2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Recall Alert

2012 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback, road test, Catskill Mountains, Oct 2011

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General Motors is recalling certain 2012 model year Chevrolet Sonic subcompact cars over concerns that a front inner or outer brake pad may be missing.

A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site lists the potential number of affected vehicles at 4,296. Affected vehicles were manufactured from June 2, 2011 through November 21, 2011.

The NHTSA notice indicates that a missing pad would result in reduced brake performance. This condition could increase the risk of a crash.

General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front brakes of affected Sonic cars for a missing inner or outer pad. If the pad is missing, dealers will replace inner and outer pads with new ones, as well as install a new brake caliper and a new rotor. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety campaign is expected to begin on or before January 14, 2012.

The General Motors safety recall campaign number is 11354.

Alternatively, owners of vehicles involved in the campaign may contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Reference the NHTSA campaign ID No. 11V599000.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Recall Alert

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Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product: Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets

Units: About 1,000

Importer: General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va.

Hazard: The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. “True Value,” “True Value Item #136879” and “UPC code 0 29033 36798 0” are printed on the product’s box.

Sold exclusively at: True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact General Foam Plastic Corp. toll-free at (855) 277-0085 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.genfoam.com

Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Children's Robes Recalled by Hanna Andersson Due to Violation of the Federal Flammability Standard

Name of Product: Children’s fleece robes

Units: About 1,000

Importer: Hanna Andersson, of Portland, Ore.

Manufacturer: C.F.L Commercial, of China

Hazard: These children’s robes fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The robes are fluffy white fleece robes with large multi-color dots. The 100% polyester fleece robes were sold with Euro children’s sizes 80-150 cm (24 months through size 14) printed on the hangtag of the garments. “Style 38310 Hanna Andersson” is printed on the neck tag of the robes.

Sold at: Hanna Andersson retail stores, catalogs nationwide and the Hanna Andersson website from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $50.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take these recalled robes away from children immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a refund, exchange or store credit.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact Hanna Andersson toll-free at (800) 222-0544 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday or visit the firm’s website at www.HannaAndersson.com

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Children's Robes Recalled by Hanna Andersson Due to Violation of the Federal Flammability Standard

Petit Lem Children's Pajamas Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Name of Product: Children’s pajamas

Units: About 1,750

Importer: Group Lemur Inc., of Montréal, Québec

Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children.

Incidents/Injuries: None

Description: The pajamas are a Petit Lem-brand, two-piece, cotton shorts and short-sleeved sleepwear set sold in sizes 2 to 12. The pajamas are blue with flowers, white with flowers and dots, yellow with umbrellas, or pink with butterflies and fairies. Petit Lem Lounge is printed at the inside neck of the shirt.

Sold at: Specialty children’s stores and websites from January 2009 to November 2009 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Children should stop wearing the recalled pajamas immediately and consumers should return them to the retailer where they were purchased or Group Lemur for a refund, exchange or store credit.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact Group Lemur toll-free at (877) 748-6698 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at info@lemurgroup.com or at the firm’s website at www.petitlem.com

Petit Lem Children's Pajamas Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears

Units: 284,000 in the United States and 13,200 in Canada

Manufacturer: Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.

Hazard: The teddy bear’s eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The Colorful Hearts Teddy is a stuffed animal about 16 inches high with black plastic eyes. The bear’s fabric covering is printed with multi-colored heart shapes.

Sold by: Build-A-Bear Workshops nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 through December 2011 for about $18 in the U.S. and $23 in Canada.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled teddy bear from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear store to receive a coupon for any available stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT and on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, visit the firm’s website www.buildabear.com or email the firm at colorfulhearts@buildabear.com

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1504

Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard

Consumer Product Recalls - Consumer Product Safety

West Elm^® Dover Table by West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco

Joint Recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Full Product Description

The Dover dining table is a tempered glass-top table with a brown wooden base. The base has four legs, four buttress support bars and three glass support bars. "West Elm^®" and "SKU: 2188233" are printed on a white sticker on the underside of the center cross-beam.

