 2009

Collins Recalls Certain 2008-2009 School Buses With Wheelchair Lift: Injury or Death Risk

December 20, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     COLLINS / GRAND BANTAM     2008-2009
     COLLINS / MID BUS GRAND GUIDE     2008-2009
     COLLINS / MID BUS SUPER GUIDE     2008-2009
     COLLINS / SUPER BANTAM     2008-2009

GM Recalls Cadillac For Improper And Missing Labels

December 20, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CADILLAC / DTS     2010
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V480000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 126

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