Recalls
Toyota Cars and Trucks Recalled, Sales Halted Over Faulty Gas Pedals
Consumer Goods, Recalls | tgrenda | January 28, 2010
Millions of Toyota and Lexus model cars and trucks are being recalled worldwide because defective gas pedals may cause the vehicles to suddenly speed off out of control, causing deadly accidents.
In the past few months, Toyota Motor Corp. has issued recalls of more than 7.5 million Toyota and Lexus models because of problems with the [...]
Merrick Beef Filet Dog Treats May Be Contaminated
Animals, Consumer Goods, Health & Medicine, Recalls | Annette Hulbert | January 21, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to stop using Merrick Beef Filet Squares for Dogs with a package date of “Best by 111911″. The products may be contaminated with salmonella.
Although no illnesses associated with the products have been reported, the FDA advises pet-owners not to handle or feed them to [...]
Lysol Steam Cleaning Mops Recalled Due to Burns
Consumer Goods, Recalls | tgrenda |
About 162,000 Lysol Steam Cleaning Mops are being recalled today because the hot water mixture may spurt out of the products, posing a risk of burns to users.
Conair Corp. and the Consumer Product Safety Commission said there have been 14 reports of hot water forcefully spilling out of the water reservoir on the mops. Two [...]
Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia
Consumer Goods, Health & Medicine, Parenting, Recalls | Annette Hulbert | January 20, 2010
The U.S. Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 1,000 “Diane” drop side cribs that can pose entrapment and fall hazards to children. Slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails.
Caramia Furniture and Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard of Ontario, Canada distributed the cribs, which were manufactured in Slovenia. The [...]
Tylenol Recall: FDA Criticizes Company for Delay
Business/Law, Health & Medicine, Recalls | Annette Hulbert |
The maker of Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl has expanded its recall of over-the-counter drugs tainted by a chemical in wooden shipping pallets to include 54 million bottles of product. The Food and Drug Administration criticized Johnson & Johnson for not reacting quickly enough to customer complaints and failing to correct the problem.
Recalled products [...]
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tea Lights
Consumer Goods, Recalls, Uncategorized | Annette Hulbert | January 19, 2010
If you’re trying to add to the ambiance of a romantic dinner, avoid glitter tea lights manufactured by Pier 1 Imports. The U.S. Product Safety Commission recalled about 40,000 of the tea lights due to the fire hazard posed by the glitter.
The products were made in Vietnam and distributed at Pier 1 Imports in [...]
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