ZyPREXA (olanzapine) Notification
Eli Lilly and FDA notified healthcare professionals reports of medication dispensing or prescribing errors between the atypical antipsychotic ZyPREXA (olanzapine), indicated for the short-term and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia and for the short-term treatment of acute mixed or manic episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder, and the antihistamine ZYRTEC (cetirizine HCI) marketed by Pfizer, indicated for the treatment of allergic rhinitis or chronic urticaria. These reports include instances where Zyprexa was incorrectly dispensed for Zyrtec and vice versa, leading to unnecessary adverse events or potential relapse in patients suffering from schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. To Conduct A Safety Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) will conduct a safety recall campaign for certain rear-facing DreamRide child restraint systems. The affected systems are Model 22-001FSM, manufactured between December 1, 2003, and April 28, 2004.
The restraint system did not perform correctly during a NHTSA-mandated compliance test. As a consequence, children in these types of systems may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Owners are being instructed to discontinue use in the rear-facing mode and use the restraint only as a car bed Car beds allow small infants unable to ride in a semi-reclined position because of medical reasons to instead ride lying down. However, if an owner needs a rear-facing child restraint, DJG will provide a free replacement unit.
For further information, or to receive a warning label for the system, owners should contact DJG’s toll-free number at 866-611-3022 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST. Customers may also send a fax to 800-207-8182 or e-mail DJG: dreamride@djgusa.com.
NHTSA also encourages parents who have not registered their child restraint system to do so as soon as possible so the manufacturer can contact owners of safety recalls in the future.
Consumers with questions about this or any other safety recall campaign should call NHTSA’s toll-free Auto Safety Hotline (888-327-4236), or check NHTSA’s website, www.safercar.gov.
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC Recall
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BIG DOG / BIG DOG 2005
Manufacturer : BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V052000 Recall Date : FEB 10, 2005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1586
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT FAILURE COULD OCCUR IN THE ELECTRIC HARNESS CONTROL (EHC) MODULE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE MOTORCYCLE’S ELECTRICAL POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A RESISTOR HARNESS TO ELIMINATE THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE COMPONENT IN THE ELECTRIC HARNESS CONTROL MODULE TO FAIL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES AT 316-267-9121.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
TOYOTA / TACOMA Parking Brake Recall
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
TOYOTA / TACOMA 2005
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V050000 Recall Date : FEB 10, 2005
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22228
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. IN THIS CONDITION, THE LOCK NUT MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PLACED INTO THE “PARK” POSITION AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THUS RAISING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN EARLY MARCH 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
SALEEN, INC. Recall
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
SALEEN / S7 2003-2004
Manufacturer : SALEEN, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V049000 Recall Date : FEB 08, 2005
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24
Summary:
CERTAIN TWO-SEATER COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT, THAT IS BEHIND THE FRONT WHEEL, NEEDS TO BE AS FAR FORWARD ON THE VEHICLE AS PRACTICAL.
Consequence:
INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE DESIGN TO HAVE THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BUMPER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SALEEN AT 949-597-3837.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
PREVOST CARS, INC. Recall
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
PREVOST / XL 1992-1999
Manufacturer : PREVOST CARS, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V048000 Recall Date : FEB 09, 2005
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN SHAFT IMBALANCE AND LUBRICATING OIL PASSES INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
Remedy:
DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND REPROGRAM THE EMC CALIBRATION. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR PREVOST AT 418-831-5432.
Notes:
PREVOST RECALL NO. SR05-02. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Recall
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
VERMEER / BC1400 2002-2005
Manufacturer : VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V047000 Recall Date : FEB 08, 2005
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SINGLE AXLE BRUSH CHIPPER TRAILERS, FATIGUE AND CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TONGUE WELDMENT.
Consequence:
TONGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SEPARATION FROM THE TOWED VEHICLE WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TONGUE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MARCH 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VERMEER AT 641-628-3141.
Notes:
VERMEER RECALL NO. IK00-1159. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Charles Products Announce Recall of Toddler Drinking Cups
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: “Maui Ocean Center” Toddler Drinking Cups
Units: 720
Manufacturer: Charles Products, of Bethesda, Md.
Hazard: A container inside the cup holds petroleum distillates, which can leak onto the outside of the cup and could come into contact with the user posing a poisoning hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Charles Products have received one report of the petroleum distillates leaking from the bottom of the cup. No injuries were reported.
Description: The toddler cups are made of clear plastic with two handles and have a blue lid with a spout for young children to drink from. The dome-shaped container inside the cup contains blue and clear liquid, along with two toy dolphins, which appear to be swimming in the liquid. “MAUI OCEAN CENTER” is written on the side of the cups.
Sold at: Exclusively sold at the Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku Maui, Hawaii from June 2003 through September 2004 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these cups away from young children. Consumers should return the cups to the store where purchased for a refund or contact firm.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Charles Products at (800) 242-7537 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
GSI Commerce Solutions Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Electric Scooters
Units: About 4,300
Distributor: GSI Commerce Solutions, doing business as Spartan Sports, of King of Prussia, Pa.
Hazard: A knob can loosen and cause the handlebar to detach from the scooter. Additionally, the folding joint lock on the model FS-101 scooter can break, causing the handlebars to release from the upright position. Both hazards can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
Incidents/Injuries: GSI Commerce Solutions has received 28 reports involving the scooters’ handlebars. Twenty-two incidents involved the FS-101 scooter, including one report of a child who suffered a broken arm from the fall. There were six other incidents with FS-102 scooters with no reported injuries.
Description: The recall involves models FS-101 and FS-102 Spartan Sports electric scooters, which are powered by 250-watt electric motors and made of steel. The model numbers do not appear on the product but are on the users’ manual. The scooters have adjustable handlebars, collapsible parts, and a stepping plate and kickstand attached to the base. The scooters were sold in black and blue with a black kickplate.
Sold at: Web sites operated by GSI Commerce Solutions nationwide from October 2002 through June 2004 for about $240 (Model FS-101) and $194 (Model FS-102).
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product and contact GSI Commerce Solutions to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Call GSI Commerce Solutions toll-free at (866) 316- 4812 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Dive Sticks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed
Name of product: Dive Sticks
Units: About 180,000 dive stick packages
Distributor: The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard: Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The dive sticks are hard plastic in the shape of worms, fish, and seahorses. The worm dive sticks are sticks with ridges that are green with an orange weighted ball or pink with a yellow weighted ball on the bottom. The fish dive sticks are pink and yellow or green and orange. The seahorse dive sticks are yellow with a blue tail or pink with a yellow tail. All of the dive sticks are about 7 inches long. “Made in China” is written on the fish and seahorses. “Sun and Shade” is written on each package. There are two worms per package and three fish or seahorses per package.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2004 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them.
Consumer Contact: Contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.dollargeneral.com