An FDA safety advisory has been issued about a risk of problems with Symbios GoPump and GOBlock kits, which were recalled after many of the pain pumps were found to cause excessively high flow rates in some systems. Continued
Recalls
Avon Microwave Popcorn Maker Recall Issued Due to Fire Hazard
About 57,400 plastic Avon microwave popcorn makers have been recalled following multiple reports of overheating, including at least two fires that resulted in property damage. Continued
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Metal Liner Discontinued Amid Lawsuits, Problems
Amid a growing number of DePuy Pinnacle hip lawsuits and mounting concerns about problems with metal-on-metal hip replacement systems, DePuy has announced that it is discontinuing the metal line made exclusively for the Pinnacle Acetabular Cup system. Continued
Optimus Portable Electric Space Heater Recall Issued Due to Fire Risk
A recall has been issued for 355,000 Optimus portable space heaters, due to a potential risk of fires that may develop if combustible materials come in contact with the units. Continued
Buick Regal, LaCrosse Hybrid Recall Issued Due to Fire Risk
About 43,000 General Motors hybrid Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, and Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist Hybrid Charging Systems may have overheating circuit boards in the electrical components, which could cause the battery to gradually lose charge and for the engine to stall, as well as posing a potential fire hazard. Continued
Dometic RV Awnings Recalled Due to Risk of Sudden Opening
About 27,098 power awnings designed for RV’s are being recalled because they could open while the vehicle is in motion, posing a potential risk of accidents. Continued
Portable Heaters Recalled by Meijers and Family Dollar Stores
Recalls have been issued for a combined 24,000 portable heaters sold at Meijers and Family Dollar Stores, due to concerns that they may overheat and pose a risk for fires or property damage. Continued
Servo-i Ventilator Recall Issued Due to Short Battery Life
Roughly 90,000 ventilator battery modules may have a shorter run time than anticipated, posing a risk that the ventilator may shutdown suddenly and cause serious, or even fatal, consequences for users. Continued
Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Leads May Be Damaged During Implant
Federal health officials are warning that problems with caps on Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) leads could cause severe injury or death. Continued
Fazio Frozen Meatballs Recall Issued Due to Listeria Risk
A recall has been issued for roughly 123 pounds of frozen Fazio’s Meatballs after tests by government health officials confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogens, which could pose a risk of severe adverse health consequences, including death. Continued
