2012 Product Recalls
5,173 recalls issued in 2012.
Showing 5121–5140 of 5,173 recalls
AUXILIARY WATER PUMP/POSSIBLE FIRE
THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
Five-Light Floor Lamps Recalled for Shock Hazard
The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters Recalled for Burn Hazard
The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.
R2 Adult Zoll Non-Radiolucent Multifunction Electrodes, Catalog/REF 3111-1721, NON-STERILE, ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO, CONMED CORPORATION, 525 FRENCH ROAD, UTICA, NY 13505. This device, when connected to a monitor/defibrillator has the ability to monitor the electro-cardio function (ECG) of the patient. The device, when electrically activated by the monitor/defibrillator can pace the heart rate of the patient and may also transmit the electrical current to the patient for cardio-conversion. This is a
The product lot was assembled with an R2 Connector, rather than a Zoll Connector.
ConMed Corporation sent an "URGENT: DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 9, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to review their inventory for the affected product and to stop use of the devices immediately. A Business Reply Form was attached for customers to complete and return to the firm via fax to 315-624-3225. Additionally, instructions were provided on how to return the affected devices. Contact the ConMed Recall Coordinator at 315-624-3237 for questions regarding this notice.
"***Vipat REF H0020-100***Lot 100533***2015-04***STERILE EO Elastomeric pump***2mL/Hr***100mL***Medpro International (Thailand) Ltd. 360, Moo 6, Chonburi Industrial Estate, Tambon Bowin, Amphur Sriracha, Chonburi 20230, Thailand***Victus Inc. 4918 SW 74 Court 33155 44400***" Packed 24 units per case. The devices are intended for patients requiring intravenous, percutaneous, subcutaneous, intra-operative sites or epidural administration of medications.
Victus, Inc. Miami, FL is recalling Vipat Brand Elastomeric Infusion Pump, Model H0020-100, Lot 100533. The product may have a higher flow rate than specified. The use of this product may lead to over-administration of drug solutions to patients.
Victus, Inc. sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated July 15, 2011 to affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use, remove the products from inventory and quarantine the products. Additionally, the firm indicated that their customer service department would contact customers to coordinate the return of affected products. Customers are directed to call 305-663-2129 ext. 110 for questions regarding this notice.
ADC Solo & Initia CR 1000, Path Speed CR SP1001, Centricity CR SP1001 and Centricity CR SP 100, image digitizer, components in Agfa''s computed radiography product line.
Users of affected systems may experience a loss of images, the need to repeat the imaging procedure and possibly a short delay in diagnosis.
Consignees were notified by letter on/about December 1, 2005.
Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion Recalled for Injury Hazard
The bicycle trailer's hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This poses an injury hazard to children in the bicycle trailer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits and contact Chariot Carriers for a free repair kit which the consumer can install.
Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets Recalled for Fire Hazard
The tea light can burn with an excessive flame height, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the tea light candle and contact Demdaco for a free replacement tea light.
Edwards LifeStent FlexStar Biliary Stent System; Biliary catheter and accessories; Model Number: EX060603CD; Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Irvine, CA 92614.
Incorrect Expiration Date: Products were labeled with an incorrect shelf-life expiration date. Therefore, the sterility of the device may be compromised.
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Product Recall letter sent on 12/5/07. The letter instructed users to return any affected product to the recalling firm for replacement products. The letter also advised users that the likelihood of patient complications is extremely low for products that have already been implanted in patients. Users were requested to return a confirmation form after checking the inventory for any affected products. For additional information, contact 1-949-250-3779.
Product Brand Name: Coated Bio-Eye Orbital Implant w/Conformer. Product Generic Name: Implant, Eye Sphere Wrap, Implant, Orbital. Model Number: I0016C, I0018C, I0020C, I0022C, I0024C. Description of the product: The Coated Bio-Eye consists of a coralline hydroxyapatite sphere encased in a resorbable shell that aids in implant insertion and provides a means of securing muscles to the implant. The Coated Bio-Eye Orbital Implant is indicated in orbital implantation following enucleation, or as
The recall was initiated because Integrated Orbital Implants has confirmed certain lots of the Coated Bio-Eye were manufactured without expiration dating visible on the packaging. All unlabeled product is currently beyond its expiration date.
