2006 Product Recalls
1,389 recalls issued in 2006.
Showing 1301–1320 of 1,389 recalls
Pentra 80 and Pentra 80XL Hematology Analyzers
Software defect, instrument may erroneously give a result of '0' or '---'.
Firm sent a notification/recall letter on April 8, 2004. They plan to modify the software in August 2004.
Immulite/ Immulite 1000 Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) LKCE1 lot 302 and 303
Adverse trend in stability, controls biased or out of range.
Recall was initiated by phone using a script, to be followed up with a letter and response form.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE
DUE TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION, THE DRIVER WILL BE UNABLE TO READ THE GAUGES AND INDICATORS, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES. PHASE I WAS MAILED OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 7,500 OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. PHASE II AND PHASE III IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS/CARRIER
IF THE WELDMENT BREAKS OR FALLS OFF, THE COMPRESSOR AND VACUUM PUMP COULD SHIFT CAUSING THE MISALIGNMENT AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE DRIVE BELT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF OR IMPEDANCE TO THE VEHICLE'S PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM, AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CARRIER AT 717-767-3359 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.TRANSICOLD.CARRIER.COM FOR FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT GIRARDIN MINIBUS SERVICE AND WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 819-477-8222.
AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS/CARRIER
IF THE WELD BREAKS OR FALLS OFF, THE VACUUM PUMP COULD SHIFT CAUSING THE MISALIGNMENT AND EVENTUALLY LOSE THE DRIVE BELT WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE LOSS OF THE PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
CARRIER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CARRIER WILL INSPECT THE WELDS FOR CRACKING AND RE-WELD AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-450-2211.
Sunroom Roof Glass and Skylights Recalled for Fire Hazard
Sunlight reflecting off certain sunroom roof glass and skylights onto adjacent cedar shingles or cedar shakes could pose a fire hazard.
Owners of Four Seasons Sunrooms described above should call the toll free number to determine if their units are affected and if so, to obtain a free repair. Cardinal IG and Four Seasons working together will repair the roof glass through installation of a capillary tube. The repair can be completed from the exterior of the sunroom except for certain types of skylights. There is no need to replace the glass.
AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS/LEAKS
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARM
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.
40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
The burners on these heaters can "flashback", which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
Consumers should stop using this heater immediately. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product.
Baby Walkers Recalled for Injury Hazard
The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.
Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
BBL GasPak Pouch System and BBL GasPak CampyPouch System, Catalog numbers 260651 and 260656, packed in boxes of 25
Microbiological based test system may be contaminated with bacteria and cause false clinical test results in patient samples.
The recalling firm notified distributors by letter on 11/23/05 and advised that identified lots of the devices contain a component contaminated with the bacteria Ralstonia picketti. Distributors were instructed to discontinue distribution and discard. Distributors were requested to provide consignee lists to the recalling firm for direct notification to consignees. Distributors were notified that the recalled products have been discontinued. Customers are asked to discard Liquid Activating Reagent Packets and return the response form enclosed for replacement of the packets or alternatively use existing packets by adding user supplied de-ionized or sterile water into the reagent channel of the pouch.