Hazard Identified

The wooden base of the table can collapse, posing an impact hazard if the base or tempered-glass top fell onto consumers.

The firm is aware of 14 reports of tables collapsing or the base breaking, including one report of a bruise to a consumer's leg.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.

Corrective Action

Consumers should contact West Elm for a full store credit. West Elm will schedule a free return pickup of the table.

For more information, consumers may contact West Elm toll-free at 1-855-369-4335 any day between 7 AM and midnight EST or visit the firm's website.

Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.

Number Sold

Approximately, 12 units of the recalled products were sold exclusively at the West Elm retail store in Toronto.

Approximately 830 units of the recalled products were sold at West Elm In the United States.

Time Period Sold

The recalled products were sold from July 2011 to October 2011.

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Williams-Sonoma Inc. of San Francisco, California

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West Elm Dover Table by Pottery Barn

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2012 Honda Odyssey: Recall-Alert

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Honda is recalling nine 2012 model year Odyssey minivans over concerns about an improperly fastened lower front suspension bolt.

A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site indicates that the nine Odyssey minivans were built from October 31, 2011 through November 30, 2011.

2012 Honda Odyssey

The NHTSA notice further describes the issue this way: “The retention nut for the right front lower suspension damper bolt may not have been tightened to the proper torque, potentially allowing the nut to loosen.”

In the event that the nut loosens, only one bolt would secure the front hub assembly. This condition would allow the wheel assembly to shift to an extreme inward angle, resulting in a loss of steering and increasing crash risk.

According to a Detroit News report, just three had been sold and six were still on dealer lots. Honda said it has contacted all nine owners of the 2012 Odyssey minivans affected on December 19, 2011 and repaired the vehicles free of charge.

Owners of 2012 Honda Odyssey vehicles with any questions or concerns may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Alternatively, owners of vehicles involved in the campaign may contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Reference the NHTSA campaign ID No. 11

2012 Honda Odyssey: Recall-Alert

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > Consumer Alert for cheese and milk products due to Listeria Monocytongenes contamination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 29, 2011 - The MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) is issuing a warning to consumers to avoid consumption of certain cheese and milk products because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). The presence of L. monocytogenes in foods such as cheese and milk products represents a significant danger to public health.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued an 11/24/11 health alert notifying residents of Canada of a voluntary recall initiated by the dairy plant, 3903052 Canada Inc., Boisbriand, in Québec. This large recall followed two previous alerts, fairly extensive product testing and a clinical match to a case of listeriosis.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified MDPH on 12/28/11 that product was distributed to Cedar Market located in Norwood, MA. Cedar Market is a retail establishment, which also sold the following products to Bahnan’s located in Worcester, MA.

The recalled products distributed in Massachusetts have the brand name “Fromagerie Marie Kade”. All cheese products involved bear establishment number 1874. Any Best Before dates up to and including those listed, are affected by the alert. The cheese products that are the subject of the consumer alert in Massachusetts include:

• Akawi Cheese Best Before 08 MAR 2012
• Baladi Cheese Best Before 08 FEB 2012.
• Shinglish Cheese Best Before 07 NOV 2012
• Tresse Cheese Best Before 10 NOV 2012
• Vachekaval Cheese Best Before 10 MAR 2012
• Halloom Best Before 01 MAY 2012
• Moujadale Best Before 04 MAY 2012

L. monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and still births among pregnant women.

To date, no illnesses have been reported in MA. MDPH has worked with the US FDA and local officials to embargo and destroy these products and to review inventory records for distribution.

Since the recalled products have not expired, it is possible that consumers may have products in their home. For that reason, MDPH is advising consumers who have purchased products listed to discard them. Consumers with questions may call MDPH Food Protection Program at 617-983-6712.

