2010 Product Recalls
1,800 recalls issued in 2010.
Showing 61–80 of 1,800 recalls
Ceramic piggy and lion banks Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit.
VACUUM PUMP OIL LEAK
IF THE ENGINE SEIZES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN DECELERATION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PACKING SEALS WITH NEW ONES AND THE BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH A SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
TRANS/AIR TA-73 EVAPORATOR/OVERHEATS
THIS WOULD CAUSE THE RESISTOR TEMPERATURE TO RISE TO A POINT WHERE IT WILL MELT AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE PLASTIC BLOWER HOUSING TO WHICH IT IS MOUNTED. THE OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
CORP. MICRO BIRD IN COOPERATION WITH TRANS/AIR WILL INSTALL A THERMAL SHUTDOWN DEVICE IN SERIES WITH THE SPEED RESISTORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS/AIR WARRANTY AND SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-673-2446.
KENWORTH/PETERBILT/INTERAXLE DRIVELINE FAILURES
DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY. ALSO, THE DRIVELINE COULD DROP FROM THE VEHICLE INTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
PACCAR IS WORKING WITH ITS SUPPLIER TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
STEEL WHEELS/MIS-ALIGNED WELDS/TREDIT TIRE
THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL WHEEL FAILURE AND WHEEL LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE MAILED BY MONACO RV AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS ON THE SUSPECT VEHICLES. ALL WHEELS BEARING THE RIM STAMP "07 10 06Z" OR "08 10 16B" WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
EATON HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD
A LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, A LEAK OF THIS FLUID COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
NABI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-256-831-4296.
FUEL LINE/TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL HARNESS ROUTING
FUEL LEAKING ON THE TURBO EXHAUST PIPE OR A MELTING OR BURNING ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
DRIVELINE SEPARATION
DRIVELINE SEPARATION MAY CAUSE A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BEARING AND ITS MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Maquet Coronary Perfusion Cannulae with Balloon Tip, with either self-inflating balloon tip or cone distal tips, straight or right angle, available with proximal end fittings for either 1/4 inch connector or male luer fitting, Model numbers 210800, 210801, 210802, 210803, 210804, 210805, 210806, 210807, 210810, 210811, 210812, 210813, 210814, 210815, 210816, 210817, 215800, 215802, 215803, 215804, 215805, 215806, 215807, 215810, 215811, 215812, 215813, 215814, 215815, 215816, and 215817.
Undeclared allergen: Products are missing the warning label declaring that the products contain natural rubber latex.
Maquet Cardiovascular issued a notification letter to consignees on May 19, 2009.
Stryker Peek Intraline Anchor, 5.5 mm, Model number 3910-400-010 Used for tissue fixation to bone in certain areas.
Product package may crack and cause loss of sterility.
Stryker Endoscopy initiated the recall on 02/07/2008 by notifying its consignees via telephone, as well as sending out Urgent: Device Removal notices. Recipients of affected lots are to inspect their inventory for part/lot numbers and quarantine any affected product. Affected products are to be returned to Stryker Endoscopy and Customer Service should be contacted for replacement alternatives. Also, the "Acknowledgment of recipt" card needs to be signed and returned to Stryker Endoscopy.
Siemens Linear Medical Accelerators equipped with COHERENCE Therapist R2.1 and Primeview 3 i R 2.1. Part numbers 5863506, 7339125, 7341410, 7341428, 7345411, 7345429, 7345437, 8139839, 8139847, 8147667, and 8147675
Images may potentially shift, causing an incorrect alignment of the patient, which may result in a dose to the wrong location. It was discovered through the complaint handling process that a potential image shift issue can occur after using the interactive shift tool and filtering tool due to incorrect consideration of the flat panel alignment.
A Customer Safety Advisory Notice was issued on September 19, 2007--All affected consignees were notified certified mail (includes update instruction TH029/07/S). Customers were request to maintain a copy of the safety advisory notice with the COHERENCE Therapist R2.1/Primeview 3i manuals. A copy of the firm's corrections & removal report will be forwarded to Quality Management of Siemens Regional units responsible for reporting to local country authorities and a copy of the report is also forwarded to the firm's distributor.
