Recall Thread

[Family Ties Forever!]

I thought it might be a good idea to have a recall thread since there have been so many recalls.

[Mikado]

Good idea! :thumbsup:

[globalspot28]

Fisher-Price Toys with Lead Paint Hazard Recall

http://www.service.mattel.com/us/

[Hollow]

geez, almost makes me scared to go shopping anymore.

[dawsongirl]

agreed. may as well grow your own.

[Max Whittaker]

agreed. may as well grow your own.

That's a good idea, anyway. Ensure that you may survive when the infrastructure collapses and supermarkets are no longer available. ;)

[dawsongirl]

1. Glad I hate Fords and don't have one. Plus this gives me more reason to hate them. I had a Mercury once that was also recalled (Ford makes Mercurys) Though I do hate Chryslers more. Those are just junk on wheels.

2. Am I the only one who thought they stopped using lead paint altogether? What were they doing using lead paint in the first place??

[Seth]

1. Glad I hate Fords and don't have one. Plus this gives me more reason to hate them. I had a Mercury once that was also recalled (Ford makes Mercurys) Though I do hate Chryslers more. Those are just junk on wheels.?

I absolutely resent that remark. Aside from occasional transmission and electrical issues, Ford vehicles are wonderful, in my experience.

:snob::lol:

[RoryGilmore]

All these recalls are insane! We're going recall crazy this year!

[Holly]

WASHINGTON (AP) - Polly Pocket and Batman have joined Elmo, Big Bird and Dora the Explorer on the list of toys too dangerous for children.

Mattel's Polly Pocket play sets and Batman action figures, along with Barbie and Tanner play sets and "Cars" movie items were among more than 9 million Chinese-made toys recalled Tuesday over concerns about lead paint and tiny magnets that can be harmful if swallowed.

The recalls came nearly two weeks after Mattel Inc., the nation's largest toy-maker, issued a worldwide recall of 1.5 million Fisher-Price infant toys, also made in China, because of possible lead-paint hazards for children.

The government warned parents to make sure children are not playing with any of the recalled toys.

Nancy A. Nord, acting Consumer Product Safety Commission chairman, said no injuries had been reported with any of the products involved in Tuesday's recalls. She said the recalls were intentionally broad to prevent injuries.

Several injuries had been reported in an earlier Polly Pocket recall last November. At least one U.S. child has died and 19 others have needed surgery since 2003 after swallowing magnets used in toys, the government said.

The recall announced Tuesday include about 9.3 million toys that contain small, powerful magnets. Among the toys are Polly Pocket dolls and Barbie and Tanner play sets, along with Batman and OnePiece Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa action figures, and Doggie Day Care. Many of the magnetic toys are older and may have been purchased as early as 2003.

Also recalled Tuesday were 253,000 of Mattel's die-cast cars modeled after "Sarge" in the cartoon movie "Cars" that contain lead paint.

"Another week, another recall of Chinese-made toys," said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who suggested detaining and inspecting all Chinese toy imports for lead paint. "We can't wait any longer for China to crack down on its lax safety standards. This needs to stop now before more children and more families are put at risk."

Rep. Mike Ferguson, R-N.J., said companies whose toys are made in China need to be sure their products meet U.S. safety standards.

"If they don't, I believe Congress must give federal regulators the authority to ensure that our kids' toys won't actually harm them," he said.

In a conference call with reporters, Mattel chief executive Bob Eckert said the company is stepping up its oversight and testing in its production processes. As a result, he noted, more recalls may occur.

"There is no guarantee that we will not be here again and have more recalls," Eckert said. "We are testing at a very high level here."

In full-page ads in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today on Tuesday, Mattel said it has "one of the most trusted names with parents" and was "working extremely hard to address your concerns and continue creating safe, entertaining toys for you and your children."

Tuesday's recalls were the latest blows to the nation's toy industry, which relies on China for about 80 percent of toys sold in the United States.

On Aug. 2, Mattel recalled about 1.5 million Chinese-made Fisher-Price toys - including characters such as Dora the Explorer, Big Bird and Elmo - that contain lead paint. In June, about 1.5 million Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys, imported from China and distributed by the RC2 Corp. were recalled because of lead paint.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children. Under current regulations, children's products found to have more than .06 percent lead accessible to users are subject to a recall.

