A nationwide recall has been announced on Pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL syringes) with Lot #070926H. The Heparin IV flush syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that is resulting in patient infections. This type of bacterial infection can cause severe, life threatening or life … [Read more...]
KYMCO MXU ATV's Recalled Due to Suspension Failure
KYMCO USA of Spartanburg, SC, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 1,350 MXU 500 ATVs model years 2006, 2007, 2008 due to the following problem: The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis posing a risk of injury or death to the operator … [Read more...]
Home Shopping Network Settles at $875,000 for Pressure Cooker Injuries
HSN LP (previously known as Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, FL has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $875,000 to settle allegations that their shopping channel failed to report in a timely manner on serious injuries and hazards associated with the Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cooker sold on the show.The Consumer Product Safety Commission … [Read more...]
Teething Rings Recalled
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the Empire Silver Company of Brooklyn, New York, has announced a voluntary recall of the Sterling Silver Teething Rings. The hazard of these rings is that the silver ball that hold the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside, which poses a choking and … [Read more...]
Contour TS Diabetes Test Strips Recalled by Bayer
Bayer Diabetes Care has recalled their test strips (blood-sugar sensors) used with the Contour TS Blood Glucose Meter due to a manufacturing issue that could result in glucose reading errors.The Contour TS Meter itself has not being recalled, nor have any test strips that are used in other blood glucose meters sold by Bayer. Patients and medical … [Read more...]
Alaris Pump Module Recall Model 8100 – Formerly Medley Pumps
There has been a worldwide recall on Alaris Pump modules (model 8100 - formerly known as Medley Pump) by Cardinal Health of Dublin, Ohio. This possibly defective medical device has been associated with serious injuries and possibly two deaths.The Alaris Pump module may contain occluder springs that are bent, broken, nested or missing altogether due … [Read more...]
Introducing The Interactive Product Safety Rating Widget
If "web 2.0" was about social networking and portability (feeds) then web 3.0 is about combining those two things together. Welcome to the world of widgets!The widget below allows you to rate products by how safe or potentially dangerous you think they are. Cast your vote and watch democratic product review in action:Check out RateItAll … [Read more...]
Introducing Power To The Consumer Google Gadget
You can add this gadget to your iGoogle home page or to your own website. It includes information about product recalls, product reviews, brand comparisons, coupons, deals and more. Click on the image to be taken to Google, where you can quickly add it to your Google start page by clicking on the +Google button below the gadget. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Don't Forget to Check Toy Recall List After Opening Gifts
No parent wants to take a present away from their child after he or she opens it on Christmas. But the health of your child is more important than a few shed tears (although, it probably wouldn't hurt to wait a couple of days until they're bored with it) and if a toy is on our Recalled Toy List it can cause serious health issues if children are … [Read more...]
CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord on New Product Safety Legislation
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Nancy Nord applauds a House vote on landmark consumer product safety legislation:"I want to thank the U.S. House of Representatives for passing landmark legislation today that finally gives the CPSC the additional tools and resources to address the growing issue of imports and other … [Read more...]
Tundra Pick-up Trucks Being Recalled
Reuters reported on December 14, 2007 that Toyota Motor Corp is recalling 15,600 Tundra pickup trucks in the United States because a rear propeller shaft may separate at the joint.The recall involves 2007 model-year Tundra four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. … [Read more...]
Radio Frequency RF Ablation Devices Associated With Deaths
The US Food and Drug Administration has released a Public Health Notification about deaths associated with Radio Frequency Ablation of Lung Tumors.The FDA has received several reports of patients dying after treatment with radio frequency ablation of lung tumors (RF Ablation). Patient selection, subsequent treatment and technical use of the RF … [Read more...]
Possibly Fatal Skin Reactions to Carbamazepine – Cabatrol, Tegretol, Equertro
The FDA has alerted healthcare professionals about dangerous and possibly fatal skin reactions to Carbamazepine, marketed as Cabatrol, Tegretol, Equertro and various generic names.Data suggests that Asians and South Asian Indians are at an elevated risk of an adverse skin reaction to Cabamazepine, such as Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic … [Read more...]
Confetti Bursts Recalled Due to Lead
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with American Greetings Corp. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 60,000 DesignWare Confetti Bursts because the surface paint on the individual bags of confetti contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries have been reported thus … [Read more...]
Fisher-Price Caught Red-Handed But Still Peddling Lead
The following is an email we received from Ed Mierzwinski, Federal Consumer Program Director of CoPIRG, a consumer rights advocacy group and watchdog in Colorado.Fisher-Price: Caught Red-handed, But Still Peddling LeadIt's one thing to have state pride, but quite another to have state bias when it comes to protecting kids from unsafe toys. … [Read more...]
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