Canadian notice: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2011/20111124be.shtml
The Canadian website may periodically list expanded products involved in this recall.

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > Consumer Alert for cheese and milk products due to Listeria Monocytongenes contamination

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Foresee Invite

Name of Product: Car Seat Adapter

Units: About 64,000

Importer: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: When the adapter is used on a stroller that also has a wheeled board accessory attached for transporting a standing toddler, and the car seat is positioned so the child faces forward, the car seat can disconnect from the adapter and fall.

Incidents/Injuries: Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.

Description: This recall involves the Bugaboo car seat adapter models 80400GC01 and 80401GC02. The adapters are devices designed to attach car seats to stroller frames. They are made of silver aluminum tubing and black plastic connecting parts.

Sold at: Babies "R" Us, Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, other department stores and independent juvenile stores, Bugaboo.com and other online retailers nationwide from December 2005 to July 2011 for about $45.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact Bugaboo at serviceus@bugaboo.com or (800) 460-2922 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm�s website at www.bugaboo.com

Sticker describing the proper installation of the car seat and car seat adapter



Bugaboo car seat adapter

Foresee Invite

Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled by Bugaboo Americas Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product: Bugaboo Bee Strollers

Units: About 7,000 in the United States and 260 in Canada

Importer: Bugaboo Americas, of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Four incidents have been reported where the stroller�s swivel wheels locked and the stroller tipped over. In two of these incidents, a baby and a toddler suffered minor injuries.

Description: The recalled strollers are made for newborns and toddlers up to 37 pounds. They are sold in two frame colors: silver and all black. The stroller�s seat comes in black or denim colors and canopy colors include yellow, black, khaki, blue, pink and red, plus special collections colors such as tangerine, soft pink, light green, dark purple, denim and the Missoni print collection. Production dates from January 2011 through September 2011, which are printed with the month abbreviated and year, i.e �Jan. 2011�, the �Bugaboo Bee� name and company address are printed on the date code label located on the stroller frame under the seat unit. �Bugaboo Bee� is also printed on the side of the seat backrest.

Sold by: Toys R Us, Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bugaboo.com and other online retailers between February 2011 and September 2011 for about $650.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo or the retailer where the stroller was purchased to receive free replacement swivel wheels.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bugaboo at serviceus@bugaboo.com or at (800) 460-2922 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm�s website at http://www.bugaboo.com/non-swiveling-wheels

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1486

Target Recalls Circo Childrens' Travel Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Circo 17� Children�s Travel Cases

Units: About 139,000 units

Importer: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The surface coating on the travel cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The Circo brand label is found on the fabric handle attached to the top of the travel case. The girls� version has a heart/butterfly/daisy pattern on either a pink or teal background with a plush butterfly attached to the zipper pull. The boys� version has a pattern of three jet planes in red/blue/green on a red or blue airplane-patterned background with a blue plush jet plane attached to the zipper pull. Travel cases covered by this recall include:

Style Description	UPC Number	Date Codes*
Circo girls� 17� travel case � pink or teal	618842135844	Beginning with 01/11 thru 08/11
Circo boys� 17� travel case � red or blue	618842135868	Beginning with 01/11 thru 08/11

^*Date codes can be found on either the round Circo hang tag underneath the UPC bar code or on the second white tag sewn inside the cover of the zippered main compartment of the travel case.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and Target.com from April 2011 through August 2011 for approximately $21.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any Target store for a refund.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm�s website at www.target.com

Target Recalls Circo Childrens' Travel Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Check Your Home for These Winter Weather-Related Recalled Products

Check Your Home for These Winter Weather-Related Recalled Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Winter weather has arrived in much of the United States. Play it safe by checking if your cold weather-related products have been previously recalled before you use them this season. It could save your life or that of your family.

Note: by clicking on any of the images below, you can view a larger version.

