WASHINGTON – Swiss pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG will stop selling a drug to relieve constipation after it was linked to a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and worsening chest pain that can become a heart attack, federal health officials said. Novartis agreed to withdraw… Read More
WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it was recalling more than 500,000 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles after receiving reports of engine fires linked to corrosion on antilock brake connectors. Ford said the recall involved 444,880 Escapes from the 2001-2004 model years in the… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 3,500 “Lovely Baby” and “Happy Baby” dolls, imported and sold by OKK Trading Inc., because the dolls contain small parts which pose a choking risk. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
WASHINGTON – The recall of pet foods and treats contaminated with an industrial chemical expanded Thursday to include dog biscuits made by an Alabama company and sold by Wal-Mart under the Ol’Roy brand. The Food and Drug Administration said the manufacturer, Sunshine Mills Inc., is… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 4 million Groovy Grabber children’s bracelets, manufactured by A&A Global Industries, because the paint on the metallic part of the bands contains high levels of lead, which is toxic for children and can cause adverse health effects… Read More
The parent company for Alpo dog food announced Friday that it was recalling some of its canned wet dog foods that may contain contaminated wheat gluten, adding its name to the long list of pet foods already recalled. At 4 p.m. Saturday, two workers at… Read More
Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli SRL in Bari, Italy, is recalling certain olives because they could be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Botulism poisoning symptoms include double vision, droopy eyelids, trouble speaking or swallowing and paralysis on both… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 100,000 SlingRider infant carriers, manufactured by Infantino LLC, because the sliding plastic piece attached to the strap can break, causing a baby to fall out of the carrier. The company has received four reports of cases in… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 12,000 electronic musical keyboards, imported by Casio Inc. and manufactured by Casio Computer Co. Ltd., because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The company has received five reports of overheating keyboards, including two that caused… Read More
PORTLAND – Pet owners returned dog and cat food products to retailers and sought more information during the weekend after a Canadian pet food manufacturer issued a recall of products made over a three-month period. Menu Foods Inc., an Ontario-based company that produced the pet… Read More
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WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. recalled about 155,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles on Monday to repair a cruise control switch system that already had led to millions of recalls. Ford said the latest recall involved 2003 versions of the F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450… Read More
WASHINGTON – A serious software problem with two models of automatic external defibrillators has led their manufacturer to recall thousands of the devices distributed worldwide. Defibtech LLC said problems with the software in its Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED models may fail to flag a… Read More
WASHINGTON – Federal inspectors found the strain of salmonella behind a recent food-poisoning outbreak at the ConAgra Foods Inc. plant that made the tainted peanut butter, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. Beyond the Sylvester, Ga., plant, the strain also has been isolated from… Read More
WASHINGTON – The Dole Fresh Fruit Co. recalled several thousand cartons of imported cantaloupes Friday after the fruit tested positive for salmonella. The recall, which covers the eastern United States and the Canadian province of Quebec, is the second sparked by salmonella fears this week. Read More
OMAHA, Neb. – ConAgra Foods Inc. told consumers to discard certain jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter after the spread was linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in 39 states, including Maine. Lids of jars with a product code… Read More
TOKYO – Honda Motor Co. plans to recall 45,335 Civic Hybrid sedans worldwide to repair a voltage converter defect that could stop the car’s engine, a company spokeswoman said Friday. Japan’s No. 2 automaker plans to recall 7,219 of the vehicles sold in Japan and… Read More
WASHINGTON – Check your medicine cabinet: Millions of bottles of the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen – some sold as long as three years ago – are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments. The recall affects 11 million bottles containing varying quantities of… Read More
WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is recalling 140,000 vehicles whose defective door latches could freeze, causing the doors to swing open in traffic. The 2005 Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and 2005-06 Freestyle crossover vehicles were either sold or registered in… Read More
WASHINGTON – Some 526,000 batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers worldwide are being recalled in the latest problem with batteries made by Sony Corp., the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. IBM Corp., based in Armonk, N.Y., and Lenovo Inc. of Research Triangle Park, N.C.,… Read More
