The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of some shipments of ackee - a tropical fruit imported from Jamaica - because the fruit has levels of a naturally occurring toxin called hypoglycin. In rare cases, high levels of hypoglycin can lead to convulsions, coma, and even death.The food recall involves 31 cases of Ashman's Ackees … [Read more...]
Dell Computers Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Dell Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of about 22,000 Dell Notebook Computer Batteries.These laptop batteries may overheat, which could cause a fire. Dell has received three reports of the laptop batteries overheating. The reports involved damage to a table, a desk, and … [Read more...]
ATV Recall Bonanza – Recalled Honda 4-Wheelers
They just don't make 'em like they used to. This is the fourth ATV recall we have posted about this month, each from different manufacturers.This time Honda has recalled about 24,000 of their TRX 400EX Four-Wheelers because of a transmission problem that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without using the reverse lockout … [Read more...]
Recalled Heaters – Legacy Propane Heater Recall
CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque HeatersThe CFM Corporation of Mississauga, Ontario – Canada is cooperating with the CPSC in recalling the Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters, which were sold by many hardware stores and HVAC dealers in the United States in 2005.Over 10,000 of the Legacy Propane Infrared … [Read more...]
Graco Branded Aspen Crib Recall
More Recent Graco Cribs Recalled - Please read the one below first.Graco Branded Aspen Crib Recalled for Risk of SuffocationThe Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ), in cooperation with Simplicity Incorporated, of Reading Pennsylvania, has announced a voluntary recall of the Aspen 3-in-1 Graco Cribs.Parents are advised to stop using these … [Read more...]
Yet Another ATV Recall – Kawasaki Brute Force Tie Rod Problems
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ), in full cooperation with the Kawasaki Motors Corporation, has announced the recall of about 22,000 Kawasaki ATVs.This four-wheeler recall is for the 2005 model Brute Force ATV.The problem: A Tie rod separation caused by either wear or major impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel … [Read more...]
Paxil Birth Defects – FDA Releases Early Study Results
Announced on December 8, 2005Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDAThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alerted health care professionals and patents who take Paxil about the preliminary results of a new Paxil ( Paroxetine ) study. The early findings suggest that Paxil increases the risk for birth defects, especially heart defects, when taken … [Read more...]
T'is The Season – For Electric and Oil Heater Fires…
Just in time for Winter, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Maxi-Heat, has recalled about 200,000 Maxi Heat Electric Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters, which were distributed by King of Fan's Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and sold at The Home Depot.Read the rest here... … [Read more...]
CPSC Recalls Almost 20,000 Suzuki King Quad ATV 4-Wheelers
November 17, 2005This is for SUZUKI 4-Wheeler Recalls. To see YAMAHA ATV Recalls, Click HERE.Name of Product: Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVsThe Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC) and the , American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce The Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles ( 4-Wheelers ).The following product safety … [Read more...]
The Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch Gets Updated Lebeling by FDA
The Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch has been relabeled, in accordance with FDA regulation, to warn healthcare providers and patients that it exposes women to higher levels of estrogen than most oral birth control pills. Ortho Evra was the first birth control skin patch approved by the FDA. It is a weekly prescription patch that releases ethinyl … [Read more...]
Yamaha Recalls Nearly 70,000 05 & 06 Four-Wheelrs – ATVs
Yamaha, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has recalled about 70,000 2005 and 2006 model four-wheelers / ATVs because of a problem with the tie-rod ends. This defect may may cause steering problems.If you own any of the models below, call Yamaha at (800) 227-5963 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, or log on to the … [Read more...]
How to Treat Mesothelioma – Republished Content
We have recently published an article by Linda Woodhouse titled:How Is Mesothelioma Treated?Click Here to read the article and learn about the various Mesothelioma Treatments, such as: Removal of tissue, radiation therapy, cancer drugs and more... … [Read more...]
Guidant Corporation Loses Backing by Johnson & Johnson
According to an article today in the New York Times, Johnson & Johnson has threatened to abandon its plan to acquire the Guidant Corporation.As you may know, Guidant heart defibrillators have been recalled on due to electrical flaws that may cause death.Guidant is already fighting to survive in court amidst a host of law suits, and some of the … [Read more...]
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