Consumer alert! » Recalls

Bacteria found in Vicks Nasal Spray

Charles Slat — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:29:39 +0000

Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray is being recalled because some of it has been found to contain bacteria.
Proctor & Gamble, the maker of the spray, said the recall was precautionary because of tainted spray found in Germany. Three different lots of the product are being recalled in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Germany.
For more details, click here.

Perfect Flame grills can cause burns, fires

Charles Slat — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:11 +0000

Perfect Flame gas grills sold exclusively at Lowe’s stores are being recalled because the burners can deteriorate and the lids can catch fire.
For details on the recall, which affects more than 600,000 grills, click here.

Hunter safety harnesses are faulty

Charles Slat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:45:17 +0000

Gorilla Inc. of Flushing, Mich. is recalling about 90 safety harnesses because they have a flaw that could cause them to give way.
The harnesses are restraint systems used to keep hunters from falling. For details and a photo, click here.

Pacifiers could cause children to choke

Charles Slat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:03 +0000

More than 600,000 “Bobby Chupete” pacifiers are being recalled because the mouth guard is too small and the produce might be swallowed by tots, posing a choking hazard.
For details, click here.

Backpack blowers are fire hazard

Charles Slat — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:14 +0000

Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers are being recalled because they pose a fire hazard.
For details on the recall, click here.

Hunting tree stands can collapse

Charles Slat — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:23:50 +0000

Some hunting tree stands sold by Gander Mountain have a defect that can cause users to fall.
For details on the recall, click here.

Cheese, chili sauce dispensers pose dangers

Charles Slat — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:14:08 +0000

About 115,000 nacho cheese and chili sauce dispensers, made by Gehl Foods and used in restaurants and other food service operations, are being recalled because the fan in them can contact the heater coil and poses a burn and fire hazard.
For details on the recall, click here.

Maclaren strollers pose amputation risk

Charles Slat — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:10:12 +0000

About 1 million Maclaren strollers are being recalled because when unfolding them, consumers have had their fingertips cut off.
The strollers were sold at Babies R Us, Target and other stores.
Details on the recall and photos may be found by clicking here.

Young Artist Easels have excessive lead

Charles Slat — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:33:53 +0000

About 10,000 Young Artist Easels that double as chalkboards are being recalled because the surface of the chalkboard has lead content that exceeds federal standards.
Details and photos can be found by clicking here.

Samsung microwaves can cook users

Charles Slat — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:31:33 +0000

Samsung over-the-range microwave ovens are being called because they can post a shock hazard to consumers.
More details on the recall are here.