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446 recalls were announced in October 2022.
Of the 446 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 2% are Critical, 21% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Porsche is recalling certain 2022 911 GT3 vehicles because the screw attaching the lower seat belt anchor may not have been properly tightened. A loose anchor could detach in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Clorox is recalling Pine-Sol cleaners contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that risks serious infection in immunocompromised people or those with external medical devices. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Kia is recalling 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles because an engine compartment fire may occur from the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, increasing injury risk.
Gillig is recalling 388 2022 Low Floor transit buses because a steering shaft grease fitting may damage a protective shroud, potentially causing loss of steering control.
CAN-AM is recalling 2019-2023 Ryker motorcycles because electrical harnesses in the front fenders may loosen and rub on the tire, causing a short circuit that can stall the engine while driving.
Altec is recalling 2019-2022 AT41ME aerial devices because the material handling interlocking valve may lose power, allowing the jib winch to operate while outriggers are up, which increases the risk of the unit tipping.
Autocar is recalling 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles because the steering column shaft pinch bolt may be improperly secured and bind, causing sudden loss of steering and increasing crash risk.
Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion recreational vehicles. The LP fuel line is routed near the rear wheel well and may contact the tire, creating a fuel leak and fire risk.
The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue and prevent the parking brake from engaging, risking vehicle rollaway. Dealers will provide a free software update to affected 2019-2022 vehicles.
Thule is recalling certain Range, Camber 2, and Camber 4 bike carriers because a defective weld may cause the bike arm assembly to detach, increasing crash risk.
Tesla is recalling 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles because second-row seat belt anchors may have been incorrectly reassembled during prior service work. Defective anchors could impair crash protection, increasing injury risk.
Bob Evans Farms is recalling approximately 7,560 pounds of Italian pork sausage due to possible contamination with thin blue rubber.
Orange EV is recalling 2022 e-Triever vehicles because a loose parking brake fastener may prevent the brake from engaging, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2023 E-450 vehicles because rear axle rotor bolts may be improperly tightened, risking wheel separation and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace affected assemblies at no charge.
E-One is recalling 2022 Typhoon N, Cyclone II, and Cyclone N vehicles because improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps may crack, risking sudden loss of steering.
Shyft Group is recalling 2023 Spartan K2 RV chassis because suspension fasteners may have insufficient strength, increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2022-2023 Transit vehicles because the HVAC controls, including defog and defrost, may stop working, increasing crash risk due to reduced visibility.
AQUALUNG is recalling Apeks Exotec SCUBA diving buoyancy compensator devices because the dump valve knob can get stuck when inflated, preventing the device from fully inflating and creating a drowning hazard. Approximately 330 units sold nationwide from August 2021 through June 2022 are affected.
Juvo Plus is recalling butterfly net sets and army action figure playsets because components contain lead and phthalates above federal limits. These chemicals are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause health problems.
Ford is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles due to a fuel pump control module bracket that may not be properly secured to the fuel tank. If the bracket fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo is recalling 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles because an electronic control module software error may prevent the engine from starting, leading to a loss of drive power.
Backyard Nature Products is recalling Birds Choice acrylic bird baths because sunlight concentrated through the acrylic can overheat nearby wooden surfaces like siding or decking, creating a fire hazard. Two reports of overheating, smoking, fire, and scorching have been received; no injuries reported.
Carrier is recalling specific Transicold refrigeration units because exposed wire harnesses may cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of fire.
TJX is recalling about 108,000 Mittal International baby blankets sold nationwide from September 2021 through July 2022 because loose threads can detach and pose choking, entrapment, and strangulation hazards to infants.
Gel Blaster is recalling about 62,700 SURGE Model 1.0 toy guns because the lithium-ion battery pack can overheat and ignite. Thirty reports of smoking or fire have been received with no injuries reported.
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2021-2023 Spartan K2 RV Chassis due to undersized air brake supply reservoirs that may fail to provide sufficient air for proper brake operation, increasing crash risk.
Approximately 620,000 COVID-19 rapid test devices were distributed in the U.S. without FDA Emergency Use Authorization or approval. Consumers should not use these unauthorized test kits.
Albertsons Companies LLC is recalling Ready Meals Shrimp Cooked with Cocktail Sauce due to undeclared fish (anchovy) allergen. The product was distributed to Oregon and Washington stores.
Innovative Specialties is recalling 2022-2023 Nitro and Edge trailers because deteriorating rubber between the axle and frame may cause misalignment and increase crash risk.
Hobbs Medical is recalling transbronchial aspiration needles with incorrect expiration dates on labels. The 18 affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Finland, and Norway from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 due to incorrect expiration date labels that extend the shelf life beyond the actual safe period.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needles with certain lot numbers because device labels display an incorrect expiration date, extending the product's indicated shelf life.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Posi-Stop Injection Needles (lot numbers ending in R) due to incorrect expiration dates on labels that extend shelf life. Affected devices were distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020.
