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2.4 Million Toys Recalled Due to Choking and Intestinal Hazards From Magnets

Jenny Albano — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:49:53 GMT

MEGA Brands America Inc., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling around 2.4 million toys because small magnets can fall out of the toys, which poses a choking hazard to infants and young children.

The company is recalling around .1 million Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. preschool toys and 1.3 million MagnaMan magnetic action figures. The magnets in the toys can detach and can be swallowed by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

MEGA Brands and CPSC have received 19 reports of magnets coming loose in the Magtastik toys, which included one incident of a 3-year-old boy having medical treatment to remove a magnet from his nasal cavity and one report of an 18-month-old boy with a magnet in his mouth, which was not swallowed. Also, there have been 25 reports of magnets coming loose from the MagnaMan figures but there have been no injuries.

The Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys include small flexible parts embedded with magnets that allow the parts to connect to large, colored metal balls. The recalled MagnaMan magnetic toys are figures that have body parts that attach with magnets. They come in either a "Futuristic Warrior" or "Ancient Warrior" theme. Each figure comes with three accessories.

For a list of the recalled Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys modelsclick here.
For a list of the recalled MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures models click here.

The toys were sold between January 2005 and December 2007 at toy stores throughout the nation, including Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R' Us and Kmart.

Even though there have not been any injuries, there have been 44 complaints over the past two years about the loose magnets. These complaints prompted the recall.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

ROMI Enterprises Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

Jenny Albano — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:06:32 GMT

ROMI Enterprises, in conjunction with the CPSC, are recalling about 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages due to a drowning hazard.

An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.

So far the company has not recieved any reports of injury, but there have been two reports of the units malfunctioning during a dive and six reports of the product malfunctioning during testing by dealers. These regulator first stages were available at Oceanic and AERIS retailers across the country from May 2006 to October 2007.

The recall includes the following regulator first stages:

Oceanic Regulator First Stages Model:
CDX5 Certain serial numbers from 30202856 through 51312641
Model FDX10 Certain serial numbers from 51408026 through 51411813
Models CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5 All serial numbers

AERIS Regulator First Stages:
Model AT400 Certain serial numbers from 30200036 through 51311560
Balanced Diaphragm All serial numbers

The model and serial numbers are located on the side or on the product's rubber covering.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

American Foods Group Recalls 96,000 Pounds of Ground Beef

Jenny Albano — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:48:40 GMT

American Foods Group recalled 96,000 pounds of ground beef on Saturday, November 24 after two people became ill after eating the product. The consumers may have become ill due to E. coli in the ground beef.

The beef products by American Foods Group include coarse and fine ground beef chuck, sirloin and chop beef. They were distributed to retailers and distributors in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Virginia.

The problem with the meat was discovered while the Illinois Department of Health was investigating the two reported illnesses. The products being recalled were produced on October 10 and were distributed for further processing and repackaging so they won't have the company's establishment number on the package.

The recalled products include:
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "65000."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 75/25." Each shipping label bears a product code of "65800."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF SIRLOIN, FINE GROUND 90/10." Each shipping label bears a product code of "66000."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 80/20." Each shipping label bears a product code of "66400."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 75/25." Each shipping label bears a product code of "19900."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "20100."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF CHUCK, FINE GROUND 82/18." Each shipping label bears a product code of "20600."
--Bulk weight packages of "CHOP BEEF STEAK, FINE GRIND "86/14." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30000."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF SIRLOIN, FINE GROUND 92/08." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30400."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF ROUND, FINE GROUND 87/13." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30200."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 80/20." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30700."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF CHUCK, FINE GROUND 82/18." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31400."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 93/07." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31600."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31700."
--Bulk weight packages of "BEEF MODIFIED, FINE GROUND 93/07." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31900."

Each shipping label bears the establishment number "Est. 18076" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

E. coli (O157:H7) can cause foodborne illnesses, commonly known as food poisoning. Symptoms often include diarrhea and abdominal cramps and will last from 5 to 10 days. Antibiotics are usually effective in treatment. E. coli can cause some life threatening complications such as Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, but this is rare and occurs mostly in children under 5 and the elderly.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Salmonella Forces Recall of Spinach

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:34:14 GMT

Last summer spinach was recalled due to E. coli. Now a new recall has been announced for bagged spinach that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Metz Fresh which is base in California has issued a spinach recall that affects 34 tons of spinach.

The recalled spinach was sold in 10- and 16-ounce bags, and 2 1/2- and 4-pound cartons in the U.S. and Canada with the following tracking codes: 12208114, 12208214 and 12208314.