Integrated Orbital Implants Inc initiated a recall communication on 5/20/2011 with Integrated Orbital Implants (IOI) forwarding a Urgent Safety Notification letter to all their customers who had purchased the Coated Bio-Eye implants. The letter asked the customers to look for evidence of a printed expiration date on Coated Bio-eye package. If any Coated BioEye packages were not labeled with an expiration date the letter instructed customers to immediately sequester the products and not to use the products in surgery and contact IOI by telephone at (858) 6779990 or 1 (800) 4246537 to request an RMA number and shipping instructions. Also stated in the letter, IOI will replace Coated BioEye implants without expiration dates free of charge upon receipt of the implants labeled without expiration dates.
Natura Durahesive ConvaTec Moldable Technology Post-Operative /Surgical System (57 mm) Required for application to a patient immediately after ostomy surgery.
Post-operative kits 57 mm may contain 70 mm pouches.
The firm, ConvaTec, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 22, 2011 via UPS 2nd day air to all customers and sales representatives that received product. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately stop distributing and quarantine the recalled lot; perform a count of recalled product currently in inventory; complete and return the Recall Response Form via fax to (908) 904-2120 or mail to 200 Headquarters Park Drive, Skillman, New Jersey 08558; return the Recall Response Form even if no recalled product is in inventory; call the toll free number 1-800-582-6514 for return instructions and RGA number-(recall product must be returned in a separate container from any other product returns); mark all return shipments "Recalled Product" and provide supplied RGA number, and forward this letter to customers, if they distributed the product. Should you have any questions, call 1-800-582-6514.
Beckman Coulter UniCel Dxl 800 Access Immunoassay System; Part Number: 973100 With: UniCel Dxl 800 Modification (MOD ID 10027) and/or UniCel Dxl 800 Modification (MOD ID 6733), for in vitro diagnostic use.
Incorrect results: There is an increased variance in assay performance when the UniCel Dxl 800 Modification (MOD ID 10027) and/or UniCel Dxl 800 Modification (MOD ID 6733) have been implemented and there are room fluctuations after assay calibration between the extremes of the 18C and 32C operating range.
Beckman Coulter mailed a Product Corrective Action (PCA) letter the week of October 8, 2007 to the customers who have the affected UniCel Dxl 800 Access lmmunoassay systems advising that there is an increased variance in assay performance when the UniCel Dxl 800 Modification (MOD ID 10027) and/or UniCel Dxl 800 Modification (MOD ID 6733) have been implemented and there are room fluctuations after assay calibration between the extremes of the 18C and 32C operating range. The letter further advises that Beckman Coulter will contact the customer to arrange a date to remove the modificatlons but until the modification is completed, the system should be operated in a room temperature of 20C to 30C. This can be acomplished by monitoring and recording room tamperature in the area of the instrument. Customers are also asked to review historical quality control records to ensure assay performance is within their laboratory specification and that patient results should be reviewed in context of other diagnostics tests and the clinical presentations of the patient. A response form is included.
Natura Durahesive ConvaTec Moldable Technology Post-Operative/Surgical System (57mm), 2 1/4 inch This kit is comprised of a pouch, wafer, and related accessories (low pressure adaptor, measuring guide, insert and other packaging components); required for application to a patient immediately after ostomy surgery.
Natura Durahesive ConvaTec Moldable Technology Post Operative/Surgical System (57mm) units may contain pouches with 45 mm Natura flanges, therefore the pouch, low pressure adapter and barrier would not fit together.
Convatec sent a Medical Device Recall letter dated February 1, 2011, via UPS with return response forms attached to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately stop distributing and quarantine the recalled lot (0100814). Perform a count of recalled product currently in inventory. Complete the enclosed Recall Response Form and return it to the address on the response form. Return the attached Recall Response Form even if no recalled product is in inventory. Ensure that their account number is correctly identified on the attached Recall Response Form. To return the recalled product call the toll free number 1-800-582-6514 to receive an RGA number and instructions on how and where to return the recalled product. If the product has been distributed to wholesalers then customers should forward the letter to them and ask that they follow the Required Actions and return the Recall Response Form to the address listed on the form. Product must be labeled for shipment to: UPS Supply Chain Solutions 1920 Outer Loop Dock Door #123 Louisville, KY 40219 For questions regarding this recall call 908-904-2149.
SELF-LATCHING SEAT CUSHION/FMVSS 222
IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT FULLY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, IT COULD FLIP UP OUT OF POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
TRANS TECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS TECH AT 1-845-988-0419.
