Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: July 23 - 29, 2018

Each week we compile a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their safety and so that they can make informed decisions.

21 Recalls to be aware this week.

Pharmaceuticals/Drugs:

Auto:

    Recalled MazdaRecalled Mazda
  • Mazda North American Operations is recalling 682 model year 2018 Mazda CX-5s. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain airbags may not unfold properly during deployment.
  • Bugatti is recalling model year 2018 Chirons. The heat shield for the gas generator for the side airbags may have been installed incorrectly during the airbag manufacturing process, potentially reducing the airbag’s performance.
  • Twenty V12 Twin-Turbo G-Wagens Recalled Because They Can Go Too Quick in Reverse.

Motorcycle/Scooters:

Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories:

Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements:

Infant & Children Products:

Technology/Electronics:

  • Hirsch Gift Recalls Wireless Charging Pads Due to Burn Hazard. The wireless phone chargers can overheat while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Sporting Equipment:

    Recalled Bicycle PedalRecalled Bicycle Pedal
  • Jimmy Hack Golf Recalls Golf Swing Trainers Due to Injury Hazard. The orange ball can detach from the trainer while in use, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
  • Trek Recalls Bontrager Line Pro Bicycle Pedals Due to Fall Hazard. The spindle of one or both of the pedals can break, posing a fall hazard.

Miscellaneous:

  • Ross Stores Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard. The chair’s frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Sources:

fda.gov, cspc.gov, usda.gov, reuters.com, safekids.org, goodhousekeeping.com, consumeraffairs.com, foodsafetynews.com, usatoday.com, autoblog.com, powersportsbusiness.com, roadandtrack.com, uscgboating.org, wemakeitsafer.com, guns.com

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Paul d’Oliveira

Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.

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