2007 Product Recalls
1,625 recalls issued in 2007.
Showing 21–40 of 1,625 recalls
Sterling Silver Teething Rings Recalled for Choking Hazard
The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Super Magnets Recalled for Safety Concern
The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Boston Scientific Target, Transend EX Soft Tip Guide Wire, .014in /205cm, UPN: M001468060, Catalog Number: 46-806, Boston Scientific Target, Fremont, CA 94538
Mislabeling: Product is labeled with the wrong expiration date: 2009-12. The correct expiration date is 2008-12.
Boston Scientific issued a letter to all consignees by mail on June 14, 2007, titled Urgent Medical Device Recall or Correction - Immediate Action Required. The letter describes that the expiration date is incorrect. Discontinue use of the product, segregate it, complete the Reply Verification Tracking Form and fax it to Boston Scientific. Call 888-272-1001 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number.
Microlab F.A.M.E. reagent containers, Part number 148482, box containing 48 containers each. For in vitro diagnostic use.
Some product containers may be leaking.
The firm contacted consignees via certified mail and e-mail, initated on March 29, 2007.
Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full refund.
STEERING GEARS/TRW
THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE MAY CAUSE A "BIND/STICK" CONDITION IN THE VEHICLE STEERING DURING A TURN INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT TAS-85 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS/BREAKES IN HALF
IF AN ALLOY WHEEL BREAKS IN HALF DURING USE, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH CAN OCCUR AND/OR RESULT IN FLYING DEBRIS.
OWNERS CAN RETURN THE WHEELS TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE OR CONTACT ECO DIRECTLY TO ARRANGE FOR REPLACEMENT WHEELS. THE RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT ECO WHEEL CORPORATION AT 562-921-9888.
STEERING GEARS/TRW
THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MONACO IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07E101). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545 OR TRW AT 1-765-429-1768.
FMVSS 106/AIR BRAKE HOSES
THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE AFFECTS THE FITTINGS WHICH MAY ALLOW AIR TO LEAK FROM THE BRAKES AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PACCAR AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
DRIVE AXLE SEAL LEAK
A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
WINDSHIELD
IF A CRASH OCCURS THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELDS, CLEAN AND REINSTALL THEM CORRECTLY WITH PRIMER AND ACTIVATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2008. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO HAVE VEHICLES REPAIRED.
FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER WINCH/CAREFREE
SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
HI-LO IS WORKING WITH CAREFREE OF COLORADO TO HAVE NEW CABLE SHAFTS INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E077). . THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAREFREE OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR HI-LO TRAILERS AT 1-419-886-0066.
TIE ROD AXLE/ARVINMERITOR
THE EXISTING TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND MAY DEFORM OR FRACTURE WHICH MAY REDUCE STEERING CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. IN ADDITION, INSUFFICIENT FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE REDUCES THE WEIGHT RATING OF THE FRONT TIRES; AND IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND SUBSEQUENT DEGRADATION OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT TIRES.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FRONT TIE ROD ENDS ALONG WITH A CERTIFICATION LABEL STATING THE CORRECT WEIGHT LIMITS. APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT TIRES WILL BE PROVIDED AND THE FRONT STEERING ALIGNMENT WILL BE CHECKED AND CORRECTED, IF NECESSARY. NEW TIRE DATA DECALS WILL ALSO BE SUPPLIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-825-2021.
DEWALT Cordless Drills Recalled for Fire Hazard
The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the drills immediately and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.
Christmas Candle Sets Recalled for Fire Hazard
The snowman candle could tip over and the exterior coating on both candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact SMC to return the candles for a refund of the original purchase price.
Remington and McQuay "ComfortPac" Air Conditioners and Recalled for Fire Hazard
Wires in the heater element can overheat and spark, posing a smoke and fire hazard to consumers.
McQuay has been directly notifying businesses. Building managers or owners who have not been contacted by McQuay should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Boston Scientific-Renegade Hi-Flo Microcatheter Kit, UPN Material Number: MOO1183030,Catalog Number: 18-303
Incorrect Guidewire: Product may incorrectly contain a 135 cm length Transend-18 guidewire instead of the kit labeled 165 cm length Transend-18 guidewire.
Boston Scientific issued a Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated September 10, 2007 to Domestic accounts via Federal Express. The notification instructed the account to immediately discontinue the use of the product under this recall, check their inventory, remove any affected product , and return it to Boston Scientific. The notification also requested the completion of a Reply Verification Tracking Form
Low-Boy Bed, AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with a low position of 7'' to a high position of 30''. The beds are distributed by SIZEWise Rentals, Ellis, KS.
The bed may drop due to a malfunction of the actuator exceeding its stop.
The recalling firm met with their one customer on/about 11/14/05 explaining the reason for correction. The customer then notified their company stores and dealers via service bulletin dated 2/28/06 that they would be receiving new acutators for replacement on the beds. The actuators were sent to their company stores and dealers in early March.
LP LINE
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE LP LINE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
FOUR WINDS IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V343 AND 07E049). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOUR WINDS AT 1-574-266-1111 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.