SEATTLE – Computer makers are recalling 100,000 laptop battery packs made by Sony Corp. after 40 reports of overheating, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice Thursday. The voluntary recall applies to certain Sony 2.15Ah lithium-ion cell batteries made in Japan and sold… Read More
    NEW YORK – Graco Children’s Products said that it alerted federal authorities that bassinets sold under its name were identical to some being recalled late last month, but federal officials apparently did not alert the public until late Thursday. The incident was first reported in… Read More
    TORONTO – An outbreak of listeriosis has killed one person and sickened at least 16 others, Canadian public health officials said Wednesday, as a food company suspended production at a Toronto plant and expanded a recall of nearly two dozen types of packaged meats. The… Read More
    For most of us, summer means more time outside for projects or pleasure. A reminder about child safety is in order as well. As little ones begin to explore, they’re drawn to windows. Just last week, a toddler in Brooksville got out an upper-story window… Read More
    OMAHA, Neb. – A review of Nebraska Beef Ltd.’s records prompted Thursday’s recall expansion because USDA investigators determined the company’s practices couldn’t effectively control E. coli bacteria on June 24. About 1.36 million pounds of beef is included in the recall that began Aug. 8… Read More
    QUINCY, Mass. – Stop & Shop is voluntarily recalling tuna salad because it could be contaminated with Listeria. The supermarket chain says the recall covers prepackaged 12 oz. containers of Stop & Shop Tuna Salad with a sell-by date of Aug. 19, as well as… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 730,000 Candlsense warmers, made in China by Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., because the internal heating part of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, posing a fire hazard. Provo Craft… Read More
    The following recall has been announced: About 530 LawnBott lawn mowers, made in Italy by Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. and imported by Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., because the cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Read More
    About 2,000 Beco Baby Butterfly carriers, made in the United States and Dominican Republic by Beco Baby Carrier Inc., have been recalled because the buckles on the carrier’s shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension. This can cause the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 870,000 Fun N Games magnetic dart boards, made in China and imported by Henry Gordy International Inc., because small magnets on the darts can detach and young children can swallow them. If more than one magnet is… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Malt-O-Meal is voluntarily recalling some packages of its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The cereal was distributed nationally under the Malt-O-Meal brand and under some private label brands, including the store brands for… Read More
    BANGOR – Two toys that were sold last fall at the Discovery Museum recently have been identified as posing risks: one for choking and the other for exposure to lead, the museum warned Tuesday. The first item is Tot Tower blocks from eeBoo. Isolated incidents… Read More
    LONDONDERRY, N.H. – Stonyfield Farm is recalling several batches of its blueberry yogurt after consumers complained of finding plastic or glass fragments in the 6-ounce cups. The company said there have been no reports of injury and it does not believe the problem is widespread. Read More
    LAWRENCE, Mass. – A Massachusetts company is recalling fresh-cut fruit products containing cantaloupe from a Honduran company the Food and Drug Administration has linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak. JARD said Friday its recall affects food service and retail products containing cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano… Read More
    YARMOUTH – A Maine company is voluntarily recalling 18,000 water bottles because its own tests revealed unsafe levels of lead in paint used on them. Downeast Concepts says the bottles, manufactured in China and sold by 750 retailers since 2006, are subject of the recall. Read More
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    WASHINGTON – Responding to record recalls of products that sickened children, the Senate passed legislation Thursday that would toughen inspections of toys and other playthings made outside the U.S. The bill calls for a public database of consumer complaints, bolsters the Consumer Products Safety Commission… Read More
    These recalls have been announced: . About 2,800 Super Magnets toys, imported by Man’s Trading Co. and made in China, because the magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Safety officials announced a recall of 24,000 cribs Thursday and also warned parents against putting their babies to bed with pillows and other soft bedding that could suffocate them. The 24,000 Indonesian-made cribs were recalled for putting children at risk of falling out. Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: ? About 64,000 Cinderella 12-volt electric, ride-on toy vehicles, manufactured in China by Dumar International USA, because the wires under the hood and in the battery compartment under the seat can short-circuit. This poses a burn hazard for a… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 152,000 portable electric heaters, manufactured in China and imported and distributed by Aloha Housewares Inc., because they can overheat and their plastic parts can melt, posing a risk of fires. The company has received 29 reports of… Read More
    LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a California slaughterhouse, the subject of an animal-abuse investigation, that provided meat to school lunch programs. Officials said it was the largest beef recall… Read More
    About 11,000 A Life of Faith charm bracelet sets, manufactured in China by Mission City Press, were recalled because surface paint on the white beads contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children. No injuries have been reported. The bracelets were sold at specialty… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 31,000 “Skippy” pool toys, manufactured in China by Swimways Corp. The elastic tongue of the toy fish can break, forcefully come out and cut the users’ hands during launching of the toy. The company has received 24… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 3,900 car charging units included with L.L. Bean Airbeds and made in China. The unit’s batteries can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard… Read More
