Category Archives: Recalls

April 2, 2012 | by MH

Two Honda Recalls — Faulty Wiring Increases Risk of Crash & Incorrect Propellant Compromises Side-Curtain Airbag

American Honda has issued two recalls affecting over half a million passenger vehicles. The first recall, issued 2/17/2012, involves 974 vehicles and expands on a January 2012 recall off 2012 Honda Accords, 2012 Honda Civics, 2012 Honda Crosstours, and 2012 … Continue reading →

February 15, 2012 | by MH

Sign Up for NHTSA Auto Safety Recalls and Alerts

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is tasked with notifying the public about auto safety recalls. Subscribe online and receive important email alerts on recalls for up to 5 vehicles. You can also subscribe for alerts on recalls for … Continue reading →

January 18, 2012 | by MH

Space Heaters Can Pose a Fire Hazard

Winter is prime season for space heaters in homes, offices, and garages. But before you switch on, make sure the model you’re using hasn’t been recalled – like the Meijer Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heater. The CPSC and SaferProducts.gov have … Continue reading →

January 6, 2012 | by MH

Children’s Bicycle Helmets — Recall — Head Injury Hazard

Earlier today, the CPSC and Triple Eight Distribution, Inc., issued a voluntary recall of bicycle helmets for youths and children due to a head injury hazard. The recall involved about 30,400 multipurpose helmets (including bicycle helmets) sold nationwide from August … Continue reading →

December 19, 2011 | by MH

iPod Touch & iPhone Related Recalls

Mac products like the iPod Touch and the iPhone are sure to be favorite presents this gift-giving season, but the Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC) has announced two voluntary recalls regarding the iPod Touch and the iPhone 3G/3GS. Fortunately, no … Continue reading →

December 2, 2011 | by MH

Honda Recalling Cars Because of Potentially Deadly Airbags

Honda has announced that it will be recalling 273,000 Honda and Acura cars due to problems with the airbags. Affected driver’s airbag inflators may deploy with too much pressure and injure or kill the driver. An additional 603,000 cars are … Continue reading →

October 12, 2011 | by MH

B.O.B. Strollers — Recall — Choking Hazard

B.O.B. Trailers Inc., has issued a recall of about 438,000 jogging strollers (411,700 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada) because the stroller canopy’s embroidered logo’s backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children. … Continue reading →

September 30, 2011 | by MH

Deadly Listeria Outbreak — FDA Alert Issued

The FDA has issued an alert about the recall on whole cantaloupes that were distributed by Jensen Farms (no relation to Mitch Jensen). The recalled cantaloupes were shipped between July 29 and September 10, 2011 to the following states: Arizona, … Continue reading →

December 30, 2010 | by Valerie Swaner

Darvon & Darvocet (Propoxyphene) Withdrawn by FDA

The consumer safety watchdog group, Public Citizen’s Health Research Group have been lobbying the FDA for years. Their efforts first began in 1978 when they urged the FDA to ban the drugs Darvon & Darvocet on the basis of dangerous side effects to the heart. Continue reading →

December 9, 2010 | by Valerie Swaner

83% of Product Recalls Come From Foreign Manufactured Products

According to the American Association for Justice, 83% of the product recalls announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in 2009 were products from foreign manufacturers. And every year, thousands of Americans are injured or killed by defective products … Continue reading →