"There is no excuse for lead to be found in toys entering this country," Nord said. "It's totally unacceptable and it needs to stop."

Nord said the company has stopped selling the recalled products, instructed retailers to pull them from the shelves and made a production change. Mattel is also offering replacement products.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which negotiated details of Mattel's recalls, reported that in the previous recall of Polly Pocket play sets Nov. 21, 2006, three children had been injured by swallowing more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery.

When more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attach to each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal.

In March 2006, another toy company, Mega Brands Inc., recalled 3.8 million Magnetix magnetic building sets after one child died and four others were seriously injured after swallowing tiny magnets in them.

Mattel officials said they became aware in late July of potential problems at factories in China and began investigating. While testing to determine which products might be affected, the company alerted the CPSC, Eckert said.

The Mattel executive said the decision to move forward with a recall was made at the end of last week. When The Associated Press learned late Monday that another Mattel recall was in the works and contacted the CPSC, a spokesman declined to comment.

CPSC spokesman Scott Wolfson said the time between this decision and the announcement was spent determining the scope and exact nature of the problem, as well as negotiating with the company on the remedy for the recall, the logistics of an information hotline and a Web presence for recall information.

Wolfson said these logistical considerations are necessary to "ensure that at the point of CPSC's announcement, the consumer will have those tools and they will know what the next steps are."

Days after the Aug. 2 Fisher-Price recall, Chinese officials temporarily banned the toys' manufacturer, Lee Der Industrial Co., from exporting products. A Lee Der co-owner, Cheung Shu-hung, committed suicide at a warehouse over the weekend, apparently byhanging himself, a state-run newspaper reported Monday.

For information about Tuesday's recalls, consumers should call Mattel at 888-597-6597 for information about toys with magnets, or 800-916-4997 for information about the die cast cars.


www.wnyt.com

[RoryGilmore]

Damn this is insane!

[Chocoholic]

With all of these recalls of foreign-made products, hopefully the government will start bringing jobs back from overseas.

[dawsongirl]

I absolutely resent that remark. Aside from occasional transmission and electrical issues, Ford vehicles are wonderful, in my experience.

:snob::lol:
Well you can just have your Fords and I'll take my transmission is going out Chevy.

:snob: :lol:

[dawsongirl]

With all of these recalls of foreign-made products, hopefully the government will start bringing jobs back from overseas.
A smart government would. I think I'll go look for one.

[PZelda]

A smart government would. I think I'll go look for one.
You'll find it in Europe. :)

[EmoJoe]

CHINA IS TRYING TO KILL US ARENT THEY.

[PZelda]

CHINA IS TRYING TO KILL US ARENT THEY.
Just start building your own toys. And, you know, don't lick the ones you do have. :lol:

[Zoneboy]

Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071101/hl_nm/generalmills_recall_dc)

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Almost five million Totino's and Jeno's frozen pizzas with pepperoni toppings are being recalled because the pepperoni may be contaminated with E. coli, General Mills Inc said on Thursday.


General Mills, which owns the Totino's and Jeno's brands, said the recall affects about 414,000 cases of pizza products currently in stores and all similar pizza products that might be in consumers' freezers. Each case contains 12 pizzas.

The possible E. coli contamination was uncovered by state and federal authorities investigating 21 E. coli-related illnesses in 10 states.

General Mills said nine of the 21 people reported having eaten Totino's or Jeno's pizza with pepperoni topping at some point before becoming ill.

The people became ill between July 20 and October 10, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said, adding that all the patients recovered.

The people did not have packages with dates codes or other information General Mills needs to narrow down which pizzas might be affected, General Mills spokesman Tom Forsythe said, adding that, for the same reason, the company could not determine which of its suppliers provided the pepperoni.

E.coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most vulnerable to food borne disease.

The recall includes eight types of Totino's brand frozen pizza and three types of Jeno's brand frozen pizza with pepperoni topping, or pepperoni in combination with other toppings.

The frozen pizzas were produced in its Wellston, Ohio, plant and distributed throughout the United States. The plant is currently making other pizzas, but not with pepperoni, General Mills spokesman Tom Forsythe said.

