2012

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has initiated a recall on a certain number of bicycle brake cables used in road bikes. The product was manufactured by W.L. Gore and Associates, a company based out of Elkton, Maryland.  Specifically, the recall affects by the GORE Ride On Low Friction System and Professional System.  9,900 units… read more

According to news sources, Greenlee Textron Inc. announced the recall of about 1,800 units of its Folding Pocket Utility Knife due to a laceration hazard. The company issued the recall after receiving a report regarding the blade locking mechanism failing. There have been no injuries reported to date. The blades can potentially fold inward towards… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Grand Strand Sandwich company Chicken Salad Sandwiches due to the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the hard cooked eggs ingredient used in the sandwiches. The company announced the recall of the product after it was discovered that the sandwich contained hard cooked eggs which… read more

It’s not just automobiles that get recalled.  As you’ll soon see, recalls can affect any number of transportation vehicles. Arctic Cat Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a recall of 19,000 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles.  The recall affects the 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. … read more

Recall information can sometimes act like a light in the darkness, warding off danger to ensure that you, the consumer, remains safe from potentially hazardous materials. Today, this proves literally true as the recall concerns a certain type of flashlight. BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced a recall of around 41,000 LED flashlight and battery sets…. read more

It’s not a good day over at the Lee Carter Company of San Francisco. It was reported earlier that one of their products, a baby rattle, was facing a recall.  But apparently that’s not the end of their troubles. The company has also just recalled a product called Super Luchamania Action Figures.  The reason?  Levels… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 900 units of 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles after it was discovered that the fork can crack, resulting in a potential fall hazard for unsuspecting riders. The recall was announced by the company, Giant Bicycle, Inc., in cooperation with… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 8,376 cartons of Hill Country Fare Brand Lasagna Dinner due to the product containing an undeclared soy ingredient. The company, Glister-Mary Lee Corp., announced the recall as a result of the undeclared soy allergen found in the recalled product. The problem was found after… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 245,000 2001-2002 Ford Escape vehicles after it was discovered that the cylinder reservoir cap can potentially leak brake fluid. The company recalled the Ford Escape vehicle’s made from October 22, 1999 to July 19, 2002 due to the potential brake fluid leak, which could… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 1,600 units of Blake Bed Frames after it was found that a gap between the footboard’s top rail and the mattress can end up posing an entrapment hazard for a child or infant. The company, The Land of Nod, announced the recall after the… read more

According to news sources, about 55,000 sets of LED flashlights have been recalled after it was found that the flashlights can overheat while in use, posing a burn or fire hazard as a result. Target announced the recall in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was discovered that the flashlights could overheat,… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 6,723 cases of alfalfa sprouts since it was found that the product was contaminated with Salmonella after a random customer sample test. The company, Green Valley Food Corp, announced the recall of the “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” alfalfa sprouts after a random customer sample… read more