WASHINGTON, D. C. – CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS. REPLACE YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES. BOTH ARE IMPORTANT THIS WEEKEND AS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2. WHILE CHANGING YOUR CLOCK CAN KEEP YOU ON TIME FOR WORK ON MONDAY, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ADVISES CONSUMERS THAT PUTTING FRESH BATTERIES IN YOUR SMOKE ALARMS CAN … [Read more...]
PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRMS 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: LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES USED IN HEWLETT-PACKARD, TOSHIBA AND DELL … [Read more...]
Scientists from CDC, EPA Criticize FDA on Chemical Used in Plastic Bottles
This week a seven-member scientific panel, including toxicology and environmental health experts from the EPA and CDC, issued a strongly worded report criticizing the FDA on their response to concerns over products containing bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used in the making of plastic water bottles, baby bottles, food containers and other products … [Read more...]
Cybex Treadmills Recalled: Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
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: CYBEX TREADMILLS UNITS: ABOUT 19,000 MANUFACTURER: CYBEX INTERNATIONAL … [Read more...]
Ghost Tealight Holders Recalled by Trade Associates Group and Crate & Barrel Due to Fire and Burn 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: GHOST TEALIGHT HOLDERS UNITS: ABOUT 30,000 IMPORTER: TRADE ASSOCIATES … [Read more...]
Halloween Figures Recalled for Lead Paint Violation
Click here to search for Halloween Candy Recalls 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: CASPER THE FRIENDLY … [Read more...]
CPSC Provides Safety Tips for a Safe Halloween
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE SPOOKIEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR IS AROUND THE CORNER. KIDS EVERYWHERE ARE CHOOSING THEIR FAVORITE COSTUME AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THEIR FAVORITE TREATS. AS PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS PREPARE FOR THIS CELEBRATION, THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) REMINDS THEM TO KEEP SAFETY IN MIND, SO THAT NO CHILD IS HAUNTED BY … [Read more...]
Firestone – Bridgestone Tire Recall
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: FIRESTONE / FR380 / P235/75R15 JUN 04, 2006 - SEP 08, 2007 LEMANS / CHAMPION SE / P235/75R15 JUN 04, 2006 - SEP 02, 2006 Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA … [Read more...]
Serta Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
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: SERTA ZIPPER-COVERED FOAM CORE MATTRESSES UNITS: ABOUT 6,100 … [Read more...]
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn 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: DURACELL 130W COMBO POWER ADAPTERS USED WITH NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS UNITS: ABOUT 1,300 MANUFACTURER: BATTERY-BIZ INC., OF CAMARILLO, CALIF. HAZARD: THE … [Read more...]
Gold Coin Halloween Candy Recall
US Recall News will be keeping you up-to-date on candy recalls as we approach the Halloween holiday. Type "Candy" into our search function or click here to see the latest candy recalls. For information about the White Rabbit candy recall of 2009 click here. Some visitors to the site have expressed concern over recalled gold coin candies from … [Read more...]
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Some Bags of SPECIAL KITTY Gourmet Sold at Wal-Mart due to Salmonella
CONTACT: DEBRA FAIR MARS PETCARE US (973) 691-3536 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FRANKLIN, TENN. – OCTOBER 27, 2008 – MARS PETCARE US TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF BAGS OF SPECIAL KITTY® GOURMET BLEND DRY CAT FOOD SOLD AT WAL-MART LOCATIONS IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MAINE, NORTH … [Read more...]
Thoratec Corporation Issues Worldwide Medical Device Correction of HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (October 24)
CONTACT: THORATEC CORPORATION 1-800-528-2577 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- PLEASANTON, CA -- OCTOBER 24, 2008—THORATEC CORPORATION IS INITIATING A WORLDWIDE MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION OF ALL SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE HEARTMATE II LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEMS (HM II LVAS) HAVING CATALOGUE NO. 1355 OR 102139, WHICH HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED SINCE THE … [Read more...]
Rashes Associated with Heat Transferred Tag-less Labels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND CARTER’S, INC., OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA, ARE ADVISING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED REPORTS THAT A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF BABIES AND INFANTS HAVE DEVELOPED RASHES ON THE UPPER BACK AFTER WEARING CARTER’S CLOTHING WITH HEAT-TRANSFERRED, OR “TAG-LESS,” LABELS. THIS … [Read more...]
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products
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: MURRAY FRONT ENGINE RIDING LAWN MOWERS UNITS: ABOUT 2,100 MANUFACTURER: BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC, OF WAUWATOSA, WIS. HAZARD: THE … [Read more...]
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