17,000 Scuba Hoses Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard
Santa Ana-based importer and distributor XS Scuba has announced a recall of 17,000 high pressure scuba diving hoses produced by an Italian company called Miflex 2. The recall affects units that came in three different types of package: as part of a rebreather kit, a two-gauge console, and with a deluxe cylinder equalizer. All hoses… read more
Britax Recalls Baby-Safe Infant Carriers Throughout Europe
I previously brought you news about a recall on drop side cribs, and now comes word about another recall that affects a product that children rest in. This time, the product in question is the Britax Baby-Safe infant carrier. Britax has taken pains to inform consumers that the recall does not involve their Baby-Safe Plus… read more
Unlisted Milk Allergen Causes Los Olivos Pan de Torta Recall
Detection of the presence of undeclared milk allergens in 16 ounce packs of “Pan de Torta” has forced Los Olivos, a company based out of Farmingdale, New York, to recall said product with a lot number of 50912. The item, which comes in a plastic package, was distributed through Hicksville-based Queso la Ricura to the states… read more
Texas reminds drivers to ‘Share the Road’ with motorcycles
The Texas Department of Transportation is launching a public safety awareness campaign focused on decreasing the frequency of collisions between motorcyclists and motorists through a series of English and Spanish language advertisements on TV, radio, and billboards along roads in the state’s major metropolitan centers such as El Paso, Austin, Dallas, and Houston. The central… read more
Beef stuffed potatoes mislabeled, recalled
An estimated 5,400 pounds of beef stuffed potatoes have been voluntarily recalled by their manufacturer, Al-Baghdadi Foods, a family-owned Middle-Eastern food supplier established more than 20 years ago in Hazel Park. These beef stuffed potatoesbear an ingredient label that does not reflect a recent recipe change. The potatoes now contain soy and milk, two known… read more
Report Shows Number of Recalled Products Dropped in 2011
A new report sheds a positive light on the number of product recalls that have to be initiated, but questions still remain. Kids in Danger, a group that advocates for safety on behalf of consumers, has released a report detailing how in 2011 the number of children’s products recalled dropped by nearly 25%. This might… read more
Westinghouse recalls 7,000 ceiling fans due to fire risk
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation of Philadelphia has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 7,000 ceiling fans due to a shock and fire hazard. The two 60-watt light bulbs contained in the fan’s packaging exceed the fan’s lighting fixture’s maximum allowable wattage. Using the bulbs in the ceiling fan can cause it to malfunction putting users at… read more
Recalled: Kelly Jogging Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 3,000 units of Kelly Single and Double Jogging Strollers due to a fall and injury hazard. The company announced the recall after it was found that the recalled strollers had faulty front wheels which could potentially come loose while in use, causing the stroller… read more
Shimano Recalling about 213 Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 213 units of Mountain Bicycle Handlebar Stems due to a fall hazard arising from the defective component. The company, Shimano American Corporation, announced the recall due to issues relating to the bolts used to hold the front plate to the stem body being pilled… read more
Grape-flavored Infants’ Tylenol Recalled
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 574,000 bottles of grape-flavored infants’ Tylenol after it was found that the faulty protective cover dosing device was not working as intended. The company, Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare unit, announced the recall after receiving reports regarding difficulty with the products Simply Measure… read more
Tremella Recalled Over Undeclared Sulfite Allergy Risk
S & M USA Enterprise has announced a recall of Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella, as it may consist of sulfites that are not mentioned on the labels, posing a risk of an allergic reaction to those sensitive to that material. The product in question was sold in New York and New Jersey. A regular sampling… read more