FDA Announces Recall of Certain Infusion Needles

by January 26, 2010
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January 26, 2010 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a recall of 2 million needles because of a risk they can push bits of silicone into patients’ bodies. The FDA said Miami-based Nipro Medical Corp. has voluntarily recalled its Exel/Exelint Huber needles manufactured between January 2007 and August 2009.  Click here for a list of the product codes/catalog numbers of the recalled needles. The needles are used to access injection ports, which are implanted under the skin of patients with chronic diseases who require frequent drug injections. An ongoing FDA investigation found that the needles can …. » Read more »

Update: Toyotas Recalled; Pontiac Vibe Recalled – Accelerator Pedal Issues

by January 22, 2010
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January 22, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Toyota is recalling certain Model Year (MY) 2005-2010 Avalon, MY 2007-2010 Camry, MY 2009-2010 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Rav4, MY 2010 Highlander, MY 2008-2010 Sequoia, and MY 2007-2010 Tundra. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the …. » Read more »

Coachman Motorhomes Recalled – Brakes

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January 22, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Coachmen is recalling certain Model Year 2008 motorhomes built between October 2007 and October 2008 on Freightliner XC Motorhome chassis manufactured between March 6, 2007 and December 11, 2009 with Kongsberg power products systems adjustable brake pedals. The drive pin which secures the brake pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function.  A reduction in …. » Read more »

Toyota Recalls 2.3 Million Additional US Vehicles

by January 21, 2010
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January 21, 2010 – Toyota is recalling 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals, the latest in a string of quality problems that have plagued the Japanese automaker. The recall includes the 2009-2010 RAV4, the 2009-2010 Corolla, the 2009-2010 Matrix, the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2007-2010 Camry, the 2010 Highlander, the 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia. Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman Brian Lyons said the recall is due to the vehicles’ pedal mechanism becoming worn and, in some cases, stuck. The recall comes just months after Toyota issued a larger 4.2 million-vehicle recall because of pedals getting stuck due …. » Read more »

Fruit & Vegetable Choppers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

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January 21, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Lifetime Brands Inc., of Garden City, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of Pedrini® Pro Chop™ Professional Multipurpose Choppers. The recalled product is the Pedrini® Pro Chop™ Professional Multipurpose Chopper with model number 5061050 and UPC 024131114849. The product is a multipurpose chopper and corer for fruits and vegetables. The model number and UPC are located on the chopper’s packaging. Pieces of the chopper’s metal blades can break off during use and fall into food being prepared in the chopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. …. » Read more »

Thermador® Built-In Ovens Recall Expanded Due to Fire Hazard

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January 21, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of Thermador® Built-In Ovens. The recall involves Thermador Brand built-in double ovens with model numbers C272B, C302B, SEC272, SEC302, SECD272 and SECD302 and serial numbers between FD8403 through FD8701. Model and serial numbers are located on the underside of the control panel. The ovens can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to catch fire. This poses a fire …. » Read more »

Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

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January 21, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., today announced a voluntary recall of Lysol Steam Cleaning Mops. This recall involves the Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop by Conair with model numbers SM10L or SM10LR. The model number is printed on the bottom of the mop under the microfiber cloth. Hot water mixed with Lysol can forcefully spurt out and rupture the housing unit, posing a burn hazard and a laceration hazard to consumers from the broken housing unit. Conair has received 14 reports of hot water forcefully spilling out …. » Read more »

1.5 Million Graco Strollers Recalled Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards

by January 20, 2010
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January 20, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., today announced a voluntary recall of Graco’s Passage™, Alano™ and Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems. This recall involves Graco Passage™, Alano™ and Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems with the following model numbers and specific hinge mechanisms: 6303MYC, 6303MYC3, 7240DNB, 7240DNB2, 7240MKL2, 7240MKL3, 7F02GLM3, 6320IVY, 6320LAU, 7241DDH2, 7241DHO3, 7F04TAY3, 6330CAP, 6330THR, 6330THR3, 7255CLP, 7255CLP2, 7255CRA2, 7255CRA3, 7255CSA3, 7255GPK3, 7255GRN, 7255GRN2, 7255JJB3, 7255ORC2, 7255WLO2, 7255WLO3, 7F07EMA3, 6F00QIN3, 6F00RRY3, 7256CLO2, 7256SPM2, 7256SPM3, 7F08DSW3, 7F08LAN3, 6F03GLN3, 7260BAN, 7260BAN2, 7260BAN3, 7260MRA2, 7260MRA3, 7260PKR, 7260PKR2, …. » Read more »

Cribs Recalled Due to Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards

by January 19, 2010
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January 19, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados, is announcing a voluntary recall to replace drop side and non-drop side cribs that pose suffocation and strangulation hazards to infants and toddlers. The drop side hardware can fail causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. In addition, the recalled cribs can pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is damaged. This can occur …. » Read more »

Cosco Car Seats Recalled Due to Failure to Comply With Safety Standard

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January 19, 2010 – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defect Investigations (ODI), Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) will conduct a safety recall campaign.  DJG’s petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by NHTSA on January 5, 2010.  The safety recall involves the following car seats: *    Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02442CNG *    Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02442DNP *    Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02442JUB *    Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02443PRI *    Cosco Hi Back, Model No. 02448BNG *    Cosco Hi Back, Model …. » Read more »
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