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Sort by date 826 pages found matching toyota recalls- Electrocution Hazard Prompts Recall of Hair Dryers
About 31,000 Style Elements hair dryers are being recalled because the dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers. This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo... - Reports of Injury Prompt Electra Bicycle Recall
About 3,000 2009 model Electra bicycles with front trays are being recalled because the front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. To date, Electra Bicycle has received 4 reports of the front tray coming loose, including 1 incident that resulted in minor cuts and bruises. This recall involve... - Salmonella Outbreak Spreads to Five States
Alfalfa Sprouts Could be the Cause According to the U.S. Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP), a recent outbreak of Salmonella St. Paul in Nebraska and Iowa, relating to contaminated alfalfa sprouts, has spread to Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota. Estimates suggest as many as 50 cases of salmonella poisoning in those states h... - All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle
About 30,000 All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers are being recalled because the wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker's metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers. To date, All-Clad has received 20 reports of waffle makers emitting sparks. The recalled All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker is el... - Frontrow Recalls Rechargeable Batteries
Overheating Incidents Reported About 41,000 NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries distributed by Frontrow, CA, are being recalled because the batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user. The firm has received 4 reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been re... - Raptiva (efalizumab) Associated with Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Two US Patients Dead From PML Health Canada has issued a warning regarding the risk of serious adverse health effects, including Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), occurring in patients receiving Raptiva as treatment for psoriasis. PML is a rare and sometimes fatal brain disorder, caused by the reactivation of a latent virus which result... - Is Texas Truck Crash a Telling Commentary on Takata Defective Airbags?
Sep-20-16 Quemado, TX: The airbag injuries file involving airbags manufactured by Takata and currently in use in millions of cars, has taken an interesting turn with the crash last month in Texas of a truck carrying a supply of parts used in the manufacture of Takata airbags. According to various reports the truck was transporting a load of Takata airbag comp... - Childrens Toys Recalled
Choking Hazard and Lead Paint Levels Prompt Recalls About 39,000 fishing games, rattles, pull-a-long cars, mini pull back cars, and cartoon bubble guns are being recalled by the CBB Group because they pose a danger to small children. Specifically, the fishing games, baby rattles and pull-a-long cars contain small parts that can detach and therefor... - Spa Factor Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits Recalled
Eye and Face Injuries Prompt Recalls About 516,000 Spa Factor Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits are being recalled because the pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid... - Choking Hazard from Arizona Pants for Newborns and Infants Prompts Recall
JCPenny Recalls 24,000 Pairs of Denim Pants JCPenny is recalling about 24,000 pairs of denim trousers under the Arizona label, for newborns and infants, because the metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard. The trousers were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-9 months. Only those pants made in Bangladesh are affected; pant... - Nearly 50 Children Injured
Hasbro Recalls Nerf Blasters About 330,000 Nerf N-Strike Recon Blasters manufactured by Hasbro Inc, are being recalled because the blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing, resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest. To-date, Hasbro and CPSC have received 46 reports of injury to children aged 4 to 12, resulting in bruising,... - FDA Issues Recall of Medtronic Infusion Pump
Recall Prompted by Potential for Life-Threatening Blockages Medtronic and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued a Class I Recall of the Medtronic Neuromodulation INDURA IP, consisting of 2 models of intrathecal catheter, the suturless pump, and the intrathecal catheter pump segment revision kit. A Class I Recall is the most serious of... - Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts NY Fish Inc Recall
Fish Product in Florida Store Contaminated Due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes, NY Fish Inc is recalling I ♥ NY Fish brand Imperial-European Style Smoked Salmon, vacuum packed, in 3 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and whole sides ("to be weighed at time of sale") sizes with lot numbers 513 1340, 514 1340, 515 1340, and 516 1340. The f... - IKEA Recalls Chest of Drawers
Reports of Cuts from Glass Handles Prompts Recall About 5,000 "KVIBY" Chests manufactured by IKEA are being recalled because the glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. (An additional 26,000 chests were sold outside of the US). To date, IKEA has received 3 reports of lace... - Igloo Recalls Marine Coolers Following Reports of Injuries
Consumers Required Stitches on Arms and Legs About 7,200 Igloo Marine Elite Coolers are being recalled because the sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can cause lacerations. So far, Igloo Products has received 8 reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumers' legs or arms. This recall involves Marine Eli... - Reports of Cuts Requiring Medical Attention Prompts Recall of Razor Scooters
Scooters Sold Nationwide to Children About 103,000 Razor PowerWing 3-Wheel scooters are being recalled because the undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. So far, Razor has received 10 reports of Achilles tendon or ankle lacerations, including reports from 4 consumers who required tendon surge... - Missing Part Prompts Recall of Apeks Scuba Diving Regulator
Regulator Poses Drowning Risk About 25,000 Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators are being recalled as they may be missing the diaphragm cover. This can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. This recall involves Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX second stage... - Leaking Fuel Tank Prompts Utility Vehicle Recall
About 2,500 John Deere Gator XUV 620i Utility Vehicles are being recalled because the fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, posing a fire hazard. Deere & Company has received 7 reports of fuel tank leaks. The recalled utility vehicle is Model 620i. The model number is painted on the side of the vehicle. The vehicles... - Strangulation Death of 20-Month Old Prompts Soccer Net Recall
190,000 Units Recalled The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of 190,000 units MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, and Mitre Folding Soccer Goals. Regent Sports, the distributor of the goal nets, and CPSC have received two reports of head entanglement, including the str... - Pottery Barn Recalls Kids Metal Water Bottles
Bottle Top Poses Choking Hazard About 20,000 metal water bottles for children, manufactured by Pottery Barn Kids, San Francisco, CA, are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard, resulting from the sip top on the water bottles being pulled off. The metal water bottles are about 9 inches tall and have a black rubber pull up sip top. They w...