Children’s Mood Rings and Necklaces Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Risk of Lead Exposure

September 22, 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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Deaths Prompt CPSC, FDA Warning on Infant Sleep Positioners

September 20, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) TODAY WARNED CONSUMERS TO STOP USING INFANT SLEEP POSITIONERS. OVER THE PAST 13 YEARS, CPSC AND THE FDA HAVE RECEIVED 12 REPORTS OF INFANTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 1 MONTH AND 4 FOUR MONTHS WHO DIED WHEN THEY SUFFOCATED IN SLEEP POSITIONERS OR BECAME TRAPPED AND SUFFOCATED BETWEEN A SLEEP POSITIONER AND THE SIDE OF A CRIB OR BASSINET.

G.E.T. Issues Vouluntary Recall of ArimaDex

September 18, 2010

Genetic Edge Technologies of Phoenix, Arizona is voluntarily recalling 60 count bottles of ArimaDex, because it may contain an Aromatase Inhibitor. Genetic Edge Technologies has been informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that potential adverse events associated with the use of Aromatase Inhibitors could include the following: decreased rate of bone maturation and growth, decreased sperm production, infertility, aggressive behavior, adrenal insufficiency, kidney failure, and liver dysfunction. Consumers with liver, kidney, adrenal, or prostate abnormalities are at a potentially higher risk for developing adverse events. The FDA concludes that products containing aromatase inhibitors have an increased probability of developing adverse reactions in at risk consumers.

Fizogen Precision Technologies, Inc. Recalls OFF CYCLE II HARDCORE Supplements

September 18, 2010

Fizogen Precision Technologies, 3133 Fortune Way, Suite #4, Wellington, FL 33414, announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all Lot Codes of the company’s dietary supplement product sold under the name Off Cycle II Hardcore which contains 3,17-keto-etiochol-triene (a synonym for ATD an aromatase inhibitor). Fizogen Precision Technologies is conducting this recall after being informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that they do not believe 3,17-keto-etiochol-triene meets the definition of a dietary ingredient and therefore the product is in violation of provisions of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Advanced Muscle Science Recalls AROM-X, AROM-X UTT Liquid, AROM-XL Liquid, 4-AD and Decavol Capsules Supplements Containing ATD

September 18, 2010

Advanced Muscle Science, 4590 Deodar St., Silver Springs, Nevada 89429, announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all Lot Codes of the company’s dietary supplement products sold under the names Arom-X, Arom-X UTT, Arom-XL, 4-AD, and Decavol, which are marketed as Natural Testosterone Boosters and Libido Enhancers. The products contain 1,4,6 etioallocholan-dione, also known as ATD, an aromatase inhibitor. These products are sold both individually and as part of promotional “Kits”. Advanced Muscle Science is conducting this recall after being informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it is FDA’s opinion that 1,4,6 etioallocholan-dione does not meet the definition of a dietary ingredient and therefore the product is in violation of provisions of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

iForce Nutrition Recalls Reversitol, a Dietary Supplement Containing ATD

September 18, 2010

Tribravus Enterprises, LLC d/b/a/ iForce Nutrition, LLC, 1305 Hot Spring Way #103, Vista CA 92081, announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all Lot Codes of the company’s dietary supplement product sold under the name Reversitol, which was marketed “for promoting hormonal regulation…,” and contains 6-Etioallochol-1,4-Diene-3,17-Dione, also known as ATD, an aromatase inhibitor. iForce Nutrition is conducting this recall after being informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it is FDA’s opinion that 6-Etioallochol-1,4-Diene-3,17-Dione does not meet the definition of a dietary ingredient and therefore the product is in violation of provisions of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Though it disagrees with FDA, iForce Nutrition has agreed to the recall because it had already ceased selling the product. This recall does not include iForce Nutrition’s Reversitol V2, which contains 84 capsules and does not contain 6-Etioallochol-1,4-Diene-3,17-Dione (ATD).

Hallmark Fisheries Issues Recall of Crab Meat Because of Possible Health Risk

September 18, 2010

Hallmark Fisheries9, Charleston, OR is recalling several packaged crab meat products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Dough Masters Inc. Recalls Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Chocolate Chunk Cookies Due to Undeclared Walnuts

September 18, 2010

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Children’s Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard

September 18, 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 PRODUCTS. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Due to Fire Hazard

September 18, 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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Westmed, Inc. Recalls BagEasy Manual Resuscitation Devices

September 16, 2010

Westmed, Inc., Tucson, AZ, is initiating a nationwide recall of 24,384 units of BagEasy Manual Resuscitation Devices. The select lots listed below of the BagEasy device have been found to have a potential for disconnection at the retention ring of the patient port manifold. Disconnection causes the unit to be inoperable, which potentially could result in treatment delays while another unit is obtained or technician switches to a different method of resuscitation. This recall is classified by the FDA as a Class I Recall.

Kilosports Inc. Recalls Clomed

September 16, 2010

KiloSports Inc. of Phoenix, AZ is recalling 60 Count bottles of Clomed because it may contain an Aromatase Inhibitor. KiloSports Inc. has been informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that adverse events associated with the use of Aromatase Inhibitors could include the following: decreased rate of bone maturation and growth, decreased sperm production, infertility, aggressive behavior, adrenal insufficiency, kidney failure, and liver dysfunction. Consumers with liver, kidney, adrenal, or prostate abnormalities are at higher risk for developing adverse events. The FDA concludes that products containing aromatase inhibitors have a increased probability of developing adverse reactions in at risk consumers.

Chuck E. Cheese’s Recalls Light-up Rings and Star Glasses Due to Ingestion Hazard

September 16, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

September 16, 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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Fun Stuff Recalls Children’s Toys Due to Choking Hazard

September 15, 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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Horizon Hobby Recalls Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders

September 15, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

The Coleman Company Recalls Water-Activated Spotlights

September 15, 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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Albee Baby Recalls C & T International/Sorelle Brand Prescott Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

September 15, 2010

RE-LABELED SIMPLICITY CRIBS CONTAIN RECALLED MATTRESS SUPPORT FRAMES

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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard

September 10, 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. IT IS ILLEGAL TO RESELL OR ATTEMPT TO RESELL A RECALLED CONSUMER PRODUCT.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation

September 10, 2010

JO-ANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORES HAS ADDED ITS NAME TO THE RETAILERS JOINING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL ANNOUNCED IN DECEMBER 2009 OF ALL ROMAN SHADES AND ROLL-UP BLINDS.

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