Ford Motor Co. said yesterday that they are recalling about 225,000 vehicles, including 185,000 E-Series vans, that were already repaired as part of an earlier recall to address concerns about a cruise control deactivation switch. … [Read more...]
Yet Another Way to Stay Informed on Product Recalls
&tUS Recall News offers several widgets and feeds that you can subscribe to, including this blog. We also have a monthly newsletter that we send out. However, the monthly newsletter only highlights the biggest or most dangerous recalls, and you may miss out on being informed of a recall on any number of products you own.That's why we've created … [Read more...]
New Regulations on Testing Drug Side Effects for Suicidal Thoughts
After the complaints involving suicidal thoughts while on drugs like Chantix, Ritalin, anti-depressants, Rimonbant, Taranabant and various other pharmaceutical drugs, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to require suicide studies in drug trials before an experimental medication can go to market.Researchers at Columbia University have … [Read more...]
Baxter Issues Urgent Recall on Heparin Sodium Injections
There have been an increasing number of reports of side-effects from certain lots of Heparin Sodium Injection 1000 units / mL in 10 and 30 mL vials.Adverse reactions include stomach pain, low blood pressure, burning sensations, chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, ineffectiveness, dyspepsia, flushing, headaches, hyperhidrosis, hypoesthesia, … [Read more...]
Board Game Recalled due to Lead Paint
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Cranium, Inc. of Seattle, Washington, has recalled Cranium Cadoo Board Games due to excessive levels of lead in the surface paint on the die. So far, no injuries or deaths have been reported.Only the dice found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through … [Read more...]
John Deere Tractor Recalls
About 5,400 John Deere Compact Utility Tractors have been recalled by Deere & Company of Moline, IL.These John Deere tractor recalls have been made because the forward acceleration pedal can stick, causing a loss of control of the tractor, which could result in injury, damage to property or death.The recalled tractor model number is 3203. You can … [Read more...]
Beef Patties with E. Coli Recalled
A Minnesota meatpacker has recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef patties and some other products due to E. coli bacteria concerns. … [Read more...]
Recalls on Toys With Lead in Paint Aren't Over Yet
Although the holiday season is over and the kids have unwrapped all of their toys, parents should still pay attention to ongoing recalls. Just because Santa is back at his workshop doesn't mean the toys his little elves made last year are suddenly safe.Just today there were two more recalls added to our list: … [Read more...]
ATV Injury – New Possible Injuries on Honda ATVs
Red Wagon Recalled
About 15,000 little red wagons were recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and manufacturer Tricam Industries Inc of Eden Prairie, Minnesota for excessive levels of lead in the paint that covers the body of the wagon.The wagon is model MH 1250, and was manufactured in China. … [Read more...]
Heparin Syringes Recalled
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...]
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