A recall is being issued for approximately 412,000 Honda Odyssey minivans and Honda Element sport utility vehicles (SUVs) due to brake problems that have caused a number of crashes. Continued
Recalls
Electric Fireplace and Stove Remote Control Recall Issued After House Fire
About 700,000 remote control kits for electric fire places and stoves, manufactured by Dimplex North America, have been recalled due to a risk of overheating problems that may cause a fire or burn hazards. At least one house fire has been linked to problems with the electric fireplace and stove remote controls. Continued
Abiomed AB5000 Circulatory Support System Recall: Risk of Injury or Death
A Class 1 medical device recall has been issued for Abiomed, Inc.’s AB5000 Circulatory Support System after it was determined that the device, which keeps the heart pumping in cases of heart failure, can suddenly stop operating without warning. Continued
Herr’s and Pringles Recalls: Salmonella-tainted Vegetable Protein
Some flavors of Herr’s potato chips and Pringles crisps have now joined a growing list of food products that have been hit by a vegetable protein recall issued over salmonella contamination, which the FDA now says could have been avoided. Continued
Toyota Gas Pedal Fix Not Working, Drivers Report
Drivers of some vehicles modified as part of the Toyota gas pedal fix, are telling federal regulators that the changes may not have resolved the uncontrolled acceleration issues with Toyota vehicles. Continued
Nissan Recall Issued Over Fuel Gauge and Brake Problems
Nissan has announced that it is recalling about 540,000 trucks, minivans and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) due to a faulty brake pedal and inaccurate fuel gauges. Continued
Black Pepper Recall Issued due to Salami Food Poisoning Cases
As a result of the investigation into a food poisoning outbreak linked to peppered salami, which has sickened 245 people nationwide, a recall has been issued for red and black pepper from two different spice companies. Continued
Transseptal Sheath Introducer Kit Recall: Risk Tip May Break Off
A Class 1 medical device recall has been issued for Transseptal Sheath Introducer Kits by Thomas Medical Products, a subsidiary of General Electric’s healthcare division, because the sheath tips can break off during heart procedures, potentially causing permanent injury or death. Continued
Poligrip Recall Issued for Denture Cream with Zinc in Japan
GlaxoSmithKline will issue a Poligrip recall in Japan for all of their denture cream products that contain zinc, due to the risk of serious and debilitating physical injuries that can be caused by using the adhesive cream to keep ill-fitting dentures in place. Continued
HVP Recall is a Sign FDA Needs More Regulatory Power, Officials Say
FDA officials say that a string food recalls due to a vegetable protein contaminated with salmonella highlight the need for congress to give the agency more power to prevent food poisoning outbreaks. Continued
