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633 recalls were announced in September 2018.
Of the 633 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 30% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
BMW is recalling 2019 X6 and X6 M vehicles because improperly hardened rear suspension bolts may break, increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling 2018-2019 Jeep Wranglers because improperly welded front track bar brackets may separate, reducing steering capability and increasing crash risk.
KZRV is recalling 2017-2019 Sonic 190VRB travel trailers because the liquid propane manifold may be located close to the axle tube, posing a fire risk.
Integrated Tower Systems is recalling 2007-2018 Mobile Tower trailers because a missing power disconnect on the control panel may cause electrical shock.
Boy Story is recalling Mason and Billy action dolls because the vinyl joints can break, creating pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Honda is recalling 2010-2014 Ridgeline, Element, and Acura RL vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Honda is recalling specific 2010-2015 models because the passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers because incorrectly oriented brake mounting flanges may cause premature brake failure, increasing crash risk.
Life Fitness is recalling about 11,800 PowerMill climbers because liquid entering the power receptacle can cause electrical arcing, sparking, and fire.
TerraTrike is recalling 600 adult tricycles because the right wheel hub mount can bend or break, creating a crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2019 Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles because a manufacturing error in the SRS control unit may prevent air bags or seatbelt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.
Honda is recalling 2017-2018 Civic and CR-V vehicles because a loose magnet in the electric power steering system may cause unintended steering input, increasing crash risk.
IKEA is recalling CALYPSO ceiling lamps because the glass shade can detach and fall, posing impact and laceration hazards. Consumers should stop using the lamps and return them for a refund or replacement.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 468 units of CINtec p16 Histology reagent because leaking dispensers may cause false negative test results.
Market of Choice Inc is recalling Sesame Noodle Salad Vegan in 8 oz. and 16 oz. containers due to undeclared egg. The product was distributed in Oregon.
QuVa Pharma is recalling 528 bags of Norepinephrine 4 mg in 5% Dextrose because the active ingredient may be missing. The product was distributed to hospitals nationwide.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 80 hemodialysis systems because a power failure during cleaning may allow disinfectant to remain in the machine and be delivered to patients.
Beaumont Bio-Med, Inc. is recalling 90 bottles of Sinus Response Homeopathic Formula due to manufacturing deviations that could result in microbial contamination.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 96 units of the ultraView SISH DNP Detection Kit because leaking and sticking dispensers may cause false negative IHC results.
Pro-Med Instruments is recalling 30 DORO LUCENT Headrest Systems because mixing design revisions may cause malfunction during surgery.
Campomex USA is recalling fresh cilantro found positive for Cyclospora. The product was distributed in California after being mistakenly released from import hold.
Nova Bus is recalling 2017 LFS Hybrid and LFS Arctic Hybrid buses because pressure switches may fail, causing a loss of drive and increasing crash risk.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling CONFIRM anti-Progesterone Receptor antibodies due to leaking and sticking dispensers that may cause false negative IHC results.
Pro-Med Instruments is recalling 31 DORO LUCENT Transitional Members because mixing design revisions may cause the headrest system to malfunction.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 FCCC MC motorhome chassis because primary and secondary air lines were incorrectly connected to the pressure gauges, increasing crash risk.
Shearer's Foods is recalling specific lots of white corn tortilla chips due to possible metal contamination. The products were distributed in 17 US states and Canada.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kits because leaking dispensers may cause false negative test results.
Accuray is recalling 259 units of Ashland Box Film Ball Cube II calibration film because manufacturing defects may cause up to 0.5 mm of positional inaccuracy in CyberKnife systems.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling ultraView Universal DAB Detection Kits due to leaking and sticking reagent dispensers that may cause false negative IHC results.
EOS Imaging is recalling 17 sterEOS workstations because 3D projections may be incorrect when using specific secondary image captures, potentially leading to clinical errors.
Dr. Reddy's is recalling Tizanidine HCl tablets because a foreign Glimepiride tablet was found in a bottle. Consumers should stop using the product and contact their pharmacist.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling NEXES VEN IVIEW DAB Detection Kits due to leaking and sticking reagent dispensers that may cause false negative IHC results.
Shearers Foods is recalling specific lots of yellow corn tortilla chips sold under multiple brands due to possible metal contamination.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling iView DAB Detection Kits due to leaking and sticking reagent dispensers that may cause false negative immunohistochemistry results.
Boy Scouts of America is recalling approximately 110,000 neckerchief slides because the colored enamel contains lead levels that exceed federal safety limits.
COVIDIEN LLC is recalling P400 temperature sensor catheters because they may display lower body temperature measurements than the patient's actual temperature.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling anti-Helicobacter Pylori reagents because leaking dispensers may cause false negative test results.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 120 units of CINtec Histology reagents worldwide because leaking dispensers may cause false negative test results.
CFMOTO is recalling about 5,300 CFORCE all-terrain vehicles because a fuel hose can crack and leak, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Degania Silicone is recalling Foley catheters with temperature sensors because defective units may display lower body temperatures than actual.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 354 units of Anti-Pan Keratin Primary Antibody due to leaking and sticking dispensers that may cause false negative IHC results.
Degania Silicone, Ltd. is recalling 1,000 temperature sensing Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Covidien is recalling P400 temperature sensor catheters because they may display lower body temperature readings than the patient's actual temperature.
Polymedco is recalling 272 PATHFAST NTproBNP cartridges due to a manufacturing defect that may cause measurement values to be 12% to 20% higher than actual.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 195 units of the INFORM HPV III Fam 16 Probe due to leaking and sticking dispensers that may cause false negative test results.