Product	Recall Press Release	Hazard	Photo
Meijer Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters (13,000 units)	11-277	The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters (2.2 million units)	11-069	The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.
Lasko Portable Electric Heaters (107,500 units)	11-121	An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Honeywell Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats (77,000 units)	11-289	The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters (90,600 units)	11-247	An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Find out more about these recalled products and others that may be in your home by visiting www.saferproducts.gov

Check Your Home for These Winter Weather-Related Recalled Products

Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard

Name of Product: Bed Canopy

Units: About 7,700 in the United States and 230 in Canada

Importer: Pottery Barn Kids, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of 33 reports of components of the canopy falling, including one report of a cut that required stitches and nine other reports of minor cuts, bruises and/or bumps.

Description: The canopy is part of the Madeline Bedroom Collection. It is made of wood and consists of four posts that connect to the headboard and footboard of the bed and four rails that connect to the top portion of each post. It is available for twin-, full- and queen-sized Madeline Beds and comes in white, antique white, blade green, Sun Valley blade green, Sun Valley light green and Sun Valley espresso. Pottery Barn Kids previously sold the canopy separately as an option for the Madeline Bed.

Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, online at potterybarnkids.com and through Pottery Barn Kids catalogs from December 2003 until August 2011. When sold separately, the canopy sold for $150 to $300.

Manufactured in: Vietnam

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the canopy from the bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information and to schedule a repair, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (855) 662-4114 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT daily or visit the firm�s website at www.potterybarnkids.com

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1455

Madeline Bed with canopy attached

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Madeline Bed Canopy Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due to Impact Hazard

Naturalizer Recalls Women�s Dress Shoes Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product: Naturalizer �Dare� Women�s Dress Shoes

Units: About 6,100 pairs in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada

Distributor: Brown Shoe Company, Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.

Retailer: Naturalizer, of St. Louis, Mo.

Hazard: The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a consumer in Canada who received a minor leg injury when she fell while wearing the shoes.

Description: This recall involves women�s faux patent leather dress shoes with the style name �Dare.� They have a three-inch heel, open toes and a decorative faux patent leather bow across the front. The shoes were sold in sizes 5M to 10M, 11M, 7W to 9W and in gray, nude, scarlet and black colors. �Naturalizer� is printed inside and on the bottom of the shoe. The following stock numbers are printed inside the shoes below the size number: A3279S1020 Dare (gray), A3279S1250 Dare (nude), A3279S1600 Dare (scarlet) and A3279S2001 Dare (black).

Sold exclusively by: Naturalizer stores nationwide from July 2011 through November 2011 for between $25 and $50.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 443-2019 anytime, visit the firm�s website at www.naturalizer.com, or email the firm at NaturalizerDare@BrownShoe.com

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1483

Naturalizer �Dare� Women�s Dress Shoes



Naturalizer �Dare� Women�s Dress Shoe

Naturalizer Recalls Women�s Dress Shoes Due to Fall Hazard

The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Manufacturer: The Zeroll Company, of Fort Pierce, Fla.

Hazard: When the liquid-filled ice cream scoop is exposed to warm water, the cap and seal at the end of the scoop handle can fly off with substantial force, posing an impact injury hazard to nearby consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The Pampered Chef has received 16 reports including damage to kitchen items and six reports of personal injuries including lacerations, bruises and redness caused by caps coming off the base of the handle.

Description: The dippers are metallic gray aluminum with a plastic dome-shaped cap on the base of the handle. �Pampered Chef� is imprinted in the cap. The ice cream dippers measure around seven inches in length. A non-toxic liquid is sealed inside the handle of the product which conducts the heat of your hand to more easily scoop hard ice cream.

Sold by: Pampered Chef consultants and online at www.pamperedchef.com from July 2010 through September 2010 for about $15.

