CPSC Lifts Stay of Enforcement on Flammability Requirements for Certain Non-Children’s Products
January 19, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted unanimously to lift the stay of enforcement on certification for compliance with the flammability standards for non-children’s products in the following categories:
- Vinyl plastic film
- Clothing textiles
- Carpets and rugs
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard
January 19, 2011
Recalled Products: Snowmobiles / Snow Machines from Arctic Cat
Units: About 16,500
Manufacturer: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard: The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
Barry Callebaut USA LLC Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
January 16, 2011
Barry Callebaut USA LLC is recalling its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand “Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips”, 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 as the product may contain undeclared milk protein.
All “Best By” dates ending in 2012 are affected by this voluntary recall.
MS Fish Corp Issues Alert On Listeria In Ossie’s Schmaltz Herring
January 15, 2011
MS FISH CORP 808 ALABAMA AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11207 is recalling Ossie’s Schmaltz Herring due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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 persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Genentech Informs Customers Of Important Information About Triad Groups
January 15, 2011
McNeil Recalls Certain Tylenol, Benadryl, Sudafed PE, & Sinutab Products
January 14, 2011
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling certain lots of TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain, TYLENOL® 8 Hour, and TYLENOL® upper respiratory products, as well as certain lots of BENADRYL®, SUDAFED PE®, and SINUTAB® over-the-counter (OTC) medications distributed at the wholesale level in the United States, the Caribbean, and Brazil.
Barry Callebaut USA LLC Issues Allergen Alert on Potential Undeclared Milk Protein in Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
January 14, 2011
Barry Callebaut USA LLC is conducting a voluntary recall on its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand “Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips”, 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 as the product may contain undeclared milk protein.
The following “Best By” dates are affected by this voluntary recall:
Toxic Waste® and Nuclear Sludge® Candy Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
January 14, 2011
As dangerous as it is ironic, Candy Dynamics of Indianapolis, IN has recalled all Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® Chew Bars due to elevated levels of lead.
Prairie Mountain Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
January 14, 2011
Name of Product: Youth hooded wind/rain jackets
Units: About 6,200
Manufacturer: Prairie Mountain Inc., of Lockwood, Missouri
Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Alpha Industries Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
January 14, 2011
Units: About 900
Importer: Alpha Industries, of Chantilly, Va.
Hazard: The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines, which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Kid O Products Recalls Baby Rattles Due To Choking Hazard
January 13, 2011
Name of Product: Baby rattles
Units: About 1,500 units
Importer: Kid O Products, LLC of Perth Amboy, N.J.
Hazard: The baby rattle’s beads can come off when the rattle is twisted or pulled forcefully, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Teething Rings Recalled by Calisson Due to Ingestion Hazard
January 13, 2011
Name of Product: Cool-it Soother by Vulli
Units: About 7,000
Importer: Calisson Inc., of Dana Point, Calif.
Hazard: If the teething ring is punctured, bacteria and mold can grow inside the teether’s untreated liquid. This poses an ingestion hazard to infants and can lead to diarrhea and vomiting.
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard
January 13, 2011
Name of Product: Toddler Talk Toy Mobile Phones
Units: About 2,900 in the United States and 700 in Canada
Importer: Discovery Toys LLC, of Livermore, Calif.
Hazard: The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Marker Volkl USA and Kastle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
January 13, 2011
Name of Product: Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings
Units: About 5,400
Importers: Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H. and Kästle GmbH, of Austria
Hazard: Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard
January 13, 2011
Name of Product: Programmable thermostats
Units: About 180,000 in the United States and 8,300 in Canada
Manufacturer: White-Rodgers of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard: The programmable thermostats constantly charge the backup AA batteries used to power the thermostat’s clock. This can cause the batteries to leak, resulting in a fire hazard.
Sprouters Northwest, Inc. Recalls Clover Sprouts and Clover Sprout Mixes: Salmonella Risk
January 12, 2011
The recall was initiated January 1st by Sprouters Northwest after learning that a few cases of Salmonella might be linked to sprouts. Sprouters Northwest, Inc. concluded that this type of cautionary, voluntary action was the appropriate and responsible reaction regardless of the limited information available.
Surtex Foods Recalls Oaxaca String Cheese La Original Because Of Possible Listeria Risk
January 12, 2011
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.
GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
January 12, 2011
Name of Product: GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers
Units: About 198,000
Importer: GEA Products L.P., of Louisville, Ky., and CEM Global LLC (Professional Series) of China
Manufacturer: GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Hazard: A component in the dehumidifier’s compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas Recalled by Pajamagram Due to Choking Hazard
January 12, 2011
Name of Product: Hoodie Footie™ Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas
Units: About 800
Importer: The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Inc., dba Pajamagram, of Shelburne, Vt.
Hazard: The metal snaps that attach the hood to pajamas can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Men’s Sherpa Shirts Recalled by Foria International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
January 12, 2011
Name of Product: Men’s Fleece Sherpa Shirts
Units: About 20,800 units
Importer: Foria International Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Hazard: The shirts fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury.
Sponsors
