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399 recalls were announced in April 2013.
Of the 399 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 5% are Critical, 17% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2012-2013 MCI motorcoaches because an incorrectly assembled exhaust bellows pipe could fail, allowing hot gases to escape and cause a fire.
Small World Toys is recalling Spin-A-Mals Farm and Safari puzzles because loose pegs pose a choking hazard to young children.
Dutchmen is recalling 2013 245RKS travel trailers because the Federal identification tag lists incorrect weight ratings, which could lead to vehicle overloading.
Toys R Us is recalling Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets because swallowing multiple magnets can cause severe internal injuries, including intestinal obstructions and death.
Overstock.com is recalling Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets because swallowed magnets can link inside intestines, causing serious injury or death.
Seagrave is recalling 2011-2012 Marauder II pumper emergency vehicles because brake chambers may leak, causing the parking brake to drag and potentially leading to a fire.
Schneider Electric is recalling specific EVlink charging stations because the charger plug pin connectors may overheat, potentially melting the casing and causing burns or damage.
Honda is recalling specific 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and 2013 Acura RDX vehicles because the brake-shift interlock may fail in cold weather, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
Six retailers are recalling Buckyballs and Buckycubes magnet sets because small magnets pose a risk of injury and death if swallowed by children or teens.
Nissan is recalling 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles due to a structural weakness in the front brake torque member that could lead to reduced braking.
Autocar is recalling 532 ACX trucks because a parking brake defect may cause overheating and fire.
Takata is recalling certain frontal passenger-side air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, potentially sending metal fragments into the vehicle.
Kovatch is recalling specific KME emergency vehicles because brake chambers may leak, causing the parking brake to drag and potentially leading to overheated components and fire.
Carter's is recalling about 218,000 one-piece footed infant garments because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Altec is recalling 2007-2012 Digger Derrick utility trucks because the winch drum could deform or fracture, posing a personal injury risk.
Temsa is recalling 2011-2013 TS35C and 2012-2013 TS30 motor coach buses because air brake gauges and ABS indicators may fail to display accurate information, increasing crash risk.
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling 3,061 bottles of Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets due to out-of-specification assay results.
Producers Peanut Company is recalling Happy Kids Creamy Peanut Butter because it may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.
Producers Peanut Company is recalling bulk peanut butter products because they may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 2008-2013 NABI 416 and 2012 31LFW buses because the defroster switch may overheat, melt the dash, or cause a fire.
Producers Peanut Company is recalling Happy Kids Crunchy Peanut Butter because it may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels. The product was distributed in several US states and Barbados.
Hospira is recalling 624,240 units of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 50 mL, due to a lack of assurance of sterility and potential leakage.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 58 NexPosure retractor portals due to a potential breach in the sterile inner pouch, which could lead to product contamination and patient infection.
Beehive Botanicals, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Propolis Powder because they tested positive for Fluvalinate.
Domega NY International Co. is recalling Green Day Dried Coconut due to undeclared sulfites detected by New York State testing.
Palmer Natural Products is recalling unapproved Piracetam and Choline capsules marketed without FDA approval.
Producers Peanut Company is recalling America Farm Peanut Granules because they may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels. The product was distributed in five US states and Barbados.
Palmer Natural Products is recalling Nootropa Cognitive Enhancement Supplement because it was marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling specific lots of Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension because testing revealed yeast and mold growth.
Polymedco is recalling OC-Light iFOBT test strips because they may not be stable through their labeled shelf-life, potentially causing false negative results.
Beehive Botanicals, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Propolis Chunks due to the presence of Fluvalinate, a pesticide residue.
Beckman Coulter is recalling 956 UniCel DxC 600i Synchron Access Clinical Systems because a defective incubator belt pulley may create debris that falls into reaction vessels, potentially causing erroneous test results.
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. is recalling LeMaitre Stent Guide strips because they were not sealed correctly during manufacturing, compromising their sterility.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions for Primus and Oncor linear accelerators to address performance defects and safety issues.
