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Toshiba recalls T series notebook computers

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:51:00 EST

The computers can overheat at the notebook’s plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers, the announcement said.

Kia recalling Soul, Sorento cars for wiring fix

Ken Thomas — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:10:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Kia Motors is recalling about 35,000 Soul and Sorento vehicles to fix wiring in the interior lighting panels that could lead to fires.

Sharp recalls LCD-TV units

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:25:00 EST

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Sharp Electronics Corp. of Mahwah, N.J., have announced the recall of about 9,000 LCD-TVs because their stand may tip over.

Ford recalls 575,000 Windstar vans

Stephen Manning — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:55:00 EST

The recall covers vehicles in the model years 1998 to 2003 sold or registered in states where the heavy use of road salt can cause more corrosion. That includes Indiana and Ohio.

Toyota recalls 1.1 million Corollas, Matrixes

Dan Strumpf — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:54:00 EST

NEW YORK – Toyota recalled 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems at the Japanese automaker.

DePuy recalls hip-replacement systems

Staff and wire reports — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:23:00 EST

DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. of Warsaw said today it's recalling two of its hip replacement products.

Verbatim: Deli meat sold at Wal-Mart recalled

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:12:00 EST

Zemco Industries, a Buffalo, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 380,000 pounds of deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Verbatim: Baby bottle warmers recalled because of burn hazard

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:16:00 EST

Hazard: The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard to adults and babies.

Verbatim: National egg recall expands to Indiana

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:58:00 EST

The Indiana State Department of Health has issued this news release about the national egg recall:

Loose sledge hammer heads pose risk

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:39:00 EST

About 15,000 hickory-handle sledge hammers, manufactured in India and imported by White Cap Construction Supply Inc. of Costa Mesa, Calif., because the hammer heads can loosen and detach. No incidents have been reported.

Electrical wire packaging mislabeled

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:35:00 EST

About 1,000 rolls of THHN electrical wire, manufactured in the United States by Cerro Wire Inc. of Crothersville, Ind., because the packaging says it is 12-gauge, when it is actually 14-gauge wire.

Chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut butter

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:28:00 EST

Moonstruck Chocolate Co. of Portland, Ore. is recalling their 4-piece Cream Cone Chocolate Truffle Collection and the 12-piece Chocolate Malted (or Malt) Cream Cone Chocolate Truffles because they may contain undeclared peanut butter, which can make people who are alleric to peanuts sick.

Diet supplement recalled

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:21:00 EST

JH Besta Corp. is recalling an additional lot of Slim-30 Herb Supplement because it contains weight-loss ingredients that have not been approved for the product.

Egg recall tied to salmonella grows to 380 million

MARY CLARE JALONICK and MIKE STOBBE — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:41:00 EST

ATLANTA (AP) Hundreds of people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in three states and possibly more, and health officials on Wednesday dramatically expanded a recall to 380 million eggs.

Mazda3, Mazda5 recalled for steering problems

Ken Thomas — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:49:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling 215,000 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles to fix problems with the power-steering system that could lead to a crash.

GM recalls 250,000 vehicles; seat belts may not latch

Ken Thomas — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:46:00 EST

WASHINGTON – General Motors is recalling nearly 250,000 crossover vehicles worldwide to inspect second-row seat belts that could be damaged and not latch.

Kroger recalls shrimp linguini meal

The Journal Gazette — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:29:00 EST

Kroger and Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. are recalling 24-ounce bags of Kroger brand Meals Made Simple Shrimp Linguini because it may contain undeclared milk product.

Wooden toy rattles recalled

Associated Press — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:58:00 EST

About 500 wooden toy rattles, manufactured in China and distributed by P. Graham Dunn, of Dalton, Ohio, are being recalled because the internal metal rattle can be exposed and pose a choking hazard.

Dehumidifiers recalled 2nd time

Journal Gazette — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:08:00 EST

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a second recall of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire 30-pint portable dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers, previously recalled in December, have a power connector to the compressor that can short-circuit, posing and a fire and burn hazard.

