A LEASE HAS BEEN SIGNED TO EXPAND AND MODERNIZE THE AGENCY’S TESTING FACILITIES. THE NEW FACILITY, LOCATED OFF THE “I-270 TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR” IN ROCKVILLE, MD., WILL ENHANCE CPSC’S EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM DANGEROUS CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND BRINGS SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS TOGETHER IN ONE TESTING FACILITY. THE NEW FACILITY IS TARGETED TO … [Read more...]
Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Recall Knife Sheaths
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: SKINNER KNIFE SHEATHS UNITS: ABOUT 10,000 DISTRIBUTOR: BROWNING, OF MORGAN, UTAH AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION, OF MISSOULA, MONT. HAZARD: THE … [Read more...]
Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific: Decks Can Deteriorate and Break
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: COMPOSITE DECKS UNITS: ABOUT 48 MILLION LINEAR FEET (DECKS VARY IN … [Read more...]
Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled For Shock Hazards
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. NAME OF PRODUCT: 2009 WIDETRAK SNOWMOBILES AND ENGINE BLOCK AND BATTERY HEATERS UNITS: ABOUT 530 IMPORTER: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., OF MEDINA, MINN. HAZARD: THE INSULATION OF THE ELECTRICAL CORD FOR THE ENGINE AND BATTERY HEATERS CAN FAIL DURING … [Read more...]
Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard
Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards UNITS: About 71,000 in the United States DISTRIBUTOR: Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, IN HAZARD: The rocking bassinet attachment on these Eddie Bauer play yards can tilt when secured by straps (in non-rocking mode), which can cause the recalled play yard / bassinet to stay tilted without returning to a … [Read more...]
Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs
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. PRODUCT INVOLVED: FUSHIN ATVS UNITS: ABOUT 650 DISTRIBUTOR: FUSHIN USA LLC, OF DALLAS, TEXAS HAZARD: THESE ATVS LACK FRONT BRAKES, A TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE, AND PADDING … [Read more...]
FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Water-Based Face Paints
THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION IS ADVISING CONSUMERS TO STOP USING CERTAIN COSMETIC "FACE PAINT" ITEMS LABELED AS DISTRIBUTED BY ORIENTAL TRADING CO., OMAHA, NEB., DUE TO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTS OF SKIN REACTIONS IN CHILDREN. THESE ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED NATIONWIDE. THE FDA HAS LEARNED OF A CLUSTER OF ADVERSE EVENTS IN CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VARIOUS … [Read more...]
Caraco Brand Digoxin Recalled Due to Size Variability
The drug repackaging company A S Medication Solutions, LLC has announced a recall on all Caraco brand digoxin, USP, 0.25 MG tablets distributored before March 31, 2009, which are not yet expired and are within the expiration date of August, 2011. The Caraco digoxin tablets have been recaled because they may have size variations, which could … [Read more...]
Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles Recalled Due to Fall 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. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: 2008 MODEL YEAR DAHON AND REI NOVARA FOLDING BICYCLES UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles 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. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: DAYNA DECKER 16 OUNCE BOTANIKA CANDLES UNITS: ABOUT 7,000 … [Read more...]
CPSC Announces New, Modern Facility For Consumer Product Testing and Evaluation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE ACTING CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT A LEASE HAS BEEN SIGNED TO EXPAND AND MODERNIZE THE AGENCY’S TESTING FACILITIES. THE NEW FACILITY, LOCATED OFF THE “I-270 TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR” IN ROCKVILLE, MD., WILL ENHANCE CPSC’S EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM DANGEROUS CONSUMER … [Read more...]
Bob's Food City Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli Contamination
HEALTH RISK: HIGH Bob's Food City, a Hot Springs, Ark., retailer is recalling approximately 375 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following ground beef products subject to recall were sold as tray packs of … [Read more...]
The Nuthouse, Los Angeles Recalls Pistachios
CONTACT: DONALD PRESANT 213.623.2541 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MAY 08, 2009 -- THE NUTHOUSE OF LOS ANGELES, CA IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING 5 LB BAGS AND 5 LB BOXES OF PISTACHIOS AS THEY HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH SALMONELLA. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE DUE TO THE FACT THAT SETTON PISTACHIO OF TERRA BELLA, … [Read more...]
Iovate Health Sciences Adds Hydroxycut-Branded Product Universal Product Codes to Recall
CONTACT: JAMIE MOSS 201-493-1027 IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES USA, INC. OF BLASDELL, NEW YORK AND ONTARIO, CANADA ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT IS ADDING UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODES (UPCS) WITH RESPECT TO THE RECALLED HYDROXYCUT-BRANDED PRODUCTS SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES. THESE ADDITIONS ALL INVOLVE ADDITIONAL PACKAGES AND SIZES OF PRODUCTS PREVIOUSLY … [Read more...]
Forest River Fifth Wheel Trailer Recall
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FOREST RIVER / CARDINAL 2009 Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 29, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V148000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Potential Number of Units … [Read more...]
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