Laceration Threat Prompts Recall of 3,500 Kids’ Beds From Ikea
The Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based IKEA North America Services has announced the recall of SNIGLAR and KRITTER junior beds because of a possible laceration threat posed. 22,000 such items were previously recalled last summer, but this latest announcement adds 3,500 additional beds to the safety announcement. These products have a guard rail attached to the frame of… read more
Injury Risk Spurs Recall of Nearly 2,000 Remote Controlled Helicopters
Three types of remote controlled helicopters are being recalled by the Champaign, Illinois-based Horizon Hobby due to a possible injury hazard that could be posed to users and those beneath the items while in flight. Nearly 2,000 such toys are being recalled from around the country. The recall affects Blade 500 3D RTF, Blade 500… read more
Fall Risk Leads San Francisco-Based Pottery Barn to Recall Chandeliers
The San Francisco-based Pottery Barn has announced the recall of Morovian Star Pendant Chandeliers that have 26 points each. The recall pertains to both regular versions and versions with a non-compact fluorescent bulb. 1,100 of these stars could suffer from an issue wherein the weight proves to be too much for the joints to handle,… read more
467 Transit Buses Recalled By Glaval For Crash And Fire Threats
Various transit buses have been recalled by Glaval because of concerns that they could stall or sustain a fire in the midst of traffic. The recall has its genesis in a potential safety issue associated with the alternator harness. There is a danger that this component could be positioned in a manner that would cause… read more
195,000 Television Wall Mounts Recalled By Eagan Over Detachment Risk
Interactive wall mounts are being recalled by the Eagan, Minnesota-based Ergotron because of a possible injury hazard posed. These products, which are used to affix a flatscreen television to the wall, are in danger of letting said television slide off and strike persons in the vicinity. This can result from a failure of the weld… read more
2,800 Ellipticals And Ascent Trainers Recalled Over Fire Threat
The Cottage Grove, Wisconsin-based Johnson Health Tech North America has announced the recall of Elliptical trainers and Ascent trainers under the Matrix Fitness brand. These products could be found at various gym facilities across the country, where they were provided between November 2011 and the end of 2012, adding up to a total of around… read more
1,300 Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled Over Failure Risk
High pressure air hoses used for scuba diving are being recalled by the Finland-based Suunto Oy because of a possible malfunction that could lead a user to drown if they’re underwater at the time. The recall affects 1,300 hoses that have a batch code of 1812 and are used in conjunction with dive computers and… read more
Choking Risk Leads to Recall of 1,900 Animal-Shaped Baby Rattles
1,900 baby rattles are being recalled by the Cannon Falls, Minnesota-based Midwest-CBK due to a possible choking threat. These items are in the shape of either a lion, bear, or a monkey. Unfortunately, it’s this shape that contributes to the possible hazard, as the head of the “animal” is in danger of falling off. If… read more
Kraft Skillets Product Recalled Over Possible Labeling Mixup
The Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac flavor of Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Singles is being recalled by the East Bernstadt, Kentucky-based Truitt Brothers because of the risk of an undeclared allergen. The recall affects a total of 1.77 million pounds of product available in 3.3 pound cases carrying a Best By date ranging from March 2 to… read more
Norovirus Risk Leads to Recall Of Oysters From Copano Bay, Texas
A series of oysters are being recalled, and although there is no indication as to exactly where these oysters may have been distributed, the issue is important to be aware of in case the products made their way to California. The recall affects oysters that came from the Copano Bay region of Texas. Six people… read more
420 Additional Pounds Of Meat Recalled By Petaluma Firm
Last week, we related news of a recall on various types of meat products by the Petaluma, California-based Rancho Feeding Corporation. Now, that recall has been expanded to include Book Tripe shipped in 30 pound boxes to various facilities. As before, this meat was made available across California, with this additional recall affecting 420 pounds… read more
4,532 Vehicles Recalled By Ford Over Windshield Visibility Issue
E-450, E-350, E-250, and E-150 vehicles of the 2011 model year are being recalled by the Ford Motor Company over concerns that visibility could be diminished. On 4,532 vehicles, there is a chance that a driver’s ability to view the road would be impeded due to bubbles within the windshield. This problem, which is apparently… read more