Consumers who are also parents are well known for having high expectations – and trust – when it comes to child product safety. Unfortunately, parents must be vigilant about the toys and other products in their child’s environment. Some items are not safe. Sometimes we simply are not… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday recalled 1.8 million Sony-built notebook batteries that could overheat and catch fire, just 10 days after Dell Inc.’s record-setting recall involving the same problem and the same supplier. Apple said it has received nine reports of lithium-ion… Read More
DALLAS – Dell Inc.’s record-setting recall of 4.1 million notebook computer batteries raised safety concerns about the power source of countless electronic devices, but experts said the problem appears to stem from flaws in the production of the laptop batteries, not the underlying technology. Customers… Read More
The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting consumers from faulty products sold in this country. Keeping our families, friends and neighbors safe should be everyone’s goal. Your product may be new and shiny, but it also may be hazardous. The commission, in… Read More
WASHINGTON – Bausch & Lomb Inc. said Monday it would no longer make its ReNu with MoistureLoc contact-lens solution and was recalling the product worldwide after linking certain uses to a potentially blinding eye infection. The company decided to remove the solution from store shelves… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 78,500 “Fireplace in a Box” candle kits distributed by Running Press Book Publishers, because the miniature plastic fireplace that surrounds a tea light candle can ignite. The company has received two reports of incidents where the fireplace… Read More
WASHINGTON – One child died and four others suffered serious injuries after swallowing tiny magnets found in building sets sold nationwide, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday in announcing a recall of 3.8 million of the toy kits. The commission said it has received… Read More
WASHINGTON – Reebok is recalling 300,000 children’s charm bracelets because a 4-year-old died from lead poisoning after swallowing a piece of the jewelry, the government said Thursday. The silver-colored bracelets, bearing heart-shaped charms engraved with the “Reebok” name, were given away from May 2004 through… Read More
WASHINGTON – General Motors Corp. said Friday it is recalling about 900,000 pickup trucks worldwide to fix tailgate cables that can corrode and break when loads are placed on them. The recall involves 1999-2000 models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. GM said… Read More
These products recently have been recalled for safety reasons, according to government and consumer safety organizations: . Vac Attack II Blowers manufactured by Homelite Consumer Products and sold nationwide at Home Depot from September 2005 to November 2005. The blowers are missing doors covering the… Read More
The following products recently have been recalled for safety reasons, according to governmental and consumer safety organizations: ? NEUTON cordless electric lawnmowers manufactured by Country Home Products and sold nation-wide from February 2005 to June 2005. When the handlebar is released, the motor could continue… Read More
WASHINGTON – A Massachusetts company on Friday recalled 500,000 liquid-filled baby teethers distributed in the United States and Canada because of a possible bacterial contamination that could cause serious illness. Six styles of teethers may be contaminated with the Pseudomonas aeruginosa or the Pseudomonas putida… Read More
Product recalls for the following four items were issued by federal and state agencies this past week, according to the Web site . ACCU-CHEK Aviva blood glucose meters, manufactured by Roche Diagnostics. Because of the potential for an electronic malfunction that can cause the meter… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 5,232 jars of Fisher Brand Deluxe Mixed Nuts, distributed by John B. Sanfilippo and Son Inc., because the product contains undeclared peanuts, a known allergen. The recalled 32-ounce plastic cans bear a best-by code of 110506 S1. Read More
ATLANTA – A Pennsylvania company is recalling more than 40 tons of hamburger patties in 12 states, including Maine, because of possible E. coli contamination. Quaker Maid Meats Inc. of Reading, Pa., recalled three- and five-pound boxes of its Philly-Gourmet brand patties made July 19. Read More
All disposable shampoo caps manufactured by the Salus Corp. have been recalled because the caps could be contaminated with the serratia marcescens bacterium, which can cause severe and life-threatening illness if it enters the bloodstream. No reports of illnesses have been received. The recalled caps,… Read More
About 11,200 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, manufactured by Ian’s Natural Foods of Revere, Mass., has been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The products include 10- to 28-ounce packages of Trader Joe-San teriyaki chicken; Trader Giotto’s Italian-style meatballs and baked chicken Parmesan;… Read More
A Massachusetts company’s brand of tuna salad that is distributed in Maine has been the target of a recall. Almost 400 5-pound units of Home Made Brand Tuna Salad sold by Newburyport, Mass.-based Home Made Brand Foods Inc. with an Oct. 16 expiration date may be contaminated with… Read More
WASHINGTON – Nissan Motor Co. said Monday it will recall more than 100,000 minivans because of problems with a seat adjustment mechanism that could cause a finger injury. The automaker said the recall affects about 118,000 Quest minivans from the 2004-2006 model years in the… Read More
About 48,000 Holiday Time candle gift sets, manufactured by Dan Dee International Ltd. and sold at Wal-Mart, have been recalled because the decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. Wal-Mart has received six reports of the covering catching fire, including three that… Read More
