Ford Recalls 1.1 Million Trucks Due to Fire Hazard
News sources report that Ford is recalling over a million pickup trucks due to a risk of the fuel tank falling off and posing a fire hazard. The recall, which was announced Monday, affects 1.1 million pickups including F-150, F-250, and Lincoln Blackwood trucks. The recalled trucks were sold in cold-weather states where road salt… read more
Electric Thermostats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
In a news release Thursday, Honeywell International Inc. announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, that they are voluntarily recalling electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats due to a burn hazard. According to the news release, the thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke and posing a burn hazard to… read more
Untested Pelvic Mesh Highlights Concerns Over FDA Process (cont.)
News sources say that, according to the FDA, in 2010, doctors performed more than 100,000 prolapse repairs using surgical mesh, and about 75 percent of them were transvaginal. Between 2005 and 2007, the agency received more than 1,000 reports of adverse events related to the mesh in women diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse or stress… read more
Untested Pelvic Mesh Highlights Concerns Over FDA Process
Janet Holt told media sources that she believed she just had some sort of infection “down there.” But her doctor told her that she was in need of an operation, explaining that her bladder had slipped out of place and created an uncomfortable condition called pelvic organ prolapse, which is common among women as they… read more
Chairs Recalled Due to Falling Hazard
In a press release, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Ross Stores Inc of Pleasanton, CA, announced the voluntary recall of their Acacia chairs due to the risk of falling. According to Ross Stores Inc, the recall of these chairs is being initiated because they can collapse when weight is placed… read more
Papayas Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Risk
According to news reports, Agromod Produce Inc, of McAllen, TX, announced the recall of papayas imported from Mexico due to the possibility that they may be contaminated with salmonella. The company said that the Blondie, Yaya, Mananita and Tastylicious brand papayas that were sold before July 23 are potentially linked to 97 reported cases of… read more
Target Recalls Children’s Lamp Due to Fire and Injury Risks
In a news release Wednesday, Target Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced that it is voluntarily recalling task lamps designed for children due to risks of fire and laceration. The retailer is recalling approximately 13,000 Circo Children’s Task Lamps. Because the lamps can overheat, adhesive inside the lamp socket can… read more
Pressure Washer Attachment Recalled Due to Laceration Risk
Homelite Comsumer Products Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, announced in a news release Thursday, that the company is recalling attachments for the Homelite Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner due to a risk of breakage that can damage the unit and pose a laceration hazard to consumers. The nozzle… read more
Swix Sport USA Recalls Ski Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard
In a press release, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in conjunction with Swix Sport USA, announced the voluntary recall of Uvex Funride Ski Helmets because they pose a potential head injury hazard. The company is recalling approximately 800 units of the helmets because it has been determined that they provide insufficient… read more
51,000 Negotiator LT tires are recalled
ITR USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain Negotiator Commercial H/T tires, sizes LT265/75R16 and LT235/85R16, produced from April 2009 through May 2011 by China-based Shandong Yongtai Chemical Group Co. Ltd. Potentially, 51,003 units will be affected. According to a recall notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation, “Some… read more
Lorillard Recalls Some Cigarette Packs Due to Plastic
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) – Cigarette maker Lorillard Inc., the nation’s third-largest tobacco company, is recalling some packs of its Newport brand non-menthol version, as the tobacco inside may contain small pieces of plastic. Lorillard of Greensboro, N.C., announced the recall late Tuesday, July 19, upon discovering the plastic and receiving guidance from the Food and… read more
Ram Pickups Recalled for Steering Flaw
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler is recalling almost 243,000 of its Ram pickup trucks due to a potential “loss of directional stability.” The recall impacts the 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4×4 as well as the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty models from the 2003–2011 model years. Most of the affected… read more