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: VITODENS 200 BOILERS UNITS: ABOUT 4,600 MANUFACTURER: VIESSMANN … [Read more...]
John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games
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: LAWN DART GAMES UNITS: ABOUT 35 DISTRIBUTOR: JOHN JAQUES & SON LTD., OF EDENBRIDGE, ENGLAND HAZARD: THE DARTS IN THE GAMES POSE A PUNCTURE HAZARD TO … [Read more...]
Urgent Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP Product Recall
FDA has issued a Class I Recall on Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP intrathecal catheters, sutureless pump connector revision kits and intrathecal catheter pump segment revision kits. There are potential misconnections of the Medtronic sutureless connector ("SC") catheters from the catheter port on the medtronic pump. These misconnections have … [Read more...]
Mr. Brown 3-In-1 and & 2-In-1 Powdered Packets in Bag Coffee Mixes May Be Contaminated with Melamine from China
CONTACT: LINDA CHEN EMAIL: SMC88@ATT.NET FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- OCTOBER 1, 2008 – SUNNY MAID CORP. OF MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING MR. BROWN 3-IN-1 AND 2-IN-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES, BECAUSE THEY ARE POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED WITH MELAMINE. THE MR. BROWN 3-IN-1 AND 2-IN-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE … [Read more...]
BRP US Recalls Youth ATVs Due to Collision 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. PRODUCTS: MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 CAN-AM® YOUTH ATVS UNITS: ABOUT 1,200 IMPORTER: BRP U.S. INC., OF STURTEVANT, WIS. MANUFACTURER: VIETNAM PRECISION INDUSTRIAL … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration 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: WOODEN HAMMOCK STANDS UNITS: ABOUT 30,000 IMPORTER: POTTERY BARN, OF … [Read more...]
Warning on GDH-PQQ & GDO Blood Glucose Test Strips
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is warning diabetic patients about potentially fatal glucose monitoring errors in patients receiving products that contain other sugars. These include parenterals that contain maltose or galactose, oral xylose, and peritoneal dialysis solutions that contain icodextrin. Some glucose meters use test … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
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: GENERAL ELECTRIC TOASTERS UNITS: ABOUT 210,000 IMPORTER: WAL-MART … [Read more...]
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration 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: “KVIBY” CHESTS UNITS: ABOUT 5,000 (AN ADDITIONAL 26,000 WERE SOLD … [Read more...]
Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: TOY BOATS UNITS: ABOUT 200 IMPORTER: BUZZ’S BOATYARD, OF NEW SMYRNA … [Read more...]
Data Shows Unstable TVs, Furniture and Appliances Pose Deadly Danger to Children
WASHINGTON, DC - FOUND IN VARIOUS ROOMS OF THE HOME, LARGE FURNITURE SUCH AS TVS, CHESTS, ARMOIRES, AND APPLIANCES ARE STAPLES IN OUR HOMES. BUT THESE ITEMS CAN TIP OVER AND CRUSH CHILDREN, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. LAST YEAR, CPSC IDENTIFIED THIS ISSUE AS ONE OF THE “TOP FIVE HIDDEN HOME HAZARDS.” A NEW DATA REPORT (PDF) FROM THE U.S. CONSUMER … [Read more...]
CPSC Reminds Parents of Drowning Dangers inside the Home
WASHINGTON, DC - WATER ANYWHERE CAN BE A POTENTIAL DROWNING HAZARD. WHILE POOLS ARE AN OBVIOUS RISK, PARENTS SHOULD NOT LET THEIR GUARD DOWN AROUND OTHER HAZARDS SUCH AS BATHTUBS AND BUCKETS. THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS WARNING PARENTS THAT CHILDREN NEED TO BE SUPERVISED AROUND THESE COMMON BUT SOMETIMES HIDDEN DROWNING … [Read more...]
Illinois Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Turkey Product For Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-034-2008 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Roger Sockman WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2008 - Food Evolution., a Schiller Park, IL, firm, is recalling approximately 16 pounds of ready-to-eat turkey product that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department … [Read more...]
Kawasaki Recalls Hundreds of Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: KAWASAKI / VN900B9F 2009 KAWASAKI / VN900B9FL 2009 KAWASAKI / VN900C8F 2008 … [Read more...]
Just Say NO to Genetically Engineered Animals in Our Food Supply
Although the US Food and Drug Administration has already stated that cloned animals are safe to eat, there are currently no genetically engineered animals approved as food for human consumption by the FDA. That may soon change. The FDA updated their fact sheet on genetically engineered animals last week and have opened up a forum for public … [Read more...]
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