Manufactured in: USA

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice cream dippers and contact The Pampered Chef for instructions on obtaining a replacement or refund. Consumers can also contact their Pampered Chef consultant for replacement and refund information.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact The Pampered Chef toll-free at (877) 917-2433 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT on Saturday or visit the firm�s website at http://www.pamperedchef.com/recall/cust info collection.jsp. Consumers can also e-mail The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com
Picture of recalled Ice Cream Dipper

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The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

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Tankless Water Heater Recall announced due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard | Best Syndication

(Best Syndication News) - A voluntary recall has been announced for Navien Instantaneous Tankless Water Heaters because a connection could fail and if the vent collar detaches could release carbon monoxide. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with the importer, Navien America, located in Irvine, California, made the safety recall announcement.

Approximately 13,000 tankless water heaters involved in this recall. Navien America is the importer, while the manufacturer of the product is Kyung Dong Navien Co. Ltd., from South Korea. No injuries were reported in association with this recall. Wholesale distributors and home installers sold the water heaters nationwide from February 2008 through March 2009. The tankless water heaters sold for $1,500 - $2,100.

The recalled hot water heaters have the words “T-Creator” and “Navien” printed on the front of the white case. The model numbers involved are CR-180(A), CR-210(A), CR-240(A), CC-180(A), CC-210(A) and CC-240(A) and all were manufactured in 2008. The model number and year of manufacturer is located on a label located on the side of the water heater.

Consumers that have the recalled tankless water heater should stop using the product until they can get the free repair completed. If they must use the water heater, a carbon monoxide alarms should be installed outside the sleeping areas throughout the home. Carbon monoxide poisoning is deadly with extensive exposure. Carbon monoxide does not have an odor. The CPSC recommends all homes have carbon monoxide alarms installed regardless of this recall.

Those with the recalled water heaters can contact Navien to schedule an appointment to get a free repair to replace all the Nylon 66 vent collars with PVC collars. Navien’s toll free number is (800) 244-8202 and they are available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. The company’s website is www.navienamerica.com.

Tankless Water Heater Recall announced due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard | Best Syndication

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Cal Fresco jalapeno and serano peppers Salmonella recalled: a question of timing : Food Poison Journal : Food Poisoning Lawyer & Attorney : Bill Marler : Marler Clark

Yesterday, Canada's food safety regulatory agency, CFIA, warned consumers not to eat certain jalapeno peppers sold primarily in bulk and unlabeled, out of fears of Salmonella contamination. The peppers were from Cal Fresco, a California company, which had also distributed the peppers to retail establishments in California, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. Cal Fresco recalled the peppers yesterday as well. See details of Cal Fresco jalapeno pepper recall.

Yesterday evening, the Packer had an article on Cal Fresco's recall, which contains some food for thought.

Fernando Vargas, owner and founder of Cal Fresco in Buena Park, Calif., said Dec. 21 he took immediate action when the Food and Drug Administration notified him. He said that within two and a half hours of receiving notice from the FDA of positive test results, he had contacted all of his customers who received the peppers.

Vargas said he was frustrated the government didn’t work as quickly.

He said the tests were done Dec. 12, but he wasn’t notified until Dec. 19.

[Further], The serrano peppers were initially more difficult to trace “because the USDA Sample and Isolated Pathogen Information Report failed to disclose individual lot numbers” of the tested peppers, according to a news release from Cal Fresco.

[Finally] As of 6:45 p.m. eastern time on Dec. 21, the FDA had not posted a notice on its website in relation to the Cal Fresco recall. The agency sent an e-mail alert on the recall notice to subscribers at about 6 a.m. Dec. 22.

That's a total of 9 days since the original positive test for Salmonella before the contaminated peppers were recalled. Cal Fresco, based on known information, is certainly not to blame for the delay, as it can only act on the information that it has. Indeed, the free flow of information is the only currency for public health.

Cal Fresco jalapeno and serano peppers Salmonella recalled: a question of timing : Food Poison Journal : Food Poisoning Lawyer & Attorney : Bill Marler : Marler Clark

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2011 Nissan Juke: Recall-Alert

2011 Nissan Juke

Nissan is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Juke compact cars over concerns that they could stall without warning.

