WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE AND THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS URGING CONSUMERS TO KEEP SAFETY IN MIND AS THEY DECORATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. FLICKERING CANDLES, BLINKING HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND FRAGRANT EVERGREENS ARE BEAUTIFUL STAPLES OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON, BUT WHEN USED IMPROPERLY, THESE HOLIDAY DECORATING “MUST … [Read more...]
Recalled Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
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: MODEL YEAR 2009 ARCTIC CAT MOUNTAIN CAT AND CROSSFIRE SNOWMOBILES UNITS: ABOUT 10,000 MANUFACTURER: ARCTIC CAT INC., OF THIEF RIVER FALLS, MINN. … [Read more...]
CHEVROLET ( 08V649000 )
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2001 Manufacturer: RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS Mfr's Report Date: DEC 01, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V649000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential … [Read more...]
CHEVROLET ( 08V650000 )
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2001 Manufacturer: RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS Mfr's Report Date: DEC 01, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V650000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential … [Read more...]
DODGE ( 08V651000 )
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): DODGE / SPRINTER 2500 2006 Manufacturer: ILDERTON CONVERSION CO. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 02, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V651000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential Number of … [Read more...]
DODGE ( 08V652000 )
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): DODGE / SPRINTER 2500 2006 Manufacturer: ILDERTON CONVERSION CO. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 02, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V652000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential Number of … [Read more...]
THOMAS BUILT BUSES ( 08V648000 )
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): THOMAS BUILT BUSES / MINOTOUR 2005-2009 Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: DEC 01, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V648000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS … [Read more...]
Cambrooke Foods Voluntarily Recalls All Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk (December 12)
CONTACT: CAMBROOKE FOODS, LLC RECALL COORDINATOR, 1-866-456-9776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- DECEMBER 12, 2008 -- CAMBROOKE FOODS, LLC, OF FRAMINGHAM, MA, IS ANNOUNCING A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ALL BATCHES OF ITS LOW PROTEIN IMITATION CREAM CHEESE (“CHEDDAR WIZARD,” “HERB & GARLIC,” AND “PLAIN” FLAVORS). … [Read more...]
Kashi Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kashi GOLEAN Powder Chocolate Energy Shake Mix (December 13)
CONTACT: SUSANNE NORWITZ (269) 961-3949 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- DECEMBER 13, 2008 -- KASHI COMPANY OF LAJOLLA, CA IS RECALLING A LIMITED NUMBER OF CANISTERS OF KASHI GOLEAN POWDER CHOCOLATE ENERGY SHAKE MIX BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN UNDECLARED MILK. PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN ALLERGY OR SEVERE SENSITIVITY TO MILK, RUN THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR LIFE-THREATENING … [Read more...]
FDA Announces Class I Recalls of Two Unapproved Devices
THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) ANNOUNCED A CLASS 1 RECALL TODAY FOR TWO UNAPPROVED AND UNCLEARED DEVICES WHOSE MANUFACTURERS CLAIMED COULD TREAT VARIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS. A CLASS 1 RECALL MEANS THAT THERE IS A REASONABLE PROBABILITY THAT THE USE OF A DEVICE WILL CAUSE ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OR DEATH. THE MANUFACTURERS, VIBE … [Read more...]
Pool And Spa Safety Law Aimed At Preventing Drain Entrapments of Children Goes Into Effect This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS AGAIN REMINDING PUBLIC POOL AND SPA OWNERS AND OPERATORS NATIONWIDE THAT THE VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT BECOMES EFFECTIVE ON DECEMBER 19, 2008. THIS LAW REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF ANTI-ENTRAPMENT DRAIN COVERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS AS OUTLINED IN THE ACT. THE POOL … [Read more...]
Cooper CS4 Tire Recall
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: COOPER / CS4 TOURING (VR) / 215/55R17 SEP 07, 2008 - OCT 11, 2008 Manufacturer: COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 11, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08T029000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A … [Read more...]
28-Thousand Mini Coopers Recalled – Hot Tail Pipe Burns
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MINI / COOPER S 2007-2008 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 12, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V657000 EA08020 NHTSA Action Number: EA08020 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST … [Read more...]
Thousands of Pounds of Pork Recalled: Contaminated with Dioxins
Several firms are recalling tens-of-thousands of pounds of pork due to possible dioxin contamination after being notified by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) that routine surveillance tests indicated the presence of dioxin in pork products that were sent to multiple importers in the United States. Dioxins are organic compounds that act … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Consumers and Retailers of Botulism Risk from Ungutted, Salt-Cured Alewives (Gaspereaux) Fish (December 12)
THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION IS WARNING RETAILERS AND FOOD SERVICE OPERATORS NOT TO OFFER FOR SALE UNGUTTED, SALT-CURED ALEWIVES (ALSO CALLED GASPEREAUX FISH) FROM MICHEL & CHARLES LEBLANC FISHERIES LTD., CAP-PELÈ, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, BECAUSE THE FISH MAY CONTAIN THE CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM (C. BOTULINUM) TOXIN. CONSUMERS … [Read more...]
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