Product Recalls
Depuy / J & J hip recall info
Sep 02, 2010
Here’s a quick link to FAQ’s about the recently recalled hip implants by Depuy, a Johnson and Johnson subsidiary.
Click here for other patient related information regarding the recent hip implant recall. You can also visit the manufacturer’s website to learn even more.
If you, a loved one, friend or co-worker has been affected by this recall please contact us at www.harrellandharrell.com so we may assist.
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Recalled chicken nuggets – sold at WalMart
Jul 20, 2010
Perdue Farms Inc. is recalling close to 100,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets that were sold through WalMart. The recall was initiated after the company noticed pieces of blue plastic in the nuggets. Beware the blue chicken nugget!
Here are some images of the product labels:
UH OH SPAGHETTIO’S
Jun 18, 2010
Here’s a link to a recently announced recall of Spaghettio’s. Looks like most of the recalled cans are the ones containing MEATBALLS. There is a high health risk due to UNDERCOOKED MEAT in the children’s favorite (at least to my 3 kids) meal in a can.
Check out the link and dispose of those Spaghettio’s cans in your pantry.
UH OH SPAGHETTIO’S
Earn a quick $100
Jun 08, 2010
Take your GM car in for a recall and they’ll fix it and give you some cash.
General Motors is recalling 1.5 million cars from the 2007-2009 model years because of a problem with a heated washer fluid system that could trigger a fire.
GM says they will disable the feature and provide the vehicle owners and lessees with a $100 compensation. Owners can take their vehicles to the dealership to have the heated washer fluid module removed and the washer fluid hoses rerouted.
Child’s Death Prompts Product Recall
May 18, 2010
The deaths of two children have prompted Family Dollar Stores, Inc in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to announce the recall of close to two million toy dart guns.
Family Dollar received reports of two asphyxiation deaths of a nine year old and ten year old boy. The soft pliable darts can be inhaled into the throat and prevent a person from breathing. Please click on the recall link for more information including pictures of the recalled product which was sold exclusively by Family Dollar from 2005 until 2009.
Yamaha ATV recall
May 14, 2010
Yamaha Motor Corporation, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has voluntarily issued a safety recall for approximately twenty thousand Yamaha ATV’s – the non power steering versions of the Grizzly 550 and Grizzly 700.
Apparently the steering column support assembly can crack and fail potentially causing serious personal injury to riders. There have been 19 incidents so far.
ATV owners should immediately stop using the vehicle and contact their local Yamaha dealer for a free repair.
Fire and burn hazard recall
May 12, 2010
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission in conjunction with Imagine Nation Books Ltd. have recalled the “Fly Dragonfly” or “Queen Bee” remote-controlled helicopters because it is a potential fire and burn hazard to the user.
Most toys should not generate enough heat from their batteries to create flames but this toy has done just that on numerous occasions. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a full refund.
RECALL – Crib Death Danger
Apr 30, 2010
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of all full sized Simplicity cribs. Simplicity and its successor is no longer in business so information about the number of cribs involved is limited.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THESE CRIBS!
One death and 13 other incidents have been reported to CPSC. Infants can become entrapped, wedged or fall out of these cribs because the tubular support frame can bend or detach from the rest of the crib’s frame.
This recall link gives more onfo on the affected models and examples of the mattress support failures. You can also visit the Crib Information Center for more crib safety.
Please share this with anyone who may have infants sleeping in cribs.
Drowning hazard for divers
Apr 14, 2010
Tabata USA in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled the TUSA RS-670 Regulators. Scuba divers should immediately stop using this product and return the regulator to Tabata or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement. Spread the word to fellow divers and local dive shops to help prevent any mishaps or drowning deaths.
Here’s the link to the recall.
How safe is your car?
Apr 08, 2010
While safety should always be a major factor when selecting a vehicle, frightening tales about drivers whose Toyotas accelerated for no apparent reason have driven that point home. And if you’re in the market for a vehicle, there are many places to look for safety information.
Automotive experts advise that consumers shouldn’t hit the panic pedal. Vehicles are safer than ever based on crash tests and fatality data, and even Toyotas statistically remain very safe vehicles. And though the Toyota recall of more than 8 million vehicles is unusual in its size, recalls are common among manufacturers.
A recall doesn’t always mean a car is unsafe. A recall occurs typically when a problem is identified and the manufacturer or industry comes up with a solution or fix to the problem. Usually it’s a good thing. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on your point of view, the Toyota recall lingered and remained a hot news item in our 24/7 news world. Most come and go like ships passing in the night.
Here is a resource to help you determine how safe your car is:
SaferCar.gov offers one-stop-shopping for information on government crash tests, recalls and defects, safety tips and how to file a complaint about a vehicle.
The government uses a five-star system to rate the safety of vehicles based on the likelihood of serious injury in head-on and side collisions, as well as roll-overs. The more stars the better, and many vehicles are top-rated with four or five stars.
Be sure to check out our product recall page for pertinent information.
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