A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site lists the number of potential affected units at 28,294. Affected vehicles were manufactured April 9, 2010, the start of production, through May 12, 2011.

Documentation from Nissan indicates that Nissan Jukes manufactured after those dates were not affected. In addition, the automaker said that no other Nissan or Infiniti vehicles are affected because they do not use the subject air inlet tube.

The NHTSA notice says that the turbocharged boost sensor bracket may separate from the air inlet tube as a result of a defective weld. If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could stall without warning, thus increasing crash risk.

The explanation from Nissan is that if the bracket separated, the vehicle goes into a “fail safe” mode and a warning light comes on to alert the driver. Continued operation of the vehicle may cause it to stall during idling and, in rare instances, it may not re-start.

Nissan will notify owners and dealers will check the lot number on the air inlet tube, replacing the tube, if necessary, at no charge. The Nissan safety recall is expected to begin on or about January 9, 2012.

In the meantime, owners of 2011 Nissan Juke vehicles with any questions or concerns may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Alternatively, owners of vehicles involved in the campaign may contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Reference the NHTSA campaign ID No. 11V583000.

This is the second Nissan recall this month. Earlier, Nissan announced a recall involving the 2011 Rogue crossover SUV.

2011 Nissan Juke: Recall-Alert

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Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product: Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters

Units: About 14,000

Importer: Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.

Hazard: When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.

Incidents/Injuries: Hamilton Beach has received 5 reports of toasters being energized when first plugged into an outlet. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Description: The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22602 toasters. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector and function buttons arranged in an arc, a front removable crumb tray and �Hamilton Beach� printed below the control panel.

Sold at: Mass merchandisers and department, grocery and home center stores nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $19 and $34. Also, some of these toasters were sent to consumers as replacements for model 22600 toasters recalled in June 2011.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 576-6600 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com. General toaster safety information available from Hamilton Beach at http://tinyurl.com/43va5sd

Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard

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E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Name of Product: TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles
Units: About 21,900
Manufacturer: E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: The threaded end of the rack rod ball joint can break and the ball joint can become displaced, causing the driver to lose steering control. This can result in a crash.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of 71 reports of the ball joint breaking, 13 of which resulted in the ball joint displacing. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled vehicles are gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The following models are included:

Model	Serial Number
E-Z-GO TXT Fleet golf cars	2748187 thru 2770316
E-Z-GO Freedom TXT golf cars	2748187 thru 2770316
E-Z-GO TXT shuttle vehicles	2748187 thru 2770316
Cushman Bellhop shuttle vehicles	2748187 thru 2770316
E-Z-GO ST utility vehicles	2748187 thru 2770316
Bad Boy Buggies HD, LD and LTO utility vehicles	8000035 thru 8002809

The brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label located on the exterior of the vehicle below the driver�s seat.
Sold at: E-Z-GO and Bad Boy dealers nationwide from February 2011 through July 2011 for between $6,650 and $10,650.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
Customer contact: For additional information, contact E-Z-GO toll-free at (800) 774-3946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm�s website at www.ezgo.com

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E-Z-GO Freedom TXT Golf Car

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Bad Boy HD

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E-Z-GO Recalls Golf Cars, Shuttles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

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2012 Audi A6: Recall-Alert

2012 Audi A6

Volkswagen, the parent company of Audi, is recalling certain 2012 Audi A6 luxury sedans for a defect in the head-curtain airbag.

A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site lists the number of affected vehicles at 317. Affected vehicles were manufactured from April 8, 2011 through May 26, 2011.

At issue is a problem with the stitching process of the curtain airbag, specifically, where the seam of the airbag may not be properly stitched. In the event of a crash, the head-curtain airbag may not deploy, thus not being able to protect the occupant and increase the risk of injury. Company documents indicate that there was a production problem in the stitching process of the head-curtain airbag cushion on one production day.

