2010 Product Recalls
1,800 recalls issued in 2010.
Showing 1761–1780 of 1,800 recalls
2010 Redline Conquest Pro Bicycles and Framesets Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bicycle's fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and fork replacement.
BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ACAT 1 Series Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Catalog # IAP-0100, Arrow International, Everett, MA 02149
Leak may occur in the helium drive system for the IABP
Arrow International notified customers by letter dated November, 2007 titled: Urgent Medical Device Field Correction. Customers are instructed to follow the Recommended Action included in the letter while awaiting replacement of the defective component to be performed by service representative.
BHM Kwiktrak Fixed Gate component of the Kwiktrak rail system used with the Maxi Sky 600 Ceiling Patient Lift; Manufactured by BMH Medical Inc., 2001 Tanguay Street , Magog, Quebec, Canada J1X 5Y5. The fixed gate, part #700.11550, was sold in two kits: a) Part #700.11500 Kwiktrak Gate Kit composed of the fixed gate and a 3-contact interface kit part #700.15515, and b) Part #700-11505 Double Gate Kit composed of two fixed gates and 3-contact interface kits
The Kwiktrak Gate stopper may fail and allow the ceiling lift to pass through to the end of the track and fall to the floor.
Arjo Inc. USA sent recall letters to the direct accounts on 10/30/06, informing them that if the ceiling lift is moved too fast or too forcefully into a closed gate, the gate stopper can be damaged, causing its function to fail. One consequence can be that the gate may remain open, allowing the ceiling lift to pass through to the end of the track. The letters requested the customer to visually inspect their Kwiktrak Gate installation used with their Maxisky-600 Ceiling Lift to determine if there are any signs of impact or burr marks on the closed gate stopper. Illustrations of a damaged and normal gate stopper were included. The customers were requested to stop use of the Kwiktrak track system if any signs of impact or burr marks are found, and contact the Arjo Quality Department at 1-800-323-1245, ext. 6140 for special instructions. If no signs of damage were found, the customers were reminded to make sure that they manually drive the ceiling lift in a gentler manner to prevent damage to the gate stopper, making sure that all personnel using the ceiling lifts are properly trained. The accounts were informed that Arjo personnel will contact them in the next few weeks to install an improved system that will eliminate the risks of failure.
SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS
THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS CLIP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.
AIR TANK RESERVE CAPACITY/FMVSS 121
THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
THE AIR RESERVOIR TANK'S VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET FMVSS 121 REQUIREMENTS. OWNERS WILL BE ASKED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL FOR OWNERS OF 2008 THROUGH 2010 UD3300 VEHICLES BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2010. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF THE 1999 THROUGH 2007 UD3300 VEHICLES IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF JANUARY 2011 . OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 972-756-5500.
Surgical Table Column Casing Revision B, Product #0788-200-001 Revision B; component of Stryker's VERTIER Surgical Table distributed by Stryker Communications, Flower Mound, TX 75028. The tables are AC-powered or air-powered devices intended for use during diagnostic examination or surgical procedures to support the patient.
Potential exists for energy chain, which is responsible for protecting hydraulic and electrical cables during up and down motion on VERTIER Surgical Table, to become lodged between column case sections resulting in possible reduction or lose of function to hand and/or foot controls or possible involuntary movement of the table.
Firm notified consignees via letter titled URGENT: Device Recall, dated 04/01/08. Consignees notified of issue and were told a company representative would visit the firm to perform the required maintenance. Contact Karen Smith-Mosley at 972-410-7310 if you have questions.
Big Rex and Friends Cloth Books Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled book away from children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the book for a full refund.
Home Improvement Books Recalled for Fire Hazard
The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using these books and contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.
Stryker Vision 3 Flat Panel Shroud, Part #0682-000-414 (Individual Flat Panel Shroud, Ver. 2, Reworked), 0682-000-415 (SV3 Shroud Retro Fit Kit) and 0682-000-416 (Flat Panel Retro Fit Kit); distributed by Stryker Communications, Flower Mound, TX 75028. The 0682-000-414 (FP Shroud version 2 reworked) is a shroud designed to cover the cabling necessary on a Stryker Version 3 Monitor when mounted on the Flat Panel Arm.
Paint chips: Shroud used to cover cables on the Stryker Vision 3 flat panel monitor (monitor used in surgery rooms during procedures) was not manufactured/painted to specification, resulting in the possibility that paint chips could fall off and fall into non-sterile and/or sterile fields during surgery. For further information, please contact Stryker Communications Corporation by telephone at 97
Firm began notifying consignees of recall via letter on 09/02/08. Consignees advised that a representative would shortly visit the facility to replace the shroud with one that complies with specifications. The recall letter is entitled "URGENT: Device Recall."
Guardian Services, Part Number 0240-009-430 with Part Numbers: 0240-030-004 and/or 0240-030-002, 0240-030-008 (Net Practice). The intended us of Guardian is to act as a medical data backup and disaster recovery plan.
