Product Recalls

FDA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF CANTELOUPES LINKED TO SALMONELLA OUTBREAK IN 21 STATES

 

 
August 23, 2012 (Washington D.C.)--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a recall of cantaloupe by Chamberlain Farms in Indiana because of possible contamination with Salmonella Typhimurium associated with a multi-state outbreak of salmonellosis. The FDA is warning consumers not to eat and to discard cantaloupe from this farm, which shipped products to many states.

 


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BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY RECALLS POWER STRIPS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD

 
July 21, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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FORD RECALLS ESCAPE SUVS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD; TELLS OWNERS TO STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY

 

July 19, 2012 (San Diego’s East County) Ford Motor Company today announced a voluntary recall of 2013 model year Ford Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6-liter engine built through July 11, 2012. Ford estimates that there have been approximately 11,500 of these vehicles distributed for sale in North America, with most in the U.S.

Ford is voluntarily recalling the vehicles to replace an engine compartment fuel line, which could split and leak fuel, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. Three fires have occurred, including two by Ford employees testing vehicles. No injuries have been reported.


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SALMONELLA OUTBREAK LINKED TO SUSHI AND SASHIMI

 
April 14, 2012 (Cupertino) -- Moon Marine USA Corporation (also known as MMI) of Cupertino, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 58,828 pounds of a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, labeled as Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA. Nakaochi Scrape is tuna backmeat, which is specifically scraped off from the bones, and looks like a ground product.

 


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LENOVA RECALLS THINKCENTRE DESKTOP COMPUTERS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD

 

March 15, 2012 (Washington D.C.) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Lenovo, today announced a voluntary recall of 50,000  Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z computers. A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The firm received reports of one fire incident and one smoke incident in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.

 


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FDA ISSUES WARNING AND RECALL OF MERCURY PRODUCTS

 
March 12, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) -- The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on March 6, 2012 about skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, and lotions that may contain mercury. Skin products containing mercury have been found in at least seven states. They are manufactured in other countries and marketed as skin lighteners and anti-aging treatments that remove age spots, freckles, blemishes and wrinkles.

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TOYOTA RECALLS CERTAIN CAMRY, VENZA AND TACOMA VEHICLES

Warning lamp and switch failures may cause airbag failure or inability to start vehicle

March 8, 2012 (Torrance, CA)– Toyota Motor Sales, USA announced yesterday that it will conduct two voluntary safety-related recalls. 

One involves air bag warning lamps that may fail, preventing deployment of airbags in a crash. The second is a stop lamp switch that may result in vehicles behind unable to start or shift out of park.


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TWO BICYCLE-RELATED RECALLS ANNOUNCED

 

February 23, 2012 (Bethesda, MD) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced recalls of Fuji women's cruiser bicycles and Shimano Pro Atherton mountain bike handlebar stems, both due to fall hazards. For more information, visit:

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FDA WARNS: DO NOT USE SHOULDERFLEX MASSAGER


Company went out of business without recalling dangerous product


December 25, 2011 (Washington D.C.)--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers again not to use the ShoulderFlex Massager, imported by King International and sold by various companies, due to serious potential health risks. 


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WAL-MART PULLS BABY FORMULA


December 22, 2011 (National)  -- Wal-Mart pulled a batch of its infant formula from more than 3,000 stores when it learned about the death of a newborn. There is no known link between the death and the formula. Also, the government has not ordered a recall of any Enfamil made by Mead Johnson, the brand of powdered formula that the child consumed.

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RAW MILK PRODUCTS RECALLED AFTER SAN DIEGO BOY FALLS ILL WITH E-COLI


November 16, 2011 (San Diego) – Raw milk products produced by Organic Pastures have been recalled and quarantined statewide by the California Department of Public Health after five children who drank the milk became infected with the same strain of E.coli. A San Diego County child was among those stricken.

 


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TARGET RECALL CHILDREN’S FROG MASKS DUE TO SUFFOCATION HAZARD

 
 
October 21, 2011 (Washington D.C.). - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Target today announced a voluntary recall of children’s frog masks due to suffocation danger. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Scroll down for details.
 

