DETROIT – DaimlerChrysler AG on Friday recalled all 460,000 of its popular, retro-styled PT Cruisers because of a fuel pump leak. The PT Cruiser has been one of the most successful vehicles in the Chrysler Group’s lineup since it was introduced two years ago. googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
Wise Foods recalled its 20-ounce packages of Hannaford brand white tortilla chips Wednesday, saying they could contain nacho cheese chips with a dairy-based seasoning that could affect some people with dairy allergies. The chips were distributed through Hannaford retail stores in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,… Read More
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Lauri Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine, is voluntarily recalling about 110,000 “Toddler Tote” toddler activity sets and about 11,000 “Familiar Things” toddler puzzles. The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of… Read More
WASHINGTON – Carneco Foods LLC of Columbus, Neb., is voluntarily recalling 131,000 pounds of frozen ground beef patties that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The meat was sold at Sam’s Club warehouse stores around the country, including in Bangor, Augusta and Scarborough, Maine,… Read More
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, The Brinkmann Corp. of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 45,000 outdoor tabletop propane heaters. The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide, which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. Brinkmann received one report of a… Read More
WASHINGTON – Consumer Reports, the magazine that uncovers safety problems in everything from appliances to beauty products, says it’s guilty of giving consumers a potentially dangerous product. The magazine’s publisher, Consumers Union, is recalling 15,000 glove compartment organizers sent as an incentive to new subscribers. Read More
WASHINGTON – Toyota is recalling 273,743 4Runner sport utility vehicles because of a handling problem. The vehicles can be difficult to control if they are overloaded and the driver makes a hard turn, Toyota spokesman John Hanson said. The problem was discovered during vehicle testing,… Read More
Trudeau Corp., of Woodbridge, Ill., is recalling about 20,000 fondue sets. The plastic ring with handles attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot can crack during normal heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards. Trudeau has received 30 reports of plastic rings… Read More
DETROIT – Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it is recalling 279,646 of its 2000 and 2001 model year Focus compact cars because of a problem that could cause the rear wheels to wobble. Road salt could corrode rear-wheel bearings, causing them to wear prematurely, Ford… Read More
WASHINGTON – A Maryland food importer is recalling a brand of cookies imported from Korea because they contain peanuts and eggs not listed on the label, posing a risk of life-threatening reactions in people allergic to those foods. Recalled are “Margaret” brand soft cookies, which… Read More
WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 1 million vehicles because a faulty switch on the windshield wipers could cause a fire. Ford spokesman Mike Vaughn said 40 fires have been reported in connection with the problem, but no flames have entered the… Read More
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Presto Industries Inc. of Eau Claire, Wis., issued a voluntarily recall to replace up to 50,000 Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles. The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the… Read More
LINCOLN, Neb. – IBP Inc. is recalling 500,000 pounds of ground beef from 35 states, including Maine, saying it may be contaminated with the deadly E. coli bacteria. The recall was voluntary and no illnesses have been associated with the meat, IBP said Wednesday, adding… Read More
WASHINGTON – Toys R Us is recalling about 7,000 pairs of children’s cargo pants because plastic toggles on the pockets can break off, posing a choking hazard. The Kids R Us division of the Paramus, N.J.-based company has received one report of a 9-month-old boy… Read More
WASHINGTON – A Michigan company is recalling thousands of bottles of a children’s painkiller sold nationwide because they may cause an overdose of acetaminophen. Recalled are a batch of 4-ounce bottles of cherry-flavored pain reliever sold under the Kroger, Good Sense and Hy-Vee brands that… Read More
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Century Products Co. of Macedonia, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 650,000 Take 2, Travel Solutions, Pioneer, Travelite, and Pro Sport 4-in-1 strollers. The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat-carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an… Read More
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling more than 770,000 children’s products, including the largest-ever recall of strollers. Century Products of Macedonia, Ohio, is recalling about 650,000 strollers after receiving 681 reports of strollers collapsing or the carrier portion breaking loose, the safety… Read More
AZUSA, Calif. – An eye makeup remover is being recalled because some bottles contain bacteria that can cause sight-threatening corneal infections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. The manufacturer is voluntarily recalling 16,300 bottles of Pierre Fabre Physicians Formula Eye Makeup Remover Lotion after… Read More
BOSTON – H.P. Hood Inc. has recalled containers of “Light Chocolate Cookie Dough” ice cream because it contains almonds that are not listed as an ingredient. Hood spokeswoman Lynne Seeley said the ice cream was being recalled because of concern that consumers could suffer allergic… Read More
WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. plans to replace 10 million to 13 million Firestone tires, far surpassing the already huge recall ordered last summer by Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., auto industry sources told The Associated Press on Monday. Ford CEO Jacques Nasser will fly to Washington on… Read More
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, several companies are recalling children’s products that pose risk of injury. CRIBS: Simmons Juvenile Products is recalling more than 68,600 cribs for repair. Bracket hooks used to position the height of the mattress can break, causing… Read More