Friskars Lawn Trimmers Recalled Due to Fire, Injury Risks
In a news release Tuesday, Friskars Brands, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of lawn trimmers due to burn, fire and laceration hazards posed by myriad issues. Subject to recall are approximately 2,200 Straight Shaft and Curved Shaft Friskars SmartPower String Trimmers manufactured by the Madison, Wis.-based… read more
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Spurs Dutchmen Trailer Recall
In a news release Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 Rubicon travel trailers due to an issue with the furnace that allows carbon monoxide to be released inside the trailer. Subject to recall are 171 Rubicon travel trailers from model years 2011 and… read more
Terex Boom Trucks Recalled Due to Aerial System Defect
In a news release Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Terex Telelct, Inc. is recalling certain utility trucks due to a defect in the boom system that poses a risk of injury or death. Subject to recall are 109 Terex HR 37 and HR 40 boom trucks from model years 2000 and… read more
School Buses Recalled Due to Faulty Safety System
In a news release Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 school buses due to an electrical system issue that could prevent safety signals from operating properly, thereby posing a risk of injury to passengers boarding or dismounting the bus. Subject to recall are… read more
Transit Buses Recalled Due to Risk of Fire
In a news release Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announce that Daimler Buses North America is recalling certain 2010 Orion VII transit buses due to a fault in the engine cooling system, which poses a risk of a vehicle fire. Subject to recall are 96 transit buses built from November 2010 through January… read more
Risk of Fire Prompts Recall of Certain Tiffin Motor Homes
In a news release Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain Phaeton mobile homes due an issue with the exhaust pipe that poses a fire hazard. Subject to recall are 149 Phaeton motor homes from model years 2010 through 2012 with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH…. read more
Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled Due To Engine Fire Risk
In a news release Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2011 emergency vehicles due to a fault in the engine cooling system, which poses a vehicle-fire hazard. Subject to recall are 18 vehicles from the 2011 Arrow XT, Custom Contender, Dash CF, Impel, Saber, and Velocity models… read more
DoubleTree Cookie Tins Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
In a news release Friday, the Christie Cookie Company announced a recall of various gift tins due to undeclared allergens on the labels. Subject to recall are five “The Cookie by DoubleTree” product lines of cookie gift tins because known allergens egg, soy lecithin, wheat and milk are undeclared on the packaging. People with an… read more
Listeria Concern Prompts Kimchi Recall in Southern States
In a news release Wednesday, Atlanta Oriental Food Wholesale Company announced the recall of certain kimchi products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Subject to recall are 1-gallon and 5-gallon containers of Cut Napa Kimchi. The potential for Listeria contamination was discovered during routine testing by the Atlanta-based company of 1-gallon containers of the traditional… read more
Automakers Seek Federal Campaign Against Kids in Hot Cars
An automobile manufacturers trade group is urging the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to launch a safety campaign to educate parents and caregivers on the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, report news sources. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers has asked the NHTSA to allocate up to $7 million of $124 million of unused… read more
School Buses Recalled Due to Risk of Vehicle Fire
In a news release Friday, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced that Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain models of IC BE and CE school bus, due to the risk of an electrical short that has the potential to spark a vehicle fire. Subject to recall are 15,457 IC BE and CE school buses from… read more
Office Depot Recalls Desk Chair Due to Pinch Hazard
In a news release Thursday, Office Depot Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of desk chairs due to a design flaw, posing a risk of injury. Subject to recall are approximately 34,000 Realspace PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs due to an opening in the chair’s tilt mechanism… read more