Honda recalls Accords, Civics, Elements

Ken Thomas — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:49:00 EST

WASHINGTON - Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars from the 2003 model year to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key to be removed without the transmission being shifted into park.

South Bend chocolates recalled

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:59:00 EST

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews, pecans, almonds or Brazil nuts run the risk of allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Verbatim: Little People Play 'n Go Campsites recalled

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:31:00 EST

The plastic Sonya Lee figure in the play set can break at the waist, exposing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.

Bunk beds pose entrapment risk

Journal Gazette — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:09:00 EST

Pottery Barn Kids is voluntarily recalling about 405 Madeline bunk beds for repairs, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The end structure of the bed can entrap a young child, the commission said. Children can get their necks caught in the opening between the post and the decorative molding.

Solar-lighted umbrellas recalled

Journal Gazette — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:05:00 EST

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the voluntary recall of solar-lighted cantilever umbrellas sold exclusively at Bed Bath Beyond. The hazard is a plastic connector that attaches to the arm of the umbrella. The connector can break and cause the umbrella to collapse.

Toyota recalls cars for steering problems

Yuri Kageyama — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:28:00 EST

The 373,000 Avalons being recalled in the U.S. range from the 2000 model year through to 2004 and have improper casting of the steering lock bar – a component for the steering system – causing cracks to develop on the surface.

Nissan recalls 46,000 Cubes

Associated Press — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:49:00 EST

WASHINGTON - Nissan is recalling 46,000 of its Cube model over possible problems with fuel spilling during rear-end collisions.

Nap Nanny recliners recalled

Associated Press — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:06:00 EST

Portable baby recliners that are supposed to help fussy babies sleep better are being recalled after the death of an infant.

Near-strangulation prompts shades recall

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:15:00 EST

Smith+Noble of Corona, Calif., has added its name to the retailers joining the December 2009 voluntary recall of all Roman shades and roll-up blinds, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced.

Bamboo torches recalled

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:22:00 EST

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Atico International USA Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has announced a voluntary recall of bamboo torches that it says may pose a laceration hazard to users.

Perdue Farms Inc. recalls chicken nuggets

Associated Press — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:56:00 EST

Perdue Farms Inc. is recalling thousands of pounds of frozen chicken nugget products officials say could contain foreign materials.

308,000 mini-bikes, go-carts recalled after child badly burned

Associated Press — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:36:00 EST

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the gas caps on these Chinese-made vehicles can leak or detach, posing a fire hazard. Also, the throttles can get stuck, allowing the mini-bikes and go-carts to unexpectedly accelerate.

Play yard tents recalled after child’s death

Associated Press — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:40:00 EST

In 2008, a 2-year-old boy was found dead in Vinalhaven, Maine, with his neck trapped. The top of his tent was attached by both clips and pieces of nylon rope.

Pottery Barn Kids recalls 82,000 cribs

Associated Press — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:35:00 EST

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the 82,000 cribs on recall could pose a suffocation or entrapment risk to young children if the drop-side rail on the crib detaches because of faulty hardware.

Toro recalls thousands of snow blowers

Associated Press — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:23:00 EST

The company has received 2,200 reports of carburetor leaks, no reports of fires or injuries.

Tween jewelry recalled for cadmium

Jeff Donn — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:47:00 EST

About 137,000 pieces of imported children’s jewelry sold at two stores popular with preteen girls – Justice and Limited Too – were recalled Tuesday for high levels of cadmium, the latest in a series of recalls involving the toxic metal.

Chrysler, Ford recalling SUVs, vans

Ken Thomas — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:23:00 EST

Ford’s recall is expected to begin in July. Chrysler says owners should be notified in August.

Johnson & Johnson recalls more products

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:43:00 EST

Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare business is recalling several products because of a chemical odor.

