Lush Life Power Strips Recalled by The Container Store
Likely you have a power strip somewhere in your home. If so, then you may want to pay attention to the following recall. Lush Life power strips that were sold for $15 at various Container Store locations nationwide have been recalled. The items in question do not meet fire resistance requirements because the wiring in… read more
Blood Clots, Recall Spell Trouble for Birth Control Industry
The birth control industry is reeling from a one-two punch that calls into question various procedures associated with creation of the drug. Last month found an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration ruling that Yaz and Yasmin birth control packages need to better inform the user of a risk of blood clots. That… read more
New Flyer Industries Announces Bus Recall
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain XD35, XD 40, XDE35, XDE40 and XN40 model transit buses. This recall affects a variety of model years between 2009 and 2012. Please contact New Flyer or see the press release for more information. 490 units fall under the purview of the recall. Complications with the control panels installed… read more
NHTSA Could Make Vehicle to Vehicle Communication Mandatory
Could car accidents become a thing of the past? That’s what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hopes to ultimately achieve. Next year, they might take a big leap toward that goal when they meet to decide whether or not to create regulations concerning vehicle to vehicle communication. After finishing up a number of studies,… read more
Renastart Batch Recalled Due to Improper Labeling
Vitaflo USA has issued a recall of a product designed to be used in the dietary management of pediatric renal disease. The product in question is Renastart 14.11 ounce cans. The batch number, which is listed on the underside of the product, is 12832. The recall was announced because certain of the items may have… read more
Arctic Cat Recalls Nearly 20,000 Snowmobiles
It’s not just automobiles that get recalled. As you’ll soon see, recalls can affect any number of transportation vehicles. Arctic Cat Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a recall of 19,000 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles. The recall affects the 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. … read more
Walmart Recalls Cookie Product Due to Undeclared Allergen
Sometimes a food recall can occur not because a product has been contaminated with a material that’s a danger to everyone, but because it contains unlisted ingredients that could pose a danger to those with a particular allergy. That’s what happened today when our friends up north in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in conjunction… read more
BMW Recalls Mini Coopers From Brazil Over Fire Hazard
BMW has long been a maker of luxury cars, but even such high-end vehicles can pose a safety risk. Today, the company announced a recall of 2,470 Mini Coopers manufactured between 2006 and 2011. The vehicles in question were only sold in Brazil. The problem has to do with the motor’s cooling system. According to… read more
Aunt Jemima Products Recalled Due to Soy Exposure
Earlier today, I talked about the dangers inherent in a product being improperly mislabeled, but sometimes a product can be labelled totally correct and yet still pose a danger due to the things it has come in contact with in its manufacture process. Kroger today has announced a recall of a variety of Aunt Jemima… read more
South Carolina May Ban Children From Riding Motorcycles
Today I’d like to bring you word on one person’s fight to make it illegal for children under the age of 8 to be passengers on motorcycles (or to be drivers, but that should go without saying, right?) A State Representative from Goose Creek, South Carolina, has introduced the bill, which has been referred to… read more
Walgreens Chocolate Raisins Mislabeled, Recalled
If you have a food allergy, then you know how important informational labels on products can be. But when those same labels have incorrect information, the results can be hazardous to your health. That’s why Walgreen Co. today announced a recall of certain packages of 13 ounce Walgreens Chocolate-Covered Raisins. Instead of containing the chocolate… read more
Britax Child Safety Recalls Nearly 15,000 Infant Car Seats
Car safety is all important when you head out on the road, never more so than when an infant is in the vehicle. Britax Child Safety has announced a recall of 14,220 Chaperone infant car seats, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The products in question were manufactured between September 1, 2010 and… read more
