The Recall Desk

Archive

September 2012 recalls

607 recalls were announced in September 2012.

What the numbers show

Critical
135
Severe
154
High
210
Moderate
83
Low
25

Of the 607 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 22% are Critical, 25% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

601–607 of 607

  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2277-2012·2012-09-05

    Bard Access Systems Recalls HemoStar XK Hemodialysis Catheters for Incorrect Expiration Date

    Bard Access Systems is recalling 120 units of 16 Fr HemoStar XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheters because they were labeled with an incorrect expiration date.

    Product
    16 Fr HemoStar XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, implanted Standard kit containing an AirGuard introducer. The device is used for patients requiring hemodialysis. The HemoStar XK catheter is made of radio-opaque polyurethane and allows for flow rates as high as 500 ml/min d
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    16 states
  • SevereNHTSA·12V431000·2012-09-04

    Ford Recalls 2013 Escape Vehicles Due to Engine Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2013 Escape vehicles with 1.6L engines because a cylinder head plug may dislodge, causing coolant leaks that can ignite and start a fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V429000·2012-09-04

    Spartan Chassis Recalls 2008-2013 K2 and MM Motor Home Chassis

    Spartan Chassis is recalling 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis because front brake chambers may contact suspension parts, potentially causing brake drag and loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    SPARTAN — SPARTAN MM, K2
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V428000·2012-09-04

    Forest River Recalls 2009 Rockport Vehicles Due to Battery Fire Risk

    Forest River is recalling two 2009 Rockport commercial vehicles because battery separator devices may overheat, potentially causing smoke or fire.

    Product
    FOREST RIVER — FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V430000·2012-09-04

    Lamborghini Recalls 2004-2006 Gallardo for Steering Pipe Leak Fire Risk

    Lamborghini is recalling 1,491 model year 2004-2006 Gallardo vehicles because high-pressure steering pipes may leak fluid, posing a fire risk if exposed to an ignition source.

    Product
    LAMBORGHINI — LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·12V482000·2012-09-03

    Morgan Olson Recalls 2009-2011 Walk-In Vans for Safety Standard Failures

    Morgan Olson is recalling 24 model year 2009-2011 Walk-In Vans because they fail to meet various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, potentially increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MORGAN OLSON — MORGAN OLSON WALK IN VAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Looking for a different month? Back to 2012.