    These recalls have been announced: . About 1,000 sterling silver teething rings, made by Empire Silver Co. in the United States, because the silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard. Read More
    These recalls have been announced: . AM2 PAT Inc. is recalling about 17,000, or one lot, of Pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP syringes because the syringes are contaminated with the bacteria Serratia marcescens. There have been 40 patient infections, according to the company’s president,… Read More
    ATLANTA – More than a million doses of a common vaccine given to babies as young as two months was being recalled Wednesday because of contamination risks, but the top U.S. health official said it was not a health threat. The recall is for 1.2… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages, manufactured in the U.S. and Taiwan by ROMI Enterprises, because a component that seals air between the first and second stages can fail, resulting in uncontrolled airflow. This puts… Read More
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A judge on Monday tentatively accepted a deal to settle class-action lawsuits on behalf of about 800,000 Ford Explorer owners whose vehicles lost value because of their perceived rollover danger. The settlement ends lawsuits against Ford Motor Co. in California, Connecticut, Illinois… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 38,000 Boppy velvet and boa slipcovers, imported by The Boppy Co., because paint on the zippers contains excessive levels of lead, which is hazardous if ingested by young children. Also, the zipper pulls can break, posing a… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Millions of Chinese-made toys have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found they contain a chemical that converts into a powerful “date rape” drug when ingested. Two children in the U.S. and three in Australia were hospitalized after… Read More
    MINNEAPOLIS – Cargill Inc. said Saturday it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the second time in less than a month it has voluntarily recalled beef that may have been tainted. No illnesses… Read More
    Bumbo International of South Africa recalled about 1 million “Baby Sitter” seats after 28 reports of babies falling out of the seats, including three skull fractures, a government safety group announced Thursday. Babies are at risk for serious head injuries when the seats are placed… Read More
    These recalls recently have been announced: . About 142,000 Toshiba AC adapters sold with portable DVD players manufactured in China and distributed by Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, because the adapter can fail and cause the DVD player to overheat. This poses a burn hazard. Read More
    The following recall has been announced: ? About 142,000 Toshiba AC adapters sold with portable DVD players, manufactured in China and distributed by Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, because the adapter can fail and cause the DVD player to overheat. This poses a burn hazard. Read More
    OMAHA, Neb. – ConAgra Foods Inc. has asked stores to stop selling potpies linked to a salmonella outbreak and is offering refunds for the turkey- and chicken-filled meals. The company and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday defended their decision not to immediately recall… Read More
    Aliki Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 70,400 pounds of a chicken and pasta product, which may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Connecticut firm’s “Aliki Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo Made with White Chicken”… Read More
    CANTON, Mass. – The parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts announced on Friday that it is voluntarily recalling about 1 million pink and orange glow sticks distributed in boxes of doughnuts because they pose a potential choking hazard to children. Canton-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc. said the… Read More
    DALLAS – The Boy Scouts of America said Thursday that a painted, plastic badge commonly worn by some of its youngest Scouts is being voluntarily recalled after a test revealed high levels of lead in the paint. As many as 1.6 million of the badges,… Read More
    WASHINGTON – More than a half-million Chinese-made products were recalled Thursday, including “Pirates of the Caribbean” and Baby Einstein toys, because they contain dangerous levels of lead. Coin-shaped “Pirates of the Caribbean” flashlights and soft, textured Baby Einstein blocks were among the 544,000 products recalled,… Read More
    NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Kraft Foods announced Thursday it is recalling white chocolate distributed in the United States because of possible salmonella contamination. Kraft said consumers who bought its 6-ounce Baker’s Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares should immediately discard the product. The recalled product was distributed… Read More
    LOS ANGELES – The first recall was bad enough: A million-plus Thomas & Friends toys pulled because of lead paint. The second was surreal: The maker of the smiley-faced trains sent customers “bonus gifts” so they would stay loyal – and now some of those toys have been… Read More
    TRENTON, N.J. – The Topps Meat Co. on Saturday expanded its recall of frozen hamburger patties that may be contaminated with the E. coli bacteria and sickened more than a dozen people in eight states. Topps said it was recalling 21.7 million pounds of ground… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Baby supply company Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. is recalling more than 425,000 play yards after a 10-month-old boy was strangled, a government safety agency announced Thursday. The boy was inside the company’s Sesame Beginnings Travel Play Yard and the restraint strap from the elevated… Read More
