Apple has recently issued a recall for certain Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computers, because, according to the CPSC, the batteries in the recalled laptop computers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The recalled products can be identified by these serial numbers. They were sold at Apple stores and electronics stores nationwide, and online at www.apple.com. What you […]
Category: Recalls
Disposable Razors Recalled Due to Laceration and Injury Risks
Gillette has recently issued a recall for its Venus Simply3 disposable razors, because, according to the CPSC, a problem during manufacturing resulted in the misalignment of the blades in the razors, posing a higher risk of cuts during normal use. The recalled products can be identified by the UPC numbers 047400315358 and 047400300712. They were sold at food, drug, […]
Red Peppers Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
UNFI has recently issued a recall for its 10 ounce packages of Woodstock frozen Organic Grilled Red Peppers, because, according to the FDA, they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This can cause a series of symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The recalled products can be identified by the UPC […]
Chest of Drawers Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
South Shore has recently issued a recall for its Libra style 3-drawer chests of drawers sold in nine colors, because, according to the CPSC, the recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards. The recalled products can be identified by the model numbers: 3046033, 3070033, 3070223, 3159033, 3159223, 3050033, 3050223, 3113033, 10430, 10433, 10680 and 10682. They were […]
Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
Mecox Bay Dairy, LLC has recently issued a recall for its Mecox Sunrise washed-rind Tomme style cheese, because, according to the FDA, it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis can cause some symptoms like fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. They were sold in Eastern Long Island, NY, and served at one restaurant in […]
Chinese Herbal Supplements Recalled Due to Excessive Levels of Lead
Life Rising Corporation of Willowbrook has recently issued a recall for its Life Rising Holder-W Holder Warmer capsules, Life Rising NECK-ND Neck Clear capsules, and HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing (MET-CLS) tablets, because, according to the FDA, they may contain excessive levels of lead. The recalled products were sold in Chicago at HoliCare clinics and a limited quantity were also […]
2,4k Food Dehydrators Recalled Due to Fire Risk
Greenfield World Trade has recently issued a recall for its Excalibur EZ DRY 5-tray food dehydrator, because, according to the CPSC, the food dehydrator can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The recalled product can be identified by the model numbers TTEVM50W or EVM50W. They were sold at Excalibur, Elite Creations, Modern Home Products, The Bon Ton Stores, Sam’s Club, and […]
Starbucks Recalls 230k Coffee Presses
Starbucks has recently issued a recall for its Bodum + Starbucks co-branded coffee presses, because, according to the CPSC, the coffee press’ plunger knob can break and expose the metal rod, posing a laceration hazard. The recalled products can be identified by the SKU number 011063549. They were sold at Starbuck stores nationwide, and online at […]
Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk
Viessmann has recently issued a recall for its Vitodens 200-W and Vitodens 222-F series boilers, because, according to the CPSC, the boiler heat exchanger back plate can corrode and leak flue gases, allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, posing a CO poisoning hazard to consumers. The recalled products can be identified by […]
20k Portable Plug-in Heaters Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Risks
Heat Hero has recently issued a recall for its Heat Hero portable mini heaters, because, according to the CPSC, the heater can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. There were 117 reports of overheating, including 47 units smoking and 10 catching on fire, two resulting in property damage. They were sold at shop.buyheathero.com. […]