Philips is updating software on one Ingenuity TF PET/CT system in Ohio to fix issues that could cause inaccurate readings or pose risks to patients and staff.
Integra Burlington MA, Inc. is recalling 371 Ojemann Cortical Stimulators because a non-intended voltage could be transmitted to patients during surgery.
Medtronic is recalling 848 Prostiva RF Therapy Generators because static electricity may unintentionally start or stop the treatment process if the footswitch is not connected.
Trumpette is recalling Aubree's and Hearts baby socks because flowers and bows can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Gold Standard Baking, Inc. is recalling Sweet P's Bake Shop Caramel Apple Danish Coffee Cakes because they contain undeclared walnuts. The affected products were distributed in Illinois.
Horiba Medical is recalling 180 units of the ABX Micros IM2 Data Management System because it may display incorrect patient test results under unanticipated operating conditions.
LeMaitre Vascular is recalling Glow 'N Tell 20 cm Tape because manufacturing defects compromised the sterility of the devices.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions for linear accelerators to address multiple performance defects and safety issues.
Smiths Medical is recalling 39 BCI Remote Alarm Cables because they may fail to transfer alarm signals to remote nurse alarm systems.
Beckman Coulter is recalling 83 Synchron LXi 725 Clinical Systems because a defective incubator belt pulley may create debris that falls into reaction vessels, potentially causing erroneous test results.
Polymedco is recalling OC-Light iFOBT test strips because they may not be stable through their labeled shelf-life, potentially causing false negative results.
Beckman Coulter is recalling Access 2 Immunoassay Systems because a defective aluminum incubator belt pulley may create debris that falls into reaction vessels, risking erroneous test results.
Chu Minh Corp is recalling fresh and fried tofu products because they were produced in a facility without available hot water.
Bumble Bee International is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore in Water because the products do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is recalling 126 injectors of TEV-TROPIN because the cartons are labeled for Needle-Free Head B but contain Needle-Free Head A.
Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling STERRAD 200 Sterilization Systems because they may emit unusual odors into the surrounding environment.
Arrow International is recalling Berman Angiographic Catheters because the instructions reference a discontinued contrast medium. The firm is updating the labeling.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions due to performance defects and non-critical safety issues.
Siemens is recalling Dimension Phosphorus reagent cartridges because they can cause falsely low creatinine results when processed near open wells.
Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling STERRAD 100NX Sterilization Systems because they may emit unusual odors into the surrounding environment.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling certain lots of cobas x 480 reagent reservoirs because a missing separation may cause pipetting errors, leading to delayed results and wasted reagent.
Cooper Surgical is recalling LEEP RediKit products because the tray lid label incorrectly lists Xylocaine, while the kit actually contains Polocaine.
Siemens is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions due to performance defects and non-critical safety issues identified during final system testing.
Zyno Medical LLC is recalling 2,589 Z-800 Volumetric Infusion Systems to update the Preventative Maintenance schedule and add software to monitor fluid volume.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions due to performance defects and non-critical safety issues identified during final system testing.
Chu Minh Corp is recalling fresh and fried tofu products because they were produced in a facility without available hot water.
Palmer Natural Products is recalling 250 bottles of Aniracetam and Choline capsules because they were marketed without an approved NDA or ANDA.
Tri-Union Seafoods is voluntarily recalling Chicken of the Sea tuna cans because the lid seams do not meet quality standards.
Palmer Natural Products is recalling Oxiracetam & Choline capsules because they were marketed without an approved New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA).
Kroger is recalling Fred Meyer Tender Twist Honey Cracked Wheat Bread because visible ink and plastic pen pieces were found in the product.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Vacutainer Urinalysis Transfer Straw Kits due to incorrect polybag labeling that may cause users to mistake the tube for a culture and sensitivity tube.
