2011

In a news release Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain models of motor home due to a breaking defect. Subject to recall are approximately 1,960 motor homes including model year 2007 through 2011 Phaeton, model year 2008 through 2010 Bus, and model year 2010 Allegro motor… read more

A negative review from the Food and Drug Administration recommends against Xarelto, an anti blood clotting drug used to prevent strokes in those with atrial fibrillation, according to news sources. Atrial fibrillantion is a heart-rhythm disorder that increases one’s chance of a stroke. According to the staff review of the drug released by Bayer and… read more

The Christie Cookie Company, a DoubleTree Hotel gift tin provider, has announced a recall of several products due to failure to disclose ingredients on their packaging. The allergy alert includes cookies that may contain eggs, soy lecithin, wheat and milk. The specific products include: Item # 1035 DoubleTree 6 (13.5 oz) Cookie Gift Tin. Item… read more

Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo Inc., has announced a voluntary recalled of their Quaker Chewy Smashbar Graham Pretzel snack bars due to an allergy concern. The “may contain milk” was accidentally left off of the packaging, according to news reports. The product contains an undeclared milk allergen. The company has warned that people… read more

Honda has announced a recall of over 85,000 of their CR-V and CR-Z model cars, according to news reports. The CR-V subject to recall is from the 2006 model year in response to a potential fire hazard. The possible fire can result when residue from interior window cleaners builds up on the power window master… read more

In a news release Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Carriage Inc. is recalling certain recreational vehicle models due to a fire hazard. Subject to recall are 596 5th wheel trailers including certain Cameo and Carri-Lite trailers from model years 2010 through 2011 and model year 2009 Domani trailers. All of the… 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

In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that BMW is recalling certain 3 Series model vehicles due to an issue with the rear lights that could increase the likelihood of a crash. Subject to recall are approximately 241,000 3 Series vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001 through March 1, 2005… read more

In a report issued Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration indicated that the agency might classify as high risk surgical mesh devices used to treat organ prolapse, report news sources. The report stated that the devices, which are transvaginally implanted, do not lead to better outcome and may expose patients to greater risk than… read more

In a news release Thursday, Manhattan Group LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of wooden rattles due parts that can break off and pose a choking hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 3,300 Twirlla wooden rattles that have U-shaped parts that can break off, posing a choking… read more

In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Jayco Inc. is recalling certain motor homes due to an issue with the trailer hitch, which increases the chances of a crash. Subject to recall are 28 model year 2011 Senca Class C motor homes, series 36FK and 37FS. The bolts attaching… read more

In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain models of recreational vehicle due to an issue with the windshield wiper motor that could cause reduced visibility for drivers and pose a crash hazard. Subject to recall are 332 recreational vehicles including model year 2010 and… read more