FAF Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklaces From Walmart: Cadmium

January 31, 2010

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 METAL NECKLACES

UNITS: ABOUT 55,000

CFMOTO Powersports Recalls Certain Scooters

January 31, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CHG / CF250T V3     2005-2009
     CHG / CF250T V5     2005-2009
Manufacturer: CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 13, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V027000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Honda Fit Recall – Fire Hazard: 2007-2008 Model Fits

January 30, 2010

Recalled 2008 Honda FitHonda is recalling 141,000 Honda Fit vehicles in which a malfunctioning switch can cause the vehicle to overheat and catch fire. This issue may occur when extreme amounts of moisture from rain or melted snow flood the driver’s side master power window switch.

NHTSA Press Release on the Toyota Floor Mat Recall

January 30, 2010

Also see:
Toyota Recall: Four Different Causes. So Which is it?
Toyota Corolla and Toyota Scion Recall Brake Issues
Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles: Gas Pedals Sticking

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     TOYOTA / COROLLA     2009-2010
     TOYOTA / HIGHLANDER     2008-2010

Budget Rental Car Company Issues Statement About Recalled Toyotas

January 29, 2010

Also see: Toyota Recall: Four Different Causes. So Which is it?

The following email was sent to Budget rental car company customers today:
budget logoYesterday Budget announced that it was removing all of the vehicles identified for recall by Toyota from its corporate fleet in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This step was taken to protect the safety of our customers, which is always our top priority.

Recalled Infusion Set Needles Manufactured by Nipro for Exelint

January 29, 2010

Recall Classification: Class I
Date Recall Initiated: December 23, 2009
Product Names:
* Exel Huber Needles
* EXELint Huber Needles
* Exel Huber Infusion Sets
* EXELint Huber Infusion Sets
* Exel “Securetouch+” Huber Safety Sets
* EXELint Huber Safety Sets

ALL LOT NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH 07, 08, OR 09 ARE AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.

Hettich Centrifuges with 2050 and 2076 Plastic Rotors

January 29, 2010

FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of Hettich Centrifuges with 2050 and 2076 plastic rotors, used in combination with the Mikro 12-24, Mikro 20, Haematokrit 20 and Haematokrit 24 bench top plastic centrifuges. The recall was initiated because the plastic centrifuge rotor may crack, break apart and be forcefully ejected through the plastic centrifuge housing at a high rate of speed. This may result in serious personal injury and damage to the surrounding area.

Edwards Lifesciences Aquarius Hemodialysis System

January 29, 2010

FDA 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.

Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles Due to Cut Hazard

January 29, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC – 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: GLASS WATER BOTTLES

Summit Treestands Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets Due to Fall Hazard

January 29, 2010

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: TALON HUNTING HANG-ON TREE STANDS AND BRACKETS/STRAPS

FDA Recalls Exel/Exelint Huber Needles

January 28, 2010

FDA Announces Class I Recall of Certain Infusion Set Needles
Huber needles used in implanted ports to withdraw blood, inject medications, and other solutions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a Class I recall of Exel/Exelint Huber needles, Exel/Exelint Huber Infusion Sets and Exel/Exelint “Securetouch+” Safety Huber Infusion Sets, manufactured by Nipro Medical Corporation for Exelint International Corporation.

Liebherr RecallsRefrigerators Due to Injury Hazard

January 28, 2010

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 PRODUCTS. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: LIEBHERR BUILT-IN 24-INCH WIDE SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATORS

UNITS: ABOUT 2,700

CYBEX Strollers Recalled: Risk of Fingertip Amputation

January 28, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC – 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: CYBEX STROLLERS

Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles: Loss of Steering Control

January 28, 2010

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 MODEL YEAR FX10 SNOWMOBILES

UNITS: ABOUT 2,500

DISTRIBUTOR: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A., OF CYPRESS, CALIF.

Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard

January 28, 2010

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 PRODUCTS. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: ZIPPO SLATKIN & CO. CANDLE LIGHTERS

UNITS: ABOUT 17,500

Well Luck Co. Recalls Instant Noodles From China

January 28, 2010

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL
FSIS-RC-007-2010 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Catherine Cochran

January 20, 2010 – Well Luck Co., Inc., a Jersey City, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 50,000 pounds of instant noodle products that were ineligible for import to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Winnebago Recalls Certain Motor Homes: Crash Risk

January 28, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ITASCA / HORIZON     2008-2009
     WINNEBAGO / VECTRA     2008-2009
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 12, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V020000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Vectra And Itasca Recalls Motor Homes

January 28, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ITASCA / HORIZON     2008-2009
     WINNEBAGO / VECTRA     2008-2009
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 12, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V020000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Kawasaki Recalls Certain Motorcycles: Crash Risk

January 28, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     KAWASAKI / KL250G9F     2009
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 11, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V016000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Holiday Rambler Recalls Certain RVs: Crash Risk

January 28, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BEAVER COACH / CONTESSA     2008-2009
     BEAVER COACH / MARQUIS     2009
     BEAVER COACH / MONTEREY     2009
     BEAVER COACH / PATRIOT     2009
     HOLIDAY RAMBLER / AMBASSADOR     2009-2010

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