Archive for the ‘Recalls’


Thermostats Recalled Due to Overheating Risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 77,000 electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats imported by Honeywell International Inc. The agency reported that the thermostats can overheat and begin to smoke and burn. There have been 16 reports of the thermostats melting but no injuries occurred.

Starbucks Expands Recall of Sandwiches


Starbucks Coffee Co. has expanded its recall of boxed sandwich products at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The initial recall, issued earlier this month, covered the Starbucks Chipotle Chicken Wraps Bistro Box and the Starbucks Chicken & Hummus Bistro Box, while the expanded recall also includes the Starbucks Salumi and Cheese Bistro Box and the Starbucks Chicken Lettuce Wraps Bistro Box. The affected products were only sold in Alabama and Georgia.

Acacia Chairs Recalled by Ross Stores

Ross Stores Inc. has issued a recall of 1,200 Acacia chairs after it was discovered they might collapse when weight is put on them. The products were sold at Ross stores across the country between March and May of this year. The company has received five reports of chairs breaking, including four minor injuries.

Pressure Washer Attachments Recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 40,000 pressure washer surface cleaner attachments sold at the Home Depot. Manufactured by Homelite, the agency said the attachments “can break at the nozzle and potentially strike a consumer.” There have been nine reports of the attachments breaking, including one laceration injury.

800 Ski Helmets Recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 800 Uvex Funride ski helmets that do no adequately protect the user’s head. The company said that the helmets provide “insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration.” The helmets were sold at independent ski shops across the country between January 2009 and April 2011.

Ford Recalls Trucks to Fix Issue with Tail Lights

Ford Motors Inc. has issued a recall of 20,450 trucks that have a defect that may cause the vehicles’ tail lights to malfunction. The company said one of the electrical switches that controls the lights may deform over time, keeping various tail lights from working properly. The recall covers 2011 model-year Ranger compact pickup trucks, 2002-2005 Excursions, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks.

Two Chicken Products Recalled over Listeria Risk

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation has issued a voluntary recall of two different ready-to-eat chicken products due to the risk of Listeria contamination. The recall covers 390 pounds of Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Fillets with Rib Meat and 10,850 pounds of Sweet Georgia Brand Fully Cooked Breaded White Chicken Nuggets Shaped Patties. Company officials said they have not received any reports of consumers becoming ill after eating the affected products.

Children’s Lamps Recalled from Target

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 13,000 Circo Children’s Task Lamps due to the risk of overheating. Sold at Target, the agency said the lamps may overheat, causing parts inside the lamp socket to melt and adhere to the bulb. Target has received six reports of parts melting, but no injuries have occurred.

Ford Recalls 3,000 Sedans

Ford has issued a recall of nearly 3,000 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles due to a defect in the fuel tank. The company reported that fuel from the tank could leak out in the event of a crash due to bad welds. The recall affects cars from the 2007 model year.

Newport Non-Menthol Cigarettes Recalled

Cigarette manufacturer Lorillard, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of certain boxes of Newport Non-Menthol cigarettes. The company said the recall was initiated out of precaution due to concern that some of the cigarettes could contain small pieces of plastic. The products affected were manufactured on June 29 and 30.
 

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