Nissan Motor Company has announced a worldwide recall of 2.14 million vehicles because of an ignition problem that may result in the vehicle stalling. This is the manufacturer's third-largest recall ever.
Another 38,000 bottles of the Pfizer's cholesterol drug Lipitor have been recalled, adding to the 190,000 recalled earlier this year, because of reports of a foul odor linked to the packaging bottles. The recall affects Lipitor 40 mg tablets (atorvastatin calcium) distributed in the United States and supplied by a third-party manufacturer.
A homeopathic remedy for the teething pain in children is being recalled because the tablets may cause serious health risks. Hyland's Teething Tablets, sold over-the-counter at retail outlets, are manufactured to contain a small amount of belladonna, a substance that can cause harm at larger doses. For a product of this nature, it is imperative that the amount of belladonna be carefully controlled.
Potent pain patches used to treat breakthrough pain in cancer patients already on around-the-clock pain medication are being recalled by the manufacturer because the patches may release too much of the painkiller Fentanyl which can lead to serious adverse events including death.
Potent pain patches used to treat breakthrough pain in cancer patients already on around-the-clock pain medication are being recalled by the manufacturer because the patches may release too much of the painkiller Fentanyl which can lead to serious adverse events including death.
American Honda Motor Co. has announced a voluntary recall of 471,820 vehicles to replace a seal in the brake master cylinder. According to the automaker, the seal could fail if the brake fluid installed at the factory is replaced with aftermarket fluids, which could cause a small leak and result in the brake fluid warning lamp to turn on. Eventually, the leak would create a soft brake pedal and possible loss of one of the two hydraulic braking circuits.
Nestle USA's Confections & Snacks Division has initiated a voluntary recall of its Nestle(R) RAISINETS(R) Fun Size Bags (10 oz.), which may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected products. Three complaints have been received to date, but no serious injuries or deaths. Nestle is recalling these products "out of an abundance of caution."
Toyota has announced another recall, this time involving more than 1.5 million vehicles worldwide, for problems with brake fluid and fuel pumps. The recall will affect 740,000 cars in the United States. Models affected by the recall in the U.S. include the 2005 and 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 non-hybrid Highlander and Lexus RX330, and 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250 and IS350 vehicles.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Graco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is announcing the recall of about 2 million Graco strollers due to risk of entrapment and strangulation. CPSC and Graco have received four reports of infant strangulations that occurred in these strollers between 2003 and 2005. In addition, CPSC is aware of five reports of infants becoming entrapped, resulting in cuts and bruises, and one report of an infant having difficulty breathing.
Concussions in football aren't anything new, but a growing awareness of just how dangerous these seemingly innocuous head injuries can be may change the rules of the game on all levels. Yesterday the National Football League announced that it would immediately begin suspending players for "egregious and elevated hits" that violate games rules, especially those governing helmets.
