Toyo Tires has recalled more than 66,000 tires for a defect that could lead to tire failure. Customers who use the affected tires are advised to return them immediately to avoid the possibility of an accident.
Continue Reading...The Ford Motor Company has recalled just over 128,000 of its Mercury Milan vehicles and its Ford Fusion vehicles because of concern over a defect in the vehicle that could cause the wheels to fall off of the vehicles while they are in motion. The NHTSA stated that the model years for some of the vehicles are 2010 and 2011 models. The defect affects the studs on the wheels which could fracture and cause the car to start shaking. If the driver chooses to ignore the shaking, the wheels could possibly fall off the car while it is moving.
Continue Reading...Procter & Gamble has issued a recall for its Iams brand dog food. The recalled bags contain high levels of aflatoxin, a chemical that can be harmful to dogs if swallowed.
Continue Reading...The automaker General Motors has had to announce a recall of over 36,000 Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles in a worldwide recall because of a defect affecting the monitoring system in the vehicle for tire pressure. The affected vehicles are in the 2012 model years. The company said the defect could prevent the car from notifying the driver that the tire pressure is below federal standards. They said if the tire is not inflated properly, it could result in damage to the tire causing it to blow out and force the driver in a serious accident.
Continue Reading...The automakers Honda and Subaru have been forced to recall 311,000 Honda SUV’s and 500,000 Subaru vehicles because of issues with the seatbelts. The front seatbelts in the Honda Pilot vehicle may not function properly and they may not restrain the driver. It is possible for the seatbelts to disconnect from the seats, potentially causing serious injury for the driver.
Continue Reading...The Ford Motor Company has had to recall over 1 million of its F-150’s, F-250’s and Lincoln Blackwood vehicles because of a defect in the metal straps that secure the fuel tanks to the cars. The company stated it is possible for the straps to be corroded causing the fuel tanks to fall off of the vehicle. This defect could ultimately lead to a fire if the fuel tank does fall off. So far the defect has resulted in three different fires and one injury according to a company spokesman.
Continue Reading...The car company General Motors was forced to recall over 10,000 SUVs and trucks in two separate recalls because of issues with the transmission and steering. The company announced it was recalling 9,215 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles; both of which are 2011 models, because of a faulty shift lever in the vehicles’ transmission. The company said there were no injuries or accidents related to the defects in the affected vehicles and they have not received any complaints related to the defects.
Roman Shades made by The Shade Store have been voluntarily recalled due to posing an asphyxiation hazard for children. The shades are made out of wood and fabric but do not have any permanent labeling. Customers are advised to contact The Shade Store for a repair kit.
Continue Reading...Global Focus Marketing & Distribution, Ltd. has issued a voluntary recall of The Silencer S2200 centrifuge. Incidents have been reported as a result of this defective product and can result in personal injury and biohazard risks.
Continue Reading...Delta Enterprise Safety Peg Drop-Side Crib has been recalled again after being connected to two infant deaths. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall in 2008 and is re-releasing this recall after to a second infant death in 2009. It has been speculated that the infant was sleeping in a crib bought second-hand and was therefore missing necessary safety features.
Continue Reading...240,000 swing sets, made my Adventure Playsets, are being recalled as a falling hazard after over 500 hundred complaints of wood rot in the structural components of the swing set. This product was sold by several retailers under the following names: Bellevue, Bellevue II, Belmont, Durango, Durango II, Sedona, Tacoma, Tacoma II, Ventura, Venture II and Yukon.
Continue Reading...The Wooden Animal Drum manufactured by Cost Plus, Inc has been recalled due to an overly high concentration of lead in the paint. Customers are advised to discontinue use of this toy, keep it out of childrens' reach and return the product for a refund.
Continue Reading...Over 60,000 bottles of extra strength Tylenol are being recalled for having a "musty, moldy" odor. This odor said to be a cause of trace levels of tribromoanisole (TBA) which can also cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Customers are advised to discontinue use of this defective medication immediately.
Continue Reading...Live Better One Daily Tablets and Live Better Complex Vitamin B50 Tablets have been recalled for distributing these products without child-resistant caps which is a violation of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Approximately 12,000 bottles sold by multiple retailers between June 2009 and October 2010 are being recalled.
Continue Reading...Sold primarily at Michael's between September 2009 and June 2011, EKSuccess Brands American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelet Kits have been recalled due to unsafe levels of lead in the coating of the beads.
Continue Reading...Circo Child Booster Seat sold only in Target stores have been recalled due to a faulty seat belt buckle. Target has received several reports of dysfunctional buckles and some instances of injury. Customers of the 375,000 defective booster seats sold between 2005 and 2009, are instructed to discontinue use immediately for safety reasons.
Continue Reading...Sportime, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Abilitations aDOORable Swing Bar. Meant to secure inside a door frame to create an indoor swing for children, this product has been reported to break resulting in injuries. The defective product should have tracking number 1302341 printed on the bar.
