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501 recalls were announced in October 2014.
Of the 501 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Honda is recalling 2014-2015 Acura MDX and 2014 RLX vehicles because seat belts may not extend or retract in low temperatures, increasing crash injury risk.
Eaton is recalling 574 Fuller 365mm clutches manufactured in 2014 due to a defective bearing that may prevent disengagement, increasing crash risk.
Goshen Coach is recalling certain buses because wheelchair lift platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk to operators.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2015 Dutchmen Rubicon trailers because an incorrectly installed fuel line clamp may cause the line to disconnect, potentially leading to a fuel leak and fire.
Rejuvenation is recalling about 85 Haleigh Wire Dome Pendant lamps because the cord system can fail, causing the lamp to fall and pose a risk of injury.
Fluid Handling is recalling McDonnell & Miller low water cut-off control units for hot water or steam boilers due to fire and explosion hazards.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles because incorrect driver air bag wiring may disrupt deployment timing, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Eugene Oregon, Inc. is recalling Black Ant capsules because FDA testing found undeclared sildenafil. The product was marketed without an approved NDA or ANDA.
TJ's Place is recalling 8 oz. Basil Pesto Pasta tubs because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Eugene Oregon, Inc. is recalling MOJO RISEN because FDA testing found undeclared sildenafil and the product was marketed without an approved NDA or ANDA.
Eugene Oregon, Inc. is recalling African Black Ant capsules because FDA laboratory analyses found undeclared sildenafil. The product was marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 50,530 bags of Dianeal Low Calcium peritoneal dialysis solution due to the presence of particulate matter found during manufacturing.
Boskovich Farms is recalling diced Roma tomatoes sold in 24-ounce bags because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
New England Home Therapies is recalling all sterile drugs compounded between February 21 and 24, 2014, due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Fiskars is recalling 32-inch bypass lopper shears sold at Home Depot because the handles can break, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.
Hospira is recalling 40,730 vials of Marcaine (bupivacaine hydrochloride) injection because of a confirmed complaint of visible metal particles in the solution.
Boskovich Farms is recalling diced Roma tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product was distributed in California.
PAB Two is recalling ThermalStrike Expedition bed bug heat treatment systems because a flexible electrical strip can break, posing a fire hazard.
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2013 Jeep Wranglers because corrosion in the heated mirror connector may cause an electrical short and fire.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Ram ProMaster vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles because a software issue may disable Electronic Stability Control, increasing crash risk.
Continental is recalling specific ProContact GX SSR MOE tires used on 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles due to potential deformation during curing that could cause sudden tire failure.
Chrysler Group is recalling specific 2011-2014 models because the alternator may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning and increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2010-2014 Ram trucks because diesel fuel heater connectors may overheat, potentially causing fuel leaks and fire.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 11,808 bags of Dopamine Hydrochloride and Dextrose due to a potential manufacturing defect that may compromise sterility.
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling 10,622 bags of Zoledronic Acid Injection because of a lack of assurance of sterility and leaking premix bags.
AbbVie is recalling 18,021 bottles of CREON (pancrelipase) capsules because some bottles contain foreign tablets or co-mingled LipaCreon 13000.
Siemens is recalling five Luminos Agile Max systems due to malfunctions that cause image loss and incorrect labels, leading to repeated examinations.
Buddy's Kitchen is recalling approximately 62,488 pounds of meat and poultry breakfast products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Hudson RCI Pediatric Anesthesia Breathing Circuits because they can crack prior to and during use.
Siemens is recalling two Uroskop Omnia Max systems because a malfunction causes image loss and incorrect labels, leading to repeated examinations.
Spartan is recalling 2013-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles because seat belts may be too long for smaller occupants, increasing crash injury risk.
Bar Harbor Jam Company is recalling Maine Wild Blueberry Muffin Mix because the label does not declare wheat. The product was distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 48 Symbia Intevo SPECT/CT systems because a rubber isolator may degrade over time, potentially leading to drive belt rupture.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 16,380 units of Persona The Personalized Knee System 2.5 mm Female Screws due to potential stripping of the hex driver when used in cortical bone.
Lumenis is recalling 16 Array LaserLink laser system accessories because they may project an incorrect pattern on the retina during treatment.
Bar Harbor Jam Company is recalling Maine Old Fashioned Popover Mix because the label does not declare wheat. The product was distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling SPECTRUM Pumps because a service technician may not have followed established procedures between May 5 and June 3, 2014.
Bar Harbor Jam Company is recalling Maine Wild Blueberry Pancake Mix because the label fails to declare wheat, posing a risk to individuals with wheat allergies.
Chrysler is recalling 2014 Town and Country, Grand Caravan, and Jeep Wrangler vehicles because a software error may prevent the tire pressure monitoring system from detecting low air pressure.
Invivo is recalling 10 Philips MRI Patient Monitoring Systems because metal debris found during production could cause power failures and loss of patient monitoring.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 75 da Vinci Xi Patient Side Carts because a motor sensor failure can occur after a mid-procedure restart.
Siemens is recalling AXIOM Luminos dRF Max systems due to malfunctions that cause lost images and incorrect labels, potentially leading to repeated examinations.
The FDA is recalling CUBICIN daptomycin injection vials because there may be glass particles present in the vials.
Siemens is recalling Ysio Max radiographic systems because a malfunction can cause images to be lost, requiring patients to repeat examinations.
