Recalls This Week

2010-03-19T13:17:25Z

In this undated product image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a mobile power pack sold by Tumi is shown. The power pack was recalled because it's lithium-ion cells can ignite or explode while charging. (AP Photo/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) NO SALES

Product recalls: frozen potatoes

2010-03-19T15:30:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Recalled products linked to potential salmonella risk: frozen potatoes</div><div><p>The following products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems:</p><p>___</p><p>McCain Foods

Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles

2010-03-19T00:15:27Z

<div><p> Lumetique Inc. is recalling about 6,000 DayNa Decker Botanika candles. The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers. </p><p> </p><p>The firm has received five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injur...

Runaway Prius NY

2010-03-17T16:16:47Z

Toyota representatives examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems. (AP ...

Recalls: mobile power packs; hooded sweat shirts

2010-03-17T14:15:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Product Recalls: mobile power packs; children's hooded sweat shirts with drawstrings</div><div><p>The following recalls have been announced:</p><p>_About 5,000 Mobile Power Packs, made in China by Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.J., because the lithium-ion cells can ignite or explode while...

APTOPIX Runaway Prius NY

2010-03-17T09:34:02Z

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become st...

Honda recalls 412,000 US vehicles for 'soft' brakes

2010-03-16T20:17:29Z

<div><p>Honda announced the recall of an estimated 412,000 vehicles in the United States because of problems with "soft" brakes, in the latest blow to the embattled Japanese auto industry.</p><p>Honda said the problem can result from air accumulating in a "vehicle stability assist modulator," which causes the pedal to get closer to the floor th...

Honda recalls 412,000 US vehicles on 'soft' brakes

2010-03-16T12:16:01Z

<div><p>Honda announced the recall of some 412,000 vehicles in the United States because of problems with "soft" brakes in the latest major blow to the embattled Japanese auto industry.</p><p>Honda said the problem can be result from air accumulating in a "vehicle stability assist modulator" which causes the pedal to get closer to the floor tha...

Honda Recall

2010-03-16T11:17:15Z

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2006 file photo, unsold 2007 Elements sit on the lot of a Honda dealership in Littleton, Colo. Honda Motor Co. on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 said it is recalling about 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of problems wit...

Salmonella product recall news

2010-03-15T14:15:17Z

<div id="subtitle">Product recalled for salmonella contamination: baking mixes, spice blends, cheese spreads</div><div><p>The following products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems:</p><p>___</p><p>GFN Foods LLC of Cranford, N.J., is recalli...

Fluke Recalls Noncontact Electrical Tester

2010-03-12T00:15:30Z

<div><p> Fluke Corp. is recalling about 33,000 "VoltAlert" voltage detectors. The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. </p><p> </p><p>The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers...

Gov't may seek more authority on vehicle safety

2010-03-11T17:00:24Z

<div id="subtitle">Government may seek more authority to regulate vehicle safety following Toyota recalls</div><div><p>Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in cars and trucks and are weighing a range of new safety requirements in response to Toyota's recall of more than 8 million vehicles over brake and acceleration problems.</p><p>...

Nature's Variety Expands Pet Food Recall

2010-03-11T00:15:49Z

<div id="subtitle">New tests fuel fear of Salmonella contamination</div><div><p> Fear of salmonella contamination has prompted Nature’s Variety to expand its February recall of the company’s Chicken Formula and Organic Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets pet food products. </p><p>The Nebraska-based company this week pulled from the market all of its Chicken Formula and Organic Chicken Formula products with a “Best...

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes

2010-03-11T00:15:44Z

<div><p> Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling about 155,000 machetes. The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard. </p><p> </p><p>The recall affects about 149,000 Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr. </p><p>Gerber has received five reports of indi...

Therma Scarf Microwaveable Scarves Recalled

2010-03-11T00:15:43Z

<div><p> Telebrands Corp. is recalling about 98,500 Therma Scarf scarves with microwaveable heat packs. The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. </p><p>The firm has received seven reports of overheating, including five fires, three of which resulted in property damage to the microwave. Two of the incidents were in Valley Food Distributors Inc. of <...

Children's jackets recalled because of drawstrings

2010-03-10T13:45:36Z

<div id="subtitle">3 types of girls', boys' jackets recalled for drawstring choking, strangulation hazards</div><div><p>Two types of girls' jackets and some boys jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory, Bon Ton department stores and other retailers were recalled on Wednesday due to strangulation hazards.</p><p>Watchdog agency the Chandigarh Fashion is recalling about 1,200 children's bracelets because they contain excessive levels of lead. </p><p>This recall involves children’s bangle bracelets. The bracelets which were sold in packets of 24, are gold with stripes of either red, maroon, black, orange or green. </p><p> </p><p>The bracelets were sold at Chandigarh Fashion stores in Flushing, N.Y. and Ethan Allen Roman shades. </p><p> </p><p>Strangulation can occur when a child places his or her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the ...

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