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.
Medical Devices & Equipment:
Photo Source: fda.gov- Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. recalled Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath due to sheath separation, kinking, or tip damage. The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.
Auto:
Photo Source: autoweek.com- Nissan Ultima sedans recalled due to door latch issue.
- Audi recalled over 576,000 vehicles for fire and airbag-rupture risks.
Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories:
Photo Source: consumeraffairs.com- Heartland Mallard recreational trailers recalled – the certification label may have incorrect tire size and/or tire pressure information.
- Forest River Prime Time Avenger RVs recalled – the vehicles’ federal placards may indicate an incorrect tire and rim combination.
- REV motor coaches and motorhomes recalled various – the seat belts may detach from the floor framing.
Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements:
Photo Source: consumeraffairs.com- Falafel King Tzatziki Sauce recalled – the product contains milk, an allergen not declared on the label.
- New American Food Products recalls milk chocolate vanilla caramels – the products may contain peanuts, an allergen not declared on the label.
- Ruth’s Salad Charlotte NC recalled Ruth’s Original Pimento Spread 7 oz because of possible Listeria contamination.
- Le Fedou, Fromagerie De Hyelzas Sas Recalled “Tomme Brebis Fedou Cheese” and “Soureliette Cheese” because of potential Listeria contamination.
- Barberi International Inc. recalled frozen Ajiaco due to possible Listeria contamination.
“Tomme Brebis Fedou Cheese” and “Soureliette Cheese”Infant & Children Products:
Photo Source: cpsc.gov- Disney Mickey Mouse nightlights recalled due to fire hazard.
Animals/Pets:
Photo Source: abcactionnews.com- Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food voluntarily recalled specific lots of its Hunk of Beef product because of a potential contaminant Pentobarbital. Pentobarbital can affect animals that ingest it, and possibly cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, or nausea, or in extreme cases, possibly death.
Technology/Electronics:
- Barnes and Noble Nook power adapters recalled due to electric shock risk.
Household:
- Disney Mickey Mouse nightlights recalled due to fire hazard.
- South Shore recalled chests of drawers – The chests are unstable if not anchored to the wall.
- Simpli Home recalled chests of drawers – the chests are unstable if not anchored to the wall.
- Bar chairs sold at Lowe’s stores were recalled due to fall hazard – made by 3i Corporation.
- Swivel patio chairs sold exclusively at Sears.com were recalled due to fall hazard – made by Brown Jordan Services.
- Swivel patio chairs sold exclusively at Home Depot were recalled due to fall hazard – made by Casual Living Worldwide.
- Bolton furniture dressers were recalled due to serious tip-over and entrapment hazards.
Photo Source: cpsc.govTools/Industrial:
Photo Source: consumeraffairs.com- Teufelberger recalled rescue ropes and throwlines – the rescue ropes and throwlines cannot be relied upon for any purpose.
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
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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