2011

Watkins, Inc. has recalled their product Soynilla because it contains an undeclared milk allergen that could be potentially life-threatening to some consumers, according to news sources. Approximately 1,535 units of Soynilla will be subject to the recall. The product was distributed throughout the United States. Soynilla comes in a white plastic package in 7.7 ounce… read more

Subaru has announced that they will recall certain Impreza, Forester, and Saab model vehicles sold or currently used in the Northeast or Midwestern states, according to news sources. The specific models recalled are the 2002-2007 Impreza, 2003-2008 Forester, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2x models.  About 295,123 cars are involved in the recall. The recall only affects… read more

A new study points to batteries as the leading problem when it comes to automated external defibrillator (AED) failures, according to news sources. The study, published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, reported that in the last 15 years, AED failures have been linked to 1,150 deaths. Of these, 1 in 4 were battery related… read more

Embark Resistance Cords, sold by Target, have been recalled after injuring three consumers, causing permanent vision loss in two, according to news sources. Injuries occurred when the black plastic ball attached to the equipment unexpectedly released, striking the user. About 447,000 of the Embark Resistance Cords and Cord Kits were sold from July 2009 to… read more

A recent study found that offshore drug manufacturing plants are more likely to suffer quality problems than their U.S. mainland counterparts, report news sources. The study, conducted by researchers at Ohio State University, compared manufacturing plants on the U.S. mainland with plants in Puerto Rico. All plants were owned by U.S. pharmaceutical firms, and researchers… read more

Installing a car seat for your child may seem straight forward, but according to a recent news article, approximately 80 percent of child car seats are improperly installed. This is a shocking statistic, especially when you consider that the leading cause of death among children 14 and younger is related to motor vehicle crashes. In… read more

A Johnson & Johnson CEO paid more than any other pharmaceutical company CEO may be forced to pay back a large amount of that compensation in a recent shareholder lawsuit, according to news reports. The CEO in question has been paid more than $150 million since 2006. Shareholders argue that this is “lavish and excessive”… read more

The cost of being a new parent can be overwhelming, and it is common for parents to acquire products secondhand, as products for infants are usually only used for a short time before they’re no longer necessary. But before you accept a hand-me-down crib or buy one secondhand, make sure it follows safety guidelines and… read more

CleanFUEL USA, a national supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure, has announced a recall regarding a potentially faulty product they use on school buses, according to news sources. The product subject to recall is the fuel hose fitting used on Blue Bired Propane Vision school buses. Apparently, the hose fittings can separate from the fuel line,… read more

In a news release Friday, Corvest Acquisition Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the recall of LED night lights due to a burn hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 10,000 LED night lights that have the potential to overheat, smolder and melt, which could lead to consumers suffering minor burns…. read more

An Illinois dairy that distributes items in-state as well as to outlets in Indiana, New Jersey and New York is recalling all products due to problems with the firm’s pasteurizing equipment, report news sources. Ludwig Dairy is recalling items sold under its own name as well as a yogurt drink sold under the brand name… read more

In a news release Thursday, the U.S. Product Safety Commission announced that Sunsations Inc. as agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to resolve agency allegations that the Virginia Beach, Va., company knowingly failed to report safety issues with children’s apparel sold by the firm. The CPSC claims that Sunsations sold children’s hooded sweatshirts with… read more