Archives for 2009

Twitches, Shakes and Tremors: What's Causing Your Symptoms or Side Effects

August 26, 2009 By E. Sizemore

Twitches, shakes and tremors are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as Parkinson's, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and medical conditions associated with symptoms like shakes, ticks, twitches and tremors, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We … [Read more...]

Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard

August 26, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a 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: ARCHITECT SERIES® AND 850 SERIES® CASEMENT WINDOWS UNITS: ABOUT 6,500 MANUFACTURER: PELLA CORP., OF PELLA, IOWA HAZARD: THE HINGE CAN … [Read more...]

Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold at Walmart: Tip-Over Hazard

August 26, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a 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: YOUR ZONE LOFT COLLECTION ENTERTAINMENT STANDS UNITS: ABOUT 195 MANUFACTURER: AMERIWOOD INDUSTRIES, OF WRIGHT CITY, MO. HAZARD: WARNING LABELS SOLD … [Read more...]

Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

August 26, 2009 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. NAME OF PRODUCT: MAYTAG®, MAGIC CHEF®, PERFORMA BY MAYTAG® AND CROSLEY® BRAND REFRIGERATORS UNITS: ABOUT 46,000 (1.6 MILLION UNITS WERE PREVIOUSLY … [Read more...]

CPSC, Goodman Manufacturing Co. Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes

August 26, 2009 By The CPSC Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE CPSC AND GOODMAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OF HOUSTON, TX, ARE URGING CONSUMERS WHO HAVE NOT YET RESPONDED TO THE PREVIOUSLY-ANNOUNCED 1998 RECALL TO DO SO IMMEDIATELY. AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2009, THE REMEDY CONSUMERS RECEIVE WILL CHANGE TO BE IDENTICAL TO MODIFICATIONS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED FOR A RELATED RECALL. THE RECALL INCLUDED … [Read more...]