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to eat certain Dole prepackaged salads that have been connected to an outbreak of E. coli infections in Minnesota. The illnesses have all been associated with Dole salads bought at Rainbow Foods grocery store… Read More
About 1,076 pounds of chicken sausages and beef wieners, produced by New Packing Co. Inc. of Chicago, have been recalled because they may be contaminated with listeria. The Pure Farms brand chicken products include andouille sausage, bratwurst, breakfast links, Italian sausage, Polish sausage and wieners, all bearing the… Read More
WASHINGTON – Mazda Motor Corp. said Monday it had halted the sale and production of the 2006 Mazda5 crossover because a potential heat buildup in the exhaust system could lead to a fire. The government, meanwhile, said it was investigating reports that the large sunroof… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 130,000 Brinkmann and Charmglow gas grills manufactured by The Brinkmann Corp. because the gas regulators could leak when attached to certain liquid propane tanks, causing a risk of fires and burns. The company has reported two cases… Read More
An unspecified amount of fresh-squeezed orange juice, produced by Orchid Island Juice Co. of Florida and sold in Maine and other states, has been recalled because the juice may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The products recalled are packaged in gallon, half-gallon, quart, pint, 12-ounce… Read More
WASHINGTON – Ford and Toyota, two of the world’s largest automakers, on Wednesday recalled nearly 5 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in separate moves to respond to concerns of engine fires and problems with the power-steering system. The recall by Ford Motor Co.,… Read More
WASHINGTON – General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it was recalling about 800,000 sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks in 14 northern states, including Maine, because corrosion was affecting the antilock brake system, leading to more than 200 low-speed crashes. GM, the world’s largest automaker, said… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 35,830 pounds of Polish sausage, made by Lykes Meat Group of Plant City, Fla., and distributed to retail stores in Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New York and Ohio, because they may be underprocessed. Products recalled are… Read More
WASHINGTON – More than 150,000 Kawasaki Motors Corp. all-terrain vehicles are being recalled over safety concerns, the government said Tuesday. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the 2001 through 2005 models of the Kawasaki Prairie and Brute Force ATVs can develop steering-control problems that could… Read More
Nabisco Foods is recalling 4.86 oz. boxes of Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs Oreo Thin Crisps Baked Chocolate Wafer Snacks, because some may contain milk not listed as an ingredient. Nabisco said the Oreo boxes may actually contain individual bags of Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs Chips Ahoy! Thin Crisps… Read More
The following recall has been announced: Tea-flavored Kirin Soft Drinks, manufactured by Nishin Trading Inc., because they may contain undeclared milk, which can cause a severe reaction in those allergic to it. The recall affects the 1.5 liter plastic bottles of the soft drink. For… Read More
WASHINGTON – Cold Stone Creamery is recalling its ice cream products containing cake batter after reports of people becoming ill in four states. The company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., and the Food and Drug Administration said the cake batter products may be associated with outbreaks… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – A second safety warning from Guidant Corp., one of the nation’s largest medical device manufacturers, urged doctors to stop using five defibrillator models because they could malfunction and may have to be recalled. Indianapolis-based Guidant announced its second worldwide safety advisory in a… Read More
The following recalls have been announced: . About 61,000 Polaris all-terrain vehicles, manufactured by Polaris Industries Inc., because some models could have defective electronic control modules that overheat, posing fire hazards that could cause injury or death. The company has learned of at least 68… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – A company under fire for not telling heart patients about a problem with its implanted defibrillators said Friday that 50,000 of the devices could be flawed and offered to replace more than half of them. At least two patients with defibrillators made by… Read More
About 100,000 Kenmore coffee makers, manufactured by Chiaphua Industries Ltd. and distributed by Salton Inc., have been recalled because they may leach lead, posing a health hazard. The Kenmore 12-Cup Percolators were sold exclusively at Sears department stores nationwide from July 2001 to April 2004. For more information,… Read More
About 1.75 million home coffee makers manufactured by Bunn-O-Matic Corp. have been recalled because electrical failure can cause the plastic pour-in bowl and lid to melt or ignite, posing a burn hazard. The company has received at least 17 reports of the bowl or lid… Read More
WASHINGTON – Nissan North America Inc. is recalling 49,200 Sentra sedans because of concerns over possible fuel leakage, officials said Friday. The recall affects Sentras from the 2005 model year. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
WASHINGTON – General Motors Corp. said Friday it would recall nearly 300,000 Saturn L Series sedans and wagons because of problems with brake and tail lights. The problem could make it difficult for the driver of another vehicle to realize the Saturn’s brakes were being… Read More
