Archives for 2007

Toy Companies Blame CPSC For Recall Delays

September 21, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

We have blogged and reported extensively on the subject of recalled toys here at US Recall News, and have directed most of our frustration at the companies importing the defective toys, and the Chinese government for being so relaxed on their regulations.As for our own government, we generally are glad to see that they are catching these things, … [Read more...]

Popular Shoes Getting Caught in Escalators

September 19, 2007 By Lynn Fugaro 1 Comment

Reports have been popping up all over recently regarding incidents involving Crocs shoes being caught in escalators. One of the nation's largest subway systems, the Washington Metro, has posted ads warning riders about wearing those shoes on its escalators. Although the ads don't mention the name "Crocs," the ads do feature a picture of a … [Read more...]

MRL Welch Allyn AED 20 Automatic External Defibrillator Recall

September 19, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

(Note: Click here for the AED Recall from March 11, 2009) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall on MRL / Welch Allyn AED 20 Automatic External Defibrillators manufactured between October 2003 and January 2005.The serial numbers for the recalled defibrillators are 205787 through 207509. The AED 20 Automatic External … [Read more...]

Dole Salad Mix Recall

September 18, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

Almost one year after the spinach fiasco, new fears about E. coli-contaminated salad prompt at least ten US States and Canadian provinces to recall Dole's hearts Delight salad mix.A bag of Dole's salad mix tested positive for E. coli after being sold at a store in Canada. The recalled salad has a "best if used by" date of Sept. 18, 2007 and the … [Read more...]

Two Important Auto Recalls This Week

September 16, 2007 By E. Sizemore Leave a Comment

There Were Two Important Auto Recalls This Week:Chrysler has recalled about 300,000 SUVs because of a potential braking problem while driving uphill. The recall includes 2006/2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUV models, as well as 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro SUVs. Chrysler has received numerous complaints from owners of these recalled … [Read more...]