Travel Trailer Recall: 2008 Keystone Springdale
Keystone RV is recalling 120 MY 2008 Springdale travel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) regulator supply hose to the manifold may not be properly tightened at the regulator. A propane leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Motorcycle Recall: 2004-2005 Big Bear Choppers Devils Advocate, Sled, Venom Choppers
Big Bear Chopper is recalling 351 MY 2004-2005 Venom and Devil's Advocate Choppers and MY 2005 Sled Choppers. Some motorcycles may have inadequate weld penetration between the neck, backbone, and down tubes of the frame. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces, structural modification made to the frame by owners, and/or failure to maintain the specified torque setting of the top motor mount may cause the affected welds to crack. The welded area could break without warning resulting in neck separation and front-end collapse. This could result in a crash.
Vehicle Recall: 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza
Subaru is recalling 36,791 MY 2002-2003 Impreza wagons. The stud bolt(s) of rear gate stay may have been tightened with insufficient tightening torque and a gap may have resulted between the rear gate panel and stud bolt base. After repeated rear gate operations (opening and closing), the rear gate inner panel at the welding nut may break, which will lead to detachment of the rear gate stay, and the rear gate dropping down. In case someone is underneath or near the rear gate, there is a possibility that a dropping rear gate panel may hit them increasing the risk of injuries.
FDA Warning: Total Body Formula, Total Body Mega Formula - Reports of Adverse Reactions
Distributor recall dietary supplement products after reports of adverse reactions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar, or Total Body Mega Formula in the Orange/Tangerine flavor. The liquid dietary supplement products may cause severe adverse reactions, including significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue.
The Total Body Formula products are sold in eight-ounce and 32-ounce plastic bottles. The Total Body Mega Formula is sold in 32-ounce plastic bottles. Both products are distributed by Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta. The company is the sole distributor of the products and has voluntarily recalled Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar and Total Body Mega Formula in Orange/Tangerine flavor.
FDA Warning: Blue Steel or Hero - Erectile Dysfunction Products - Serious Health Risks
Products are illegal drugs and pose serious health risks.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use "Blue Steel" or "Hero" products marketed as dietary supplements throughout the United States because they are considered unapproved drugs and have not been proven to be safe or effective. These products contain undeclared ingredients, which may dangerously affect a person’s blood pressure level.
These products are promoted and sold over the Internet for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) and for sexual enhancement. They’re touted as “all natural” and labeled as dietary supplements. However, Blue Steel and Hero products do not qualify as dietary supplements because they contain undeclared and unapproved substances that are similar in chemical structure to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, an FDA-approved prescription drug for ED.
FDA Warning: Denture Cleansers - Allergic Reactions & Misuse
FDA has received at least 73 reports of adverse reactions, including at least one death, related to the use of denture cleansers. Problems have occurred with both proper and improper use of these products.
Warning About Persulfates
FDA is asking manufacturers of denture cleansers to include a warning in the label about persulfates, which are known to cause allergic reactions in some people. Persulfates are used in most denture cleansers as part of the cleaning and bleaching process. The agency is also recommending that manufacturers consider appropriate alternatives to persulfates.
An allergic reaction to persulfates may not occur after the first use or even until after many years of use. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may not appear for several minutes or even hours after actual use. Symptoms may include irritation, tissue damage, rash, hives, gum tenderness, breathing problems, and low blood pressure.
Recall: Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts - Kidz World Inc./High Energy USA - Strangulation Hazard
Name of Product: Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts
Units: About 5,000
Distributor: Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Motor Home Recall: 2004-2008 Country Coach Affinity, Intrigue, Magna
Country Coach is recalling 1,228 MY 2004-2008 Magna, Affinity and Intrigue motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The side marker lights in the combination headlight and tail light assemblies do not meet the minimum photometric values specified in FMVSS No. 108. Inadequacy of the front and rear side marker lights could affect visibility of the motor home during hours of darkness that could potentially result in a motor vehicle crash.
Recall: Rock ‘N Ride Plush Rocker Toys - Tek Nek Toys - Fall Hazard
Name of Product: Rock ‘N Ride Plush Rocker Toys
Units: About 122,000
Manufacturer: Tek Nek Toys Int’l L.P., of Southlake, Texas
Hazard: The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Tek Nek Toys has received 35 reports of the rockers tipping over, including ten reports of injuries such as bumps, bruises and lacerations.
Recall: Cozy Warming Polar Bears - Avon Products, Inc. - Fire and Burn Hazards
Name of Product: Cozy Warming Polar Bears
Units: About 113,000
Distributor: Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufacturers: Haiyan Boai Gifts Factory, and Yangzhou Honesty Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard: The warming pouch inside the bear can overheat and ignite when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Avon has received 41 reports of the warming polar bear overheating, including six reports of minor burns.