COMPLETE MOISTUREPLUS MULTIPURPOSE SOLUTION, Formula 9451X; (A) Fourteen US Product Numbers distributed under the COMPLETE MOISTUREPLUS MULTIPURPOSE SOLUTION brand include: 90104 (MoisturePLUS, 12 oz ), 90105 (MoisturePLUS, 2 X 12 oz), 90106 (Complete MoisturePLUS Lens Comfort Pack), 90168 (Complete MoisturePLUS 2 oz Starter Kit + Lens Case), 90169TR (Complete MoisturePLUS, 2 X 16 oz, TRAY), 90170 (Complete MoisturePLUS, 4 oz + Lens Case), 93184 (Active Pack, Complete MoisturePLUS 2 oz & B-
In response to information received 05/25/2007 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding eye infections from Acanthamoeba, a naturally occurring water-borne organism which can contribute to serious corneal infections. CDC estimates a risk of at least seven times greater for those who use Complete MoisturePlus solution versus those who did not.
On Friday, May 25, 2007 at 11:16 ET, AMO issued a press release to the market related to the voluntary recall of AMO's COMPLETE MoisturePLUS TM Multi-Purpose Solution from the market. Similar press releases, specific to the geographic regions, were issued in the other markets beginning on Saturday, May 26, 2007. A copy of the United States press release is present on the AMO website (www.amo-inc.com) and was forwarded to the FDA for posting on the FDA web site. In addition, the FDA also completed a press release related to the AMO recall and it is available on the FDA web site. Regulatory agency notifications in all markets affected outside the United States were initiated beginning on Monday, May 28. Beginning on Thursday, May 31, AMO (via Stericycle) distributed RetaiI Customer notification packages via overnight UPS delivery to the 485 customer accounts in the United States.
Exodus(TM) 8F (2.7 mm)/ 35 cm Standard Loop Biliary Drainage Catheter with Hydrophilic Coating, REF/ Catalog No. 10005, UPN/Product No. H965100051, STERILE --- Package/Box Units: Box of 5 eaches --- Made in USA: 2301 Centennial Blvd. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 -- Manufactured for: Navilyst Medical, Inc. 26 Forest Street Marlborough, MA 01752 --- The Exodus Drainage Catheter consists of a radiopaque polyurethane catheter. The distal end of the catheter is configured as a J-Tip or a locking pigtail
Navilyst Medical, Inc. determined that the Exodus Standard Loop Biliary Drainage Catheters exhibited a rate of reported failures (catheter tip fragmentation) higher than anticipated.
The firm, Navilyst Medical, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall -Immediate Action Required" letter dated February 4, 2011, via Federal Express to the domestic consignees/customers and one foreign consignee/customer. Consignees/customers were instructed to: (1.) Immediately discontinue use and remove the recalled product from inventory; (2.) Segregate this product in a secure location for return to Navilyst Medical, Inc.; (3.) Immediately forward a copy of the recall notification to ALL sites to which they have distributed affected device (4.) promptly complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form (even if you do not have any product to return) via fax to: QA Manager, Navilyst Medical, Inc., 1-800-782-1357; (5.) call Customer Service at 1-800-833-9973 between 8:30.am to 7:00pm EST to obtain RMA number; (6.) package and return the recalled product; and (7.) Physicians were instructed to continue to monitor their patients and evaluate per institutional protocol for biliary catheters. If you have any questions about this recall action, your local Sales Representative is available to assist you or contact QA Manager, Navilyst Medical, Inc., directly at 518-742-4571.
Treadmill models TM55, TM65, and CR60 (brand names include Quinton, Burdick, and Cardiac Science).
28 stress and rehab treadmills manufactured between September 2006 and January 2009 may not have received adequate electrical safety testing prior to being shipped from the factory. If these components break down in the field, a patient or operator could be exposed to excess touch currents on the surface of the product. Because safety testing may not have allowed for complete evaluation of the el
On April 3, 2009 the recalling firms notified consignees by certified letter to domestic customers and via FedEx to international customers with delivery confirmation signature required. Customers were advised to remove treadmill from service until it is tested by a Field Service Engineer. For customers with questions or those that have not already scheduled a service call with Cardiac Science Field Service Engineers, please contact the firm at 1.800.426.0337, option 1.
Blake Bed Frames Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
A child's torso can become lodged in the gap between the footboard's top rail and the mattress, posing an entrapment hazard to the child.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled footboard and contact The Land of Nod for a replacement footboard with a closed-gap design.
TORQUE CONVERTER MALFUNCTIONS
THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
CORROSION CAN DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING TO MELTING, SMOKE OR A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP AND THE ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL BE MODIFIED. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED ON JANUARY 20, 2012. DUE TO A PARTS DELAY, HOWEVER, THE REMEDY MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE CURRENTLY. IF PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, FORD WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO PARK THEIR VEHICLES OUTSIDE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS RELATED TO 07V-156.