Month: December 2017

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors for Injury Risk

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors for Injury Risk

John Deere is recalling about 3,700 Compact Utility Tractors due to the risk of injury in a rollover accident.

/ December 14, 2017
Goal Zero Street Charge Charging Station

Goal Zero Recalls Charging Stations for Injury Risk

Goal Zero LLC, of Bluffdale, Utah is recalling "Street Charge" solar-powered charging stations after 3 reports of the top post detaching, posing an impact hazard to users. No injuries have been reported.

/ December 14, 2017
Hyundai Logo

Hyundai, Kia Recall Cars to Fix Brake Light Problem

Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 500,000 compact cars in the U.S. over a problem that may cause the brake lights to stay on after the pedal is released.

/ December 14, 2017
Robert Shapiro Resigns as Woodbridge Group Files for Bankruptcy

Robert Shapiro Resigns as Woodbridge Group Files for Bankruptcy

Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC, a high-end real estate developer in southern California, has filed for bankruptcy and CEO Robert Shapiro has resigned amid an investigation into potential securities fraud linked to $1 billion in investments.

/ December 13, 2017
Netgear Recalls Power Adapters for Outdoor Cameras

Netgear Recalls Power Adapters for Outdoor Cameras

Netgear has recalled about 7,700 power adapters for outdoor Arlo cameras after 7 reports of water leaking into the weatherproof connector and causing a short-circuit. One fire has been reported.

/ December 13, 2017
Pork Products

Santa Fe Importers, Inc. Recalls Salami Products Over Risk of Metal Contamination

A Long Beach, Calif.-based establishment is recalling about 150 pounds of pork salami products that may be contaminated with metal shavings, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

/ December 13, 2017
Baby in Santa Hat Sleeping

Children’s Pajamas Recalled Over Burn Risk

Woolino is recalling a line of its children’s pajamas after it was discovered they failed to meet flammability standards for sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

/ December 12, 2017

FDA Links Silicone ‘Butt Fillers’ to Severe Side Effects

The FDA is warning about the risk of severe side effects from injectable silicone used for "body contouring," or enhancing the shape of the body for cosmetic purposes.

/ December 12, 2017
IVC Filter Lawsuit

Michigan Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit

A woman from Michigan has filed a lawsuit after her "retrievable" blood clot filter became tilted and embedded in her vein.

/ December 12, 2017
Baby Eating Baby Food

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Worldwide Baby Formula Recall

Lactalis and French health officials have issued a global recall for “several million” baby formula products after at least 26 infants fell ill with salmonella poisoning.

/ December 11, 2017