Volkswagen will notify owners of the 317 affected A6 sedans and dealers will replace the left and/or right curtain airbag free of charge. The safety recall campaign is expected to begin during January 2012.

In the meantime, owners of 2012 Audi A6 luxury sedans with any questions or concerns may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Reference the Volkswagen safety recall number 6915/K4.

Alternatively, owners of vehicles involved in the campaign may contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Reference the NHTSA campaign ID No. 11V580000.

2012 Audi A6: Recall-Alert

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Product Alert! – DeWalt Large Angle Grinder Safety Notice & Recall – Please Share This Information at Your Workplace! « EHS Safety News America

DeWalt has identified a potential safety hazard with certain large angle grinder side handles. Their concern is that under certain circumstances a small number of side handles could exhibit a condition where the handle could break causing the user to lose full control of the unit. DeWalt recommends replacing all current side handles on the following DeWalt Large Angle Grinders in the field today.

This notice includes side handles and tools purchased through our Service Division, Authorized Resellers/Distributors, and Factory Stores.

Download the PDF file on the Safety Bulletin & Recall Notice Here: DeWalt Grinder PRODUCT ALERT

Product Alert! – DeWalt Large Angle Grinder Safety Notice & Recall – Please Share This Information at Your Workplace! « EHS Safety News America

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2010-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan: Recall Alert

2011 Ford Fusion Sport

Ford is conducting a voluntary safety recall on certain 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans for a possible wheel defect that may result in wheels falling off.

A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site puts the number of potential affected units at 128,616 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles equipped with 17-inch steel wheels. Affected vehicles were built from April 1, 2009 through April 30, 2009 and from December 1, 2009 through November 13, 2010 at a Ford plant in Hermosillo, Mexico.

The NHTSA notice says that the wheel studs may fracture, which could potentially cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The consequence of this condition is that, while driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location and the driver could experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation. This increases the risk of a crash.

Documentation from Ford indicates that vehicles equipped with alloy wheels are not affected. The company said it was aware of one front wheel separation and five rear wheel separations that may be attributable to the defect condition.

What Ford will do

Ford will notify owners of affected vehicles by mail and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and will replace discs, as necessary, at no charge to owners. In addition, dealers will replace the wheel lug nuts on all four wheels. The safety recall campaign is expected to begin on or about January 24, 2012.

In the meantime, owners of 2010-2011 Ford Fusion or Mercury Milan vehicles with any questions or concerns may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Reference the Ford safety recall campaign number 11S23.

Alternatively, owners of vehicles involved in the campaign may contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Reference the NHTSA campaign ID No. 11V574000.

2010-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan: Recall Alert

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Chicken recall reaches South Carolina : News : MidlandsConnect.com

WASHINGTON (AP) -- House of Raeford is recalling more than 4,100 pounds of cooked chicken breasts which may be contaminated with a bacteria.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Friday that the chicken may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can lead to listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease.

The products subject to recall are 18 to 22-pound boxes containing two 9 to 11-pound "BONELESS OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST." They carry the establishment number "P-239A" inside the USDA inspection mark along with a product code of "94268" and a package date of "1270" (Sept. 27, 2011).

The chicken was shipped to delicatessens and food service institutions for further processing in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. or. So far, there have been no reports of illness.

Chicken recall reaches South Carolina : News : MidlandsConnect.com

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Children's Pajamas Recalled by Bella Bliss Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Name of Product: Children's Henley Pima Cotton Pajamas

Units: About 2,300

Importer: Bliss Collection LLC dba Bella Bliss of Lexington, Ky.

Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children.

Incidents/Injuries: None

Description: The pajamas are a two-piece, cotton sleepwear set sold in sizes 2 to 12. The pajamas are white, blue, pink or red. "Bella Bliss" is written on the neck tag.

Sold at: Bella Bliss catalog and website, and specialty clothing retailers and online stores from January 2008 to June 2011 for about $48 to $58.

