2011

According to news sources, the maker of Toy Beach Chairs, Build-A-Bear, has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty in a settlement reached with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after allegations that it failed to report a product defect in one of its toy chair models that resulted in injuries to consumers. The toy… read more

According to news sources, about 16,000 Ford F-series pickup trucks have been recalled due to faulty transmission locks that could allow a driver to shift from Park into gear without the need of pressing on the brake, thereby increasing the risk of collision and injuring passerby’s. The recalled vehicles have a model year of 2011… read more

According to news sources, a city audit is requiring Denver to prove that its controversial red-light camera program actually translated into improved safety on the city’s roadways. The Denver Auditor’s Office has called for the shutdown of the controversial program unless it can be proven that it has resulted in actual improvements in road safety…. read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for the product Swanson Organic Celery Seed after it was reportedly discovered that it may be potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The company, Swanson Health Products, has announced the voluntary recall after being notified by the supplier, B & M, Inc., that the product was reportedly contaminated… read more

According to news sources, raw materials for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids have been seized by U.S Marshals directed by the Food and Drug Administration in an attempt to reign in on the banned material. The seizure of the raw materials imported by Infinity Marketing Group, Inc. totals a value of about $70,000. The FDA… read more

According to a recent news by Consumer News, about 33,800 Nissan Sentras are part of a recall issued due to issues with the engine reportedly stalling while the vehicle in is motion, potentially increasing the risks of collision. The vehicle models included in the recall are the 2010 and 2011 year models of the Nissan… read more

According to news sources, certain recalled beef products sold in Hannaford stores may be reportedly contaminated with Salmonella after about 14 people fell ill possibly due to the consumption of contaminated beef. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported about 14 cases of illnesses possibly due to a recalled ground beef product, which… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for the product Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli due to a mislabeling of the product that resulted in an undeclared Soy allergen. The company, Rising Moon Organics, announced the recall after it was discovered that a Soy allergen contained in the product was not identified in… read more

According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has recently approved a medical device to help children suffering from heart failure that will reportedly to stay alive while a heart transplant donor can be found. The device us called EXCOR Pediatric System and was developed by Berlin Heart for the purpose of fitting the… read more

According to recent news from Consumer Reports, about 28,000 Nissan Juke vehicles have been recalled due to a faulty boost sensor bracket problem that can cause it to break off. The recall affects only the 2011 Nissan Juke SUV models that are equipped with turbocharger engines. The engines were reportedly made from April 2010 through… read more

According to news sources, an allergy alert has been issued to alert consumers about possible allergens included in certain Velvet Creme Popcorn Co. products after milk, soy and wheat were confirmed to have been discovered. The products included in the allergy alert are the Velvet Creme Peanut Brittle, the Velvet Creme Tail Gate Crunch and… read more

According to news sources, about 7,100 units of Arctic Cat Snowmobiles have been recalled due to crash hazards arising from the headlamp fuse potentially failing, resulting in disorientation for the operator in limited visibility circumstances. The company, Arctic Car Inc., has announced the voluntary recall after it discovered the faulty fuse during production testing. The… read more