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: WATER PUMP MOTORS UNITS: ABOUT 6,750 MANUFACTURER: A.O. SMITH … [Read more...]
Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc 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. NAME OF PRODUCT: MODEL YEAR 2008 ARCTIC CAT 50CC AND 90CC ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS) UNITS: ABOUT 6,000 DISTRIBUTED BY: ARCTIC CAT INC., OF THIEF RIVER FALLS, MINN. … [Read more...]
Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall 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: PLAYGROUND TIRE SWINGS UNITS: ABOUT 1,400 MANUFACTURER: MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT CO., OF MONETT, MO. HAZARD: THE HANGER CLAMP ON THE TIRE SWING … [Read more...]
About Norovirus and Food Handling
Noroviruses, sometimes referred to as "Norwalk Viruses" or "Norwalk-like Viruses" cause gastrointestinal illnesses and are often transmitted through contaminated food and water. Any food handler who are sick with norovirus is at risk of passing the virus onto customers. This not only applies to restaurants, but also those who handle the food during … [Read more...]
Winnebago Adventurer 2008 Motor Homes Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: WINNEBAGO / ADVENTURER 2008 Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUN 06, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V265000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
House of Representatives Gives FDA $150 Million in New Funds
The House of Representatives approved $150 million in new money for the Food and Drug Administration last night. The FDA will be earmarking $67 million of those funds for the Centers for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), which is responsible for food recall alerts like the recent one involving Tomatoes tainted with Salmonella. Speaking of … [Read more...]
FDA and US Marshals Seize Pet Food at Petco Warehouse
At the request of the US Food and Drug Administration US Marshals today seized pet food products from the Petco Animals Supplies Distribution Center in Joliet, IL. This comes after a warrant was issued by the US District Court in Chicago. The pet food storage facility violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act because it allegedly had been … [Read more...]
Thousands of BMW Motorcycles Recalled
BMW has issued recalls on several motorcycle models this week, some for problems that are potentially deadly. All 2007 and 2008 F800 S and F800 ST BMW motorcycles have been recalled for problems with the fuel system, gas delivery, hoses, lines, piping and fittings. At high temperatures the fuel tak can actually deform, which could cause the bottom … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: "HIP CHARM" KEY CHAINS UNITS: ABOUT 39,000 (FIRM PREVIOUSLY RECALLED … [Read more...]
FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center
TODAY, AT THE REQUEST OF THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA), U.S. MARSHALS SEIZED VARIOUS ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED UNDER UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AT THE PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION CENTER LOCATED IN JOLIET, ILL., PURSUANT TO A WARRANT ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IN CHICAGO. More on this Petco pet food story hereU.S. … [Read more...]
Carriage Carri-Lite, Carriage, Carriage LS, Royals 1999-2002 Recreational Vehicles
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CARRIAGE / CARRI-LITE 2001-2002 CARRIAGE / CARRIAGE 1999-2001 CARRIAGE / CARRIAGE LS 2000-2002 … [Read more...]
Monaco Motor Homes Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: MONACO / MONACO 9999 Manufacturer : MONACO COACH CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : JUN 05, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V257000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: … [Read more...]
Depo Headlight Assemblies used in Dodge Caravans
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DEPO / 334-1103L-AS 9999 DEPO / 334-1103R-AS 9999 DODGE / CARAVAN 2001-2007 Manufacturer : MAXZONE … [Read more...]
Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits
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: PRO TAPER CLAMP KITS USED WITH OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled For Loss of Speed Control
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: BUSH HOG OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLES UNITS: ABOUT 4,000 MANUFACTURER: BUSH HOG LLC, OF SELMA, ALA. HAZARD: THE UTILITY VEHICLE’S THROTTLE CABLE CAN … [Read more...]
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