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382 recalls were announced in November 2020.
Of the 382 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 3% are Critical, 22% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Mitsubishi is recalling 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because rust prevention coating on parking brake shafts may peel, causing corrosion and potential brake failure.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a manufacturing defect in the clutch assembly that may cause the clutch to disengage, increasing crash risk.
Triumph is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rocket 3 motorcycles because air may have entered the rear brake ABS modulator during production. This can reduce braking efficiency over time, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Tarantino Wholesale Foods is recalling ready-to-eat chicken breast products that may be undercooked, posing a risk of bacterial pathogens.
National Food Trading Corporation is recalling 28,262 lbs of frozen French cut green beans due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Triple E is recalling 2020-2021 Unity U24RL motorhomes because a missing heat shield over the cooktop increases the risk of fire and bodily injury.
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling Modesa Instant Hand Sanitizer because it contained methanol and had lower ethanol content than labeled.
Albek De Mexico is recalling Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer bottles because they contained methanol and had lower ethanol levels than labeled.
Orca Bay Foods LLC is recalling Trader Joe's Gluten Free Battered Halibut because the retail packaging fails to declare wheat and milk allergens.
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling Next Advanced Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer because it contained methanol and had lower ethanol levels than labeled.
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling NuuxSan hand sanitizer because it contained methanol and had lower ethanol levels than labeled.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling 99 bottles of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets because FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels exceeding the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit.
PACCAR is recalling 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles because incorrectly connected brake components may destabilize the vehicle during stability control events, increasing crash risk.
Towsleys is recalling 3-in-1 Qi wireless chargers and power banks due to a fire hazard. The products can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Albek De Mexico S.A. De C.V. is recalling 27,000 bottles of Assured Instant Hand Sanitizer because the product contained methanol and was below the label claim for ethanol content.
Ascent Pharmaceuticals is recalling 9,768 bottles of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets because one bottle contained a Losartan Potassium tablet.
Santa Cruz Bicycles is recalling about 2,900 model year 2020 aluminum frames because thermal damage can cause them to bend or buckle, posing a fall hazard.
Mayer Brothers Apple Products is recalling specific apple cider products because a processing error mixed pasteurized and raw cider. Consumers in MD, MA, and MI should check their products.
Rosebud's Ranch and Garden, LLC is recalling 41 units of Elderberry Syrup Kits due to potential salmonella contamination in the elderberries.
Roche Diagnostics is recalling 40 cobas infinity central lab licenses because an erroneous QC status may cause incorrect validation of results.
General Motors is recalling 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because the roof-rail air bag inflator end cap may detach, posing an injury risk.
GE Inspection Technologies is recalling v|tome|x L Series X-ray systems because pre-warning signals may fail to activate if the warm-up mode is not completed.
Stryker is recalling Mako MICS Handpieces due to a characterization issue that may cause unsuccessful checkpoint verification or bone cuts differing from the preoperative plan.
Lidl US is recalling Powerfix Steel Shelving Units because missing wall mounting hardware creates tip-over and entrapment risks. Consumers should stop using the units if not wall-mounted.
Herobility is recalling Eco Baby Spoons, Forks, and Feeding Sets because they can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Volkswagen Group (Audi) is recalling 2020-2021 S5, A5, and RS5 vehicles due to missing anti-abrasion protection on rear light wiring. In a crash, exposed wires may be damaged, potentially disabling door locks and hazard lights.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Atellica IM 1300 Analyzers because scanning specific test definitions may reset custom settings, causing inaccurate test results.
RH is recalling approximately 7,800 wine barrel chandeliers because hanging hardware can break, causing the fixture to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Medicrea International is recalling Ligapass Tension Pulley Handles because the instrument can crush the band, causing it to break during surgery and leading to infection risk.
Bridgestone is recalling specific Firestone and Bridgestone tires that may have a pinhole in the sidewall, which can cause slow air leaks and increase crash risk.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling Kangaroo Connect 1000ml Bag Sets because the feeding spike sets may leak at the tube and spike connector interface.
Certain 2020-2021 Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Avalon, and Avalon Hybrid vehicles may have damaged steering column breakaway pins that could reduce airbag performance in a crash. Toyota will replace the steering column at no cost.