    Twenty-one people in Maine and seven other states may have fallen ill after eating hamburgers possibly contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. CDC spokeswoman Lola Russell said three cases – two in New York and one in… Read More
    The following product recall has been announced: About 83,000 “Avant Yarde” Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles, imported and distributed by Hayes Company Inc. and made in China, because the candle’s wax can catch fire and cause a high flame. The company has received two reports of… Read More
    SAN FRANCISCO – A division of Dole Food Co. issued an international recall of bagged salad Monday after a sample taken from a store in Canada tested positive for E. coli, the company said. There have been no reports of illness, company officials said. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Chrysler LLC said Friday it would recall nearly 300,000 sport utility vehicles to address potential braking problems while driving uphill. In a separate move, Honda Motor Co. said it was recalling more than 180,000 Civics from the 2006-2007 model year to fix a… Read More
    ASHVILLE, N.Y. – Fairbank Farms, a national company that sells ground beef, announced a recall Wednesday of 85 percent lean ground beef patties sold in Shaw’s Supermarkets. The ground beef patties, sold fresh under the Shaw’s label, could have been purchased by consumers in New… Read More
    The following product recalls have been announced: About 740 AC adapters sold with network hard disk drives, imported by I-O Data Device USA Inc., because the AC adapters can overheat or melt, which poses as a burn hazard to consumers. The AC adapters were manufactured… Read More
    WASHINGTON – A California produce company recalled bagged fresh spinach Wednesday after it tested positive for salmonella. There were no immediate reports of illness linked to the tainted spinach, distributed by Metz Fresh LLC of King City, Calif. The recall comes nearly a year after… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: About 202,000 Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers, manufactured in China by Black & Decker Inc., because pieces of the product can come loose during use and become projectiles. This poses a laceration hazard to users and… Read More
    The following product recalls have been announced: About 4,000 Windsor Spindle-Back side chairs, imported by J.C. Penney and made in Malaysia, because the wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse. There has been one minor whiplash injury reported. The company… Read More
    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Some bags of Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Massachusetts and other states may be contaminated with salmonella, which could affect both pets and their owners, Mars Petcare U.S. Inc. announced Tuesday. The company is recalling the product and asking pet owners who purchased… Read More
    NEWARK, N.J. – Toys “R” Us Inc. on Friday said it was removing all vinyl baby bibs from its Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores as a precaution after two bibs made in China for one supplier showed lead levels that exceeded Toys “R” Us standards. Read More
    BANGOR – Area stores took steps Wednesday in response to the latest Mattel toy recall. Mattel Inc. announced Tuesday it was recalling about 9 million toys that had been manufactured in China. The recall was ordered because of concerns the toys, including popular Barbie, Polly… Read More
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    WASHINGTON – Mattel announced recalls Tuesday for 9 million more Chinese-made toys, including popular Barbie, Polly Pocket and “Cars” movie items, and warned that more could be ordered off store shelves because of lead paint and tiny magnets that could be swallowed. The recalls came… Read More
    INDIANAPOLIS – A leading supplier of toiletries for hotels and resorts said Monday it was recalling worldwide complimentary tubes of toothpaste made in China after tests showed some may contain a potentially toxic chemical. It was the latest in a series of recalls of Chinese-made… Read More
    NEW YORK – The Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking into whether Fisher-Price let the agency know as quickly as it should have about lead paint found in 1.5 million Chinese-made toys that were recalled worldwide last week. Scott Wolfson, a spokesman for the commission,… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 1 million battery packs used to power drills, saws, radios, flashlights, wrenches and Extractor windshield glass removers, manufactured by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., are being recalled because damage to a vent while the pack is in use… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Toy-maker Fisher-Price is recalling 83 types of toys – including the popular Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters – because their paint contains excessive amounts of lead. The worldwide recall being announced Thursday involves 967,000 plastic preschool toys made by a Chinese… Read More
    WASHINGTON – Cans of recalled food are bursting, swollen with bacteria that cause botulism. The bursting cans were among those being held by Castleberry’s Food Co., which last week announced a massive recall that now includes more than 90 potentially contaminated products, including chili sauces… Read More
    WASHINGTON – The Easy Bake oven, an iconic toy with a four-decade history, has been recalled for the second time in less than a year, government safety advocates announced on Thursday. In February Easy Bake’s parent company, Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro Inc., recalled 985,000 of the… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 800 Mag Stix magnetic building sets, distributed by Kipp Brothers, because the magnets inside the plastic sticks could fall out and be swallowed by children. Multiple swallowed magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 3,000 hammock stands, imported by The Algoma Net Co., because the frame’s foot brackets can crack and cause a person in the hammock to fall. The company has received 28 reports of cracked or torn foot brackets,… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 68,000 Rockingham Deluxe lounge chairs, also sold as Vanderwall folding recliner chairs, imported by Bond Manufacturing Co., because faulty support brackets and weak frames can cause the chairs to collapse or fall backward. The company has received… Read More