Verbatim: Stadium light poles recalled

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:15:00 EST

Hazard: The poles can fracture or crack and fall over, posing a risk of serious injury or death to patrons and bystanders from being hit or crushed.

Toyota to recall 270,000 cars worldwide

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:44:00 EST

TOKYO Toyota Motor Corp. announced Friday it will recall 270,000 vehicles worldwide, including luxury Lexus sedans, to fix faulty engines.

Canned tuna recalled

Associated Press — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:51:00 EST

Tri-Union Seafoods LLC of San Diego is recalling select 12-ounce cans of Chicken of the Sea brand solid white tuna in water, because their seals do not meet standards, allowing the cans to be contaminated. No illnesses have been reported. The recalled cans were available in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Utah, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, Colorado, Indiana, California and Oregon.

Sony recalls VAIO laptops

Associated Press — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:49:00 EST

About 233,000 notebook computers, manufactured in China and the United States by Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif., because they can overheat and pose a risk of burns. The company has received 30 reports or overheated computers, but no reports of injuries. The recalled products are VPCF11 Series and VPCCW2 Series notebook computers.

Super Lightning Rockets recalled

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:52:00 EST

A Michigan fireworks company is voluntarily recalling rockets distributed in Indiana that are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard.

Kellogg recalls 4 cereals for odd odor, flavor

Associated Press — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:42:00 EST

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) Kellogg Co. is voluntarily recalling about 28 million boxes of Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks cereals because an unusual smell and flavor from the packages' liners could make people ill, the company said Friday.

Liter bottles of Scope recalled for loose lids

Associated Press — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:29:00 EST

CINCINNATI Consumer products maker The Procter Gamble Co. on Friday recalled certain one-liter bottles of Scope Original Mint and Scope Peppermint mouthwash in the U.S. and Canada because their child-resistant caps might malfunction.

Volvo to recall more than 60,000 trucks

Associated Press — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:08:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Volvo Trucks North America is recalling more than 60,000 tractor trailer trucks to address potential steering problems.

Over 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns

JENNIFER C. KERR — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:55:00 EST

WASHINGTON (AP) More than 2 million cribs from Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp. and five other companies were recalled Thursday amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs.

Over 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns

JENNIFER C. KERR — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:28:00 EST

More than 2 million cribs from seven companies were recalled Thursday amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs.

Campbell Soup recalls 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs

MARY CLARE JALONICK — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:15:00 EST

Campbell Soup Co. is recalling 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs with meatballs after a cooker malfunctioned at one of the company's plants in Texas and left the meat undercooked.

Swine feed recalled in Indiana, Ohio

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:19:00 EST

Kent Nutrition Group Inc. is recalling some Kent Feeds swine feed products because they are deficient in vitamin D.

Target kids’ belts recalled because of lead content

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:15:00 EST

The following recall has been announced: About 105,150 belts for boys and girls, manufactured in China and imported by Target Corp. of Minneapolis, because they contain high levels of lead, which is dangerous for young children.

Marie Callender recall after salmonella outbreak

Mary Clare Jalonick — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:57:00 EST

WASHINGTON - ConAgra Foods is recalling all Marie Callender's brand cheesy chicken and rice frozen meals after they have been possibly linked to a salmonella outbreak in 14 states.

Verbatim: Kroger recalls Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:43:00 EST

The Kroger Co. said (June 10) it is recalling select containers of Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream sold in 17 states because it may contain tree nuts not listed on the label.

Volkswagen recalls minivans because of fire concerns

Ken Thomas — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:05:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Volkswagen AG is recalling nearly 16,000 Routan minivans to address fire concerns involving latches on the sliding doors.

GM recalls 1.5 million vehicles over fire concern

Ken Thomas — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:29:00 EST

GM plans to disable the heated washer fluid system module that could lead to fires.

Chrysler recalls 600,000 Jeeps, minivans

Associated Press — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:50:00 EST

Federal regulators say Chrysler is recalling nearly 600,000 Jeep Wranglers and Chrysler and Dodge minivans for brake or wiring problems.