Consumer Alerts (page 15)
Boston Scientific Recalls Implantable Defibrillators
Boston Scientific Corp. has recalled its implantable heart defibrillators after it failed to alert regulators of manufacturing changes. The medical device company stated that it...
- H. Scott Bates
- Apr 10, 2010
No-Spill Gas Cans Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with No-Spill, LLC, has announced the recall of approximately 7,500 No-Spill five-gallon gasoline cans. The gas canisters...
- H. Scott Bates
- Mar 16, 2010
Zippo Candle Lighters Recall
Zippo Manufacturing Company has recalled approximately 17,500 Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters due to a burn hazard. When placed on the maximum flame setting,...
- H. Scott Bates
- Mar 6, 2010
Jelly Belly Recall
Jelly Belly Candy Company has recalled mislabeled packages of its jelly beans. The packages involved in the recall are the 7.5 ounce cylinder-shaped containers of...
- H. Scott Bates
- Feb 27, 2010
Honda Air Bag Recall
Honda has recalled nearly 438,000 cars globally to fix the vehicles’ airbag inflators. The Japanese automaker stated that the driver’s side airbags can deploy with...
- H. Scott Bates
- Feb 10, 2010
Automotive Product and Tire Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulates vehicles and tires and has the authority to investigate consumer complaints regarding safety issues. In 2009, the...
- H. Scott Bates
- Feb 9, 2010
Graco Stroller Recall
Graco Children’s Products Inc. has recalled approximately 1.5 million Graco’s Passage, Alano, and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems. The stroller’s canopy hinges present a laceration...
- H. Scott Bates
- Jan 31, 2010
Toyota and Lexus Unintended Acceleration Problems
On Sept. 29, 2009, Toyota recalled several Toyota and Lexus vehicles after receiving 2000 reports of unintended acceleration that led to at least 19 deaths. ...
- H. Scott Bates
- Jan 30, 2010
Dorel Asia Cribs Recalled After Child Death
On Jan. 10, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of approximately 635,000 Dorel Asia cribs sold by Wal-Mart, Sears,...
- H. Scott Bates
- Jan 12, 2010
Ford Windstar Cruise Control Switch Recall
On Oct. 26, 2009, Ford recalled 4.5 million cars to fix cruise control deactivation switches, which shut off the cruise control when the driver presses...
- H. Scott Bates
- Dec 4, 2009
Hydroxycut Recalled Due to Reports of Liver Injuries
On May 1, 2009, the FDA urged consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut, as the popular weight loss supplement was reportedly linked to more than 20...
- Staff
- Nov 22, 2009