    WASHINGTON – A popular snack food sold nationwide is being recalled because of concerns about contamination. All lots and sizes of Veggie Booty Snack Food are being recalled, the company said, following a report of 51 cases of salmonella poisoning that may be associated with… Read More
    The following recall has been announced: ? About 219,000 pieces of blue and green glassware, imported and distributed by Pier 1 Imports, because the glassware can easily crack or break, posing a laceration danger. Red and orange glassware pieces were recalled on May 8. The… Read More
    MIAMI – A Florida company issued a nationwide recall Monday of toothpaste it imported from China and distributed to wholesalers, saying that the product may contain a poisonous chemical. Gold City Enterprise LLC said the roughly 170,000 recalled Shir toothpaste products may contain diethylene glycol,… Read More
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    The following recalls have been announced: . About 1.5 million various Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys, imported and distributed by the RC2 Corp. because paint on the toys contains lead that can be toxic if ingested by young children. No injuries have been reported. Read More
    About 180 Sleigh Round Cribs, imported by Song Lin Industrial Inc., have been recalled because the cribs’ instructions tell consumers to assemble the crib with the mattress support in the highest position and do not indicate it can be moved to a lower setting. Children who can sit… Read More
    About 2,700 Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candles imported by Royal Products Inc., because the coating and beads on the candles’ exteriors can catch fire. No injuries have been reported. The company has received one report of a candle fire causing minor property damage. The Consumer Product Safety Commission… Read More
    The following products have been recalled: . About 2,700 Vivre Royale Pine Cone Candles imported by Royal Products Inc., because the coating and beads on the candles’ exteriors can catch fire. No injuries have been reported. The company has received one report of a candle… Read More
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    . About 200,000 children’s necklaces, bracelets and rings, imported by Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc., are being recalled because they contain high levels of lead, which can be toxic if ingested by young children. No injuries have been reported. Details by phone at (877) 213-0500 or at www.ssmvending.com… Read More
    The following recall has been announced: About 35,600 pounds of raw chicken sausage products are being recalled by Kayem Foods Inc. of Chelsea, Mass., because they contain wheat, a potential allergen, without listing it as an ingredient. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
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    ELLSWORTH – A national beef recall announced recently by the U.S. Department of Agriculture because of possible E. coli contamination has reached at least one Maine community. The Ellsworth School Department was notified last week that one of its food distributors was recalling a shipment… Read More
    WASHINGTON – General Electric Co. is recalling 2.5 million dishwashers because of a wiring problem that could cause fires. The recall, government regulators said Wednesday, includes dishwashers sold under the brands Eterna, GE, GE Profile, GE Monogram, Hotpoint and Sears-Kenmore. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . About 97,000 halogen table lamps, sold by Lowe’s, because the lamps can short-circuit. This can pose a fire hazard. The company has received one report of a fire and no reports of injuries. Customers should return the lamps… Read More
    WASHINGTON – DaimlerChrysler is recalling its 2005 Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans to fix faulty air bags that may not deploy because of corrosion on the sensors. The recall involves more than 400,000 vehicles sold or registered in states that use large… Read More
    The following recalls have been announced: . Archer Farms four-cheese risotto, sold by Target stores, because it could be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported. Details: by phone at (800) 440-0680; online at www.fda.gov. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
    AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Division of Quality Assurance & Regulations, amended its announcement that Bubier Meats, located in Greene, Maine, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,936 pounds of beef products because they may be contaminated with fecal material and other contaminants. The recall… Read More
    SAN JOSE, Calif. – Acer Inc., one of the largest computer makers in the world, launched a recall Wednesday of about 27,000 laptop batteries, becoming the latest company to warn of faulty Sony-made lithium-ion batteries that could overheat and cause a fire. The affected Acer… Read More
    AUGUSTA – Bubier Meats, located in Greene, is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 pounds of beef products because they may be contaminated with fecal material and other contaminants, according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Division of Quality Assurance & Regulations. The problem was discovered through… Read More
    . Vi-Jon Inc. is recalling 28-fluid-ounce bottles of Alpine Xtreme Evergreen Forest Body Wash after samples showed the presence of a bacteria, Enterobacter gergoviae. This could increase the risk of more serious infections to individuals with cuts, rashes or other compromised skin conditions or weakened or suppressed immune… Read More
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    WASHINGTON – A third company on Friday recalled pet foods made with an imported Chinese ingredient only recently found to have been contaminated by an industrial chemical. The pet food ingredient, rice protein concentrate, is the second found in the U.S. to be contaminated by… Read More
    The following recall has been announced: . About 2,000 boxes of candy from Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Ore., because they may contain undeclared nuts, including peanuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts and cashews. People who have an allergy to these nuts run the risk… Read More