Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: May 1-6, 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.

23 Recalls to be aware this week.

Auto:

Motorcycle/Scooters:

Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories:

Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements:

Infant & Children Products:

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  • Carter’s Recalls Children’s Cardigan Sets Due to Choking Hazard. The cardigan’s toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
  • Trésart Caché is recalling children’s upper outerwear with a drawstring in the hood and neck area. Drawstrings on children’s upper outerwear can become caught on playground equipment, fences, or other objects and result in strangulation or, in the case of a vehicle, the child being dragged.

Household Products:

  • Sharper Image and Frigidaire Mandoline Slicers Recalled by Premier Kitchen Products Due to Laceration Hazard. The small blades in the julienne slicer attachment can separate from the plastic assembly, posing a laceration hazard.

Miscellaneous:

  • Papyrus-Recycled Greetings Canada recalls Diaper Loading greeting cards. Loose pieces from the Velcro closures on the card’s diaper flaps can eject.

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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