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...]
Candy Recall: China Melamine Contamination Hits Candy in the US
CONTACT: QFCO, INC. 650-697-6633 Click Here to search our database of Candy Recalls. QFCO, INC. OF BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA IS RECALLING WHITE RABBIT CANDY BECAUSE IT MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH MELAMINE. PRODUCT WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE STATES OF CA, GA, HI, IL, MN, NY, OR, TX, WA THROUGH WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS TO RETAIL STORES. THE WHITE RABBIT CREAMY … [Read more...]
Ski-Doo Snowmobile Recall
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: SKI-DOO® SNOWMOBILES UNITS: ABOUT 18,000 MANUFACTURER: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC., OF VALCOURT, CANADA DISTRIBUTOR: BRP US INC., OF … [Read more...]
Shivvers Manufacturing Recalls Lawn Mower Jacks Due to Collapse 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: JACK LIFT TOOLS AND KITS UNITS: ABOUT 450 MANUFACTURER: SHIVVERS MANUFACTURING INC., OF CORYDON, IOWA DISTRIBUTOR: COUNTRY CLIPPER, A DIVISION OF … [Read more...]
Mercedes Benz M Class 1998-2003 Auto Recall
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: MERCEDES BENZ / M CLASS 1998-2003 Manufacturer : MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 16, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V465000 RQ08002 NHTSA Action Number: RQ08002 … [Read more...]
CaJohns Fiery Foods Company Recalls HDH Grillin Sauce
CONTACT: CAJOHNS FIERY FOODS 888-703-3473 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 -- CAJOHNS FIERY FOODS COMPANY IS RECALLING A TOTAL OF 103 INDIVIDUAL BOTTLES OF HDH GRILLIN' SAUCE SOLD BETWEEN THE DATES OF 01/01/07 AND 09/15/08. THIS RECALL IS INITIATED DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF NON-DECLARED CONTENTS ON THE INGREDIENT DECLARATION. THE … [Read more...]
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