2006 Product Recalls
1,389 recalls issued in 2006.
Showing 1341–1360 of 1,389 recalls
2005 Model NEUTON® Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Recalled for Safety Concern
When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. In addition, there is excessive heat build up in the wire coil inside the housing and also in the safety key.
Country Home Products, Inc. is sending all registered owners instructions on how to perform the free repair on these mowers.
TOWING HITCH T-CONNECTORS/TAIL LAMP FLICKER
NON-OPERATIONAL OR INTERMITTENTLY OPERATIONAL TAIL LAMPS CAN PREVENT THE VEHICLE/TRAILER FROM BEING VISIBLE TO OTHER VEHICLES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
CEQUENT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE T-CONNECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CEQUENT AT 1-800-632-3290.
Medrad Avanta Single Patient Disposable Sets. Catalog number AVA 500 SPAT
stress crack on the stopcock
The recalling firm issued letters dated 9/20/05 to the hospitals and sales representative informing them of the problem and the need to return the product.
Evita 4 Continuous Ventilator
software problems - ventilation mode changes without user input, settings change without corresponding display change, false auto-set alarm.
The recalling firm issued recall letters to the accounts dated 5/7/03.
STEERING CONTROL
VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY BE REDUCED IF ABNORMAL FRONT SUSPENSION NOISES ARE IGNORED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE STEERING SUSPENSIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006.
HemaCarotid Patch, Ultrathin, Collagen Coated Knitted Polyester Vascular Patch. Product Catalog Numbers: HEK06/75CPUT; HEK08/75CPUT; HEK14/75CPUT; HEK08/120CPUT; HEK10/75CPUT; HEK25/100CPUT; HEK12/75CPUT; HEK10/150CPUT.
Water permeability of the patch is out of specification.
Recall letters were sent to the customers via US Mail return receipt on 12/30/2003.
Mizuno "Gamer" Baseball Gloves Recalled for Mold Hazard
These gloves could contain aspergillus mold. Such mold usually does not affect healthy individuals, but could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.
Consumers should stop using the gloves and contact Mizuno USA, Inc. for information on how to receive a free replacement baseball glove.
F99 (Force 99) Bicycle Handlebar Stems Recalled for Fall Hazard
The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury.
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled handlebar stem immediately and contact Syntace for instructions to receive a free replacement stem and installation.
FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT/MOTORCYCLES
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
AXLE WIDTH
THIS CAN CAUSE THE TIRES TO FATIGUE AND PREMATURELY FAIL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CHANGE THE AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS TELEPHONED ALL DEALERS AND OWNERS CONCERNING THIS RECALL. A FOLLOWUP LETTER WILL BE SENT DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
XSYSTEMS AxSYM Multiconstituent Controls for Abused Drug Assays, list 9687-12; Abbott laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 60064 USA
The XSYSTEMS Multiconstituent Controls accessory insert (commodity number 34-3067/R6) does not contain the correct control ranges for the AxSYM Opiates assay.
On 6/27/05, Abbott sent the customer letter via FedEx to all XSYSTEMS Multiconstituent Controls customers that received List Number 9687-12 lots 17270M100 and/or 18177M300 and/or AxSYM Opiates reagents (List Number 3B25-20) since June 01, 2004. The letters explained that the multiconstituent control ranges for morphine were not updated in the MCC Accesory insert at the same time they were updated in the AxSYM Opiates reagent package insert in 2004. The accounts were requested to review their current control ranges for the AxSYM Opiates assay, and verify that they are using either the control ranges in the AxSYM Opiates reagent package insert or control ranges established by their facility. They were also instructed to follow their facility''s normal policies and procedures for communicating with health care providers served by their laboratory. The accounts were requested to complete and return the enclosed reply sheet acknowledging the receipt of the letter and the dissemination of the letter to the laboratory manager/supervisor responsible for the assays.
ARCHITECT Folate Reagent Kit, list 6C12-20 ( 4 x 100 tests), 6C12-25 (1 x 100 tests) and 6C12-30 (4 x 500 tests), Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL 600064 U.S.A.
concentrations for normal samples generated with current reagent lots of the ARCHITECT Folate assay are lower than data generated for the package insert.
Abbott international affilates were notified of the recall by e-mail on 03/11/2005, and requested to notifiy their customers. The letters inform the end users of the downward shift in control and/or patient results, and requested them to assess their normal and deficient ranges for their specific population, assess their quality control ranges and follow their laboratory procedures for reviewing patient results and notifying Health Care Providers that they serve. There was no U.S. distribution.
Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn™ Musical Learning Chair™ Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
A child can become lodged between the seat back and side table of the chair, possibly leading to an entrapment of the neck. This can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the recalled musical chair away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free repair kit that contains a plastic piece that connects in between the seatback and side table, preventing the possibility of entrapment.
Shiley FlexTra brand Flexible Dual-Cannula Tracheostomy Tube, Models: 358060, Size 6, FlexTra Cuffed; 358070, Size 7, FlexTra Cuffed; 358080, Size 8, FlexTra Cuffed; 358090, Size 9, FlexTra Cuffed; 358100, Size 10, FlexTra Cuffed; 359060, Size 6, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359070, Size 7, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359080, Size 8, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359090, Size 9, FlexTra Uncuffed; 359100, Size 10, FlexTra Uncuffed, Tyco Healthcare/Nellcor is currently responsible for Research and Development for this product.
Outer cannula has the potential to separate from the head/flange assembly, leading to ineffective ventilation, which could result in serious injury.
On 12/3/04, the firm issued letters to all its international consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.
ABS FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHT/FMVSS 121
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE MALFUNCTION THAT EXISTS IN THE ABS TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ABS MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
FMVSS 108/HID KITS
ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL AMOUNT OF GLARE WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER'S VISION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE NONCOMPLIANT KITS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND A FULL REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UMNITZA AT 925-922-5777.
COUPLER PLATE CASTING
THE TRAILER COULD TURN OVER WHILE DUMPING OR EVEN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRUCK WHEN DRIVING. SERIOUS INJURY OR A FATALITY TO THE OPERATOR, BYSTANDERS OR OTHER MOTORISTS COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL ADD AN UPPER AND A LOWER REINFORCING PLATE AND INSPECT FOR CRACKS FREE OF CHARGE. TRAVIS IS IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING CUSTOMERS BY TELEPHONE IMMEDIATELY WITH EXPLANATION OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. A WRITTEN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL FOLLOW. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRAVIS AT 800-535-4372.
U-JOINT/DRIVE SHAFT
THIS CONDITION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
DEALERS HAVE COMPLETED THE REPAIRS TO 100 PERCENT OF THE UNITS AT THE FACTORY AND AT DEALERSHIPS. NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS RECALL.
CHROME PLATED EXHAUST PIPE
IF THE WELD COMPLETELY FAILS, THE EXHAUST PIPE CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD STARTLE THE DRIVER RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TAILPIPE WITH A LONGER SEAM WELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC)
WITHOUT THESE FUNCTIONS ENABLED, A PERSISTENT ECM FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A THROTTLE OPENING GREATER THAN COMMANDED BY THE DRIVER AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.