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16 DEATHS, 72 ILLNESSES FROM CONTAMINATED CANTALOUPES

 

Deadliest food outbreak in over a decade; illness may occur weeks after consuming Listeria bacteria

 

September 28, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Federal authorities with the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration warn consumers not to eat cantaloupes unless you’re certain where they came from. If in doubt, throw it out.

 

Millions of cantaloupes are being recalled after sickening 72 people and leading to 16 deaths linked to Listeria in the deadliest food outbreak in a decade. The recall covers cantaloupes distributed to at least 25 states, with illnesses reported in 18 states, including California. 


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AW SHUCKS: OYSTER RECALL IMPACTS 23 STATES

 

September 27, 2011 (Washington D.C.) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat raw oysters harvested from an area in Washington State following an outbreak of illness caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. The oysters were distributed in 23 states, including California.


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ROCK-CLIMBING BELAYS RECALLED DUE TO FALL HAZARD

August 30, 2011 (Washington D.C.) – GRIGRI 2 belaying devices used by rock-climbers to control safety ropes have been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer Petzl, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position, disabling the assisted braking function and posing a fall hazard to climbers.

 


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TABLE-TOP CLIP-ON CHAIR RECALLED DUE TO FALL AND AMPUTATION HAZARDS

 
 
 
August 18, 2011 (Washington D.C.) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below,has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: 
"metoo" Clip-on Chair
 

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SAN DIEGO SALMONELLA POISONING LINKED TO GROUND TURKEY

 

 

August 3, 2011 (San Diego)—Ground turkey has been linked to 77 cases of salmonella nationwide, including six in California and at least one in San Diego, California’s Department of Public Health confirms.  One person has died in San Franciso from the contaminated meat.

 

 


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DISNEY POGO STICKS RECALLED DUE TO INJURIES


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TARGET EXPANDS RECALL OF CHILD BOOSTER SEATS FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF FALLS

 

June 15, 2011 (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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 


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EIGHT MANUFACTURERS RECALL 1 MILLION POOL AND SPA DRAIN COVERS THAT POSE ENTRAPMENT HAZARDS


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WALMART RECALLS GE FOOD PROCESSORS DUE TO FIRE HAZARDS & LACERATIONS

 

May 26, 2011 (Washington D.C.) - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Walmart, has announced a voluntary recall of 255,000 food General Electric food processors.  The USCPS has received dozens of complaints that the units began smoking and in some cases, resulted in fires or injuries to hands. 


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RECALLS ISSUED ON POWER TOOLS, INCLUDING BRUSH CUTTERS & MORE, DUE TO BURN & FIRE HAZARDS


May 26, 2011 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced voluntary recalls on numerous power tools for yard work, including gas-powered STIHL trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap.

 


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FIRE IT UP SAFELY: BEFORE GRILLING THIS SUMMER, CHECK THESE TIPS FROM THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

 

May 26, 2011 (Washington D.C.) - Summer officially kicks off this weekend and millions of Americans will celebrate with a cookout. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to check their grills and "fire it up safely" to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning--and also make sure your grill hasn't been recalled.

 


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RV REFRIGERATOR RECALL UPDATES

Found in RV motor homes, trailers, horse trailers, fifth wheels, coaches, pop-ups, cabins and more


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STROLLERS RECALLED DUE TO FINGER INJURIES AND AMPUTATIONS

May 19, 2011 (Washington D.C.) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of one million Maclaren Strollers sold before November 2009 due to fintertip lacerations and amputations.


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TURKEY BURGER PRODUCTS RECALLED DUE TO SALMONELLA RISK


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5 PRODUCT RECALLS ANNOUNCED

 

 

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has issued recalls on bassinets, heaters, food dehydrators, children’s chairs, and Disney watches due to hazards posed to consumers. For details, click the links below:

 

 

 


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IRONS, CRIBS, & AIR COMPRESSORS RECALLED DUE TO HAZARDS


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HEATERS SOLD AT WAL-MART AMONG LATEST PRODUCT RECALLS

 

January 1, 2011 (Washington D.C.) - The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has announced recalls on several products that have caused injury to consumers, including heaters sold at Wal-Mart, portable butane stoves, children's hooded jackets, Fagor refrigerators, and pacing loudspeakers. Below are details. 

 


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NEW! PRODUCT SAFETY DATABASE TO LAUNCH IN 2011


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