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Sandoz Recalls Methotrexate Sodium Injectable Vials Comments Off

The Food and Drug Administration has reported that Sandoz has issued a recall for all units of two specific lots of Methotrexate Sodium, USP, 25 mg/mL, 40 mL vial injectable solution.

According to the federal agency, these products were deemed dangerous after it was noted that particulate matter was present in the vials. The issue was discovered during a routine examination of certain samples. As soon as the company noted the problem, it decided to issue this recall.

The products were distributed to physicians and health care professionals. The products are used in the treatment of certain diseases including severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Most of neoplastic diseases can be treated with Methotrexate.

Sandoz has not received any complaints or reports of adverse reactions or illnesses associated with these products.

You can follow this link to read the full article published by the FDA.

Posted on: 05-22-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

Outriggers, Aerial Devices Recalled Due To Injury Hazard Comments Off

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, multiple units of certain aerial devices and outriggers due to an issue with the device’s lock valves.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has indicated that Terex decided to issue this recall after the company noted the lock valve cavities in the main cylinder the outrigger is assembled with may have not been machined correctly, increasing the risk of a potential seal damage.

If the seals are damaged, the outrigger may end up drifting, and the device may lose stability. This could eventually pose an injury risk.

You can click here to read the full report and learn more about this story.

Posted on: 05-22-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

Compounded Prescriptions Recalled By Pentec Health Comments Off

Certain compounded prescription therapies are being recalled after it was reported that in-date nutritional prescriptions are being recalled due to an issue linked to a lack of sterility assurance.

The Food and Drug Administration has reported that the products were compounded before May 2, 2013. These products are prescribed to renal patients.

Pentec Health has reported that although no reports on injuries were registered with the company, the prescriptions are still being recalled.

Consumers who received any prescription prepared by Pentec Health should contact the company right away to learn more about this recall. You can also click here to read the full recall announcement issued by the Food and Drug Administration.

Posted on: 05-22-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

Fall Hazard Prompts Children’s Bed Recall Comments Off

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that multiple types of loft, panel and bunk beds designed for children are being recalled over a possible fall and even injury hazard.

The federal agency has stated that Lea Industries decided to issue this recall after it learned that the side mattress support rails could break in an unexpected manner, which could pose a serious hazard to children since it could allow for them to fall and become injured.

The company has stated that the company has received at least 22 incident reports associated with the products breaking. Two of the incidents were linked to injuries. According to the CPSC, these beds are part of 34 different Lea children’s bed collections.

Consumers that purchased a bed frame from Lea Industries between August 2008 and March 2013 should contact the company as soon as possible to learn more about this recall and verify if the beds they have purchased were affected by this recall.

At least 59,200 units of these beds are affected by this particular recall in the United States. Over 4,000 units have been compromised in Canada. You can click here to read CPSC’s official recall announcement in order to learn more about the affected vehicles. The agency has urged affected consumers to contact Lea Industries to obtain more details about the free repair kits they are entitled to receive.

Posted on: 05-21-2013
Posted in: child safety, personal injury, Product Recall

Starcraft Issues Allstar Bus Recall, 2006 Through 2012 Models Affected Comments Off

Multiple news sources have indicated that another recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Starcraft Bus.

According to the federal agency, the bus manufacturer decided to recall all units of the 2006 through 2012 Allstar buses after it was noted that the wheelchair lifts in these vehicles may expose a short circuit risk to users that could potentially lead to a fire.

The federal agency stated in its official recall announcement that these vehicles were equipped with certain optional armored pendant cables that could interfere with other cables that may have not received a protective cover during installation.

This problem could cause the cables to come in contact with the power lug when the wheelchair lift is in use, increasing the risk of a short circuit. Affected consumers should be receiving a free supplemental cover kit in order to have the cables protected properly.

You may follow this link to read the full recall announcement issued by the NHTSA.

