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Another children’s clothing item is being recalled due to a possible entanglement hazard. The recall was announced by New York-based Louise Paris.  It concerns 13,000 “Me Jane” and “B-Hip Kids by MeJane” jackets.  These jackets have what’s described as a faux fur trim and were imported from China.  They were sold across the country at… read more

We often think about how devastating a cyberattack or viral infection can be for our computers.  But could similar tactics be used by hackers to compromise the safety of medical devices? The general consensus seems to be that such a hack is indeed possible, which is why the National Institute of Standards and Technology and… read more

Devices that are used to measure vital statistics in order to allow doctors to make an accurate diagnosis have been recalled due to a risk that the results shown will be incorrect. The items in question are called Elecsys Troponin I and Elecsys Troponin I STAT Immunoassays.  These products, which were distributed by Roche Diagnostics… read more

I have another recall to share with you this afternoon, this time concerning a clothing product that poses a hazard to the child wearing it. The item being recalled is the Puma USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets.  Manufactured in either Vietnam, China, or Malaysia, the jackets were imported by the Westford, Massachusetts-based Puma North… read more

A recall originally reported back in March has been expanded by the company that instituted the measure in the first place. The recall concerns thousands of Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z computers.  These computers were manufactured in Mexico by North Carolina-based Lenovo and then imported by same.  The original recall notice that was issued in… read more

An error that prevents proper water distribution has prompted a recall. The recall was announced by Gems Sensors, a company based out of the Connecticut city of Plainville.  The safety defect concerns Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers.  Around 25,000 units are affected by the recall, and all those units were imported by Gems Sensors from England…. read more

PJ Trailers, in response to a request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has issued a voluntary recall for nearly 200 of its trailers due to a potential for brake failure. The trailers affected by this recall have been equipped with Dexter Axle brand electric hydraulic brake actuator pumps. The potential exists that these… read more

Motorists seeking motorcycle operator’s license in the state of Kentucky will soon be required to pass a newly developed motorcycle safety test. The test was developed by safety experts at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation as a response to an increasing number of motorcycle accidents occurring in the state. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a nonprofit… read more

Several recent recalls have prompted Toyota Motor Corporation to focus on innovating its manufacturing process. These innovations include a high speed laser welding process designed to make the construction of the company’s luxury automobile models more stable, and a specialized stamping method that will shape door molds in to customizable forms. The automaker also announced… read more

A recent survey of Californian college students reveals that the majority of the sampled population engages in illegal distracting behavior while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle by using a mobile phone for text or voice communication without the use of a hands-free device. According to a research study conducted at the University of… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is touting its ability to police drugs even after they’ve been approved. On Saturday, the organization said that the same amount of resources are spent making sure that existing drugs are safe as are spent in the pre-approval stage of a drug’s life.  The statement came following critics’ remarks that… read more

Another food product has had to be recalled due to the threat of a possible bacterial contamination. This time, the item in question is called Albie’s Pizza Calzone.  It was manufactured by Albie’s Foods, a company based out of the Michigan city of Gaylord.  The item is a ready to eat, fully cooked calzone.  Albie’s… read more