The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is warning dental patients in the Denver area that they might need to get themselves tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. 8,000 people have received letters expressing the danger.  Each of those persons had submitted to dental treatment at two clinics in Denver that were… read more

Recalls are a vital tool wielded by the government and by product manufacturers in order to prevent widespread injury or illness in association with an item defect.  But the entire operation can be undermined if a company fails to accurately comply with the directives of the law. That’s what the Consumer Product Safety Commission is… read more

8,266 Escape vehicles from the 2013 model year have been recalled by Ford.  The carpet padding near the gas pedals can actually push the center console trim panel out of position.  This might lead to a driver making contact with the side of the brake pedal with their foot.  The ensuing increased stopping distance could… read more

Ford has announced the recall of F-650 and F-750 vehicles of the 2012 model year.  The 783 affected vehicles have windshields that might not have clear and black primer.  If this is the case, the windshield won’t be properly secured to the cab and could fall away, posing an injury and fatality threat.  The recall… read more

S80 vehicles of model years from 2011 through 2013 are being recalled by Volvo.  The 1,469 automobiles have a transmission defect wherein downshifting might be impossible when the vehicle is coasting.  This safety issue, which is caused by a software error, can cause the RPMs to decrease drastically and might even lead to an engine… read more

The injury risk inherent with visible particles being injected into a person’s bloodstream has led to the recall of carboplatin, methotrexate, paclitaxel, and cytarabine injections by Hospira.  The particles may potentially be found in the glass vials from 19 lots of the affected items, and these particles, once injected, could lead to symptoms that include… read more

Another recall has been issued by Prevost, this time in relation to Volvo 9700 transit buses of model years between 2009 and 2011.  A production problem may have led to the passenger seat not being correctly attached to the body of the vehicle.  If one of the 165 recalled vehicles then crashes, the passenger in… read more

Unsafe levels of vitamin D in animal feed have led to another recall, which was this time announced by Feed Solutions.  Affected items were available across the country at either Del’s Feed and Farm Supply or Tractor Supply.  All affected lots are between April 2 and May 18, and products include such things as Mazuri… read more

X3-45 coaches of the 2007 through 2009 model years are being recalled by Prevost.  All 428 affected models have a Volvo D13 engine.  The recall was necessitated because these a protective sleeve is likely to be missing from the jump-start positive terminal block cable.  Should this component then contact other components, the ensuing short circuit… read more

The threat of heightened levels of Vitamin D has led to the recall of Land O’Lakes Purina Feed products.  Vitamin D can make animals sick if given in large quantities.  Recalled items include WellSolve W/C 40#, WellSolve W/G 25#, Catfish Chow SR 50#, Catfish 32 50#, Minnow Chow 50#, and Game Fish Chow 50#.  The… read more

98 vehicles are being recalled by Prevost because brackets and clamps can scrape against the AFSS Linear Thermal Detector while the vehicles are being driven.  This component, which is used to sense a vehicle fire, can then mistakenly activate and shut off the engine, creating a crash hazard in the midst of traffic.  H3-45, X3-45,… read more

Oto-Ease ear lubricant from Westone Laboratories has been recalled because of a danger that the item could contain mold and pathogenic bacteria.  The ear lubricant had been recalled last October, but the Food and Drug Administration was never informed of this recall through the proper channels.  No one has reportedly become ill in conjunction with… read more