There have been no reports of anyone getting sick after eating the spinach. They discovered the Salmonella during routine testing of the spinach being processed at one of their factories. The company is asking consumers to throw away any of the recalled spinach or return it for a full refund.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Faulty Log Splitter Recalled

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:48:57 GMT

A log splitter sold at hardware stores across the country have been recalled because they have the potential to harm the person using it. The product recall is for Brave Products and Iron & Oak log splitters. The problem is with the hydraulic cylinders.

The splitters were sold at Ace, True Value, and Do It Best Hardware stores and independent power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2002 through October 2004, and from May 2006 through April 2007, for between $900 and $2,000.
They were manufactured in the United States.

The company will be offering a free replacement cylinder to everyone that owns the defective log splitter. In the meantime you should stop using the product. Someone had their hand amputated while using the device.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

FDA Recalls Toothpaste Made in China

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:15:53 GMT

Testing has revealed that some toothpaste made in China contains the harmful ingredient diethylene glycol. The FDA has issued a product recall for all toothpaste made in China. Diethylene glycol is found in anti-freeze and can cause kidney and liver damage.

The agency is warning consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China and, through an import alert, is stopping all suspect toothpaste from entering the United States. The FDA continues to investigate this problem and will take further action, as appropriate, to address this important public safety issue.

The recall affects the brands made by several different companies as well as a counterfeit version of Colgate. If you have a toothpaste that is marked "Made in China" it is recommended that you stop using it and return it for a refund.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Baby Book Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Shannon Weidemann — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:16:59 GMT

A soft children's book has been recalled by the distributor after receiving reports that it may be a choking hazard. The Discovery Bunny Book has a squeaker toy that may be removed through a faulty seam. The squeaker is a choking hazard to young children and babies. The defective product was sold by Bookspan.

This recall involves Discovery Bunny yellow cloth books. The mid-section of the yellow and white plush stuffed bunny opens to a six-page cloth book. The plush bunny has black & white checkered ears and feet. The "SoftPlay" logo is printed on a tag sewn into the bunny toy.

The books were sold from February 2006 to March 2007. Consumers who purchased the book will receive a credit at Bookspan and are asked to discard or return the book. You may contact Bookspan at (888) 793-6514 with more questions.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Rat Poison in Pet Food Causing Deaths

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:15:28 GMT

It is unknown how it got there, but the recalled pet food has tested positive for rat poison. The recall of 60 million cans and foil pouches of cat and dog food is one of the largest recalls of pet food. The pet food has been linked to kidney failure in cats and dogs.

The deaths led to a recall of 60 million cans and pouches of pet food produced by Menu Foods and sold throughout North America under 95 brand names. There have been several reports of kidney failure in pets that ate the recalled brands, and the company has confirmed the deaths of 15 cats and one dog.
Menu Foods last week recalled "cuts and gravy" style dog and cat food. The recall sparked concern among pet owners across North America. It includes food sold under store brands carried by Wal-Mart, Kroger, Safeway and other large retailers, as well as private labels such as Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba.

A complete list of the recalled food can be found at www.menufoods.com/recall. If your pet has eaten the recalled food and is going through kidney failure or death and you would like to speak with an attorney, please use the contact form on the right.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Peanut Butter Recall Expanded

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:44:25 GMT

The recall of peanut butter produced at the Georgia ConAgra plant has expanded to products made since October 2004. The Peter Pan and Great Value brands are at the center of the recall.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 425 people have fallen ill from the outbreak of salmonella that has been traced back to the plant in Sylvester, Ga.

The FDA warned consumers who have purchased any of the products since October 2004 to discard them, and not to eat any Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter with a product code beginning with 2111.

The recall also includes items made with the peanut butter such as toppings. The original recall only called for those items made since December 2005.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Septic Pump Recalled

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:19:23 GMT

The Zoeller Pump Co. is voluntarily recalling a septic pump due to grounding problems. Those using the pumps may experience an electric shock.

The recalled Zoeller brand septic pumps have a 20-foot black cord with a plug. The pumps have date codes 0906 and 1006. On models 53, 57, 151, 152 and 153 the date code is printed on the nameplate on the top of the pump. On Model WM48 the date code is printed on the tag near the plug. "Philippines" is stamped on the plug. A list of specific part numbers, model numbers, date codes and UPC codes can be found at http://www.zoeller.com. Pumps that have already been hard wired during installation (where the plug has been removed) are not included in the recall.

No one has reported being injured using the pump. If you have purchased one of these models you should contact the company at (800) 928-7867.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann