Also see this Aqua Lung Recall Alert from earlier this month. 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: APEKS … [Read more...]
Counterfeit Power Cords Sold on eBay Recalled Due to Fire and Shock 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: POWER CORDS UNITS: ABOUT 180 DISTRIBUTOR: DCI LLC, D/B/A HANASHOP, OF OLIVE BRANCH, MISS. HAZARD: THE POWER CORD WIRES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERSIZED … [Read more...]
Hummer Recalls 2003 H2s – Recalled H2
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HUMMER / HUMMER H2 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 08, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V456000 PE08042 NHTSA Action Number: PE08042 Component: … [Read more...]
Ralston Foods Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Milk Ingredients In Western Family Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal
CONTACT: SCOTT MONETTE 314-877-7113 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 --- RALSTON FOODS, DIVISION OF RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC. IS RECALLING 14664 CARTONS OF WESTERN FAMILY VARIETY PACK INSTANT OATMEAL CEREAL BEARING THE "BEST IF USED BY" DATE CODE OF "DEC0409N" (FOUND ON THE BOX TOP) BECAUSE A SMALL NUMBER OF CARTONS CONTAIN AN UNDECLARED … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking 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: CHILDREN’S METAL WATER BOTTLES UNITS: ABOUT 20,000 MANUFACTURER: … [Read more...]
Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
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 PRODUCTS: MACGREGOR FOLDING SOCCER GOALS, MITRE FOLDING SOCCER GOALS UNITS: … [Read more...]
Recall Alert for John Deere Gator XUV Utility Vehicles
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: JOHN DEERE GATOR XUV 620I UTILITY VEHICLES UNITS: ABOUT 2,500 MANUFACTURER: DEERE & COMPANY, OF MOLINE, ILL. HAZARD: THE FUEL TANK CAN LEAK FROM A … [Read more...]
Wegmans Expands Dates of Bagel Recall and Includes Additional Bakery Products
CONTACT: JO NATALE 585-429-3627 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 -- ROCHESTER, NY - WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. HAS EXPANDED THE VOLUNTARY RECALL OF IN-STORE MADE BAGELS AND BIALYS FIRST ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.  THE RECALL IS NOW EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHALLAH BREAD AND IN-STORE BAKED BAGELS, BIALYS AND ROLLS. THESE … [Read more...]
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in Margaritaville Island Lime Tortilla Chips
CONTACT: CAROL BAHRI (877) 791-6767 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -- SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 -- EL MATADOR ENTERPRISES, MAKERS OF MARGARITAVILLE TORTILLA CHIPS IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING 13-OUNCE BAGS OF MARGARITAVILLE ISLAND LIME TORTILLA CHIPS BECAUSE THEY MAY CONTAIN UNDECLARED WHEY IN THE SPICE BLEND. PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN ALLERGY OR … [Read more...]
Produce to Include Country of Origin Sticker – FINALLY!
As of October, 2008 retailers will be required by law to label the Country of Origin on all fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish sold in the United States. This law was supposed to have been implemented back in 2002, but Congress delayed it under pressure from the industries. However, with recent food recalls in the spotlight, which have fueled … [Read more...]
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet Food Product due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
CONTACT: DEBRA FAIR (973) 691-3536 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- FANKLIN, TENNESSEE -- SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 -- TODAY, MARS PETCARE US ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AT ITS EVERSON, PENNSYLVANIA FACILITY. THE PET FOOD IS BEING VOLUNTARILY RECALLED BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION WITH SALMONELLA SEROTYPESCHWARZENGRUND. THIS … [Read more...]
FDA Says Don't Feed Infant Forumula Made in China to Infants
IN RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF CONTAMINATED MILK-BASED INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURED IN CHINA, THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) TODAY IS ISSUING A HEALTH INFORMATION ADVISORY. THIS IS TO ASSURE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC THAT THERE IS NO KNOWN THREAT OF CONTAMINATION IN INFANT FORMULA MANUFACTURED BY COMPANIES THAT HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS TO SELL … [Read more...]
CPSC Warning After Hurricane Ike – Carbon Monoxide from Generators Can Kill in Minutes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) WARNS CONSUMERS ON THE GULF COAST TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES AGAINST DANGERS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE IKE. PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS QUICKLY PRODUCE HIGH LEVELS OF POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED INDOORS, INCLUDING INSIDE A HOME, … [Read more...]
Rugs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Recalled by JLA Home Due to Fire 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: ZEBRA RUG UNITS: ABOUT 2,900 IMPORTER: JLA HOME, OF PLANO, TEXAS HAZARD: THE RUGS DO NOT MEET THE FEDERAL FLAMMABILITY STANDARD FOR SMALL RUGS AND … [Read more...]
Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco & Winnie the Pooh Brands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS AWARE THAT SOME BASSINETS IN THE SIMPLICITY RECALL ANNOUNCED AUGUST 28, 2008 INCLUDE THE GRACO LOGO AND “WINNIE THE POOH” MOTIF LICENSED BY DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS. CONSUMERS ARE URGED TO CHECK THEIR BASSINETS TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT USING ONE OF THE RECALLED SIMPLICITY … [Read more...]
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