Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: September 10 - 16, 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.

Pharmaceuticals/Drugs:

Auto:

Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories:

Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements:

Pet Food & Animal Products:

    Recalled Dog FoodRecalled pet Food
  • Bravo Packing, Inc. Recalls Performance Dog Raw Pet Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk to Humans and Animals.

Household Products:

    Recalled Gas RangeRecalled Gas Range
  • Gas Ranges and Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer-Painter Stove Works Due to Burn Hazard. Use of the convection oven fan during pre-heating or broiling can cause accumulated gas to ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers when oven door is opened.
  • Cost Plus World Market Recalls Daybeds Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard. The removable bottom cushion on the daybed fails to meet the federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.

Industrial/Tools:

  • Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot. The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Miscellaneous:

  • Jimco Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard. The chair’s seat can break, posing a fall hazard.

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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