Posted on: 05-21-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

Dometic Motors Linked To Recent RV Recall Comments Off

Multiple recreational vehicles have been affected by a recent recall associated with certain Dometic motors that could potentially fail and pose a crash risk to users.

The affected vehicles include the 2013 and 2014 models of Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Catalina, Encounter, Concord and others as well as 2013 and 2014 models of Forest River Sabre, Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Flagstaff, Cherokee, Columbus, Georgetown, EVO, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Lexington and many others.

The affected vehicle owners are being notified of this recall promptly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the consumers who were directly affected by this recall will have their vehicles fully repaired for free. Affected motors should be replaced for fully functional one in order to keep drivers safe.

You may follow this link to read the full recall announcement.

Posted on: 05-20-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

Motorhomes Recalled By Gulf Stream Due To Fire Hazard Comments Off

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has indicated that Gulf Stream Coach has issued a recall for multiple models of motorhomes after it was noted that the vehicles could pose a fire and property damage risk to users.

The federal agency has stated that the 2001 Conquest, Independence, Ultra, Ultra Supreme, Cavalier and Yellowstone models that were equipped with floor plans numbers 6316 or 8325 are affected by this recall. According to Gulf Stream Coach, these vehicles could pose a risk because heat could develop between the wire and the refrigerator coils, increasing the risk of a wire failure.

This problem may escalate to a fire, which could pose injury risks to users.

The federal agency has stated that the firm is notifying all affected consumers in order to make sure that the affected vehicles are repaired or have the potentially defective parts replaced for free. You can follow this link to read the full report.

Posted on: 05-20-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall

Granturismo, Quattroporte And Alfa Romeo 8C Cars Recalled Comments Off

Multiple news sources have been attesting that Maserati North America, Inc. issued a recall recently in order to keep car owners safe.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that the automaker issued a recall that affects all units of the 2005 through 2008 Quattroporte, and all units of the 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C and Granturismo. The recall was issued after it was noted that these vehicles were assembled with components that may have not gotten enough anti-corrosion material applied during assembly. This issue tends to pose a risk because the components could become weak.

To prevent a potential accident linked to the vehicle failing, the company decided to issue this recall promptly.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7,438 units of these vehicles were affected by this recall. You may read more about this recall by following this link.

Posted on: 05-20-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

Recall Issued By Symbios Medical Products After Incidents Were Reported Comments Off

The Food and Drug Administration has recently reported that Symbios Medical Products decided to issue a recall for multiple GOBlock and GoPump Rapid Recovery System kits over a potential issue that could lead to a serious injury.

According to the official reports issued by the federal agency and the company Symbios Medical Products, the kits could lead to serious injuries or even death due to a problem with the device’s flow control components. The device could cause an excessively high flow rate, increasing he risk of a potential patient toxicity. The firm has received five reports of patients suffering varied adverse reactions as a result of being treated with the recalled kits. The FDA has reported that 2 of the incidents were related to patients experiencing serious consequences.

According to the agency, the devices were distributed across the nation to clinical provider sites that are now being notified of the recall. The affected products should be returned in order to prevent more issues in the future.

According to the FDA, the products were distributed in the period between April 1st, 2011 and April 30th, 2013.

You can find more details on this particular recall by following this link. Whenever you have been affected by a recall that could affect your well-being and the well-being of your loved ones, you’re urged to act promptly.

Posted on: 05-20-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

ACX, WX Trucks Recalled By Autocar Comments Off

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has indicated that Autocar, LLC has issued a recall for multiple vehicles over a potential crash risk.

The vehicles affected include the 2005 through 2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks. These vehicles were equipped with air brake systems that may have been built without an important valve that is part of the air tank drain. These vehicles fail to comply with federal standards and because of that , drivers with the affected vehicles should contact the company at once to have this issue promptly addressed to prevent crashes.

You can click here to read the full announcement published previously by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Posted on: 05-17-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall
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