Continue Reading...China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) is forcing the international health care company, GlaxoSmithKline, to recall drugs containing Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP). This chemical is typically used to make plastic more pliable and ingesting this material is supposed to adversely affect the liver. The recalled drugs containing this chemical are amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium.
Continue Reading...Made by Napa Home & Garden, Inc and sold at Bed, Bath & Beyond, FireGel is being recalled due to several reports of serious injury. Severe burns, the most serious of which resulted in hospitalization, have been reported after use of this product.
Continue Reading...Ten Congresspersons formally requested the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recall several hair straighteners such as Brazilian Blowout Solution and Acai Professional Smoothing Solution, due to their containing formaldehyde. Congressman Earl Blumenauer had previously expressed concerns to the FDA regarding these products last year due to salon reports of nosebleeds and chest pains after use of certain hair straighteners.
Continue Reading...A batch of dog chew toys are being voluntarily recalled by Bravo! due to the discovery of salmonella through random product sampling. The pig ear chew toys that contain salmonella can cause serious illness for both animals and pet owners. Customers are advised to return infected product immediately for health precautions.
Continue Reading...Drain covers for pools and spas have been recalled on a large scale due to potential trapping of swimmers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of one million dangerous pool and spa drain covers. This recall includes eight different manufacturers and customers are encouraged to return defective drain covers immediately.
Continue Reading...The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Disney Princess Tricycles due to hazardous displays mounted on the handlebars. The handlebars had castle displays and figures mounted on the handlebars that could potentially injure a child who falls on them.
According to Grocery.com, the food producer Fresh Express had to recall 9 cases of its spinach products due to a possible Salmonella contamination. The products that were affected spinach products had product codes H082 and H081 and sell-by dates between April 6th and 7th. No cases of Salmonella poisoning linked to consumption of this product have occurred as of yet, according to the report.
Continue Reading...The CPSC has announced a product recall of 7,460 slow cookers imported by the company Lehrhoff ABL and sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores due to a product safety hazard. This recall involves the Bella Kitchen brand of programmable slow cookers. The recall came as a result of a fire hazard with the slow cookers. According to the CPSC, the control panels on the cookers can melt due to excessive heat and could potentially cause a fir
Continue Reading...The automaker Toyota has paid $10 million to settle a lawsuit brought against them on behalf of a state trooper who was killed in a fatal auto accident. This lawsuit was one of the initial sparks that brought attention to Toyota’s safety issues with the sudden acceleration problem on many of their vehicles. The incident that occurred in 2009 involved off-duty officer Mark Saylor, his 13-year-old daughter and his brother-in-law.
Continue Reading... A recent recall from Johnson and Johnson company has resulted in 12 million bottles of Mylanta and thousands of bottles of AltenaGel antacids being pulled from shelves. The company has stated that the recall was necessary in order to protect consumers and live up to their standard of quality and excellence.
Most consumers of organic and natural food distributors like Trader Joe’s never suspect that anything can be wrong with their products. Trader Joe’s has alerted their customers about the recall of products that contain a cilantro ingredient that can cause serious food borne illness.
Approximately 200,000 children’s window shades and 11,400 drop-down cribs are being recalled because they all pose a very serious strangulation hazard. Green Mountain Vista Incorporated’s Roman window shades and roll up blinds were recalled beginning last December.
Continue Reading...Fresh Express Company, a prominent lettuce and greens distributer is recalling 2,825 cases of Veggie Lovers Salad due to a potential contamination with the disease causing bacterium Listeria monocytogenes according to an article by the Associated Press.
Continue Reading...On Monday August 9th 2010 the Honda Motor Co. stated that they were recalling more than 380,000 of its vehicles to fix an ignition switch problem. This will mark the third major consumer problem that Honda Motor Co. has had since 2003.
Continue Reading...According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a voluntary recall has been announced by Campus Cruisers because the front fork could potentially crack or break. As of the time the report was posted, CPSC had received four reports of cracks in the front forks; however, no injuries have been reported as yet.
Continue Reading...PRNewswire.com is reporting that Target stores and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a recall of children’s belts due to excessive levels of lead found in the belt buckles of the belts. The levels of lead in the buckles exceed the federal standard that the EPA allows. According to the report, roughly 105,150 units have been recalled as a result of the dangers from the lead levels.
Continue Reading...Reuters reports that Johnson and Johnson recalled 21 lots of Tylenol and other medications including Benadryl and Motrin because of a musty smell in the bottles. This recall is an extension from an original recall of 53 million bottles of these and other various products in January. The report states that the musty smell has been traced to a chemical found in the wooden pallets used to transport and ship the medications.
Continue Reading...The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of over half a million Sony Vaio laptops that could pose serious injury to consumers. The report from PC World Magazine states the notebooks could potentially overheat and cause serious harm to consumers. However, according to the report, Sony has issued an update for the affected laptops that will reportedly fix the issue.
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