US Recall News

FDA Issues Warning about More Depakote Birth Defect Risk

2013-05-15T01:01:40Z

After a new study linked Depakote and other valproate medications taken during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism and autism spectrum disorders, the FDA has decided to put its strongest warning for pregnancy associated complications on the drug, designating … Continued

FDA Struggles to Prevent Recurrence of Meningitis Outbreak

2013-05-10T15:22:56Z

On May 9, the FDA warned that unless it gets additional authority to regulate compounding facilities, we will likely see a recurrence of the multistate meningitis outbreak that killed nearly 50 people and sickened more than 700. In the meantime, … Continued

Supreme Court Should Allow Generic Drug Defective Product Claims

2013-04-30T00:43:24Z

This month, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of a woman who suffered the gruesome skin reaction toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN) after taking a generic form of sulindac, a mild non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The case, … Continued

FDA Warns of the Dangers of DMAA (Dimethylamylamine)

2013-04-30T00:45:57Z

The FDA has warned consumers not to take any dietary supplement containing the ingredient DMAA (dimethylamylamine, which goes by other names as well, listed below), which has been associated with numerous risks, including seizures, heart attack, and death. When asked … Continued

Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard

2013-04-11T14:24:24Z

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Trumpette Aubree’s socks Trumpette Hearts socks Trumpette Aubree’s and Hearts socks packaging “Aubree’s” and “Hearts” baby socks … Continued

FDA Classifies Stryker Corp. Shapematch Cutting Guides Recall as Class I

2013-04-11T14:23:10Z

Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) announced today that its orthopaedic division has received notice that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the voluntary recall of its ShapeMatch Cutting Guides and that it will be classified as a Class I … Continued

CPSC – Dynacraft Recalls Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys Due to Fall Hazard

2013-04-11T14:19:19Z

Consumers should stop using the Dynacraft Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys immediately. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recalled models (total units: about 8,900) Urban Shredder with Hot Wheels graphics, model number 8801-15 Urban … Continued

Danny’s Law Continues to Make Children’s Products Safer

2013-04-11T14:12:32Z

When Danny’s Law was introduced in March 2007, it had all the makings of a universally hailed piece of legislation. First, it stemmed from the tragic story of a child needlessly killed due to the ineffectual workings of the system … Continued

Stryker May Still Be In Denial When It Comes To Their Financial Exposure Related To Recalled Hips

2013-04-11T14:07:32Z

In a press release to shareholders, Stryker estimated that the recall of its Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck hip replacements would cost between $190 million and $390 million but Stryker might be a little too optimistic for comfort. Johnson and … Continued

CPSC – Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork’s Steerer Tube Can Break

2013-02-22T21:00:18Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 2 photos Wilier Triestina Izoard XP bicycle 2 of 2 photos Wilier Triestina Izoard … Continued

CPSC – Norco Recalls Havoc Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

2013-02-22T21:00:18Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 2 photos Norco Havoc Bicycle Frame 26-inch 2 of 2 photos Norco Havoc Bicycle … Continued

CPSC – Canon Recalls for Repair Wireless File Transmitter Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction

2013-02-22T21:00:18Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 2 photos Canon WFT-E7A wireless file transmitter 2 of 2 photos The serial number … Continued

CPSC – Arctic Cat Recalls Bearcat Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

2013-02-22T21:00:17Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 4 photos Bearcat 570 XT/WT 2 of 4 photos Bearcat Z1 XT 3 of … Continued

CPSC – Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

2013-02-22T21:00:17Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 4 photos Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks 2 of 4 photos Muddy Outdoors climbing … Continued

CPSC – Sassy and Carter’s-branded Hug N’ Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

2013-02-22T21:00:17Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 3 photos Sassy Hug N’ Tug Puppy 2 of 3 photos Sassy Hug N’ … Continued

CPSC – PAPYRUS Signature Collection Ornaments Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

2013-02-22T21:00:17Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 5 photos Ornament Horse Pink and Gold 2 of 5 photos Ornament Frog Prince … Continued

CPSC – PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

2013-02-22T21:00:17Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 2 photos Decorative Christmas Tree 17in Red 2 of 2 photos Decorative Tree Box … Continued

CPSC – PAPYRUS Signature Collection Frames Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

2013-02-22T21:00:17Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 3 photos Green Frame 4 by 6 inches 2 of 3 photos Red Frame … Continued

CPSC – Bethlehem Lights Recalls Christmas Trees Sold Exclusively by QVC Due to Fire Hazard

2013-02-22T21:00:17Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 2 photos The foot pedal on the Ready Shape Scottsdale Tree with Never Fail … Continued

CPSC – American Honda Expands Recall of FourTrax ATVs Due to Crash Hazard

2013-02-22T21:00:16Z

Consumers Businesses Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 1 of 4 photos Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TE 2 of 4 photos Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM … Continued