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504 recalls were announced in August 2013.
Of the 504 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 4% are Critical, 20% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Spartan is recalling 2009-2014 motor home chassis because the ABS modulator valve may fracture, increasing stopping distance or causing the vehicle to pull.
Dutchmen is recalling 2014 Voltage recreational vehicles because the generator fuel filter clamp may be installed incorrectly. This defect could cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire, injury, or property damage.
Indian Motorcycle is recalling 861 motorcycles from 2009-2013 because the rear rim may crack, causing a flat tire and potential loss of control.
Ford is recalling 2005-2011 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and Town Car vehicles in specific states because severe corrosion can cause steering loss.
Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling Sulley stuffed animals because the eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
L.L.Bean is recalling painted cottage step stools because they can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard. Six incidents of slips and falls have been reported.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling NuGo Slim Espresso Non-Dairy products because they may contain undeclared milk. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume the product.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling Dark Peanut Butter Cups labeled as non-dairy because they may contain undeclared milk.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which can cause serious infections in vulnerable populations.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling Dark Mocha Non-Dairy coffee creamer because it may contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to people with milk allergies.
Harmony Chai is recalling 22 oz and 64 oz bottles of decaffeinated Rooibos Chai because the product was not properly processed.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling NuGo Slim Crunchy Peanut Butter bars because they may contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC is recalling 23,672 vials of Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection because the active ingredient is precipitating in the solution.
NHTSA is recalling 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT and ST motorcycles because a brake component may melt, causing fluid leaks that increase fire risk.
Wise Woman Herbals is recalling Eyebright Concentrate Topical Eye Rinse because it was not manufactured under sterile conditions required for ophthalmic products.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling Dark Pretzel Non-Dairy snacks because they may contain undeclared milk, a major allergen.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee implant components because surgeons are using them in unapproved combinations.
Stryker Spine is recalling Oasys Midline Occiput Plates because customer reports indicate post-operative fracture of the pin connecting the tulip head to the plate body.
Toyota is recalling 2006-2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS 250h vehicles because rear tie rods may fail, causing loss of vehicle control.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling NuGo Free Carrot Cake bars because they may contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip bars because they may contain undeclared milk, a major allergen.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
EndoGastric Solutions is recalling EsophyX2 devices because of reports of loss of tissue mold control, which required surgical removal in one case.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Getinge USA is recalling AccuFast Biological Indicators, Lot SR-430, because exposure to certain conditions may cause false negative results during steam sterilization testing.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR knee components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Pacific Pure Aid is recalling Fried Onion Powder sold as gluten-free because it contains gluten. The product was distributed in five US states and five foreign countries.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling NuGo Free Dark Chocolate Crunch bars because they may contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling Dark Mint Chocolate Chip bars because they may contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to people with milk allergies.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations, specifically mixing micro and standard parts.
Mariposa Baking Co. is recalling Penguinos vegan chocolate cupcakes because a consumer found an unlabeled piece of coconut in the product.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved micro and standard combinations.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations. The issue persists despite a previous 2012 recall.
Boston Scientific is recalling one ENERGEN DR ICD (Model E143) because test artifacts related to shock charge time require further investigation.
Medtronic is recalling specific lots of Paradigm insulin reservoirs because they may leak, potentially delivering less insulin than intended.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR knee implant components because surgeons are using them in unapproved combinations. The recall covers 192,355 devices distributed in the US and Japan.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Vitamix is recalling 64-ounce Low-Profile blender containers because the blade can break, creating a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.
GE Healthcare is recalling Precision 500D systems because a locking nut on the overhead video monitor suspension may loosen, posing a risk of impact.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Invacare is recalling 285 CHAMPION Medical Recliners because the seat pad may reach elevated temperatures and the cord set labeling is incorrect.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Medicel Ag is recalling one lot of nanoPOINT Injector Systems because damaged Tyvek lids may have compromised the sterile barrier.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations, mixing micro and standard parts.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR knee components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved micro and standard combinations.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
NuGo Nutrition HQ is recalling specific lots of Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bars because they may contain undeclared milk.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee implant components because surgeons are using them in unapproved combinations with standard parts.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Baby Jogger is recalling car seat adaptors for strollers because the support bars can fail, causing the car seat to fall and posing a risk of injury to infants.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee implant components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
SensoryEffects Powder Systems is recalling specific lots of maple flavored lipid-based inclusions after a sample tested positive for Salmonella.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.
Altec is recalling 1,743 Digger Derrick models from 2012-2013 because winch motor bolts may loosen, causing the load to fall and potentially injure people.
GE Healthcare is recalling 10 Discovery NM/CT 570c systems in Connecticut after an incident where the wrong part of a patient's body was scanned during a CT exam.
Peterson Industries is recalling 2013-2014 Excel travel trailers because a design change in the power awning motor may cause screws to shear, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.
Aspen Surgical Products is recalling reinforced wound closure strips because FDA sampling indicated the product may not be sterile, posing a risk of infection.
Blue Belt Technologies is recalling sterile monitor drapes used with the Navio PFS system during orthopedic knee surgery because the front section separates from the rest of the drape.
Zimmer is recalling NexGen Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations, creating a risk of improper fit.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting unapproved combinations of micro and standard parts.
Stryker Communications is recalling 1,375 Visum 300 Ceiling-mounted Exam Lights due to a potential incomplete final weld on the drop tube flange.
Pacific Pure Aid is recalling Roasted Red Bell Pepper Plus Powder sold as gluten-free because it contains gluten.
Pacific Pure Aid is recalling Thai Chili Flake sold as gluten-free because it contains gluten. The product was distributed in several US states and foreign countries.
Gyrus Medical is recalling 1,140 sterile bipolar dissecting forceps units because accelerated aging tests showed a compromised sterile packaging seal.
Galveston Shrimp Company is recalling specific lots of frozen shrimp due to the presence of foreign material. The product was distributed in Texas.
VistaPharm is recalling Nystatin Oral Suspension because it failed impurity and degradation specifications. The affected product is distributed nationwide.
Stayma Consulting Service is recalling Duet DHA 430 vitamin and Omega-3 products because the beta carotene (Vitamin A) content is subpotent.
Green Core is recalling Okami Fully Cooked Wild-Caught Lobster Rolls because raw lobster meat was used instead of cooked meat.
Galveston Shrimp Company is recalling specific lots of wild-caught shrimp due to the presence of foreign material. The product was distributed in Texas.
Harmony Chai is recalling Black Spiced Chai tea in 22 oz and 64 oz glass bottles because the product was not properly processed.
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company is recalling Evviva Fresh Peach Spumante because it contains coloring ingredients not permitted for use in the United States.
Stayma Consulting Service is recalling Duet DHA Balanced tablets and softgels because the beta carotene (Vitamin A) content is subpotent.
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company is recalling Evviva Strawberry and Peach Spumante because they contain coloring ingredients not permitted for use in the United States.
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