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: THERMAL SAILCLOTH AND MATCHSTICK BAMBOO ROMAN SHADES UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
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: ROLLER SHADES UNITS: ABOUT 245,000 DISTRIBUTOR: LUTRON ELECTRONICS … [Read more...]
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
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 PRODUCTS: HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL BLINDS AND CELLULAR SHADES UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
BLUE BIRD ( 09V335000 )
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN 2008-2009 BLUE BIRD / MICRO BIRD 2008-2009 BLUE BIRD / VISION 2008-2009 Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY … [Read more...]
Causes and Symptoms of Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning should be a thing of the past, but recently there have been hundreds of children's toys recalled for their high lead content. Most of these toys are made in China. In the past, lead paint was the most common source of lead poisoning in children. Although children are at the greatest risk, adults can suffer from lead poisoning as … [Read more...]
Gadolinium and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Symptoms
Gadolinium is a contrast agent used in MRI. Gadolinium can cause side effects ranging from minor skin irritations to debilitating, and sometimes fatal, Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF). Gadolinium is especially dangerous for patients with poor renal function. Below is a list of side effects associated with Gadolinium, including the symptoms of … [Read more...]
Asbestos Exposure Side Effects and Mesothelioma Symptoms
Asbestos is often found in older buildings, but it is also in thousands of household items, including children's toys. The side effects of asbestos exposure usually do not show symptoms until years after exposure; typically 20 to 30 years. Asbestos exposure usually affects the lungs, but can affect other parts of the body. Below is a list of … [Read more...]
Twitches, Shakes and Tremors: What's Causing Your Symptoms or Side Effects
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
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
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
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
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...]
Alli & Xenical Weight Loss Pills: Liver Damage Review by the FDA
The widely popular weight loss supplement Alli may be under fire soon, as the FDA has announce a review of Orlistat, marketed here in the US as the prescription drug Xenical and the OTC weight loss supplement Alli. In a statement yesterday to healthcare professionals, the FDA made public an ongoing investigation into 32 reports of serious liver … [Read more...]
Whitco Co. LP Stadium Light Poles Can Fall Over, Posing Risk of Serious Injury and Death
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U. S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS ALERTING THE PUBLIC, SCHOOL OFFICIALS, FACILITIES MANAGERS, AND MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS THAT OUTDOOR STEEL STADIUM LIGHT POLES MANUFACTURED BY WHITCO CO. LP, OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CAN FRACTURE OR CRACK AND FALL OVER, POSING A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH TO … [Read more...]
Texas Firm Recalls Smoked Beef Brisket Product For Possible Listeria Contamination
Lone Star Brisket Company, a Thorndale, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 207 pounds of smoked beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following product is subject to recall: [View Labels, JPG Only] 2 to 3 … [Read more...]
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