Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Problems Persist
August 7, 2008
Since it was introduced in 2003, the Yamaha Rhino ATV has been associated with a number of rollovers and accidents where riders suffered debilitating fractures when their arms and legs were trapped under the weight of the vehicle. Although aftermarket doors and additional passenger side hand-holds were offered free of charge last summer, Yamaha still has not issued a Rhino recall to add the safety features, and no substantial design changes have been made to address the instability issues.
Actavis Totowa Finally Does The Right Thing
August 5, 2008
(Editorial)
Actavis Totowa issued a press release (found here on the FDA website and discussed here on US Recall News) announcing a “precautionary, voluntary recall” of all drug products manufactured at its Little Falls, New Jersey facility.
History of US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
June 11, 2008
The History of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the fourth in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
In 1940 the U.S. government legislated the design of sealed beam headlamps as a safety improvement to automobiles. While in 1958 the United Nations (UN) established the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations11 the U.S. made no effort to establish any safety regulations, and refused to join the UN group.
History of the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA
June 9, 2008
The History of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the third in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
We get a general idea of the scope of services covered by the USDA’s current mission and vision statements 1.
History of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
June 4, 2008
The History of the Food and Drug Administration is the second in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC History
May 30, 2008
This is the first in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
U.S.CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC)
Motorhome Dog Doors Go Way of Submarine Screen Doors
April 21, 2008
Digg’s Broken Blog This Function and Fix
April 4, 2008
Digg, your “Blog This” function creates posts with broken “Digg Story” links. Here are some screenshots and a simple suggested fix of using absolute paths or adding http://www.digg.com dynamically to your relative paths.
USDA May Keep Retailers of Recalled Meat Secret
March 28, 2008
First the Supreme Court grants immunity to medical device makers and now the USDA is considering the option of holding back the names of retailers in future meat recalls.
(CLICK HERE FOR A MORE RECENT UPDATE ON THIS ISSUE)
Had this rule been in place last month, consumers would not have been made aware of which supermarkets were selling meat from the largest beef recall in US history. Furthermore, because beef is often repackaged at the grocery store without a brand label, there is often no way to identify whether that meat is part of the recall or not.
A year after pet food recall, still buyer beware
March 26, 2008
One year after contaminated pet food killed potentially thousands of dogs and cats, few safety measures have gone into effect. The system is still broken and it is still a case of buyer beware. Since when do we take a caveat emptor when it comes to the lives of our family-memebers and best friends? Why hasn’t anything been done?
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Top Ten Most Ridiculous, Asinine, Crazy Lawsuits of All Time
March 26, 2008
Some people will try anything to make a million. Ever thought of suing someone because they look like you? Check out this and other frivolous lawsuits for a laugh, but don’t try them yourself because they usually get thrown out of court and up costing the plaintiff! These were all thrown out of court. Also, learn about the “McDonald’s Coffee” myth.
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Made-In-China: 2007 Danger Timeline
March 26, 2008
With recent high-profile incidents involving dangerous goods imported from China, the American media has finally begun to warn consumers about the dangers of cheaply producing goods in a country hardly known for its strict safety regulations. After spending some time digging through product recall press releases …
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The New and Improved US Recall News
March 18, 2008
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Adverse Event Reporting and Contact Information
March 7, 2008
Where and How to Report an Injury, Side Effect and Other Adverse Events to the appropriate government agency.
Most government agencies responsible for issuing recall alerts on products that affect American consumers have contact forms that you can use to report adverse events. An "adverse event" can be loosely defined as a side effect, injury, death, or sickness related to a product, or a defect incident that has occurred which could possibly lead to a consumer or environmental health risk. Because each governmental agency defines such events in their own way, we suggest you contact them directly for more information and their "official" definitions.
In the meantime, here is how to contact each of the agencies to report an adverse event at the time of this writing:
How Is Mesothelioma Treated?
March 7, 2008
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. They may have also been been exposed to asbestos dust and fiber in other ways. This could include working with asbestos or by home renovation using asbestos cement products or even by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos. The resulting disease is rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs.
Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age, but this disease can appear in either men or women at any age. About 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. Although reported incidence rates have increased in the past 20 years, mesothelioma is still a relatively rare cancer. But how is mesothelioma treated?
Product Recall Classes I II III
March 7, 2008
The Difference Between Class 1, Class 2 & Class 3 Recalls
There are three classes of recall used by the FDA and USDA: Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3, often represented with Roman numerals I, II and III respectively. While both the FDA and USDA have their own definitions of product recall classes, they follow the same general rule – 1= most serious / dangerous, 2= potentially dangerous and 3 = least dangerous. Regardless of the classification level of a recall, consumers are advised to take each of them seriously and follow the instructions provided by the agency responsible for the recall.
Checking For Asbestos In Your Home
March 7, 2008
If you’re concerned about asbestos exposure you are not alone. Many people wonder if they have been exposed to asbestos, and if so, what they can do to help protect their health. If you think that you have been exposed to asbestos or are looking for ways to prevent an exposure, look no further. We will go over some of the health problems that arise from asbestos exposure, and what can be done to prevent them.
Welcome to the NEW US Recall News
March 6, 2008
Hello and welcome to the new and improved US Recall News. We hope you like it!
Stay tuned for more posts and more information on how to get the most out of this site as we put the finishing touches on our new design.
Supreme Court Grants Immunity to Medical Device Manufacturers
February 21, 2008
(Editorial Content)
The Supreme Court finally gave medical device makers their one true wish – Immunity from Lawsuits. Companies that produce medical devices like breast implants and implantable defibrillators now have federal protection against lawsuits arising from deaths or injuries associated with their products as long as the product has been approved for use by the FDA.
FDA Drops The Ball Again – Chinese Drug Maker Not Inspected
February 16, 2008
The tainted blood thinner heparin, which was recalled in January, has been linked to four deaths in the US and about 350 other “complications”.
A recent report by Walt Bodanich and Jake Hooker of the New York Times reveals that the active ingredient in this blood thinner marketed by Baxter International was produced by a factory in China. No big surprise there.
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