Forsythe said the company had yet to determine the cost of the recall.

General Mills shares were down $1.08, or 1.87 percent, at $56.65 late on Thursday afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock is down 1.7 percent this year, compared with a 0.35 percent increase for the Standard & Poor's packaged foods index

[Seth]

Of course, if you're *not* allergic to any of those items, then there's absolutely zero need to return those crusts. A bit of a different circumstance than, say, lead toys.

[RoryGilmore]

So all of that went right over my head

[dawsongirl]

Lord...no one can seem to grow anything without it being contaminated somewhere from field to grocery store. ohno:

[Fleet]

You'll find it in Europe. :)
Europe is having plenty of problems, too.

[Georgia's on my Mind]

SPIDER CARS!

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/mar/03/business/la-fi-mazda-spider-20110304

[tiredmike59]

I seem to recall a recall last week, but I can't recall what it was.

[JamesG]

10 Dangerous Products You Might Have in your Home



LG Dehumidifiers


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LG Electronics, under the Goldstar and Comfort-Aire brands, sold about 100,000 dehumidifiers in 2007 and 2008 that were blamed in numerous house fires.

They were first recalled in December 2009 after 11 incidents, including four “significant” fires. They were recalled again last year after another 16 units caught on fire and only 2% of consumers who purchased one had requested the free repair.

The recalled units are Goldstar model GHD30Y7, sold at Home Depot; and DH305Y7, sold at Walmart; and Comfort-Aire BHD-301-C, sold at Ace Hardware and other do-it-yourself stores.









Drop-Side Cribs


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More than 11 million of these types of cribs sold under numerous brands have been recalled since 2007. Any crib with a side that lowers is no longer considered safe and the design has since been banned.

The danger: The drop-side can come loose and create a gap that could either cause a baby to become trapped or strangled. More than 30 deaths have been attributed to drop-side cribs.









Family Dollar Store Toy Dart Guns


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Two boys, one 9 years old and the other 10, died from asphyxiation after the soft darts got stuck in their throats. The “Auto Fire Target Sets” were sold only at Family Dollar stores and came with a plastic gun (either orange and yellow or blue and yellow), a small target and inch-long orange plastic darts tipped with a suction cup.

More than 1.8 million of these dart gun sets were sold. The sets should either be thrown away or returned to a Family Dollar store.









Gel Fuel


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More than 2 million containers of this pourable fuel, used in outdoor fire pots — small, decorative containers designed to be used like candles on patios and around pools — were recalled last year after dozens of people were burned. At least two of them died.

The incidents happened when consumers were using the gel with an existing fire. The highly flammable thick gel can either ignite in the container and explode or it can splatter and continue to burn while on someone’s skin or clothing.









Shades and Blinds


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Every brand of Roman shade and roll-up blinds made in 2009 and before were recalled after the strangulation or near-strangulation of more than 20 children. The danger is in a low-hanging loop that can form in the cords.

To avoid the danger, consumers can either use cordless window coverings or get free kits available from the Window Covering Safety Council to retrofit their blinds or shades.









Magnetix Building Sets


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The tiny magnets that make these toys work fall out and can be swallowed. One child died and more than two dozen others required intestinal surgery. The ages of the victims ranges from one to 11.

More than 1,500 reports of the magnets falling out have been documented. At least 4 million of the sets were sold.









Maclaren Strollers (pre-2010)


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These popular strollers — all 1 million single and double strollers sold between 1999 and 2009 — were first recalled in November 2009 after the company received reports that a dozen children’s fingertips had been amputated in the hinges while the strollers were being opened.

The recall of the pre-2010 strollers was re-issued last year after another 37 injuries were reported, including five more fingertip amputations. A free hinge cover is available to those who have these strollers.









Maytag Dishwashers


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Maytag recalled about 1.7 million dishwashers after a dozen caught fire due to faulty wiring in the heating element. But it wasn’t just Maytag brand machines that were affected.

The recall also includes dishwashers made by Maytag, but sold under the Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa and Crosley brands.









Lasko Box Fans


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After seven fires were blamed on these inexpensive fans bearing the Lasko and Galaxy brand names, the company last year recalled about 4.8 million that had been sold between 2002 and 2005.

