About 940 Polaris Outlaw 525 ATVs have been recalled by Polaris Industries due to a fire hazard caused by a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank.So far, no injuries have been reported, but these ATV model '4-wheelers' have only been on the market since January of this year.Each Polaris Outlaw 525 sells for about $7,300 at ATV shops throughout the … [Read more...]
Recalled Gateway Laptop Computer Batteries
Gateway has recalled about 14,000 lithium ion notebook computer batteries due to fire hazard.These lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. This is not an internal battery cell defect.Incidents/Injuries: Gateway has received four reports of battery packs overheating, including minor property damage. No … [Read more...]
FDA Knew of Chinese Use of DEG in Products Ten Years Ago
According to an article published in the New York Times today, there was a similar incident of Chinese-made diethylene glycol (DEG), masquerading as its more expensive chemical cousin glycerin nearly a decade ago.This incident, which killed dozens of children in Haiti in October of 1997, was traced back to a company in China - with little help from … [Read more...]
Colgate Toothpaste Recall Information
[Tuesday, August 14, 2007 UPDATE: Check Your Hotel Toothpaste Before Using! - Click here for a list of the latest recalled toothpaste brands, sizes and codes.]The Colgate-Palmolive company is recalling what it claims to be falsely packaged "Colgate" toothpaste, after diethylene glycol (DEG) contamination was found in routine testing by the FDA in … [Read more...]
Thomas the Train Toy Recall for Lead Poisoning Hazard
About 1.5 Million Thomas and Friends wooden railway toys have been recalled due to surface paints containing lead. As you may have already guessed, these wooden toy trains, buildings, vehicles and other parts were made in China.(Note: There have been millions of toys recalled since this event. Please click here to read a current List of Toy … [Read more...]
Another Recalled Toothpaste
The following supermarkets have recalled toothpaste made in China: Pitusa, National Lumber, Everything To Weight, Supermarkets and Supermarkets Pitusa of Carolina, Puerto Rico.This chain of stores is asking consumers to return all toothpaste of origin "Made in China" in the following sizes: large 6.4 oz with dental brush, 1.76 ounces … [Read more...]
Urgent Toothpaste Recall – Shir Fresh Mint and DEG
There has been an urgent, nation-wide recall on Shir Fresh toothpaste. This product - made in China, of course - may contain diethylene glycol (DEG).DEG is a poisonous solvent found in radiator fluid. It can have major deadly side effects, including central nervous system suppression and permanent kidney and liver damage.This recall has been issued … [Read more...]
Meerkat 50 Youth ATVs Deemed Deadly
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers who own a Kazuma Meerkat 50 Youth All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) "four wheeler" that children are at risk of injury or death due to multiple safety defects with this product.The Meerkat 50 does not have front brakes; has no parking brake; is missing a neutral indicator light; and can … [Read more...]
Another Moistureplus Contact Solution Recall
- Click here for our original post regarding the MoisturePlus contact solution recall from November, 2006 -Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) has issued a voluntary recall on all Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solutions after information received today from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed so far that 46 patients with … [Read more...]
Avandia Heart Atacks Link- Drug for Diabetics May Increase Risk by 40 Percent
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert for Avandia, a widely prescribed drug to treat type-2 diabetics. According to FDA, Studies show that there is "a potentially significant increase in the risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths in patients taking Avandia." By "potentially significant" they are referring to the 30% - 40% … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Doctors About Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents
Today FDA warned doctors about gadolinium-based contrast agents used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Some of the companies that provide gadolinium-based MRI dyes to radiologists include: Magnevist, MultiHance, ProHance, Omniscan, and OptiMARK.FDA has requested the companies above to provide new warnings to doctors about the risk of nephrogenic … [Read more...]
Where to Find Consumer Product Information Online
At US Recall News we want to make sure consumers have access to all the information that is available to them online from reputable sources. That is why we have created this list of places to find consumer product information online. Some of the sites below are product safety and recall sites, while others are consumer reviews. Either way, they … [Read more...]
Chenango Valley Pet Foods Recalled Dry Pet Foods Without Rice Protein
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 17, 2007 -- Chenango Valley Pet Foods previously recalled dry pet foods manufactured with a shipment of rice protein concentrate supplied by Wilbur-Ellis that possibly contained melamine contamination. Chenango Valley Pet Foods is now expanding the recall action to include those pet foods that do not contain rice … [Read more...]
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FDA Says Purdue Frederick Misrepresented OxyContin Illegally
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced results today of the investigation into the illegal promotion of OxyContin by The Purdue Frederick Company, makers of the widely abused, highly addictive pain pill."An investigation by OCI uncovered an extensive, long-term conspiracy by The Purdue Frederick Company, Inc. to generate the maximum … [Read more...]
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