Degania Silicone is recalling 16,133 temperature sensor catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Spartan Motors USA is recalling 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles because upper mounting fasteners may puncture the air spring bag, increasing crash risk.
Degania Silicone, Ltd. is recalling 1,588 Temperature Sensor Catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone is recalling 153 temperature sensor Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone, Ltd. is recalling 1,000 temperature sensing Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than actual.
CedarLane Organic Couscous, Veggies & Chickpeas with Citrus Dressing is being recalled because it is labeled gluten-free but contains undeclared wheat.
Degania Silicone is recalling 250 Foley Temperature Sensor Catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling ISH Protease 3 reagents due to leaking and sticking dispensers that may cause false negative IHC results.
Pro-Med Instruments is recalling 31 DORO LUCENT Locking Transitional Members because mixing design revisions may cause the headrest system to malfunction.
Degania Silicone is recalling 1,025 Temperature Sensor Catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than actual patient readings.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling iVIEW Blue Plus Detection Kits because leaking dispensers may cause false negative IHC results.
Coviden is recalling Temp Sense Silicone catheters because they may display lower body temperature measurements than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone is recalling 2,461 temperature sensing Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone is recalling 14,326 Thermistor Foley catheters because defective sensors may display inaccurate, lower body temperature readings.
Degania Silicone is recalling 475 Temperature Sensor Foley Catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone is recalling 1,028 temperature sensor catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than actual.
Degania Silicone is recalling 34,627 temperature sensing Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone, Ltd. is recalling 1,000 temperature sensing Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than actual.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 75 units of Basal Cell IHC reagents due to leaking and sticking dispensers that may cause false negative results.
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta vehicles with LED headlights because the passenger-side light may be misaligned, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Exactech is recalling one unit of the Optetrak Logic CC Stem Extension because it may have non-conforming internal threads.
Stryker is recalling 243 IsoFlex LAL support surfaces because they were assembled with a non-conforming fire barrier. The units were distributed in five US states.
Mobius Imaging is recalling 147 AIRO Mobile CT Systems because a software fault prevents the tube current modulation feature from working.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling CONFIRM anti-Estrogen Receptor antibodies due to leaking and sticking dispensers that may cause false negative IHC results.
Degania Silicone is recalling 16,350 temperature sensor catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than actual.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 160 surgical microscopes because the instrument may tip over when the swing arm is fully extended.
Degania Silicone is recalling Thermistor Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling OptiView Amplification Kits due to leaking dispensers that may cause false negative IHC results.
Medtronic is recalling two Contour Plus Link 2.4 meters distributed in Slovakia that display glucose in mg/dL instead of mmol/L.
Degania Silicone is recalling 11,488 temperature sensor Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than actual.
ShinChang Medical Co., Ltd. is recalling 6,570,800 disposable insulin syringes because a small crack was found in the top end of the barrel near the needle.
Coviden is recalling temperature sensing Foley catheters because they may display lower body temperature readings than the patient's actual temperature.
bioMerieux is recalling VITEK 2 AST-P655 cards because six lots were manufactured with insufficient gentamicin, potentially affecting high-level resistance screening results.
Med-Mizer is recalling 230 PR1000 Pivot Rehab Beds because wires may become pinched during extreme left pivoting, requiring patient transfer until repaired.
Degania Silicone is recalling 500 units of temperature sensor Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Medline Industries is recalling single-use endoscopic cleaning brushes because they may detach during cleaning, potentially leaving parts inside the scope.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 8,211 units of the ultraView Universal Alkaline Phosphatase Red Detection Kit due to leaking and sticking dispensers that may cause false negative IHC results.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 342 units of the ultraView SISH DNP Detection Kit because leaking dispensers may cause false negative IHC results.
Degania Silicone is recalling 500 sterile Foley catheters with defective temperature sensors that may display inaccurate readings.
Degania Silicone is recalling 89,122 Foley catheters with temperature sensors because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone is recalling 250 Foley Temperature Sensor Catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone is recalling 4,332 Foley catheters with temperature sensors because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone is recalling Foley Temperature Sensor Catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone, Ltd. is recalling 4,372 temperature sensing Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
Degania Silicone, Ltd. is recalling 100 units of temperature sensing Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than actual.
Midwest Fire is recalling 2014-2019 All-Poly Series emergency vehicles because touchscreen software may cause accessories to turn on or off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
General Motors is recalling 15,800 vehicles because rear seatbelts may not lock, preventing proper child seat securing.
Degania Silicone is recalling 330 Thermistor Foley catheters because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.
BMW is recalling 2013-2015 760Li vehicles because incompatible software in the Engine Control Unit may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Degania Silicone is recalling 500 units of temperature-sensing Foley catheters because defective sensors may display inaccurate, lower body temperature readings.
Baxter Healthcare is voluntarily recalling 5,184 bags of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 50 mL due to a cGMP deviation. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 40 units of the 2008T Hemodialysis System because a power failure during cleaning could leave disinfectant in the dialysate delivered to patients.
Coviden is recalling specific sterile Foley catheter trays because the temperature sensors may display lower body temperature readings than the patient's actual temperature.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 240 units of CINtec p16 Histology reagent dispensers due to leaking and sticking issues that may cause false negative test results.
Invivo Corporation is recalling 38 Xper Flex Cardio Physiomonitoring Systems distributed in the Netherlands due to incorrect firmware that may cause inaccurate ECG and heart rate displays.
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