Recall roundup: 26 Dec 2022 – 1 Jan 2023
66 official recalls and safety alerts were published in the week of 26 Dec 2022 – 1 Jan 2023, down 63% on the week before (180). Most were drugs & medical (29) and food & drink (12); common issues included food allergen (3), battery (2), listeria (2). 15 were flagged as serious.
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26 Dec 2022 – 1 Jan 2023
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Recalls the agency classed as serious, or with a risk of death, fire, electric shock, drowning or strangulation.
- 2022-12-30
UK- UK
Portable Fan Heater sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and U-Buy
Serious risk of electric shock
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CA- 2022-12-29
USVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.: 12-Volt Battery Cable May Short Circuit
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
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ZLINE Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The oven of the gas ranges can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Indian Motorcycle Company: Kickstand May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 123
A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: 12-Volt Battery Cable May Short Circuit
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit also increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- US
Hendrickson USA. L.L.C.: Loose Brake Pad Retaining Clip May Damage Tire
A retaining clip or bracket that detaches can damage the brake pad, reducing brake performance, damage a tire valve, causing a flat tire, or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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JD E-Commerce America Limited: Child Seat May Be Improperly Installed/FMVSS 213
The child seat may be improperly installed, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- US
Yamaha Recalls Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Improper installation of the retaining bolts could result in the parking brake mechanism failing to hold the vehicle when parked allowing the vehicle to move unintentionally, posing crash and injury hazards.
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ZLINE Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The oven of the gas ranges can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- US
Surf 9 Recalls Body Glove Tandem and ULI Inflatable Paddle Boards Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
The glue on the inflatable paddle boards can separate at the seams and the paddle boards can deflate unexpectedly, posing a drowning hazard.
CPSCJiangxi Aike Outdoor Sports, of ChinaAbout 13,300 (In addition, about 7,000 of the Body Glove…Official notice → - 2022-12-28
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Tomy International Inc. recalls Lamaze Chill Teether, Fluid-Filled Teething Ring, Model No. Y5288L
Affected lots of the product are being recalled due to potential microbial growth in the fluid inside the device. if a compromised product is used by a child with a weakened immune system, an infection or other illness…
FDA · DeviceTomy International Inc.Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Australia,…Official notice → - US
Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 recalls Medical Action Industries Inc. Disposable Instrument Pack, Littauer Scissor, REF 56247, packaged 1/package, 20 packages/box,…
Scissors contained debris.
FDA · DeviceMedical Action Industries, Inc. 306Distribution was made to FL, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, OH, and VA. There was no…Official notice → - US
Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Revaclear 300 dialyzers. Indicated for treatment of chronic and acute renal failure by hemodialysis.
Reports of Polyurethane Displacement in the dialyzer, and might be identified as a blood leak
FDA · DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, China,…Official notice → - US
Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalls Revaclear 400 Dialyzer. Product Code: 114749M. Not distributed in the USA. Used to treat chronic and acute renal failure by…
Potential for Internal Blood Leaks due to a twisted gasket in the dialyzer
FDA · DeviceBaxter Healthcare CorporationWorldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Guam and St. Thomas USVI;…Official notice → - US
GE Medical Systems, LLC recalls Vivid S6 ultrasound. Used in ultrasound imaging and analysis in Fetal/Obstetrics; Abdominal/GYN; Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes,…
Potential for batteries that have not been replaced at 2 years, as recommended in the Service Manual, they can fail or possibly emit smoke, or catch fire.
