Archives for 2008

American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

May 22, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

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: FIREPLACE GAS VALVES UNITS: ABOUT 12,000 MANUFACTURER: AMERICAN FLAME … [Read more...]

Digitek Maker Warned on Quality Control Issues in 2006

May 21, 2008 By E. Sizemore 1 Comment

According to a document from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Actavis Totowa - makers of the recalled heart medication Digitek (digoxin) - were warned by HHS after an FDA inspection that took place in the summer of 2006. Here is a link (PDF - Right Click and select 'save link as' for download) to the original warning letter … [Read more...]

Cricket EZ Cell Phones Interfere with 911 Calls

May 21, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

NAME OF PRODUCT: “CRICKET EZ” CELLULAR PHONES. UNITS: About 285,000 DISTRIBUTOR: Cricket Communications of San Diego, CA A software issue with these Cricket EZ cell phones causes audio problems with 911 emergency calls. When a call is made to 911 the caller may not be able to hear the emergency operator. Cricket has already received two reports of … [Read more...]

Frigidaire Canada Recalls Kenmore Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

May 21, 2008 By The CPSC 1 Comment

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: KENMORE WALL OVENS UNITS: ABOUT 7,500 MANUFACTURER: FRIGIDAIRE CANADA, A SISTER COMPANY OF ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC., OF CLEVELAND, OHIO HAZARD: … [Read more...]

Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys for Lead Paint

May 21, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

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: COWBOY ON A HORSE LITTLE RIDER TOYS UNITS: ABOUT 6,000 IMPORTER: … [Read more...]