WASHINGTON – People taking generic drugs made by Able Laboratories Inc. should seek replacements because the company has recalled all of its products, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. However, the FDA advised people to keep taking the drugs until they talk to their… Read More
WASHINGTON – Toyota Motor Corp., in one of its largest safety recalls ever, said Tuesday it is recalling more than 750,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles because of problems with the front suspension that could hinder steering. The company said the recall covers 774,856… Read More
WASHINGTON – A Georgia company is recalling Edwards Oreo Frozen Pie Slices after discovering the product may contain unlabeled peanuts, which can cause a life-threatening reaction in people allergic to peanuts. Edwards Fine Foods Inc. of Atlanta said Friday that consumers may have purchased the… Read More
WASHINGTON – Campbell Soup Supply Co. is recalling 473,500 pounds of Campbell’s Spaghettios Plus Calcium in 15-ounce cans because their product labels fail to list meatballs made with soy protein, a known allergen that could cause an allergic reaction in some people. Each recalled can… Read More
WASHINGTON – A Vermont company is recalling a batch of chocolate bars after discovering the wrong wrapper was used on bars that contain peanuts, posing health risks to people with peanut allergies. Lake Champlain Chocolates of Burlington said Tuesday that its peanut bars were mistakenly… Read More
WASHINGTON – A Texas company is recalling about 727,000 candles because the gel used in them can catch fire and create dangerously high flames, the government said Monday. Nature’s Finest Candles of Marble Falls has received four reports of the surface layer of gel burning… Read More
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it would investigate more than 3.7 million Ford Motor Co. pickups and sport utility vehicles for a defect in a cruise control switch that led to a January recall. The agency said it would examine Ford F-150 pickups from the… Read More
HAVERHILL, Mass. – A manufacturer of prepared tuna salad sold in supermarkets across the Northeast is conducting a voluntary recall because of possible contamination. The tuna salad being recalled is made by Hans Kissle Co. Inc. and is sold under the Hans Kissle, Shaw’s, Stop… Read More
WASHINGTON – Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 120,000 lights after receiving several reports of pieces falling from the fixtures, the government said Friday. The cord of the High Intensity Discharge fixtures can drip plasticizer fluid that can damage the light’s acrylic reflector and cause pieces to crack and… Read More
WASHINGTON – Medtronic Inc. said Friday it is recalling nearly 2,000 automatic defibrillators that may not work properly. The company said the machines may not correctly analyze a patient’s heart rhythm, possibly preventing the machine from defibrillating the heart when it is needed. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
WASHINGTON – Whirlpool Corp. is recalling 162,000 dishwashers because a wiring defect poses risks of overheating and fire, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday. The Benton Harbor, Mich.-based company has received three reports of overheating in its Whirlpool and Kenmore brand under-the-counter plastic tall… Read More
DETROIT – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 358,857 Focus cars because their rear passenger doors may not latch properly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a Ford spokeswoman said Monday. The recall affects four- and five-door Focus cars from the 2000-2002 model years. All… Read More
WASHINGTON – General Motors Corp. is recalling 717,302 minivans because passengers could injure their wrists or arms on the power sliding door, the automaker and federal government said Thursday. The vehicles affected are 1997-2005 model Chevrolet Venture, 1997-1999 Pontiac Transport/Montana, 2000-2005 Pontiac Montana and 1997-2004… Read More
ASHLAND, Ohio – Holiday cookies that may contain pieces of glass have been recalled by Archway Cookies. The company said in a statement that it was voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its 10-ounce Archway Holiday Cashew Nougat Cookies sold nationwide. googletag.cmd.push(function () { //… Read More
WASHINGTON – A company is recalling about 158,000 fluorescent light bulbs because they can overheat and spark, the government said Wednesday. Technical Consumer Products Inc. of Aurora, Ohio, has received 16 reports that the three-way compact fluorescent bulbs have overheated. No injuries have been reported,… Read More
WASHINGTON – Curtis Sathre said it was like a bomb going off. His 13-year-old son, Michael, stood stunned, his ears ringing, hand gushing blood and body covered in black ash. In a split second last August, fragments from Michael’s exploding cell phone had hit him… Read More
J.C. Penney Corp. of Plano, Texas, has recalled 41,300 “Okie Dokie Alligator Football” pajama sets with heat-sealed patches that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The shirts are heather gray with red or blue sleeves, alligator and football patches on the front,… Read More
WASHINGTON – A Buffalo, N.Y., firm is recalling about 50,000 pounds of frankfurters because of possible undercooking, the Agriculture Department said Monday. The agency said it has not received any reports of illnesses caused by the meat, which was recalled after the company, Zemco Industry Inc., received a… Read More
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – BFGoodrich is recalling 46,000 passenger car and light truck tires because of poor ride quality and possible problems with the steel belts. The tire maker said Wednesday there have been no accidents, injuries or property damage claims filed because of the… Read More