FDA · DeviceGE Medical Systems, LLCWorldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR,…Official notice → - US
Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 recalls Medical Action INDUSTRIES INC. Port a Cath Kit REF 58647D, cardiac catheter introduction kit
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FDA · DeviceMedical Action Industries, Inc. 306US Nationwide distribution in the state of VA.Official notice → - US
Heartware, Inc. recalls HeartWare Model 1100
Over time, the driveline cover may become hardened, creating difficulty or an inability to slide the cover back to access the driveline to controller connector. Access to the driveline connector may be delayed, which…
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Companion Medical, Inc. recalls InPen Diabetes Management App, part of the InPen System, REF: MMT-105ELBLNA, MMT-105ELGYNA, MMT-105ELPKNA, MMT-105ELPKNA, MMT-105NNBLNA,…
Diabetes management app may crash immediately upon opening, while using the app and/or while app is running in the background, which may lead to inability to use the app. An error message may be displayed indicating…
FDA · DeviceCompanion Medical, Inc.US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, NY, MT, OH, IN, MN,…Official notice → - US
Abbott Molecular, Inc. recalls Abbott Alinity m Resp-4-Plex Amp Kit, Part Number 09N79-096
Reports of an increase in reactive negative controls and false positive results with certain lots of Alinity M Resp-4-Plex AMP kits.
- US
NuVasive Inc recalls X-CORE 2 Ti Core, Static. Part of the NuVasive X-Core Expandable VBR System used with spinal fixation.
Potential that insert will be unable to disengage from the vertebral body replacement device/implant
FDA · DeviceNuVasive IncWorldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of NC, CA,…Official notice → - US
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls Full Dose CE Simplex P Single Bone Cement - Indicated for the fixation of prostheses to living bone in orthopaedic Catalog Number:…
Instructions for Use (IFU) included in the packaging is missing a translation in the Turkish language. Although the Turkish translation is missing, all content within the IFUs is accurate.
FDA · DeviceHowmedica Osteonics Corp.International distribution in the country of Turkey.Official notice → - US
Natus Medical Incorporated recalls The Natus Cranial Access Kit is designed to be a complete, single use and disposable accessory and instrumentation set that is used to…
Due to Cranial Access Kits containing recalled sterile surgical drapes. The sterile surgical drapes are being recalled due to the liner on the adhesive component is difficult to remove without damaging the product and…
FDA · DeviceNatus Medical IncorporatedU.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID,…Official notice → - US
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. recalls 2008T and 2008TBluestar Hemodialysis Machines with CDX-Indicated for acute and chronic dialysis therapy in a healthcare…
(1)Software version 2.74 upgrade and (2)hardware related cause that affects only CDX Machines, has been identified as the UI-MICs Board is sensitive to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) which will cause the false…
- US
GE Medical Systems, LLC recalls B105P Patient Monitor (with E-module slot option), REF 6160000-001-XXXXXX,
GE Healthcare has become aware that if certain B1x5P / B1x5M patient monitors use "mmHg" or "kPa" as the unit for CO2 measurement, the displayed value for CO2 measurement can be inaccurate when used in a location that…
- US
Icotec Ag recalls VADER Pedicle System Torque Wrench, Hudson Coupling, 12 Nm, REF 42-702
During internal testing (at manufacturer site) of two torque wrench devices, it was detected that the torque limiting function was out of specification. The specified torque limiting value is 12 Nm. The measuring…
- US
Corin Ltd recalls Corin BIOLOX DELTA MOD HEAD, 036mm EX LONG +8mm, REF 104.3615
The BIOLOX Delta Ceramic Head size 36XL is labelled as the size 32XL and vice-versa.
FDA · DeviceCorin LtdUS Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, MA, MI, Ok, PA, TX.Official notice → - US
Young Dental Manufacturing I, LLC recalls Denticator PICK-A-DENT, periodontal aid - intradental pick, REF 621714
mislabeled product
FDA · DeviceYoung Dental Manufacturing I, LLCWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of IA, NY,…Official notice → - US
DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC recalls DeVilbiss, 525 5-liter Oxygen Concentrator Models 525DS, 525DS-Q
The firm has received complaints of the device becoming hot. The firm has updated the user manual to include warnings that applied parts in contact with the patient may in some situations exceed 41 degrees Celsius…
- US
ConvaTec, Inc recalls ConvaTec AQUACEL Foam Ag Adhesive, wound dressing advesive
ConvaTec are voluntarily recalling a batch of AQUACEL¿ Foam Ag Adhesive 10cm x 10cm (x 10 pack) due to the identification of visual contamination in the form of brown spots present on several dressings.
