Recall: Viapro Supplement Capsules - EG Labs
EG Labs, LLC, announced today that it is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all lots of its supplement product sold under the brand name, Viapro, in 375mg capsules. EG Labs, LLC. is conducting this recall after being informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis by FDA of a sample from one lot of the product revealed that it contained a potentially harmful undeclared ingredient, thio-methisosildenafil. FDA asserts that this ingredient is an analog of sildenafil. Sildenafil is the active chemical ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in men to enhance sexual performance. Read more
Recall: Wooden Toys - Earthentree - Choking and Strangulation Hazard
Name of Product: Wooden Toys
Units: About 375
Manufacturer: Earthentree of Kirkland, Wash.
Hazard: The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Recall: Climbing Lines/Ropes - Maxim Apogee, Maxim Pinnacle - Fall Hazard
Name of Product: Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes
Units: About 530
Manufacturer: New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.
Hazard: The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Recall: Stuffed Toy Dogs - Sold at Daiso Stores - Choking Hazard
Name of Product: Stuffed Toy Dogs
Units: About 40
Importer: Daiso LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.
Hazard: The stuffed toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Vehicle Recall: 2008-2009 Volvo C30, C70, S40, V50
Volvo is recalling MY 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur. This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Motor Home Recall: 2008-2009 Country Coach Allure, Inspire, Tribute
Country coach is recalling certain motor homes equipped with Caterpillar C9 diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recall: Wireless Indoor Helicopters - Innovage LLC - Fire and Burn Hazards
Name of Product: "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
Units: About 685,000
Importer/Distributor: Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Hazard: The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer’s fingertip.
Lead Paint Recall: Various Magnet Sets - Pacific Science Supplies, Inc.
Name of Product: U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets
Units: About 40,000
Importer: Pacific Science Supplies Inc., of Bensenville, Ill
Hazard: The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Lead Paint Recall: Classic Horseshoe Magnet - Dowling Magnets
Name of Product: Classic Horseshoe Magnet
Units: About 91,500
Manufacturer: Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Recall: Bright Starts Ring Rattles - Kids II Inc - Choking Hazard
Name of Product: Bright Starts Ring Rattles
Units: About 19,000
Distributor: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Hazard: The tip of the rattle’s antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents/Injuries: Kids II has received two reports of the tip of the antenna detaching from the rattle, including one report that the purple ball from the tip of the antenna was in the baby’s mouth. No injuries have been reported.