Government Recalls & Warnings - InjuryBoard.com

Air Pistols That Can Fire Unexpectedly Are Recalled by Umarex USA

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:30:00 -0500

The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.

Know the Steps to Safety When Using Escalators: Some shoes more likely than others to pose risk

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:45:00 -0500

Each year the ride between floors is made easier when an estimated 90 billion riders use an escalator. Although most of those rides are without incident, the CPSC estimates there were approximately 11,000 escalator related injuries in 2007. The majority of these injuries are from falls but 10 percent occur when hands, feet or shoes are trapped in escalators. The most common entrapment is to the foot. Soft-sided shoes are the most likely to get stuck and pose the possibility of injury to the rider.

Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard

Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 -0500

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments.

Fingerhut Recalls Master Craft Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:45:00 -0500

The motor on the pressure washer can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:45:00 -0500

The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:45:00 -0500

The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Blount Fine Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Shrimp in All Natural New England Clam Chowder, 20 Oz Cup (May 6)

Tue, 6 May 2008 18:30:00 -0500

Blount Fine Foods is recalling Blount All Natural New England Clam Chowder, Net Wt. 20 oz with Lot: 0424086D, Sell by date: 6/23/2008, because it may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The firm has recovered 1,400 of 1,416 units produced, 16 units are in distribution.

Updated Press Release: Lezza Blue Raspberry Italian Ice Recalled

Tue, 6 May 2008 12:25:00 -0500

The product is in round plastic pint containers with a lot code of 2116. Blue Raspberry is the flavor of the product. The product was distributed to retail outlets in Illinois, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, Kansas, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and Minnesota during 2006 and 2007.

TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard

Tue, 6 May 2008 10:00:00 -0500

The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.

Playworld Systems Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard Caused by Defective Clevises

Tue, 6 May 2008 10:00:00 -0500

The clevis bearing on the swing set can wear, causing the swing to detach and the user to fall.

Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Tue, 6 May 2008 10:00:00 -0500

If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Tue, 6 May 2008 10:00:00 -0500

If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Hydrox Labs Issued a Voluntary Recall of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash Nationwide Distributed by Cardinal Health (May 2)

Tue, 6 May 2008 06:25:00 -0500

Hydrox Labs has issued a voluntary recall of Cardinal Health labeled alcohol-free mouthwash. The mouthwash has been tested and been found positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia). The CDC has confirmed hospital illnesses in one state associated with the use of the affected mouthwash.

Onward Manufacturing Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Mon, 5 May 2008 09:30:00 -0500

The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Certain ground beef products may contain E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria

Sat, 3 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the ground beef products described...

Little Bay Baking Company Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy In Corn Bread And Muffin Mix in 12.6 Ounce White Paper Tin Tie Bag Package (May 2)

Fri, 2 May 2008 16:33:00 -0500

Little Bay Baking Company of Newmarket, New Hampshire is recalling all bags of CORN BREAD AND MUFFIN MIX sold before May 2, 2008 because it contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:00 -0500

The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe?s Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Thu, 1 May 2008 10:30:00 -0500

Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:45:00 -0500

The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:45:00 -0500

The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - GD GROUND CUMIN may contain salmonella bacteria

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The CFIA is warning the public not to consume GD Ground Cumin described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Actavis Totowa (formerly known as Amide Pharmaceutical, Inc.) recalls all lots of Bertek and UDL Laboratories Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP) as precaution (April 25)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:50:00 -0500

Actavis Totowa LLC, a United States manufacturing division of the international generic pharmaceutical company Actavis Group, is initiating a Class I nationwide recall of Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP, all strengths) for oral use. The products are distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a "Bertek" label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a "UDL" label. The voluntary all lot recall is due to the possibility that tablets with double the appropriate thickness may have been commercially released. These tablets may contain twice the approved level of active ingredient than it appropriate.

Lifetime Brands Voluntarily Recalls Certain Items Nationwide from its Pfaltzgraff Villa della Luna pattern and Nautica J Class pattern (Red Only) Stoneware Dinnerware Product Lines (April 28)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:50:00 -0500

Lifetime Brands, Inc., of Garden City, New York, today announced that, as a result of its internal compliance and independent product testing programs, it recently became aware that certain Pfaltzgraff Villa della Luna pattern and Nautica J Class pattern stoneware dinnerware products may exceed the Food and Drug Administration's guidance levels for lead and/or cadmium.

Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in 11-Ounce Single Serve Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor in Plastic Bottles (April 23)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:35:00 -0500

WhiteWave Foods Company is voluntarily recalling 11-ounce plastic single serve bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor because it may contain undeclared milk protein.

DPH Issues Consumer Warning for Chang Farm Soy Sprouts Because of Bacteria Contamination (April 23)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:44:00 -0500

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is issuing a warning to the public not to consume any soy sprouts produced from Chang Farms in Whatley, Massachusetts because of the presence of bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes).

Fine Land Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Golden Girl Brand "Mut Gung" Sweetened Ginger (April 8)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:14:00 -0500

Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is recalling its Golden Girl brand "Mut Gung" sweetened ginger because it contains undeclared sulfites.

Fine Land Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Dried Snow Fungus (April 8)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:14:00 -0500

Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street Brooklyn NY 11214, is recalling its Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand dried snow fungus because it contains undeclared sulfites.

Fine Land Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Dried Bulbus Lily (April 11)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:14:00 -0500

Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street Brooklyn NY 11214, is recalling its Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily because it contains undeclared sulfites.

KFC Issues a Nationwide Allergy Alert, Recalls Unlabeled Double Chocolate Chip Cakes (April 18)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:33:00 -0500

KFC Corporation is voluntarily recalling its Double Chocolate Chip Cakes because they contain eggs, milk, wheat, soy ingredients and possibly traces of tree nuts, and are not individually labeled with ingredient information.

Pulmuone Wildwood, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Leek and Oriental Noodle Fried Dumplings (April 16)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:44:00 -0500

Pulmuone Wildwood, Inc. is recalling 1,000 cases of Leek and Oriental Noodle Fried Dumplings, because they may contain undeclared eggs. The product affected is packaged in a white resealable 25.4 oz pouch with the UPC code 801114-306338 and the Code dates 2/2/2009, 2/9/2009 and 3/6/2009.

Grand Carnival L.L.C Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in its "S'morestick Kit" (April 16)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:44:00 -0500

The recalled "S'morestick Kits" were in limited distribution to Garden Ridge retail stores located in TX, KY, MO, TN, OK, NC, FL, SC, GA, IL, OH, VA, AR, MI, and IN, and bear the "Use By" date of "2/14/09". The "S'morestick Kit" is packaged in a clear plastic tube containing individual clear plastic packages of marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate pieces. S'morestick Kits subject to this recall do NOT have a "contains milk" statement following the ingredient statement affixed to the clear plastic tube. There is no health risk for consumers who are not allergic to milk.

UPDATED ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared egg and milk proteins in various TEND-R COOKIN' CHICKEN PRODUCTS

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The public warning issued on April 9, 2008 has been updated to include additional information on product distribution. The affected products were also sold in Quebec.