- US
GE Medical Systems, LLC recalls Centricity Universal Viewer 6.0. Used to display medical images (Including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources.
There is the potential that after installation of the IAS tool, some studies can remain hidden without user notification. Access to those hidden studies requires GE Healthcare assistance, which can result in a delay in…
FDA · DeviceGE Medical Systems, LLCNationwide distribution to CA, CO, DE, FL, IA, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND,…Official notice → - US
- US
Kerry Inc recalls KERRY PRE IDQ 61-03 TND 50# 227262 300-121584, NET WEIGHT: 50 LB (22.68KG) INGREDIENTS: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour***Bread…
The firm is recalling their flour based breading due to the presence of egg allergen which is not listed on the label.
- US
Rocky Mountain Pies, LLC recalls Red Button Vintage Creamery French Silk Pie, Net Wt. 31.88 oz. (904g), in a clear plastic dome and black plastic base, UPC 0 41172 81290…
Pies labeled as Red Button French Silk may contain Turtle Cream Pies containing almonds which are not declared on the French Silk label.
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Tri-Union Frozen Products Inc recalls King Oscar Anchovies Flat Fillet in Olive Oil 2 oz. can 18 cans per carton UPC number: 3480060061 Ingredients: Anchovies, Olive…
Anchovies found to have elevated levels of histamine
FDA · FoodTri-Union Frozen Products IncProduct was distributed to 2 DC's. DOT Foods, Inc. 0 Mount Sterling, IL UNFI -…Official notice → - US
UTOPIA FOODS INC recalls Utopia brand Enoki Mushroom; Utopia Foods Inc; 200g; Product of China; Distributed by Utopia Foods Inc.; UPC 892891861017; packaged in…
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
- US
It'll Be Pizza, LLC. recalls 22 oz Blonde; 20 oz Blonde EZ; 24 oz Blonde EZ frozen pizza dough manufactured by It'll Be Pizza
Product may be contaminated with foreign object (debris from packaging).
- US
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls Quinapril Tablets USP, 20 mg (90 pack), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by: Lupin…
CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-Nitroso-quinapril impurity above the acceptable daily intake limit.
FDA · DrugLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.Product was distributed by major distribution chains nationwide.Official notice → - US
Aurolife Pharma, LLC recalls Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP, 1 mg, 100 tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., East Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC…
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
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Canada 19
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Various Spirit Police Uniform Costume Hats recalled due chemical hazard
Chemical hazard
Health CanadaOfficial notice → - 2022-12-28
- CA
Volkswagen car recall: suspension (Transport Canada 2022712)
Problem area: suspension. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
General Motors car recall: structure (Transport Canada 2022711)
Problem area: structure. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
Porsche car recall: suspension (Transport Canada 2022709)
Problem area: suspension. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
Maserati car recall: label (Transport Canada 2022708)
Problem area: label. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles minivan recall: lights and instruments (Transport Canada 2022707)
Problem area: lights and instruments. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
Forest River RV trailer recall: electrical (Transport Canada 2022706)
Problem area: electrical. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
Mclaren car recall: fuel supply (Transport Canada 2022704)
Problem area: fuel supply. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
Navistar school bus recall: suspension (Transport Canada 2022701)
Problem area: suspension. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - CA
KLIM Backcountry Probe A300 recalled due to risk of malfunction during an emergency
Injury hazard
Health CanadaOfficial notice → - 2022-12-27
- CA
United Kingdom 10
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Portable Fan Heater sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Gumtree and U-Buy
Serious risk of electric shock
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Iceland Foods recalls Mars Dessert Bar because of undeclared peanut and egg
Of undeclared peanut and egg
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