Each week the Personal Injury Law Offices of d’Oliviera & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that they feel the public should be aware of for their safety and so that they can make informed decisions.
Here are 20 recalls to be aware of this week.
Medical Devices & Equipment
- HeartWare HVAD System by Medtronic: Class I Recall – Due to Unintended Intermittent Electrical Disconnection between the Power Source and the Controller.
Pharmaceuticals/Drugs
Motorcycle/Scooters
Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories
- Jayco is recalling 610 model year 2018 Jayco Eagle HT fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain 16K rotational rubber pin boxes. The spindle placement in the pin box may be incorrect, causing the bearing to be loose. Loose bearings could cause the spindle to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Keystone RV Company is recalling 156 model year 2016-2017 Crossroads Redwood travel trailers. The ladder on the back of the vehicle may be blocking the secondary emergency exit window. If a ladder blocks a window that is labeled as an emergency exit, there is an increased risk of injury.
Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements
- Global Commodities of Hicksville, N.Y., is recalling 1-lb and 0.5-lb packages of WATAN DRY FRUITS brand natural dried apricots with pits. The product contains sulfites, which are not declared on the label.
- Divvies recalls Benjamint Crunch chocolate bars. The peppermint used in the bars may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label.
Technology/Electronics
- Bluefin recalls wireless phone chargers. The charger can overheat while in use, posing a burn hazard.
Sources:
fda.gov, cspc.gov, usda.gov, reuters.com, safekids.org, goodhousekeeping.com, consumeraffairs.com, foodsafetynews.com, usatoday.com, autoblog.com, powersportsbusiness.com, roadandtrack.com, uscgboating.org, wemakeitsafer.com, guns.com