GM Recalls Over 10,000 Chevrolet Impalas Due to Fire Hazard
General Motors, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is recalling 11,915 Chevrolet Impalas in the U.S. and Canada due to a risk of engine compartment fires, stemming from an issue with the vehicle’s power steering system, report news sources. The power steering hoses on certain models of the 2012 Impala are placed… read more
Perfect Fitness to Pay Fine to Settle Unsafe Product Charges
In a news release Wednesday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Perfect Fitness has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $425,000 to resolve allegations of failure to report a defective product. According to the release, the CPSC alleges that the Sausalito, Calif.-based company violated federal law by knowingly failing to immediately report… read more
Ground Beef Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
In a news release Tuesday, the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC. has recalled about 360 pounds of ground beef products that may be tainted by E. coli 0175:NM. Subject to recall are 36 10lb bags of McNees Ground Beef Bulk, which comes… read more
Failure to Illuminate Prompts Recall of Emergency Exit Signs
In a news release Tuesday, Best Lighting Products and Lithonia Lighting announced, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a voluntary recall of emergency exit signs due to a failure to illuminate. Approximately 450 LHQM LED Exit Signs with Emergency Lights are subject to recall due to a malfunction in that causes the… read more
OrganiX Bars Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
In a news release Monday, Xymogen announced that it recalling specific lots of three varieties of OrganiX Bars because the bars may contain undeclared peanut protein. The bars affected by the recall were distributed nationwide via mail order between August 4, 2010 and April 19, 2011. They were distributed in boxes containing 12 50g bars…. read more
Honda Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles Due to Transmission Issue
Honda is recalling 1.5 million vehicles are being recalled due to an issue with the automatic transmission, report news sources. The recall stems for possible damage that can occur to the secondary shaft bearing of the automatic transmission. If a driver shifts quickly between reverse, neutral, and drive (for example, when trying to dislodge a… read more
Target Recalls Step Stools in Wake of Fall-Related Injuries
In a news release Thursday, Target Corporation in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of certain step stools due to possible breakage that could lead to a user falling. The wooden step stools, which have two steps and storage space, can collapse or break apart under the weight of… read more
Chrysler Recalls Minivans Due to Possible Airbag Problem
News sources report, Chrysler Group LLC is recalling model year 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans due to the possibility that an airbag componant may have been exposed to moisture causing the airbag warning light to illuminate or posing a risk of unexpected airbag deployment. The recall was initiated to replace… read more
Starbucks Food Supplier Expands Recall Due To Illness Risk
A company that supplies prepared foods to Starbucks and RaceTrac has expanded an earlier recall to include 40 types of products and temporarily shut down operations because of a possible listeria contamination, report news sources. While no complaints of illness have been reported, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has requested that Flying Food Group… read more
Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Pin Due to Lead Paint
In a news release, Build-A-Bear Workshop in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall Thursday of their Love.Hugs.Peace. lapel pins due to excessive levels of lead in the accessory’s surface paint, which is illegal. The recall affects approximately 26,500 pins sold in the United States and 2,200 in Canada. The… read more
CVS to Pay Fine for Failing to Report Hazardous Product
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday in a news release that CVS Pharmacy, Inc. has agreed to pay a $45,000 civil penalty for failure to report drawstrings on an article of children’s clothing. The penalty, which has been provisionally accepted by the CPSC, resolves the agency’s allegations that CVS knowingly failed to immediately… read more
Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Recalled Due to Laceration Risk
Bravo Sports, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced in a news release Friday that they are voluntarily recalling Disney-branded pogo sticks due to fall and laceration hazards. According to the release, the fall hazard is posed by the possibility of the rubber tip attached to the bottom of the pogo stick… read more
