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511 recalls were announced in February 2016.
Of the 511 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 5% are Critical, 31% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
IKEA is recalling HYBY and LOCK ceiling lamps because plastic clips can break, causing glass shades to fall and pose a laceration hazard.
Haier is recalling 55-inch LED televisions installed in fifth-wheel recreational vehicles because mounting brackets may separate, causing the TVs to fall.
Classic Characters is recalling infant knit Elf Booties because the toe pompoms can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Hormel Foods is recalling approximately 450 pounds of Dinty Moore Beef Stew cans due to possible contamination with flashlight parts. No illnesses have been reported.
Vosges, LTD is recalling 135 pounds of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate bars sold at Trader Joe's in four states because the product contains undeclared coconut, a known allergen.
Stoughton is recalling 2015-2016 Barrett P gooseneck trailers because the upper coupler rating is lower than the trailer's GVWR, risking separation.
BMW is recalling approximately 840,000 vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
General Motors is recalling specific 2015-2016 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs because the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, potentially making the brake pedal inoperative.
Marin Pasta Works is recalling 491 pounds of pork ravioli produced without federal inspection. The products were distributed to retail locations in California.
PACCAR is recalling 2015-2016 Peterbilt 365 and 367 trucks because improperly tightened drive axle nuts may cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling specific 2003-2006 Land Cruiser, LX470, Tundra, Sequoia, 4Runner, and GX470 vehicles because side air bags may deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.
Genie is recalling 2016 TZ-34/20 trailer-mounted boom lifts because bolts attaching the turntable may not be properly tightened, posing a risk of platform fall and injury.
Nova Bus is recalling 2010-2015 LFS Artic transit buses because an incorrectly routed main power cable may disconnect, causing a loss of power and increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2011 Fortes because a defective transmission cooler hose may leak fluid, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving and increasing crash risk.
Takata is recalling specific side air bag inflators manufactured in December 2014 because a manufacturing error could cause them to rupture and propel metal fragments into the vehicle.
CE North America is recalling KUL portable fan heaters sold at Bed Bath & Beyond because they can overheat and catch fire. Four fire incidents have been reported, with no injuries.
WWRD is recalling Wedgwood Peter Rabbit decorative baby rattles because ball bearings can release, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Helmet City is recalling specific Model 100 motorcycle helmets that may not adequately protect users' heads in a crash due to non-compliance with federal safety standards.
KHS America is recalling the Green Tones Monkey Glockenspiel because the pink metal bar may contain excessive lead in the paint, violating federal standards.
Dollar General is recalling about 27,000 remote-controlled toy trucks because the remote controls can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Head USA is recalling specific ski and snowboard helmets because they do not meet safety impact standards, posing a risk of head injury.
Helmet City, Inc. is recalling 270 Model 115 German helmets, size XL, because the straps may stretch excessively during a crash, failing to keep the helmet secured.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 7 syringes of Ascorbic Acid 500mg because the product's sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected lots were compounded in September 2015 and distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Cefepime Homepumps because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Ganciclovir in NS Homepumps because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected products were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Cook Medical is recalling 753 Zilver 518RX Vascular Stent delivery systems because a manufacturing defect may cause the catheter joint to separate during use.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 7 bags of Fluconzole in NaCl 400mg because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected lots were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Eastwood is recalling Rockwood power packs because their lithium-ion batteries can burst during charging, posing a fire hazard.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Morphine 10mg/ml in NS infusion bags because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 28 bags of Nafcillin 2GM in NS due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The affected product was distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling Tobramycin 120MG Homepumps because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed. The affected lots were compounded in September 2015.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Intralipid fat emulsion because the product's sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected bags were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Gentamicin Homepumps because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed. The affected bags were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 7 bags of compounded Cancidas (caspofungin acetate) because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 8,000 units of Hydromorphone HCl 1 mg/mL syringes nationwide because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Potassium Chloride in D 5 1/2NS home infusion bags because sterility cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 9 bags of Ampicillin/Sulbactam 12GM in NS due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The affected products were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Honda is recalling specific 2005-2016 Acura and Honda vehicles because the driver's airbag inflator may rupture during a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Subaru is recalling 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles because the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, potentially blocking the driver's view.