Stryker Ureteral Kit, Model number 220-180-516, The ureteral kit is a ureteral transillumination device with reusable illumination source and a fiberoptic light ureteral catheter kit which is provided sterile for single use disposable application. The device is intended to be used to transilluminate the ureter during laparoscopic and open surgical procedures of the lower abdomen or pelvic areas to help the surgeon identify the ureter.
Kit fibers may not illuminate along entire length, which may result in inadequate visibility of the urethral structures during surgery
Sales representatives were notified via telephone, and recall product advisory notices will be sent to all consignees on 05/09/2009. Contact a Regulatory Affairs representative at 408-754-2161 or 408-754-2000 should you have any questions.
Siemens brand Ultrasound Transducer 17L5HD used with ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound System; Model Number(s): 10035724, used with System Models: 08245875, 08246951, 08255412, 08255413, 08267697, 08269627, 10038241, 10038242, 10040724, 10040725, 10041008; Product is manufactured and distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Ultrasound Division, Mountain View, CA The 17L5 transducer is intended for breast and small body parts imaging.
The product assembly can cause a failure of the transducer which results in a double and/or overlapped image which may ultimately result in misleading or false information, inability to accurately diagnose, incorrect positioning/locating/insertion of the biopsy needle and/or an interruption during the biopsy procedure.
On 6/6/08, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the affected product be returned. Affected transducers will be replaced. For assistance, contact Siemens Medical Solutions at 1-650-694-5993.
Sonoline G50/G60 Ultrasound System, Software versions 1.0.0 to 1.5.0b. The product is a general purpose, mobile software controlled diagnostic ultrasound system.
As a result of bugs and calculation errors, the system may display incorrect or fail to display mechanical Index and thermal index values.
The firm initiated its field correction on 08/05/2008. The firm's service personnel will make site visits to correct the problem and install the revised software (version 1.5.0c). Contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. at 1-650-694-5993 for assistance.
26" Vision Elect HDTV Surgical Viewing Monitor, model number 0240030960, Manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose Intended to be used as a visualization device for events occurring in the sterile field for endoscopic surgical procedures.
Knob parts stick together, resulting in poor functionality of the knob.
Urgent: Device Correction letters dated 9/22/2008 were sent to Sales representatives and all accounts. Sales reps were also notified via email. Each Sales Rep was provided rework instructions, a list of affected accounts and serial numbers, and new knobs to install on affected units. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory for the part number, they were informed that their sales rep would be responsible for replacing the rotary knobs on all affected units, and that they should contact their sales rep to schedule the knob replacement.
TIRE ENDURANCE
THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY AND/OR EXPERIENCE A BLOW-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
HATC WILL SEND NOTICES TO ALL OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HANKOOK TIRE AT 1-855-275-8899.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL MAY DEFORM
THIS CONDITION MAY PERMIT THE BUS TO ROLL UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN PARKED WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITHIN THE PATH OF THE ROLLING BUS.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
JOINT STRENGTH
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE PANEL JOINTS MAY NOT ENDURE AS INTENDED AND THE PANELS MAY LOOSEN OR SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS ADD ADDITIONAL RIVETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
JOINT STRENGTH
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE EMBOSSED ALUMINUM SHEET MAY SEPARATE FROM THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT STRUCTURE AND CAUSE INJURY TO BUS PASSENGERS.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING ADHESIVE AND RIVETS BETWEEN THE 2 EMBOSSED ALUMINUM SHEETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CORP. MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2021.
Radiation therapy system - Coherence AG Therapist Part number 5863506 and Therapist system Part number 7339125, equipped with a Coherence Therapist RTT2.1 or Primeview 3i R2.1. This is a medical charged particle radiation therapy system, part of the firm's beam limiting device/accessory. The product provides data processing, and the SYNGO standard medical imaging platform to provide comprehensive oncology workflow solutions for radiation therapy.
Software - Under certain circumstances, the portal image may be overwritten, which may lead to incorrect dosage.
An Urgent Medical Device Correction - Customer Safety Advisory Notice letter (TH014/08/S) was released on May 15, 2008. A new software patch is under construction and is planned for release in June 2008. If you have any questions contact Roland Betz at (925) 246-8407.