2012

More recall news to share with you today, this time regarding a defective line of trucks. McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing has announced a recall of 111 Autocar ACX trucks of the 2012 model year.  The specific vehicles affected were produced between March 17, 2011 and February 10 of this year.  An issue could arise wherein… read more

The Utilimaster Corporation has announced a recall of 679 Aeromasters from the 2011 and 2012 model years.  These vehicles were made between March 11, 2009 and December 3 of last year.  This particular recall should have begun on March 2 or somewhere thereabouts. The problem concerns the transmission gear shifter.  Where the transmission control selector… read more

The FDA has cleared a product for consumption after a recall had been initiated in the wake of a consumer bacteria infection suspected to have been caused by the product. Originally, Martin’s Super Markets in South Bend, Indiana, had received a report that a local man had undergone tests that showed he was positive for… read more

Aveda has become the latest company to voluntarily recall one of its products. This particular recall concerns their Lash Abundance Boosting Serum.  The item was sold beginning February 12, 2012 in America, Canada, and Australia, and March 1 in Europe.  However, it should be noted that samples were available for some time prior to that…. read more

First came the recalls that were initiated against hip implants and infant Tylenol made by subsidiaries of Johnson & Johnson.  These were owing to serious safety concerns with the products.  Now, another potential Johnson & Johnson company is being warned of its product’s deficiencies by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA fired off a… read more

When a product gets recalled, most people probably think that the danger is over and done.  As you’ll soon discover, though, just because a product has been recalled doesn’t mean it won’t make its way to other shelves. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning to consumers that an error has… read more

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has initiated a recall on a certain number of bicycle brake cables used in road bikes. The product was manufactured by W.L. Gore and Associates, a company based out of Elkton, Maryland.  Specifically, the recall affects by the GORE Ride On Low Friction System and Professional System.  9,900 units… read more

I have yet another recall to report to you today, this time on a candy product that has been imported from Pakistan. Chef’s Pride Rewadi Candy has been recalled voluntarily by its Ontario based importer, R & R imports, because the product has been found to contain excessive levels of lead.  The product in question… read more

The battle for highway safety continued to rage today in the wake of a lawsuit filed by the Truck Safety Coalition, Public Citizen, and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. The suit aims to prevent the U.S. Transportation Department from keeping rules which put an 11 hour maximum driving time on truckers.  Detractors of the… read more

The latest recall we have to share involves a birth control device that was improperly packaged. Glenmark Generics has announced a recall of birth control pills distributed between December 21 and December 30 because the pills were placed into the package in the wrong order.  Seven lots are affected by this particular recall. There’s a distinct… read more

A number of dietary supplement products have been recalled by Healthy People Company because Food and Drug Administration testing revealed that they contained Sibutramine and Tadalafil.  The products, all dietary supplements, are Mince Belle, PERFECT Men, EVERLAX, EVER Slim, Herbal Drink Acai-Man Mangosteen, EVER SLIM Strawbbery Shake Mix, and EVER SLIM Chocolate Shake Mix. The… read more

I thought I would bring you news of another product recall that happened over the weekend in case you missed it. The product in question is called Jammy Sammy Strawberry Jam and Peanut Butter Sandwich Bars.  8,150 units are affected by this recall, which was issued because an inner wrapping did not provide the requisite… read more