CONTACT: THORATEC CORPORATION 1-800-528-2577 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- PLEASANTON, CA -- OCTOBER 24, 2008—THORATEC CORPORATION IS INITIATING A WORLDWIDE MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION OF ALL SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE HEARTMATE II LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEMS (HM II LVAS) HAVING CATALOGUE NO. 1355 OR 102139, WHICH HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED SINCE THE … [Read more...]
Rashes Associated with Heat Transferred Tag-less Labels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND CARTER’S, INC., OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA, ARE ADVISING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED REPORTS THAT A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF BABIES AND INFANTS HAVE DEVELOPED RASHES ON THE UPPER BACK AFTER WEARING CARTER’S CLOTHING WITH HEAT-TRANSFERRED, OR “TAG-LESS,” LABELS. THIS … [Read more...]
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products
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: MURRAY FRONT ENGINE RIDING LAWN MOWERS UNITS: ABOUT 2,100 MANUFACTURER: BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC, OF WAUWATOSA, WIS. HAZARD: THE … [Read more...]
YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: “GAS MATCH” AND “READY, AIM…FIRE” MULTI-PURPOSE LIGHTERS UNITS: ABOUT … [Read more...]
Shimano American Corp. Recalls Bicycle Wheels
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: SHIMANO DURA ACE CARBON CLINCHER WHEELS FOR BICYCLES UNITS: ABOUT 275 … [Read more...]
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND RECHARGING STATION FOR DIDJ CUSTOM GAMING … [Read more...]
Harry and David Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread
CONTACT: MR. BILL IHLE EVP, CORPORATE RELATIONS 541 864-2145 (MEDIA CALLS ONLY) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- OCTOBER 22, 2008 -- HARRY AND DAVID, OF MEDFORD, OREGON, IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 400 1 LB. 4 OZ. BOXES LABELED HARRY & DAVID MOOSE MUNCH CONFECTION, MILK CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD BECAUSE THE PACKAGE MAY CONTAIN A DIFFERENT MOOSE … [Read more...]
Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Wheat in Stuffed Artichokes
CONTACT: RUBY LOVECCHIO 214-535-7630 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- OCTOBER 22, 2008 -- NONNA'S REAL ITALIANA CUCCINE OF SLIDELL, LA IS RECALLING THE FOLLOWING NONNA'S REAL ITALIANA CUCCINE BRAND PRODUCTS: STUFFED ARTICHOKES, NET WT. 15 OZ. THIS PRODUCT IS BEING RECALLED BECAUSE IT CONTAINS MILK, SOY, AND WHEAT THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED IN PACKAGING THAT DOES … [Read more...]
Rage Wireless Guitars Used Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: RAGE WIRELESS GUITARS UNITS: ABOUT 57,000 MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR: … [Read more...]
Fiesta Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED. NAME OF PRODUCT: BLUE EMBER GAS GRILLS UNITS: ABOUT 47,000 IMPORTER: FIESTA GAS GRILLS, … [Read more...]
Honda Civic 2008 Sedans
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HONDA / CIVIC 2008 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date: OCT 13, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V535000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, … [Read more...]
Buell XB12XP, XB12XT 2008-2009 Motorcycles Recalled
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BUELL / XB12XP 2009 BUELL / XB12XT 2008-2009 Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 13, 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V538000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A … [Read more...]
Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
ADDITIONAL DELTA CRIB RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT: RELEASE #09-017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC), IN COOPERATION WITH DELTA ENTERPRISE CORP., OF NEW YORK, N.Y., IS ANNOUNCING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL TODAY OF ABOUT 600,000 DROP SIDE CRIBS. THE CRIB’S DROP SIDE CAN DETACH WHEN THE SPRING PEG IS NOT ENGAGED, WHICH CAN … [Read more...]
Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
ADDITIONAL DELTA CRIB RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT: RELEASE #09-016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC), IN COOPERATION WITH DELTA ENTERPRISE CORP., OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK., IS ANNOUNCING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL TO REPLACE MISSING SAFETY PEGS INVOLVING 985,000 DROP SIDE CRIBS. FAILURE TO USE OR INSTALL SAFETY PEGS CAN CAUSE AN … [Read more...]
CPSC to Consider Rulemaking to Address Crib Defects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS URGING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO CLOSELY INSPECT THE HARDWARE AND STABILITY OF THEIR CRIBS TO ENSURE ALL PARTS ARE IN PLACE AND SECURE. THE WARNING BY THE CPSC COMES AFTER THE AGENCY’S EARLY WARNING SYSTEM HAS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH THE DURABILITY OF CRIBS, ESPECIALLY THOSE … [Read more...]
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