WASHINGTON – Britax Child Safety Inc. is recalling 355,516 child seats because a harness can loosen and endanger the child, the government said Wednesday. Britax is recalling all Marathon, Husky, Wizard and Snug Seat Traveler Plus seats. The seats were made between August 2002 and… Read More
BANGOR – Last week’s recall of a tiny cardiac device used to hold open damaged blood vessels in the heart will have little impact on patients in eastern and northern Maine. Some models of the device, known as a stent, are manufactured by the Boston Scientific Corp. of… Read More
WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 899,060 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans in cold-weather states because salt from the roads could corrode and fracture the cars’ front coil springs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. The recall involves sedans from the… Read More
PORTLAND – The family of a man who died from injuries he suffered after falling from the tailgate of a Chevrolet pickup announced plans on Thursday to file legal notice asking General Motors to expedite a recall issued in March. At issue are metal cables… Read More
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Co. overruled its own safety engineers’ recommendations to recall up to 4.1 million pickups and sport utility vehicles that they found had substandard door latches, court documents indicated. A Ford safety engineering team determined in March 2000 that door latches… Read More
DETROIT – General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 800,000 cars because of a power-steering defect that may have led to at least eight injuries, the automaker said Monday. GM also is facing a separate government investigation into alleged failure of brakes, power steering and… Read More
WASHINGTON – The government is recalling thousands of snowmobiles because the skis on the vehicles can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to riders. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the red plastic skis on the 2003 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can be damaged… Read More
WILBRAHAM, Mass. – Friendly Ice Cream Corp. said Friday that it is recalling one lot of half-gallon packages of “Apple Pie a la Mode, Limited Edition” ice cream because it may contain small pieces of a soft, beige, rubber-like material that could pose a choking hazard. Read More
WASHINGTON – Retail chain Pier 1 Imports is recalling some 65,800 candleholders because the item breaks easily and has injured seven consumers. Pier 1, of Fort Worth, Texas, is recalling its “footed glass floater bowl candleholder” because the base can unexpectedly fall off, causing it… Read More
WASHINGTON – Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 652,000 sedans, minivans and sport utility vehicles because of a defect that allows drivers to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle isn’t in park. The National Highway Safety Administration said Monday it has records… Read More
WASHINGTON – A Massachusetts company is recalling 9,230 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because they may be contaminated with listeria, the Agriculture Department said Friday. Kayem Foods Inc. of Chelsea, Mass., sold the chicken, sausage, salami and ham products to stores in Connecticut,… Read More
WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 35,700 Crown Victoria police cars and taxis because of a wheel defect, the automaker and the federal government said Friday. The announcement came just one day after Ford said it would offer fire-suppression technology in 2005 for Crown… Read More
If your child is obsessed with “sliming” people with stuff like Silly String or the green goop that delights kids on “Nickelodeon,” take note. JAKKS Pacific Inc. of Malibu, Calif., is recalling 1.3 million cans of “Spit Smatter” spray foam. The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing… Read More
WASHINGTON – An estimated 100,000 bottles labeled as the cholesterol-lowering medicine Lipitor are being recalled because they contain counterfeit pills, the Food and Drug Administration warned Friday. The FDA said the fake pills were discovered after some health complaints, but would not elaborate because a… Read More
DETROIT – Ford Motor Co. will recall 43,459 Lincoln Continentals from model years 1999-2000 because air bags may deploy inadvertently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. Federal regulators said air bags on some of the cars could be triggered by gravel or debris… Read More
Hannaford Bros. Co. is recalling its Hannaford Blueberry Muffin Mix sold in 18.25-ounce boxes because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies related to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product. The recalled mix was… Read More
Until now, the only hazard we might have associated with our television would be watching too many shows about police, lawyers or people who go to the jungle and eat bugs to win prizes. But now Zenith Electronics is recalling 80,000 large-screen analog projection televisions. Read More
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Co. voluntarily recalled more than 440,000 1997 Ford Escorts and Mercury Tracers on Wednesday to install a shield over the unit that monitors the air bag. The world’s No. 2 automaker said fluid leaks or condensation could cause unintended air… Read More
WASHINGTON – A power tool company is recalling about 180,000 circular saws because a safety component can jam, posing a risk to users of being seriously cut by the blade. Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., has received no injury reports, the Consumer Product… Read More
PHILADELPHIA – Wampler Foods recalled all cooked deli products made since May at a suburban plant and halted production because the meat is possibly contaminated with listeria, authorities said Sunday. The recall of about 27.4 million pounds of meat is the largest in USDA history. Read More