Instrumed International is recalling reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and product useful life.
Goya Pink Beans are being recalled due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling Goya Red Kidney Beans due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Tradewind Foods is recalling Goya Black Beans due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Actavis is recalling 36,538 bottles of Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol tablets due to complaints of split or broken tablets.
Goya Pinto Beans In Sauce are being recalled due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Tradewind Foods is recalling Goya and Jibarito Pink Beans due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Actavis is recalling 6,041 bottles of Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol tablets because they may be split or broken.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 79 Ingenuity CT scanners because they may mislabel the order of image exposures, potentially affecting clinical interpretation.
Instrumed International is recalling 15 reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and product life to the Instructions For Use.
Instrumed International is recalling 65 reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and useful life to the Instructions For Use.
Instrumed International is recalling 71 reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and product useful life.
Tradewind Foods is recalling Goya Black Bean Soup due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Apollo Endosurgery is recalling 10 LAP-BAND AP Systems distributed past their expiration date in seven states.
Goya Whole Green Peas are being recalled due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Nanosphere is recalling Verigene BC-GN Kits because a specific lot of extraction trays may cause processing errors in the device.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling Goya Chick Peas Garbanzos 15.5 oz. due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
KCI USA, Inc. is recalling 1,331 units of the CelluTome Epidermal Harvesting System because the blade can shift during shipping, rendering the product ineffective.
GE Healthcare is recalling Precision 500D X-ray systems because missing screws may cause the overhead video monitor to detach from the tray assembly.
Instrumed International is recalling 895 reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and product life to the Instructions For Use.
Instrumed International is recalling 3,093 reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and useful life to the Instructions For Use.
Siemens is recalling Dimension Vista CHEM 1 CAL lot 3GM081 because it causes under-recovery of Magnesium in patient and QC samples.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling Goya Small Red Beans due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay Systems because patient demographic data may incorrectly merge with subsequent orders under rare circumstances.
Instrumed International is recalling 156 reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and useful life to the Instructions For Use.
Instrumed International is recalling reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and product life.
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling Goya Pinto Beans due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Instrumed International is recalling 122 reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and product life to the Instructions For Use.
Gendex Corp is recalling 651 eXpertDC intraoral x-ray units worldwide because spring link components in the articulated arm assembly broke during normal assembly.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Centaur Immunoassay Systems because patient demographic data may be incorrectly merged under rare circumstances.
St. Jude Medical is recalling four units of the Percutaneous Trial Lead Kit Model 3086 because the included manual contained information for devices not approved in the US.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides because they may produce biased results, potentially affecting patient care.
ELITech Clinical Systems is recalling 878 ENVOY 500 AST Reagent Kits because quality control tests are failing before the products expire.
Instrumed International is recalling 83 reusable laparoscopic instruments to add caution statements regarding voltage limits and product useful life.
Baro-Therapies, Inc. is recalling 10 Rejuvenator Chambers because they were distributed without an approved 510(k).
Siemens is recalling 1,039 Symbia T Series SPECT/CT systems because a rubber isolator may degrade, potentially leading to drive belt rupture.
Nanosphere is recalling Verigene BC-GP Kit extraction trays because a specific lot may cause processing errors and tips to drop into the processor.
St. Jude Medical is recalling 2 units of Percutaneous Trial Lead Kit Model 3046 because the included manual contained information for devices not approved in the US.
EZ Loader is recalling 1,357 model year 2014-2015 Adjustable Steel and Aluminum trailers because a suspension bar may break, increasing crash risk.
Suzuki is recalling 2009-2014 GSX-R1000 and 2011-2014 GSX-R750 motorcycles because a damaged drive chain adjuster could cause the chain to come off, increasing crash risk.
BMW is recalling specific 2012-2014 models because a vacuum pump may fail due to insufficient lubrication, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles because incorrect weight labels may lead to tire failure and crashes.
Trans Tech is recalling 188 school buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk to operators.
KYMCO is recalling approximately 540 MXU 700 ATVs from model years 2013 to 2015 because fuel tank pressure buildup can cause ruptures, fires, or burns.
Newmar is recalling 2014-2015 Essex motorhomes because a rear axle bracket may rub against the air suspension, causing a leak and potential crash.
Galant Food Company is recalling approximately 410 pounds of beef piroshki because the meat filling did not meet required cooking limits. No illnesses have been reported.
Micro Bird is recalling 2006-2014 school buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts because the platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk.
Micro Bird is recalling 2006-2014 MB II and G5 transit buses because wheelchair lift platform side plates may crack, posing an injury risk.
Spartan is recalling 2006-2013 emergency vehicles because a failing transmission fluid cooler may allow engine coolant to mix with transmission fluid, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles because a manufacturing defect may cause inconsistent passenger air bag deployment.
Sam Kane Beef Processors is recalling approximately 90,987 pounds of ground beef products due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, including metal.
BMW is recalling 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles because the spare wheel nut may not be self-locking. This could allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard.
Altec is recalling 344 Novae Sure-Trac equipment trailers from 2009-2012 because the tongue may crack and separate, increasing crash risk.
Vigil's Beef Jerky Co. is recalling approximately 48 pounds of beef jerky produced without federal inspection but marked as inspected.
PACCAR is recalling Eaton V2020 Vane Pumps because the shafts could break, causing pump failure and a sudden loss of power steering assist.
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