Product serving as data backup protection does not contain 100% data backup for all NetPractice customers on a daily basis.
Firm notified consignees by an Urgent: Device Correction letter, dated July 31, 2009. The letter states the problem and that Stryker is upgrading its internal infrastructure to remediate the problem. The letter also provides Stryker's recommendations for reducing risk to patients. Technical instructions on the backup storage for the NetPractice are included with the letter. Stryker will not bill customers for the Guardian Service until the problem is remediated and Stryker notifies customers. If there are questions, customers should contact Stryker at 972-410-7100.
Esprit Ventilator, Model Number V1000, Power Supply PN 1015852 and Power Supply Field Replacement Unit (FRU) PN, Continuous Ventilator/Continuous Ventilator with Respiratory Mechanics 1018246
This action is being initiated due to power supply snubber board failures on certain Esprit Ventilators in countries that utilize operating voltages of 200-240 Volts AC and will involve the replacement of the Esprit Ventilator power supply snubber board. Returned power supplies have shown evidence of overheating and in some cases in which a fan also failed, have shown signs of fire damage.
The field action will be conducted through consignees (distributors) in the affected countries. The distributors were notified of the field action by Federal Express au on August 8th, 2006. The distributors have been informed that Respironics will provide replacement circuit boards at no cost and will be instructed to upgrade the ventilator power supplies in their region. Instructions have been provided to the distributors and users on how to evaluate the ventilator to be able to continue to use it pending the completion of the upgrades. The distributors will document the replacement of the affected component by signing and dating the activity on the Ventilator Field Action Log (reference sample on Appendix IV). The serial number of the power supply destroyed will also be recorded on the log.
BRAKE ACTUATION AND RELEASE TIMING/FMVSS 121
OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH INCORRECT AIR BRAKE APPLY/RELEASE TIMING MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE WITHOUT WARNING TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
THE AIR BRAKE LINE WILL BE MODIFIED. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL FOR OWNERS OF 2008 THROUGH 2010 UD3300 VEHICLES BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2010. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF THE 1999 THROUGH 2007 UD3300 VEHICLES IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.
Turon Revision Glenoid Poly Liner. The Metal Backed Revision Glenoid is a two piece metal backed polyethylene glenoid component for use in total shoulder arthroplasty. It includes a metal baseplate and polyethylene liner. DJO Surgical shoulder devices are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for shoulder arthroplasty per the indications for use.
Product devices used for testing are not identical to what was manufactured. Under certain circumstances snap feature could allow poly liner to move on baseplate reducing tightness of fit.
Firm notified consignees by an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter, dated July 20, 2009. The letter stated the reason for the recall, asked customers to quarantine, and return the affected product. The enclosed response form needed to be completed and returned as soon as possible. Questions were to be directed to David Harris, Manager of Customer Service at 512-834-6330.
Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers Recalled for Burn Hazard
An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the recalled notebook computers immediately and contact Acer to determine if their notebook is affected and to receive a free repair.
No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans Recalled for Fire Hazard
The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers
Consumers should test their gas cans to determine whether they leak and immediately stop using the leaky cans. Consumers should contact No-Spill to receive a free replacement.
Food Club Supreme Clean Clear Ammonia Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The bottle, which is labeled as containing ammonia, actually contains household bleach. The mislabeling of the bottles can pose a chemical hazard to consumers. If bleach is accidentally mixed with ammonia or acid, irritating or toxic gases could be produced.
Consumers should immediately return the product to Piggly Wiggly for a full refund or dispose of the bleach in accordance with state and local requirements.
Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step Recalled for Fall Hazard
Fall
Consumers should stop using the tree steps immediately. They should contact Primal Vantage for details on how to obtain a full refund. Consumers are asked not to return the product to retail stores as refunds can only be provided by Primal Vantage.
Maxi Move Scoop Stretcher; Note: The stretcher is an accessory to the Maxi Move Patient Lift; Made by Arjo Hospital Equipment AB, Eslov, Sweden; product number KRA2210-20.
A Scoop Stretcher is made up of two frames that are held together with two locking devices, one on each end. Each locking device contains a safety latch. The safety latch could unintentionally release when the side frames are pulled for positioning.
ArjoHuntleigh sent their customers a cover letter and the Field Safety Notification, informing them of the potential problem with the safety latches on the stretcher and a pending visit from an ArjoHuntleigh Service Technician to correct the problem. These letters were sent via UPS 2nd day delivery on 8/18/09. The customers were requested to test their stretchers upon receipt of the letter following the instructions for checking the safety latches on the stretcher: * Place the stretcher on its side on a non-scratch surface. * Try to pull the two sides apart with the safety latch engaged. * Test both the head and foot ends of the stretcher. * If the stretcher pulls apart, remove it from use immediately. It is important to note that all affected stretchers will be upgraded, whether they fail the test or not.