2010 Product Recalls
1,800 recalls issued in 2010.
Showing 1621–1640 of 1,800 recalls
Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Baycreek for a full refund.
GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Diox Recalled for Fire Hazard
The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Building owners should immediately contact GE Infrastructure Sensing for instructions on how to determine if a sensor is included in this recall and if it can be used while awaiting a replacement sensor. Only authorized maintenance personnel should follow these instructions. Building owners with recalled sensors will receive a free replacement sensor.
Children's Hooded Jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund.
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase, or to Bobens Trading Co. Inc., for a full refund.
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.
Reamer T-Handle; Non- Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Intended for use in orthopaedic surgery to interface with various cutting instruments and drivers.
Stryker Orthopaedics learned that the T-handles have the potential to not engage and not attach to the reamer properly.
Stryker Orthopaedics issued notification dated August 8, 2005 via Federal Express. Consignees were informed of the affected product and necessary steps to take for product replacement. For further information, contact Stryker at (201) 831-5825.
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.
DRIVESHAFT FAILURE
THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO DRIVESHAFT FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO FILE A DEFECT REPORT BASED ON THEIR VEHICLE DESIGN AND AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE TUBE YOKES IN THEIR DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLIES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. REMEDIES MAY BE SPECIFIC TO EACH VEHICLE APPLICATION, AND MAY INCLUDE INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DRIVESHAFT. DANA IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURES TO ASSIST IN THEIR DETERMINATION OF VEHICLE SPECIFIC REMEDIES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR DANA AT 1-419-887-3000.
Isotechnology, Isobalance System; Serial Numbers: 07-030. The product was being investigated as a device to determine possible inner ear problems.
The firm distributed an unapproved medical device.
On July 9, 2008 the firm issued a Device Recall Notification letter to its consignees by letter on July 9, 2008 by US mail. The recall notification was directed to the end users of the units requesting the return of all units. In the event of a non-responding consignee, the firm will make additional efforts to contact the individual via certified return receipt mail or other form of notification requiring a signature. Follow up direct contact through telephone will also be used. If you have any questions contact Eric Johnson at (615) 202-9370.
Allreds Design Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled bracelets and pacifier clips away from children and contact Allreds Design for instructions on how to receive a replacement bracelet or pacifier clip.
CLARIS Cleaning and Soaking Solution, 4 fl. oz.
Component mix-up of caps/tips. Absence of red tip indicates improperly that the solution is safe for application to the eye.
Firm intiated recall to distributors on June 13, 2005 by letter.
COMPLETE MoisturePLUS Multi-Purpose Solution (US and Asia Pacific markets, excluding Japan) & COMPLETE Amino Moist Multi-Purpose Solution (Japan only)
Due to a potential sterility issue with the product container. Three lots sold in Japan were found to have bacterial contamination, which compromised sterility. Because of this production-line issue at the firm's plant in China, AMO is recalling lots that were manufactured on the same production lines during the same production period.
Beginning on September 15, 2006, a product notification letter was sent via facsimile or communicated via telephone with each of the customer accounts. Beginning on September 19, 2006, an AMO Japan sales representative visited each of the customer accounts obtaining COMPLETE Amino Moist Multi-Purpose Solution subject to recall. Letters dated November 21, 2006 were sent from AMO, Santa Ana, California beginning Novemer 27, 2006.
E-Z CLEAN Non Stick Cautery Tip. Label reads in part: "MEGADYNE 11506 SOUTH STATE STREET DRAPER, UTAH 84020 USA***CAT/REF 0029M E-Z CLEAN NON STICK CAUTERY TIP***STERILE *** Expiration Date: 2104-07***" The device is intended to conduct monopolar electrosurgical energy from an electrosurgical generator to target tissue during general surgical procedures. This device is intended to be used whenever monopolar electrosurgical cutting and coagulation are indicated.
Product labels reference an incorrect expiration date. Expiration date referenced on labels is 2104-07 instead of 2014-07.
A notification letter dated October 13, 2009 was sent to the first level consignees. Consignees were instructed to examine their stock, remove affected product and contact Megadyne Customer Service at 1-800-747-6110 (United States) or 1-801-576-9669 for product return instructions.
BBL (TM) Brain Heart Infusion, Catalog number 221778, package of 100 tubes, 0.5 mL tubes. Product is labeled in part *** Becton Dickinson and Company, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, Maryland 21152 USA*** 800-638-8663 A general purpose liquid medium used for the cultivation of bacteria employed in the preparation of inocula for microdilution minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and identification (ID) tests.
In vitro diagnostic test reagent may contain residual material that inhibits the growth of gram positive/gram negative organisms.
The recalling firm notified direct accounts by an Urgent Product Recall letter on 02/19/09. The notification identified the affected product and stated the problem. The letter also advised that users discontinue use of the product and to discard any remaining packages. The attached response form should be completed and returned for replacement of product. If further assistance is needed regarding replacements, customers can contact BD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908.
Dentsply, MAILLEFER, CYTCO-K TITANIUM POST SYSTEM, dental implant components, Model numbers (SKU): C106KL0050A20 (12 posts) and C117K00000020 (4 posts), Swiss Made, Manufactured for DENTSPLY Maillefer, Johnson City, TN 37604
The product is manufactured with a left-hand thread instead of a right hand thread. This error could cause tooth breakage if the posts were removed without knowing that the threads were reversed.
Dentsply notified their distributors and dentists of the recall by email sent on 03/20/2009 by Urgent Recall Notice letter explaining the problem and requesting return of the product from their inventory and from their consignees. The letter requests faxback response (enclosed with the recall notification) within five (5) working days. The letter included a response page to ensure the receipt of the notice. A second follow up letter will be sent to all that do not respond to the first letter. The firm identified another distributor within the company, DENTSPLY Tulsa Specialty Products, who also sent out identical recall letters to those they distributed the product on 03/25/09.
AFTERMARKET FRONT STRUT MOUNTS
THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
Wind Chime Toys Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The wind chime toy can be pulled apart exposing sharp metal rods, posing puncture and laceration hazards to the baby.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled wind chimes from babies and contact Tiny Love to receive a free replacement toy.
Pull-A-Long Friends Toucan™, Pull-A-Long Friends Alliga Recalled for Choking Hazard
The toy has wooden components that can break or come loose, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a replacement toy.
Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.
BRAKE TUBE
A BRAKE TUBE PERFORATION MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. A LEAK IN BRAKE FLUID MAY IMPACT BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND, IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BRAKE TUBE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.