Front seat attachment bolts may not have been properly installed on certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, and GMC Yukon models. If loose or missing, the seats could move during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling Cultura Flex Swabs because the flocked tip may break off during use, potentially causing soft tissue injury or treatment delays.
John Nagle Co. is recalling steelhead fillets that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Thomas Scientific is recalling Wuxi Nest patient specimen collection tubes to replace units manufactured and distributed prior to Enforcement Discretion Approval.
Merit Medical is recalling Cultura Collection and Transport Systems because the swab tip may break off during sample collection, potentially causing soft tissue injury.
Cardinal Health is recalling Kangaroo Connect 500ml Bag Sets because they may leak at the tube and spike connector interface.
Kibbi is recalling certain 2019-2021 Renegade motorhomes with Dometic cooking stoves due to a potential gas leak from an overtightened saddle valve bolt, which could increase fire risk. Dealers will install repair kits free of charge.
Stryker GmbH is recalling EasyClip and EasyClip Xpress staples due to potential nickel release above safety margins in pediatric patients under 20 kg.
Art Of Tea is recalling Feel Better tea due to potential Salmonella contamination in elder berries. Consumers should stop using the product.
Merit Medical recalls its Cultura Collection and Transport System because the swab tip may break off during sample collection, potentially causing soft tissue injury.
Milbar Laboratories is recalling 1,815 bottles of DCL SA Scalp Therapy Shampoo due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations.
Exactech is recalling 40 Equinoxe Cage Glenoid, Posterior Augment, Right, Medium devices due to potential mislabeling. The devices were distributed to US and international consignees.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Testosterone Gel 1% due to high out-of-specification assay results found during stability testing.
Coltene Whaledent is recalling 556 CEI Cutting Edge Instruments (PTC-57C) because FG 557 burs were incorrectly packaged as FG 57 burs, which may remove more material.
FreshPoint Dallas is recalling specific lots of Roma diced tomatoes due to potential foreign material. The products were distributed in Texas and Kansas.
Milbar Laboratories is recalling 2,638 jars of Willa Pore Perfector pads due to Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.
Coltene Whaledent Inc is recalling 556 packs of Alpen Clinic 100 Carbide Instruments because FG 557 burs were incorrectly packaged as FG 57 burs.
Siemens is recalling 26 Artis X-ray systems worldwide because incorrect diodes may fail to protect against overvoltage, potentially causing system malfunction.
Milbar Laboratories is recalling 5,312 bottles of Malin + Goetz dandruff shampoo due to Good Manufacturing Practice deviations.
Denali Ingredients LLC is recalling 3,050 lbs of Supreme1251 Coffee Cream Stabilizer because it was made with Citric Acid instead of Sodium Citrate.
Exactech, Inc. is recalling 69 Equinoxe Cage Glenoid, Posterior Augment, Left, Medium devices because they may be mislabeled.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of VITROS SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrators because they produced elevated signal values. The recall also includes one lot of IgG Controls with decreased signal.
Milbar Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 4,855 tubes of Willa Clear Skin (Salicylic Acid 2%) due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.
Milbar Laboratories is recalling 4,878 tubes of DCL Active Mattifying Cleanser due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9% 2 mL vials because they failed pH specifications.
Milbar Laboratories is recalling Salicylic Acid Shampoo 3% due to Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The product was distributed in the US and internationally.
Coltene Whaledent Inc is recalling Strauss 25 Carbide Dental Burs because they were incorrectly packaged as a different model, posing a risk of excessive material removal.
Apotex Corp. is recalling Aripiprazole Tablets 15 mg because they failed to meet dissolution specifications. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the USA.
Milbar Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 1,225 bottles of DCL T Shampoo due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations.
Inova Lasers LLC is recalling eight Class IV New Era medical laser devices because they failed to comply with Electronic Product Radiation Control regulations.
Milbar Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 7,591 bottles of DCL B Prox10 Anti-Blemish Wash due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Control and Calibrator lots due to elevated signal/cutoff values and decreased signal.
Milbar Laboratories is recalling 3,692 tubes of Malin+Goetz SPF 30 Face Moisturizer due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling Atellica IM 1600 Analyzers because scanning a new kit lot may reset custom settings to defaults.
Milbar Laboratories is voluntarily recalling DCL Alpha Beta Gel Toner due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.
