2010 Product Recalls
1,800 recalls issued in 2010.
Showing 1681–1700 of 1,800 recalls
ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES
A REDUCTION IN BRAKING OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DAIMLER TRUCKS, THE PARENT COMPANY OF FREIGHTLINER, HAS INDICATED THAT THEY ARE CONDUCTING THE OWNERS' NOTIFICATION AND WILL BE ADMINISTERING THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE DAIMLER'S DEFECT REPORT 09V-461. DEALERS WILL RECEIVE KITS AND WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A C-CLAMP ON THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS WARRANTY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-547-0712.
BONDING OF THE WINDSHIELD
IN THE CASE OF A ROLLOVER, THE STABILITY OF THE ROOF COULD BE AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND THEN REINSTALL WITH THE PROPER BONDING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
PEDAL ENTRAPMENT
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS WHEN A RECALL REMEDY IS AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 10038: FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. GM REQUESTS THAT CUSTOMERS TAKE OUT ANY REMOVABLE (CARPETED, ALL-WEATHER, OR OTHER) DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT AND NOT REPLACE IT WITH ANY OTHER FLOOR MAT, AND PLACE IT IN THE TRUNK UNTIL THE FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL RECALL REMEDY IS READY AND IMPLEMENTED. IN THE EVENT THAT OWNERS CHOOSE NOT TO TAKE OUT THEIR REMOVABLE FLOOR MAT, GENERAL MOTORS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS USE ONLY FLOOR MATS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE MODEL AND MODEL YEAR OF THEIR VEHICLE, AND THAT IT IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND SECURED. DO NOT USE A MAT THAT IS FLIPPED OVER WITH THE BOTTOM-SIDE UP, AND DO NOT STACK ONE FLOOR MAT OVER ANOTHER. IN ADDITION, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR, BRAKE, AND CLUTCH (IF APPLICABLE) PEDALS TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOOR MAT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THEM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
PEDAL ENTRAPMENT
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Paramed Polypropylene evacuation sled for non-ambulatory patients. Hand-carried stretcher. Product 11-778-01.
Possible partial board disassembly due to inadequate webbing attachment.
Customers were notified by letter and phone during 10/20/2008 and 10/29/2008 to schedule visits by Paramed to correct the devices.
Rechargeable Batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series Wirele Recalled for Fire Hazard
A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers
Consumer should immediately stop using the touch panels and contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery at no cost.
Talon Hunting Hang-on Tree Stands and Brackets/Straps Recalled for Fall Hazard
The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.
Glass Water Bottles Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass water bottle and/or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return the product to the Starbucks location where purchased to receive a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage, of any size, to consumers upon return of the glass water bottles.
HYDRAGEL 15 Alkaline Hemoglobin (E) kit, in vitro diagnostic, Sebia Parc Technologique Leonard de Vinci, Rue Leonard de Vinci, 91090 Lisses, France
The material used in packaging the product results in the presence of an additional artifact band above the HbA fraction.
Consignees were notified via fax letter and also by phone contact on or about 08/29/2006.
2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles Recalled for Injury Hazard
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
CYBEX 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 Regal Lager to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
Stryker Orthopaedics, UHR Universal Bipolar Component; 26 x 42 mm, Hip Prosthesis Component, Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ 07430
Incorrect part: Device may have an incorrect locking ring assembled with the UHR bipolar head.
Stryker sent Urgent Product Hold letters to US branches/agencies and hospitals on October 26, 2007 advising them to quarantine the product from these lots, and Urgent Product Recall letters on November 2, 2007 advising them to return the devices to Stryker. International distributors were sent an advisory on November 6, 2007.
ILUMAVision Software, version 2.1.0 Picture Archiving and Communication system Product used as a tool for the pre-surgical planning of the placement of dental implants and pre-surgical fabrication of stents to aid in dental implant insertion. In addition, it is used for diagnostics and treatment planning in orthodontic, ENT and similar applications.
Under certain circumstances, software Version 2.1.0 has potential for incorrect data imaging and patient identification.
Firm sent notifications to all ILUMAVision customers on 8/3/2009 and offered upgraded software. The notification letter indicated the the reason for the recall and identified the potential issues associated with the device. Contact 3M IMTEC Technical Support at 1.800.879.9799, if there are any questions.
Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerator Recalled for Injury Hazard
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Liebherr immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should check their refrigerator immediately to see whether the door hinge pin has become loose (see picture). If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it is repaired.
Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters Recalled for Burn Hazard
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter.
LEVELING JACK REMOTE MODULE
IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE REMOTE MODULE FROM SELF-ACTIVATING IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENTEGRA AT 1-800-945-4787.
LEVELING JACK REMOTE MODULE
IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE REMOTE MODULE FROM SELF-ACTIVATING IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-800-283-8267.
ARCHITECT i2000 System and ARCHITECT i2000 SR wash buffer and wash zone mechanism grounding kit. ARCHITECT System is designed to perform automated chemistry tests utilizing photometry and potentiometric technology; and immunoassay tests utilizing chemiluminescent microparticle assay detection technology.
Under certain conditions, the product's wash buffer containing sodium azide can come in contact with the wash zone mechanism ground cables on either of the two wash zones. The copper in the ground strap may corrode and form an unstable chemical substance (metal azide) that may be sensitive to direct pressure and impact.
A product correction notice was issued to consignees on July 17, 2009. Field representatives were instructed to visit consignees, inspect cables and replace them
Stem Trial, Triathlon Revision Instruments; Non-Sterile; 100 mm length Catalog numbers: 5565-T-009, 5565-T-010, 5565-T-011, 5565-T-012, 5565-T-013, 5565-T-014 5565-T-015, 5565-T-016, 5565-T-017, 5565-T-018, 5565-T-019, 5565-T-020 5565-T-021, 5565-T-022, 5565-T-023, 5565-T-024, 5565-T-025 Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 Used in Revision TKA.
Triathlon TS Stems Trails may crack, potentially causing fragments of the plastic handle to fragment and break off completely.
Urgent Product Recall notification letters were sent to all Stryker Branch/Agency Manager/Quality contacts on May 14, 2008 via Federal Express. The letter requests that consignees examine their inventory and hospital consignment locations to identify the product; and retrieve all affected product lots and return it to their branch or agency warehouse for reconciliation. The letter also states that a Stryker Orthopaedics Customer Service rep should be contacted for alternative products available.
OPHIT Optical Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Extender, Part number 0100224051, a component of the Switchpoint Infinity 1, Switchpoint Infinity 2, and Switchpoint Element. The OPHIT Optical Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Extender is a converter and transmitter for copper and fiber optic DVI signals.
Product at times experiences intermittent signal loss due to electromagnetic interference.
Firm sent notification letters to consignees on 4/1/2008. The letter informed the customers. The firm plans to replace the affected product. Contact Stryker at !-972-410-7100 for assistance.