Manufactured in: Peru

Remedy: Children should stop wearing the recalled sleepwear immediately and consumers should return it to the retailer where the product was purchased for a refund, exchange or store credit.

Customer contact: For additional information, contact Bella Bliss toll-free at (866) 846-5295 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bellabliss.com

Children's Pajamas Recalled by Bella Bliss Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

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Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product: Elliptical Exercise Trainer

Units: About 10,000 units

Distributor: Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.

Hazard: The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.

Description: Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460. The machine is 73 inches tall and 54 inches long. It is made of gray anodized aluminum with two moving and two fixed handlebars all with black rubberized padding. The fixed handlebars have heart rate sensors on both sides. The machine has a touch-screen console, an adjustable fan and an orange-colored, oversized water bottle holder. A medallion with the Schwinn logo is on the bottom right side of the base of the machine.

Sold at: Nautilus.com, Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, AAFES, specialty fitness retailers and specialty sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2008 and May 2011 for about $1,000.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nautilus toll-free at 800-259-9019 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or on the company's website at www.schwinn.com

Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

2011 Nissan Rogue: Recall Alert

2011 Nissan Rogue

The NHTSA notice says that the circuit board’s incorrect position on the EPS control unit may cause additional stress on the solder of the terminal to the circuit board. This may result in the cracking and complete separation of the solder from the circuit board.

When the circuit board fails, the power steering assist feature will cease to function. This makes steering more difficult and increases the risk of a crash.

Nissan will notify owners of affected vehicles to bring them to Nissan dealers, who will inspect and replace the EPS control unit, if necessary, at no charge. The Nissan safety recall campaign is expected to begin in December 2011.

In the meantime, owners of 2011 Nissan Rogue crossover SUVs with any questions or concerns may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Alternatively, owners of vehicles involved in the campaign may contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Reference the NHTSA campaign ID No. 11V565000.

2011 Nissan Rogue: Recall Alert

2011-2012 Toyota Sienna: Recall Alert

2012 Toyota Sienna

Toyota is recalling certain 2011-2012 model year Toyota Sienna minivans because of an incorrect tire and load information placard.

A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site lists the potential number of affected vehicles at 210,000. Documentation from Toyota to NHTSA indicates that not all of the 2011-2012 Siennas involved in the safety recall were sold in the U.S. Affected vehicles were built from January 24, 2010 through a date to be determined.

The NHTSA notice indicates that the affected vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, “Tire Selections and Rims,” by not displaying the correct vehicle capacity rate as the rated load for the combination of cargo and occupants.

Such incorrect information could lead to tire overloading, possibly causing subsequent tire failure, which could increase the risk of a crash.

The recall was prompted by a recent NHTSA FMVSS 110 test of a 2011 Toyota Sienna in which the vehicle did not meet the standard. The agency notified Toyota on November 4 of the noncompliance.

Toyota will mail out a corrected placard to owners of affected vehicles along with revised owner’s manual information. Although no remedy plan or owner notification schedule has yet been provided, owners of 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna minivans with any questions or concerns may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Alternatively, owners of vehicles involved in the campaign may contact the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Reference the NHTSA campaign ID No. 11V560000.

2011-2012 Toyota Sienna: Recall Alert

Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Name of Product: Halloween Projection Flashlights

Units: About 10,000

Importer: Nygala Corp., of Teterboro, N.J.

Hazard: The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one reported incident involving a flashlight that overheated, blistered and melted.

Description: The black and orange plastic flashlight is 6 � inches long and has pumpkins, bats, witches, haunted houses and cats on the handle. The flashlights come with six different plastic lenses that attach to the flashlight to project various images, including a pumpkin, bat, witch, haunted house and cat. The flashlights use two AA batteries. �Flomo,� �HW189� and UPC 677916518266 are printed on the packaging.

Sold at: Discount stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah from August 2010 through October 2011 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nygala Corp. at (800) 445-5936 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm�s website www.flomousa.com

Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards