2010 Product Recalls
1,800 recalls issued in 2010.
Showing 1601–1620 of 1,800 recalls
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled for Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES
THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1.
TREAD CHUNKING
TREAD CHUNKS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE CASING RESULTING IN BODY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL RESULTING IN A CRASH.
COOPER TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288.
Hocoma Lokomat-System with Pediatric Module Software Versions: V4.30, V4.31, V4.31a, V4.31b, V4.31c, V4.32, V4.32a, V5.0x. Powered exercise equipment used to apply automated locomoter training for hemiplegic and paraplegic patients.
Changes to the stored "sensitivity" values may occur and leads to higher limits in the force and trajectory deviation
Hocoma issued a letter dated May 27, 2009 to Lokomat users informing them of the affected device. Instructions were provided to avoid further problems with the product and users were asked to complete and return the provided Declaration to Field Safety Notice. For further information, contact Hocoma at info@hocoma.com.
SIDEWALL CRACKING
IF A CRACK DEVELOPS AND IS LEFT UNDETECTED, THE TIRE MAY FAIL, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, WHICH INCLUDES MOUNTING AND BALANCING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NITTO CUSTOMER HOTLINE AT 1-888-529-8200 OR TOYO CUSTOMER HOTLINE AT 1-800-442-8696.
SEAT HEATER CONTROL SYSTEM
THIS MAY CAUSE BURN DAMAGE OF THE SEAT CUSHION SURFACE, OR A RISK OF SMOKE/FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND HARNESS ON THE SEAT HEATER CONTROL SYSTEM. THE SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY AND/OR THE SEAT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
INTELECT INTELECT XT, Model No. 2760, Chattanooga Group, Hixson, TN 37343, Made in the USA
Device malfunction: causing electric shock and burn.
Beginning on 12/17/2007, Chattanooga Corp. sent two recall notification letters, via UPS mail, to its consignees informing them of the situation. The letters stated that the recall was to the user level and requested that the user perform the software upgrade, which will eliminate the possibility of shock and burn.
VECTRA GENISYS, electromechanical therapeutic ultrasound device, Model No. 2759, Chattanooga Group.
Device may fail to administer therapy during use.
Chattanooga Group sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 02/29/2008 to consignees to advise them of problem and the recall. The first group of letters was sent to the distributors via certified mail. The letter stated that the devices were failing and the recall was to the User level. The firm is recalling the devices for repair and calibration. The firm followed with a user notification, by US Mail not certified beginning on March 11, 2008.
Scorpio PS Femoral Waffle (No post) and LFIT; Use only with Scorpio PS Tibial Bearing inserts and Scorpio Patellas, Stryker Orthopaedics. Intended for cemented application to replace the articulating surface of the distal femur.
Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that a box packaged and labeled as a Scorpio PS Femoral Waffle (No Post) with LFIT, may actually contain a Scorpio Femoral Waffle (With Post) and LFIT.
Stryker Orthopaedics issued an "Important Product Removal" letter via Federal Express dated July 30, 2007 to all direct accounts. Users were asked to identify and return all affected product to the firm. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics at (201) 831-5825.
ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL
A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
UNITS ARE IN DEALERS STOCK AND NONE HAVE BEEN RETAIL SOLD. THEREFORE, OWNER LETTERS TO CUSTOMERS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE. DEALERS WILL RECEIVE KITS AND WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A C-CLAMP ON THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENTEGRA AT 1-800-945-4787.
BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL SEPARATOR MODULE
THIS CAN CAUSE CONFUSION TO VEHICLES BEHIND THE BUS AS TO WHETHER THE BUS IS TURNING OR STOPPING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
COLLINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE-TURN SIGNAL SEPARATOR MODULE, IF THE BUS IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COLLINS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-533-1850 EXT. 424.
ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES
A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
UNITS ARE IN DEALERS STOCK AND NONE HAVE BEEN RETAIL SOLD. THEREFORE, OWNER LETTERS TO CUSTOMERS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE. DEALERS WILL RECEIVE KITS AND WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A C-CLAMP ON THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL. JAYCO MAY BE REACHED AT 1-800-283-8267.
TIRE PRESSURE LABEL
THE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 110.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
STEERING GEAR BRACKET
THIS MAY AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
FRONT FRAME RAIL EXTENSION REINFORCEMENT
THIS MAY COMPROMISE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
RAMP DOOR HARDWARE
A FALLING DOOR CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IF A PERSON IS ON THE DOOR IN THE PATIO POSITION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RAMP DOOR CABLE HARDWARE WITH THE CORRECT HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
USING A SEAT BELT THAT HAS NOT RETRACTED, AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE RETRACTOR FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE FRONT PASSENGER RETRACTOR WERE TO FAIL TO RETRACT, GM WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER RETRACTOR FREE OF CHARGE UNDER A SPECIAL COVERAGE THAT WILL BE RELEASED FOR THE SAME POPULATION FOR 10 YEARS FROM NEW VEHICLE DATE OF SALE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT SAABPARTS.COM/US. Note: In June 2014, GM expanded the special coverage from 10 years to be for the lifetime of the vehicle.
DRIVESHAFT FAILURE
THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Amplilink Software versions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.41. COBAS Amplicor CTA & NGA Tests
For select COBAS AMPLICOR Tests run on the COBAS AMPLICOR Analyzer in conjunction with AMPLILINK software, a discrepancy has been identified between the onboard working reagent stability information reported by AMPLILINK Software (versions 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 and 2.41) and the stability information provided in the test kit package inserts/method manual.
Urgent Medical Device Correction letters were mailed on 5/21/07 by first class mail. Letters describe the discrepancy between software reagent expiration dates and package insert expiration dates.
Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Recalled for Shock Hazard
The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should not touch areas of the units that are exposed due to label curling or peeling, and should immediately contact their dealer for a free replacement cover.