Archives for 2008

Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

October 10, 2008 By The CPSC 1 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: AUTOMATIC GAS VENT DAMPERS UNITS: ABOUT 45,000 MANUFACTURER: EFFIKAL … [Read more...]

Florida Firm Recalls Frozen Beef for E. Coli Contamination

October 10, 2008 By The USDA Leave a Comment

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-036-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Amanda Eamich WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 - Astro Meats & Seafood, Inc., a Miami, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department … [Read more...]

Colorado Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products for E. Coli Contamination

October 10, 2008 By The USDA Leave a Comment

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-035-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Roger Sockman WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 - Colorado Foods Products, a Greenwood Village, Co., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,340 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. … [Read more...]

Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players

October 9, 2008 By The CPSC 2 Comments

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: RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SOLD WITH PORTABLE DVD/CD/MP3 PLAYERS UNITS: … [Read more...]

CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides

October 9, 2008 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - IN COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC), CHANCE RIDES MANUFACTURING INC. (CRM), OF WICHITA, KANSAS IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING TO INSPECT AND REPAIR ABOUT 85 YO-YO AMUSEMENT RIDES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. CPSC HAS RECEIVED REPORTS OF TWO INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE YO-YO RIDE RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CHILDREN … [Read more...]