General Motors is recalling specific Saab and Saturn vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Mazda is recalling 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles because the fuel filler pipe may rupture in a crash, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 6 bags of Clindamycin 120mg in NS Homepumps because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected lots were compounded in September 2015 and distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Hydromorphone HCL because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of ZOSYN (piperacillin/tazobactam) homepumps because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected products were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling Parenteral Amino Acid Infusion 10% bags because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The recall affects specific lots compounded in September 2015.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling Meropenem in NS Homepumps because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The recall affects 192 bags distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 77 bags of Ondansetron HCL 8mg Homepumps because the product's sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected lots were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of CUBICIN (daptomycin) in NS syringes and homepumps because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Invanz (ertapenem) injection homepumps because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected products were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 10 bags of Mycamine (micafungin sodium) 150mg because product sterility cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Ceftriaxone in NS Homepumps because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The recall affects 82 bags distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Dextrose-NaCl (D5-1/2NS) in Homepumps because product sterility cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 12 bags of AZACTAM (aztreonam) 2GM in NS because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected lots were compounded in September 2015 and distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Penicillin in D5W Homepumps because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 9 bags of Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) 1MG in NS syringes because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected lots were compounded in September 2015 and distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,750 syringes of Succinylcholine 20 mg/mL because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling Vancomycin HCL home infusion bags because the product's sterility cannot be guaranteed. The recall affects bags distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 7 bags of Solumedrol (methylprednisolone succinate) 1GM in NS because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected bags were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling Dobutamine HCL in D5W home infusion bags because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Bio-Rad is recalling D-10 Rack Loaders because a rare configuration issue could assign patient results to incorrect sample IDs.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,150 syringes of Epinephrine (PF) 10 mcg/mL because the drug was found to be subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.
Lutron Electronics is recalling about 30,000 Serena and SIVOIA QS TRIATHLON roller shades because they can fall from brackets, posing an impact hazard.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 14,094 Liberty Cycler peritoneal dialysis machines because the door latch may not fully close, posing a risk of injury or treatment delay.
Milky Way Intl Trading Corp is recalling Mandarin Oranges due to possible glass in the product. The recall affects 8,309 cases distributed to Walgreens stores nationwide.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Milrinone in 0.45% NS homepumps because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 210 syringes of Midazolam (PF) 0.5 mg/mL because the drug is subpotent. The recall is voluntary and nationwide.
Forest River is recalling 12 model year 2016 Surveyor recreational vehicles because incorrect wiring may allow excessive current, posing an electrocution risk.
Midmark Corp dba Progeny Inc is recalling 832 Vantage Panoramic X-Ray Systems because a primary collimator failure may cause unintentional movement without an error message.
Globalmed Logistix is recalling 118 units of Lipogems SPA Aspiration Cannulae because they may bend during procedures. The affected sterile cannulae were distributed to seven states.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling 7 bags of Dextrose-5% Lactated Ringers because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
EndoChoice, Inc. is recalling 253 Fuse 1C Colonoscopes because the bending section may partially separate from the insertion tube, posing a risk of tissue trauma.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Sodium Chloride Homepumps because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Cefazolin because the sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed. The affected products were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Sentara Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Lactated Ringers because product sterility cannot be guaranteed. The affected bags were distributed in Virginia and North Carolina.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 600 syringes of Ketamine 100 mg/mL because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling Provocholine Pre-diluted Set II because stability data does not support the expiration dates. The recall covers all lots expiring through November 17, 2015.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 475 syringes of Morphine Sulfate (PF) 0.5 mg/mL because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Perrigo Company PLC is recalling specific lots of Guaifenesin liquid because the included dosing cups have incorrect dose markings.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 250 syringes of Ketamine 50 mg/mL because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Amerisource Health Services is recalling 3,888 cartons of Levofloxacin 500 mg tablets because they failed dissolution specifications.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 525 syringes of Morphine Sulfate because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling Provocholine Pre-diluted Set II because stability data does not support the expiration dates. The recall covers all lots expiring through November 17, 2015.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling Lidocaine HCI 2% injectable syringes because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Perrigo is recalling specific lots of Children's Guaifenesin DM Cherry liquid because the included dosing cups have incorrect dose markings.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ephedrine Sulfate 5 mg/mL injectable syringes because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 378 units of Provocholine Pre-diluted Set II because stability data does not support the expiration dates. The recall covers lots expiring up to November 17, 2015.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling Provocholine Pre-diluted Set II because stability data does not support the expiration dates. The recall affects lots expiring through November 17, 2015.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling Provocholine Pre-diluted Set II because stability data does not support the expiration dates. All lots expiring up to 11/17/2015 are affected.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 4,100 units of Ondansetron 2 mg/mL injectable syringes because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 5,875 units of Rocuronium 10 mg/mL syringes because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Phadia Ab is recalling 76 units of EliA SmDP Well lot 0018 because nonspecific signals may cause incorrect positive or equivocal test results for systemic lupus erythematosus.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 5,000 syringes of Midazolam 1 mg/mL because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling Fentanyl Citrate syringes because stability data does not support the expiration dates. The recall covers 7,100 units distributed nationwide.
Forest River is recalling 52 model year 2016 Wildcat recreational trailers because they may have incorrect Federal placards with a reduced Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling Phenylephrine injectable syringes because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,530 syringes of Glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg/mL because stability data does not support the expiration dates.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 665 syringes of Midazolam (PF) because stability data does not support the expiration dates. The recall is nationwide.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% because the package insert is missing updates compared to the reference drug insert.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution because the package insert is missing updates compared to the reference drug insert.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 1% because the package insert is missing updates compared to the reference drug insert.
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