Kroger Co is recalling 2,532 loaves of Kroger Value Wheat Bread because visible ink and plastic pen pieces were found in the product.
Bumble Bee International is recalling specific lots of 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil because the products do not meet seal tightness standards.
Bumble Bee International is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Water because the products do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness.
Tri-Union Seafoods is voluntarily recalling Chicken of the Sea tuna cans because the lid seams do not meet quality standards.
Kroger is recalling Tender Twist Wheat Bread in 20 oz and 22.5 oz bags due to the discovery of plastic pen pieces and visible ink traces.
Palmer Natural Products is recalling Brain Defogger capsules because they were marketed without FDA approval. The product was sold in Florida, Idaho, California, and Hong Kong.
Palmer Natural Products is recalling Aniracetam & Choline capsules because they were marketed without an approved NDA or ANDA.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets because they failed content uniformity specifications.
Palmer Natural Products is recalling 723 bottles of unapproved Piracetam and Choline capsules sold online and in four states.
Battenfeld Technologies is recalling Compact and Large handgun security vaults because the combination locks can fail, allowing unintended access to the contents.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions to address performance defects and non-critical safety issues identified during final system testing.
Beckman Coulter is recalling Access Immunoassay Systems because a defective belt pulley creates debris that may cause erroneous test results.
Siemens is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions to address performance defects and safety issues identified during final system testing.
Animas Corporation is recalling 7,157 Animas 2020 insulin pumps due to a component issue that may cause false alarms for loss of prime, occlusion, or no cartridge detected.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions due to performance defects and safety issues that were not considered critical for immediate correction.
Kroger is recalling Tender Twist 100% Whole Wheat Bread because visible ink and plastic pen pieces were found in the product.
Siemens is recalling COHERENCE RT Therapist software versions for Primus and Oncor linear accelerators to address performance defects and safety issues.
Fougera Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling 60,210 units of Ketoconazole Cream 2% because an unknown degradant failed impurity specifications.
Viscot Medical LLC is recalling 458,589 sterile dual tip markers because the black permanent ink side has inconsistent ink flow.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Tizanidine Tablets because bottle labels may be missing the product strength and other printing details.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling 2,207 Dimension EXL LM analyzers worldwide due to increased System Check failures that cause inconvenience but do not affect test results.
Siemens is recalling 2,207 Dimension EXL LM STM analyzers worldwide due to System Check failures that cause inconvenience but do not affect test results.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling 2,207 Dimension EXL 200 analyzers worldwide due to increased System Check failures that cause inconvenience but do not impact test results.
The TJX Companies is recalling Mrs. Bridges Scottish Raspberry Preserve due to the discovery of contaminants. The product was distributed nationwide in 12 states and Puerto Rico.
Load Trail is recalling 2011-2012 Load Max HD Goosenecks because hydraulic brake actuators may fail, causing loss of braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2011 All American transit buses because a power cable may contact the chassis, causing a short and potential fire.
Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2011 All American school buses because an improperly routed power cable could chafe against the frame, causing a short circuit and potential fire.
Southeast Toyota is recalling specific 2008-2013 models because weight labels were inaccurate, potentially leading to vehicle overloading and tire failure.
Home Depot is recalling CE Tech 1,000 ft. Riser Cables because they do not meet fire resistance standards, posing a fire hazard.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia and Coronado trucks because the dashboard may fail to display a warning when the parking brake is not applied.
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company is recalling about 7,500 100-pound propane cylinders because fuel may leak from the thread connection, posing a fire hazard.
Altec is recalling 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes because front bumper outrigger brackets may be inadequate, potentially reducing stability and causing injury or death.
Dynacraft is recalling Urban Shredder ride-on toys because they can unexpectedly accelerate, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling 10 cases of Scottish Style Smoked Salmon Pre-sliced Sides because a private lab result was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling Prestige Nova Smoked Salmon retail packs because a private lab test found Listeria monocytogenes.
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