An adapter with a built-in fuse prevents this problem and is available for free to anyone who has one of the fans.









Bumbo Baby Seats


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When these popular seats, which help babies sit upright, were first recalled in 2007, the government said it was aware of 28 falls resulting in three skull fractures.

When a follow-up warning was issued last year, the CPSC said it had learned of about 30 additional babies suffering skull fractures. Parents are warned never to use the seats on elevated surfaces.

http://moneyland.time.com/2012/05/23/10-dangerous-products-you-might-have-in-your-home/#are-these-products-in-your-home

[Family Ties Forever!]

Kotex Tampons recalled (http://www.click2houston.com/marketplace/Some-Kotex-Tampons-recalled-over-contamination/-/1735676/4758406/-/vj42e0z/-/index.html)

Cantaloupe Warning Issued After Listeria Outbreak (http://www.click2houston.com/health/29175569/detail.html)

Cantaloupes Linked To Deadly 20-State Salmonella Outbreak (http://www.click2houston.com/lifestyle/health/Cantaloupes-linked-to-deadly-20-state-salmonella-outbreak/-/2597500/16181496/-/6y834oz/-/index.html)

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Bagged Spinach Recalled On Listeria Fears (http://www.click2houston.com/lifestyle/Bagged-spinach-recalled-on-listeria-fears/-/1735440/16665918/-/lhhptkz/-/index.html)

Spinach Mix Recalled After 16 Cases Of E. Coli Reported (http://www.click2houston.com/lifestyle/Spinach-mix-recalled-after-16-cases-of-E-coli-reported/-/1735440/17326462/-/724ew2z/-/index.html)

Toyota Recalling 200,000 FJ Cruisers For Seatbelt Issue (http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Toyota-recalling-200-000-FJ-Cruisers-for-seatbelt-issue/-/1735962/19335686/-/ubkls3z/-/index.html)

[Family Ties Forever!]

link (http://news.yahoo.com/louisiana-company-recalls-468k-pounds-meat-193130394.html)

Louisiana Company Recalls 468K Pounds Of Meat
Associated Press – 7 hrs ago.

New Orleans (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a Louisiana-based meat packing company has expanded a recall of meat products because of possible bacterial contamination. No illnesses have been reported
The Manda Packing Company recall announced this past week now includes 468,000 pounds of roast beef, ham, turkey breast, tasso pork, ham shanks, hog headcheese, corned beef, and pastrami. The agriculture department said Friday the products were recalled because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were shipped to retailers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service listed eight types of meat sold under 41 different names with various "sell by" dates. Its news release said some of the products may have been sliced at retail delis, and if so will not bear packaging information. A statement posted Saturday on company's website says the recalled meats were produced at Manda's facility in Baker, La. between Feb. 27 and April 9. The USDA said eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease.

"Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis," the statement said. But the disease can be serious and sometimes fatal for those with weakened immune systems, and it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. "We are committed to work with USDA in reviewing and enhancing our food safety system so we can continue to ensure that our products are safe, wholesome and worthy of our brand name," Josh Yarborough, director of quality assurance for Manda, said in Saturday's statement.

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[Family Ties Forever!]

link (http://www.clickorlando.com/Salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-cucumbers/-/1637238/19900720/-/vviw6hz/-/index.html)

Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Cucumbers
Infected cucumbers reported in 18 states
Author: By Eatocracy Editors
Posted: Apr 25 2013 8:51 PM EDT Updated: Apr 26 2013 12:17 PM EDT

(CNN) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that 73 cases of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported across 18 states, believe to be linked to exposure to infected cucumbers. The cucumbers were supplied by Daniel Cardenas Izabal and Miracle Greenhouse of Culiacán, Mexico and distributed by Tricar Sales, Inc. of Rio Rico, Arizona.

27% of reported cases required hospitalization and no deaths have been reported. The youngest person sickened was under one year of age. Illness related to this outbreak's strain have been reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. CDC officials are working in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration as well as state an local officials to identify additional cases and to interview those who have fallen ill about the food they consumed in the week prior to becoming sick.

Cucumber shipments from these producers will be denied by United States customs until it can be proven that that are free from salmonella. There is no evidence that infected cucumbers remain on store shelves.

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