Olympus recalls the VC-10 Vacuum Curettage System due to serious injury risk from incompatible collection canisters. The FDA warns users against using accessories not listed in the device's instructions.
Hobbs Medical recalls the Helical Retrieval Basket due to labels displaying incorrect expiration dates that extend the device's shelf life. Affected units distributed worldwide from March 2018 to September 2020 may be used beyond their validated lifespan.
Hobbs Medical recalls the Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit due to incorrect expiration dates on product labels that extend shelf life. Affected devices were distributed to the US and international markets from March 2018 through September 2020.
Hobbs Medical recalled 10 units of its Helical Retrieval Basket due to mislabeled expiration dates that extend the product's shelf life, affecting devices distributed in the US and select countries between 2018 and 2020.
Hobbs Medical, Inc. is recalling Grasping Forceps due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels. Affected devices may be used beyond their safe shelf life if the mislabeled expiration dates are not corrected.
Hobbs Medical recalls Transbronchial Aspiration Needle (Catalog 4621) for incorrect expiration dates extending shelf life. Affected devices distributed in the US and internationally from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical polypectomy snares have incorrect expiration dates on labels that extend the device shelf life beyond safe limits. Affected products distributed from March 2018 to September 2020 may be used past their intended expiration.
Justified Laboratories is recalling Skincell Mole & Skin Corrector Serum. The product was marketed as a drug without FDA approval (NDA/ANDA).
Worldwide Seafood Products LLC is recalling Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks due to elevated histamine levels. The affected product was distributed to California, Texas, and New Mexico.
Hu-Friedy K360 scalpel handles may separate from the grip during use, allowing the tip to fall into a patient's mouth and cause cuts or choking.
Worldwide Seafood Products LLC is recalling 40 cases of Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Poke (Best Buy 6/18/2024) distributed to California, Texas, and New Mexico due to potential elevated histamine levels in the frozen tuna.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels that extend shelf life beyond actual product expiration, potentially resulting in use of expired devices.
Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits are recalled due to device labels displaying incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Affected units were distributed in the US and select countries from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical, Inc. is recalling Posi-Stop Injection Needles with lot numbers ending in 'R' due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels. The mislabeling extends the apparent shelf life, potentially allowing use of expired sterile devices.
Hobbs Medical recalls Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits with labeling showing incorrect expiration dates that extend the shelf life. Affected kits were distributed to US and international customers from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling its Polypectomy Snare for an incorrect expiration date on the label that extends shelf life. Affected devices were distributed in the US and other countries from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical Grasping Forceps (Catalog 5008) were distributed with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life beyond the device's actual safe use period. Affected units with lot numbers ending in 'R' were distributed from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Polypectomy Snares (Catalog 7202) with incorrect expiration dates on labels, which could allow use of expired devices. Units were distributed in the US and several other countries from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling 140 units of its Hobbs Scope Introducer due to incorrect label expiration dates that extend the shelf life. Affected devices were distributed in the US and internationally from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Polypectomy Snare devices (Catalog Number 4564) due to incorrect expiration dates on labels that extend the stated shelf life. The 35 affected units, distributed in the US and select countries, may be used beyond their actual safe shelf life.
Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent devices with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life, affecting devices distributed in the US and five other countries from 2018 to 2020.
American Contract Systems is recalling COVID test kits incorrectly labeled for SARS-CoV-2 testing use. The 39,575 kits distributed in Pennsylvania should not be used with COVID devices.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Spray Catheter devices due to incorrectly labeled expiration dates that extend shelf life beyond the actual safe-use period. The recall affects 275 units distributed between March 2018 and September 2020.
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision is recalling 53,624 units of Veritas Advanced Infusion Packs due to manufacturing defects causing broken or cracked irrigation luers that could compromise ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent devices due to incorrect expiration dates on product labels. The incorrect dates extend the shelf life, potentially allowing use beyond the actual safe expiration.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling Prismaflex M Sets (524,376 devices nationwide) due to a mistranslation in instructions for use that provides contradictory patient body weight restrictions for renal replacement therapy.
Hobbs Medical is recalling certain Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels that extend shelf life beyond actual validity. Affected devices distributed between March 2018 and September 2020 may be used beyond their true expiration date.
Hobbs Medical recalls biliary stent kits with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. The kits were distributed from 2018 to 2020 in the US and select countries.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Posi-Stop Injection Needles due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels that extend shelf life. Devices distributed between March 2018 and September 2020 could be used beyond their actual expiration.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 1,068,560 Prismaflex ST renal replacement therapy sets nationwide. The recall is due to a mistranslation in the Estonian instructions that contains contradictory information about patient weight restrictions.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent devices due to incorrect expiration dates on product labels. The labeling error extends the stated shelf life, potentially allowing use of degraded devices.
Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stents with incorrect expiration dates on labels may be used beyond their validated shelf life. The recall affects devices distributed in the US and five other countries from March 2018 through September 2020.
Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits due to labeling errors showing incorrect expiration dates that extend the shelf life of affected devices.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent devices with incorrect expiration dates on labels that extend perceived shelf life beyond actual device longevity.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent devices due to incorrect expiration dates on the device labels. Affected units distributed in the US and internationally from March 2018 to September 2020 may have been used beyond their actual safe shelf life.
Medline Industries is recalling 1,760 Venclose procedure packs due to incorrect introducer/sheath component size. Affected kits contain 12cm components instead of the required 7cm.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits with incorrect expiration dates on labels, potentially allowing devices to be used beyond their actual safe shelf life. Affected units were distributed from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stents with incorrect expiration dates on device labels that extend shelf life. Devices were distributed in the US and internationally from March 2018 to September 2020.
Certain PET/CT imaging systems may lose vital sign monitoring due to Wi-Fi interference, potentially requiring patient rescans.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent devices with incorrect expiration dates on their labels. The labeling error extends the shelf life beyond the intended timeframe.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits for incorrect expiration dates on product labels that may extend shelf life. Affected kits were distributed nationwide and internationally between March 2018 and September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Helical Retrieval Baskets with incorrect expiration dates that extend shelf life. Devices distributed from March 2018 through September 2020 may be used beyond their safe operating period.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Polypectomy Snare model 4565-OLY due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels that extend the product's shelf life. Affected devices were distributed between March 2018 and September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels that extend shelf life, affecting 15 units distributed from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Helical Retrieval Baskets (Catalog 4822) with incorrect expiration dates on device labels. The mislabeled dates extend the shelf life, risking use of expired devices that may not perform as intended.
Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits with incorrect expiration dates on labels that may extend shelf life beyond the actual expiration date.
Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent kits with incorrect expiration dates on the label, which extends the stated shelf life and could allow use of expired devices.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Hobbs Helical Retrieval Basket (Catalog Number 4830) due to an incorrect expiration date on the device label. Affected devices have lot numbers ending in 'R' and were distributed in the US from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical recalled Posi-Stop Injection Needles with incorrect expiration dates on labels, potentially allowing use of units past actual expiration. The recall affects 17 units distributed in the US and several countries.
Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits due to mislabeled expiration dates that may extend shelf life. Affected devices with lot numbers ending in R were distributed in the US and internationally from 2018-2020.
Hobbs Medical recalls Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kit units with incorrect expiration dates on labels, extending apparent shelf life. Units distributed in the US and Canada, Austria, Belgium, Finland, and Norway from 2018–2020 are affected.
Tidal Seafood is recalling Yellowfin Tuna Saku Block products due to possible elevated histamine levels. The product was distributed to California, Texas, and New Mexico.
Justified Laboratories is recalling Skincell Mole & Skin Corrector Serum because it was marketed without FDA approval. The affected product was distributed throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Eden Foods is recalling Eden Organic Apple Juice in multiple sizes because excessive levels of patulin, a mycotoxin from rotted apples, were found in certain lots. Rotted apples were not removed during processing.
Hobbs Medical Flex-Ez Guide Wire devices were labeled with an incorrect expiration date that extends shelf life beyond the intended duration. Affected devices were distributed in the US and internationally from March 2018 to September 2020.
Hobbs Medical recalled Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent devices due to incorrect expiration dates on labels that extend the shelf life, potentially allowing use beyond intended timeframe.
Hobbs Medical, Inc. is recalling Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits with incorrect expiration dates displayed on device labels. Affected devices distributed from March 2018 through September 2020 may be used beyond their validated shelf life.
Hobbs Medical recalled Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stents due to incorrect expiration dates on device labels. The mislabeled dates extend shelf life, potentially allowing use of expired devices.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Retrieval Forceps with incorrect expiration dates on device labels. Affected devices distributed between March 2018 and September 2020 may be used past their actual expiration.
Hobbs Medical is recalling its Cytology Brush (catalog 4204) because device labels show incorrect expiration dates that extend the claimed shelf life. Affected devices were distributed in the US and several other countries from March 2018 to September 2020.
Albertsons Companies is recalling Ready Meals Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi in Oregon and Washington due to undeclared fish (anchovy) allergen. Consumers with fish allergies should not consume this product.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2023 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes because the occupant capacity label incorrectly lists seat belt quantity. Occupants could be transported without sufficient available seat belts.
Kalmar is recalling 2022 Ottawa T2 vehicles with certain Cummins diesel engines because an electrical short in the engine control module may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 334,932 Prismaflex M Set M150 devices due to a mistranslation in instructions that creates contradictory information about patient body weight restrictions.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Cytology Brush Catalog Number 4206 due to incorrect expiration dates on product labels that extend the intended shelf life. Approximately 300 units were distributed nationwide and internationally between March 2018 and September 2020.
Novis PR, LLC recalled G-PREPROTEIN Liquid Dietary Supplement due to atypical bottle appearance, unusual odor, and atypical bubbles when opened. The recall affects 1,369 units distributed in Puerto Rico.
Hobbs Medical is recalling Helical Retrieval Baskets with incorrect expiration dates on labels. The labeled shelf life extends beyond the actual safe duration for device use.
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