Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TECH INTERNATIONAL / TR413 9999 Manufacturer : TECH INTERNATIONAL Mfr's Report Date : MAY 30, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08T018000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:VALVE … [Read more...]
QVC Recalls Tomato Planters 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: TOPSY-TURVY DELUXE TOMATO PLANTERS WITH STAND UNITS: ABOUT 82,000 RETAILER: QVC, OF WEST CHESTER, PA. IMPORTER: ALL-STAR MARKETING, OF HAWTHORNE, … [Read more...]
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of 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: POLARIS ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS) UNITS: ABOUT 700 (ABOUT 95,000 HAVE BEEN RECALLED PREVIOUSLY) MANUFACTURER: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., OF MEDINA, … [Read more...]
History of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The History of the Food and Drug Administration is the second in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA. … [Read more...]
Fresca Italia Inc Recalls Burrata For Possible Listeria Contamination
CONTACT: FRESCA ITALIA, INC. 415-468-9800 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MAY 30, 2008 -- FRESCA ITALIA OF BRISBANE, CA IS RECALLING BURRATA BECAUSE IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES, AN ORGANISM WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INFECTIONS IN YOUNG CHILDREN, FRAIL OR ELDERLY PEOPLE, AND OTHERS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS. … [Read more...]
Abbott Announces Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Two Lots of Calcilo XD Low-Calcium/Vitamin D-Free Infant Formula with Iron Powder in 14.1-Ounce (400g) Cans (May 30)
CONTACT: CONSUMER HOTLINE (800) 638-6493 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MAY 30, 2008 -- ABBOTT TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY WORLDWIDE RECALL OF TWO LOTS OF CALCILO XD® LOW-CALCIUM/VITAMIN D-FREE INFANT FORMULA WITH IRON POWDER IN 14.1-OUNCE CANS (400G). ONLY 14.1-OUNCE (400G) CANS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS ACTION. CALCILO XD® IS A LOW-CALCIUM AND … [Read more...]
Children's Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: CHILDREN’S JEWELRY UNITS: ABOUT 50 PIECES IMPORTER: DAISO SEATTLE LLC, OF LYNNWOOD, WASH. HAZARD: THE JEWELRY CONTAINS HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD. LEAD IS … [Read more...]
Chicco and Cortina Travel Systems
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHICCO / CORTINA TRAVEL SYSTEMS 9999 CHICCO / KEYFIT 9999 CHICCO / KEYFIT 30 9999 Manufacturer : … [Read more...]
Fleetwood Jamboree and Tioga 2008 Motor Homes
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FLEETWOOD / JAMBOREE 2008 FLEETWOOD / TIOGA 2008 Manufacturer : FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAY 21, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID … [Read more...]
Volkswagon Passat, Passat Wagon, Tiguan 2008-2009 Recalled
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT 2008 VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT WAGON 2008 VOLKSWAGEN / TIGUAN 2009 Manufacturer : … [Read more...]
Yamaha Rhino Recall: Side-by-Side RUV Rollovers
Yamaha has sent direct mail notifications to owners of the recalled Rhino side-by-side recreational utility vehicle (RUV). However, some people who have changed addresses or purchased a used Yamaha Rhino may still not be aware of this potentially dangerous recall. We first reported on the Yamaha Rhino recall by publishing a March press release … [Read more...]
Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC History
This is the first in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA. U.S.CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was created in 1972 when Congress passed the Consumer Product Safety Act to … [Read more...]
Top Ten Auto Recalls of 2007
Vehicles will be recalled when there is a manufacturing defect. Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) have probably seen the most recalls due to the nature of their design and their tendency to rollover. Engine problems and fire hazards have also caused vehicles to be recalled in recent years. Last year, 2007, has been dubbed "The Year of The Recall" … [Read more...]
Voluntary Recall of Small Sample of Off The Cob Fresh Kernel Corn
CONTACT: LUCY ROSEN (516) 222-0236FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MAHWAH, NJ, MAY 27, 2008 – AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, SUPREME CUTS LLC HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IT IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING 87 CASES OF OFF THE COB FRESH KERNEL CORN IN 12 OZ BAGS. THE PRODUCT MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES, AN ORGANISM WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS AND … [Read more...]
Viril-Ity-Power VIP Tabs Recalled
CONTACT: INTERNATIONAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD. ADMIN@IPLVIP.COM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- BRADFORD, MA - MAY 29, 2008 - INTERNATIONAL PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD., P.O. BOX 5165, BRADFORD, MA 01835, ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ALL THE COMPANY’S SUPPLEMENT PRODUCT SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAME OF VIRIL-ITY-POWER (VIP) TABS, … [Read more...]
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