LivaNova is recalling 134 VNS Therapy AspireSR Generators because an extra digit in the serial number makes them incompatible with specific therapy programmers.
Milbar Laboratories is recalling 1,608 bottles of DCL AHA Lightening Gel due to Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.
Grato Holdings is recalling 399 bottles of Homeopathic Energy Catalyst due to an undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredient and incorrect formulation.
Milbar Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 2,655 bottles of MD Complete Breakout Treatment due to Good Manufacturing Practice deviations.
Milbar Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 927 tubes of DCL Clear Skin Anti-Blemish Hydrator due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations.
Milbar Laboratories is recalling 2,664 tubes of Malin + Goetz Salicylic Gel due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations.
Coltene Whaledent is recalling 556 FG 57 dental burs that were incorrectly packaged as FG 557 burs, which remove more material.
Coltene Whaledent is recalling FG 57 dental burs that were incorrectly packaged as FG 557 burs, which remove more material.
Micro-Tech USA is recalling Elastic Traction Devices because they are not appropriately classified as Class I and require 510(k) clearance.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier II due to product instability that causes biased ALKP values.
Merz North America is recalling 2,051 units of COAPTITE Injectable Implant because the Instructions for Use do not match post-approval study data.
Steris Corporation is recalling Olympus Leak Test Adapters used with Acu-sInQ systems due to a potential for cleaning solution to intrude into endoscopes.
Denali Ingredients LLC is recalling 2,250 lbs of Cream Tech 250 Sour Cream Stabilizer because it was made with citric acid instead of sodium citrate.
Bugatti is recalling 2020 Chiron and Divo vehicles because the rear left-hand driveshaft may break, posing a crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorers with 2.3L engines because an incomplete weld on the fuel tank inlet check valve could cause a fuel leak and fire during a crash.
Sunbeam Products is recalling Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers because the lid can detach during pressure cooking, causing burns.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2020 right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because brake line fittings may be incorrectly installed, risking fluid leaks and reduced braking performance.
Bugatti is recalling 2017-2021 Chiron, Chiron Sport, and Divo vehicles because the Electronic Stability Control system may not reset to the correct mode after restarting, increasing crash risk.
Any Volume is recalling about 660 adult bicycle helmets sold on eBay because they do not comply with U.S. safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.
Weldon is recalling i4G Vivtech control panels because an electrical defect may cause the display to stop working, potentially delaying emergency services.
Rosenbauer America is recalling 2018-2020 Aerial vehicles because the power take-off may disengage, causing the aerial device to become inoperable.
Forest River and Coachmen recreational vehicles with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves may experience gas leaks from overtightened saddle valve bolts, creating a fire hazard. Owners should contact dealers for a free remedy kit.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for Taza and South Asian Food samosas containing spring roll pastry with undeclared milk. Consumers should not eat these products.
Triple E is recalling 2018-2021 Unity and Serenity motorhomes because a shifting water tank bracket can chafe the wire harness, causing tail lights to fail and increasing crash risk.
Kawasaki is recalling 84 2021 Ninja ZX-14R motorcycles because a missing component in the front brake master cylinder may cause inconsistent braking force, increasing crash risk.
Isuzu and Chevrolet are recalling 2020 NPR-HD and 4500 trucks because a battery cable may overheat near the exhaust, posing a fire risk.
Isuzu and Chevrolet are recalling 2020 NPR-HD and 4500 Crew Cab trucks because a chafing wire harness or hose could cause a short circuit, engine stall, or fire.
Volkswagen is recalling 10,835 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles because front seat belt webbing may tear in a crash, increasing injury risk.
JDM Astar is recalling specific T1 replacement headlight bulbs because their excessive light output may blind oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to improperly manufactured steering knuckles that may fracture, reducing steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected knuckles free of charge.
Honda is recalling 2021 Pilot vehicles with certain Continental tires that may be over-cured, potentially causing sidewall breaks or belt separation leading to loss of vehicle control. Dealers will replace affected tires free of charge.
Newmar motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves may have an overtightened saddle valve bolt that damages the seal, causing a gas leak and increasing fire risk. Owners should contact Newmar for a free remedy.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2021 Four Winds motorhomes with Dometic stoves due to a potential gas leak that could increase fire risk. The stove's saddle valve bolt may be overtightened, damaging the seal.
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