As hunters across the U.S. head out into the woods for hunting season, they should be aware of several tree stands recalled this week because they pose a fall hazard to the user. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of three models of tree stands manufactured by Big Game, and one API ...
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Bread Recall: Sara Lee, Kroger, Bimbo, Nature’s Harvest, Great Value and L’Oven Fresh Brands
Grocery retailers are pulling bread off the shelves in eleven states after a bread recall was issued for several brands of bread made by Bimbo Bakeries because they may contain broken glass. Pennsylvania based Bimbo Bakeries USA has issued a voluntary bread recall of certain products manufactured under the Sara Lee®, Kroger®, Bimbo®, Nature’s Harvest®, Great Value and L’Oven Fresh® ...
Read More »1.6 Million Fluorescent Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Risk of fire has prompted the recall of certain Metalux, Portfolio and Utilitech brand fluorescent light fixtures manufactured by Eaton’s Cooper Lighting. Cooper Lighting LLC of Peachtree City, Ga. has issued a recall of several models of retail fluorescent light fixtures after receiving seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing, which poses a fire hazard. The fixtures are white ...
Read More »Apple Recalls Beats Pill Wireless Speakers Due to Fire Risk
Beats Pill XL speakers are being recalled by Apple® because the battery may overheat and pose a fire and burn hazard. Apple Inc. announced today that the company is recalling all Beats Pill XL portable, wireless speakers after receiving eight reports of incidents in which the speakers overheated, including one with a burn to a consumer’s finger and one with ...
Read More »127,000 Crossbows Recalled, May Fire with Safety On
Crossbows sold at major sporting goods retailers are being recalled because they have the potential to fire unexpectedly even though the safety is engaged. TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, of Mogadore, Ohio, is recalling TenPoint and Wicked Ridge brand crossbows for repair after receiving 19 reports that arrows released from the crossbows when the consumer pulled the trigger under certain circumstances after ...
Read More »Kidde Recalls 4.6 Million Fire Extinguishers
Certain Kidde brand disposable fire extinguishers are being recalled because they may fail to work as intended during a fire. Kidde, a manufacturer of fire safety products, is recalling 4.6 million disposable fire extinguishers due to a faulty black plastic valve that can prevent the fire extinguishers from fully discharging when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a ...
Read More »Salmonella Fears Prompt Nutrisca Dog Food Recall
Certain packages of Nutrisca dog food are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. has announced a voluntary dog food recall of certain lots of Nutrisca Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food in 4 lb. bags after routine testing by the Ohio Department of Agriculture found the bacteria Salmonella in a sample. ...
Read More »Fingertip Amputations Lead to Graco Stroller Recall
Nearly five million Graco strollers are being recalled because the folding hinges on the stroller can pinch, cut or even amputate children’s fingers. Atlanta based Graco Children’s Products has issued a recall of eleven models of Graco and Century strollers after receiving reports of children suffering finger injuries and amputations caused by the stroller’s hinges. Stroller models recalled include Graco ...
Read More »Baby Wipes Recall Due to Bacterial Contamination
A massive baby wipes recall has been issued for ten different brands of baby wipes because they may contain bacteria and pose a health risk. Pennsylvania based Nutek Disposables, Inc., a manufacturer of baby wipes for a number of major brands, has issued a nationwide voluntary product recall of certain lots of baby wipes after testing showed contamination with the ...
Read More »Big Lots Ground Black Pepper Recall Due to Salmonella
Fresh Finds Ground Black Pepper from Big Lots is being recalled because testing by federal regulators found samples of the product were contaminated with Salmonella. New Jersey based Gel Spice Company, Inc. has issued a recall of its Fresh Finds Ground Black Pepper, which was distributed and sold by Big Lots Stores, because it may have the potential to make ...
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