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400 Bass Guitar Amps Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 400 bass guitar amplifiers due to the risk of electric shock. Manufactured by tc electronic, the company said that a nut inside the amp can come loose and fall between the electrical coils, increasing the risk of electric shock. There have been no injuries reported in associated with the recall. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/21/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire    

 

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1,000 Cargo Bikes Recalled over Injury Risk The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 1,000 cargo bikes by Yuba Bicycles due to an issue with the rear wheel. The company said that while in use, riders can get their feet caught in the back wheel, posing severe injury risks. There have been two reports of people getting their feet caught, but no injuries were sustained. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/20/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire    

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Subaru Issues Recall of Cars, SUVs Subaru has issued a recall of more than 47,000 cars and SUVs after it was discovered that the engines may start up on their own unexpectedly. All the vehicles covered in the recall are equipped with an Audiovox remote engine starter accessory. If the issue occurs while the vehicle is parked in an enclosed space, a build-up of carbon monoxide can occur, which can be fatal. 

Ronald D. White, LA Times 03/07/2013    Read Article: LA Times 

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Subaru Issues Recall of Cars, SUVs Subaru has issued a recall of more than 47,000 cars and SUVs after it was discovered that the engines may start up on their own unexpectedly. All the vehicles covered in the recall are equipped with an Audiovox remote engine starter accessory. If the issue occurs while the vehicle is parked in an enclosed space, a build-up of carbon monoxide can occur, which can be fatal.

Ronald D. White, LA Times 03/07/2013 Read Article: LA Times

Wonder how they start randomly. That is a lot of vehicles.

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iCandy America Strollers Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of more than 800 baby strollers by iCandy America due to a strangulation hazard. The agency said the bumper bar can separate, causing an opening to occur near the bottom of the stroller that an infant's body can pass through and become trapped at the neck. There have been no injuries reported in association with this recall. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/28/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire    

Bike Helmets Sold at Toys R Us Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 2,500 Bell Full Throttle bicycle helmets sold exclusively at Toys R Us due to an increased risk of head injury. The agency said the safety strap on the helmet can release during an accident, causing the helmet to fall off, posing an injury risk to the rider. There have been no injuries reported. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 03/29/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire    

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BabyHome USA Inc Chairs Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of almost 1,100 baby high chairs from BabyHome USA Inc. due to strangulation hazards. The agency said the area between the tray and seat bottom is large enough to allow a small child to slide through and become stuck at the neck, posing a strangulation risk. There have been no reported injuries. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 04/01/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire    

 

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  Infant Spoons and Forks Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 4,000 infant forks and spoons from the Reed and Barton Corp. due to ingestion and choking hazards. The agency said the pink coloring on the spoons and forks can come off, posing choking risks to babies and infants. There has been one report of coloring flaking off, but no injuries occurred. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 04/24/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire    

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Smart & Final Recalls Tortellini in Six States Food company Smart & Final has issued a recall of its 2.5lb packages of La Romanella Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini because the product may contain wheat, eggs and milk not declared on the label. People with allergies or sensitivities to these products may suffer adverse reactions upon consumption. The products were sold in California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Nevada. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 04/29/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire    

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1,000 Bicycle Forks Recalled over Fall Hazard The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of about 1,000 Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks due to a defect in the fork that can cause it to bend during use, posing a fall hazard. The agency said the bicycle fork may bend just above the disc brake mount, which can cause a rider to fall during use. There has been one report of a fork bending, but no injuries occurred. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 05/08/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire    

FDA Investigation Prompts Pharmacy Recall A Florida compounding pharmacy has recalled all its sterile drugs after an FDA investigation uncovered potential safety issues at the pharmacy. FDA officials said the inspection raised concerns about "sterility problems with company drugs that could lead to bacterial contamination." 

Matthew Perrone, Miami Herald 05/08/2013    Read Article: Miami Herald    

 

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Meat Ravioli Recalled for Undeclared Allergen The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Deer Park Meat Ravioli from the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC due to an undeclared allergen. Stop & Shop said the ravioli contains soy products, which are not listed on the labels. Customers who are allergic to soy could suffer adverse effects if consumed, although no injuries have been reported. 

Staff Report, PR Newswire 05/03/2013    Read Article: PR Newswire