2012 Product Recalls
5,173 recalls issued in 2012.
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TURN SIGNAL LEVER
THE TURN SIGNAL MAY CONTINUE TO SIGNAL AN INTENDED DIRECTIONAL CHANGE AFTER A POINT WHEN THE AUTO-CANCEL FUNCTION, IF OPERATING PROPERLY, WOULD HAVE TERMINATED THE SIGNAL. A FOLLOWING OR ONCOMING DRIVER MAY RECEIVE INACCURATE INDICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENDED MANEUVERS, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH BETWEEN VEHICLES DUE TO IMPROPER VEHICLE SIGNALING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RETAILED TO CUSTOMERS WITH THIS POTENTIAL CONDITION, NO RECALL BULLETIN OR OWNER LETTERS WILL BE PREPARED. YOU MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR
THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PROVIDES BRAKING POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFORT BY THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEXTER AXLE IS WORKING WITH THE INSTALLERS AND VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS WHO MAY HAVE HAD THE AFFECTED E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR INSTALLED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-260-636-5311 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
The magnetic headrest is designed to fit the following dental chairs (THE HEADREST IS THE RECALLED ITEM, NOT THE CHAIRS): The dental chairs are sold under the brand names Marus and DCI Equipment. The affected models are: Marus MaxStar-Agency Model # DC1490; Marus MaxStar-Agency Model # DC1690; Marus NuStar-Agency Model # DC1700; Marus NuStar-Agency Model # DC1702; Marus ProStar-Agency Model # DC1540; Marus ProStar-Agency Model # DC1535; DCI Equipment DC1235 Hydraulic-Agency Model # DC12
The magnetic headrest on certain dental chairs may affect the function/programming of some implantable pacemakers or defibrillators if the implanted device is programmed to respond to a magnet.
DCI Equipment sent an "Urgent Field Safety Alert" letter dated March 15, 2010 to consignees advising them of the potential problem. The letter instructed that patients with implantable pacemakers or defibrillators should avoid dental chairs with the magnetic headrest. A warning label was sent with the letter for insertion into the product Use and Care manual for operator warning. Consignees were asked to complete a Field Safety Alert Acknowledgement/Return Form and fax to the firm. Consignees were requested to notify customers.Consignees may contact the firm at 503 537-3602.
2011 Forté Pro Carbon Road Pedals Recalled for Fall Hazard
The pedal body can break or crack during use, causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle pedals and contact Performance to obtain a full refund.
FMVSS 206/DOOR CLOSURE WARNING SYSTEM
Certain work trucks are not equipped with either a primary door latch system or a door latch system with a fully latched position and a door closure warning system as required by FMVSS 206. Without a door closure warning system, the driver may not be aware that the door is not fully latched. The door could partially open without warning and the driver may be at an increased risk of injuries in the event of a crash.
Utilimaster will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Utilimaster at 1-800-582-3454.
O-Grill Portable Gas Grills Recalled for Fire Hazard
The regulator on the grill can leak gas which can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Uni-O to receive a free replacement grill.
Gambro Prismaflex Hemodialysis Machine, Catalogue Number 6023014700, Gambro Dasco S.p.A, Italy.
A potential risk of infusing air or infusion fluid to the patient during dialysis. Also, a possibility of an incorrect scale reading of the amount of patient fluid removal.
Consignees were notified by letter on 05/16/2006.
Baxter Colleague CX Infusion Pump, Single Channel Volumetric Infusion Pumps. Product Code: 2M8161.
There was no documentation to show the required tests were performed following the replacement of the battery and battery harness.
Baxter sent a service technician to the consignee location on 05/08/2009 to perform the battery check and discharge test. The pump was found to be within specification.
Biphasic LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator. Manufactured by Physio-Control Inc., a division of Medtronic, Inc. Redmond, Washington USA. The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator is a complete acute cardiac care response system designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient protocols.
Potential for the device to power off then on by itself, or to power off by itself and requiring the operator to turn it back on, or the device doesn't turn off.
Physio-Control Inc. issued an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification dated March 2010 to domestic consignees. Foreign consignees were notified by overseas representatives. Consignees were advised to keep the affected device in service and to test the units in accordance with operating instructions. They were further advised that a local service representative will call and schedule a service visit within 60 days. Consignees were asked to forward the notification to all of their sites and to notify the recalling firm if they no longer own the device. For further information, contact Physio-Control Inc. Technical Support at 1-800-442-1142, Option 5, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm (Pacific), Monday-Friday.
Prisma continuous renal replacement system.
Critically ill patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy may suffer excessive fluid loss.
Consignees were notified by press release and letter on 8/16/2005.
Gambro Phoenix Hemodialysis Machine, Model numbers: 6022933700, 6023006700, 6022966700, Gambro Dasco S.p.A., Italy.
Defective Heat Exchanger/membrane; this may result in perforation of the membrane thus allowing the presence of infectious organisms and/or pathogens to pass from patient to patient.
Consignees were notified by fax on 05/12/2006 and by letter on 05/16/2006. Until it was determined that their Phoenix system did not have an affected heat exchanger, users were instructed to disinfect the hydraulics flow path after each patient treatment. Gambro personnel will inspect each system and replace any affected heat exchangers.
Gambro Prismaflex Continuous Renal Replacement System, Catalog Number 602314700, Gambro Lundia AB, Sweden.
Under certain conditions, * an excessive amount of anticoagulant may be infused into the patient. (* interruption of a self-test by an alarm and obstruction of the access lines)
Customers were notified by letter on 12/19/2006. They were told that Gambro would schedule the required upgrades to their equipment and not to use the current syringe for delivering anticoagulant.
Gambro cartridge blood tubing set used with Gambro Dasco Phoenix and Cobe Centrysystem 3 (and 3+) Hemodialysis System, Gambro, Lakewood, CO 80401
Kinked tubing on hemodialysis device may cause hemolysis.
On September 10, 2007, the firm sent an Advisory Notice to all consignees alerting them that a kink in the tubing can result in physical hemolysis. The firm included with the Notice a Quick Reference Guide that provides drawing of the proper installation of the Phoenix and describes how to prevent bloodline kinking. A customer reply form was also included. The firm is in the process of making labeling changes that will be released with the updated software revisions.