Defective & Dangerous Products

• Icy Hot Recall Due to Third Degree Burns

  RLF Staff | February 12, 2008 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsDallas, TX

  Chattem, Inc., manufacturer of Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, has recalled its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including consumer "samples" that were included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of its 3 oz Aspercreme product. The products were recalled because of consumer reports of first, second and third degree burns as well as skin irritation. All lots and sizes of the following Icy Hot...

• Burn Reports Prompt Recall of Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products

  Chrissie Cole | February 11, 2008 11:39 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Chattem Inc. announced a recall of several varieties of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, following numerous reports of consumers suffering burns and skin irritations.The recall involves approximately 1.8 million boxes of patches and includes all lots and all sizes of the packs labelled for use on the back and those for arm, neck and leg.Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat -- Back Icy Hot...

• Icy Hot Recall

  Diego Madrigal | February 11, 2008 4:00 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  Chattem, Inc. along with the FDA have voluntarily recalled some of the popular Icy Hot Therapy product line. The products are - Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Back- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat - Arm, Neck and Leg- Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heal - Arm, Neck and Leg, single-consumer use "samples" distributed on a limited promotional basis in cartons of 3 oz....

• FDA Anounces Class 1 Recall of Infusion Pump

  Greg Owen | February 11, 2008 3:46 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  The most serious type of FDA recall is known as a "Class I recall." This type of recall is only issued if a given defective medical device will cause serious injury or death. According to the FDA recall notice, Medtronic notified its customers of the SynchroMed El Implantable Infusion Pump via a letter dated August 3, 2007.The Implantable Infusion Pump administers drugs to a specific site in the...

• FDA Launches Investigation into Tattoo Chemicals

  Scott Kappes | February 11, 2008 12:01 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  For the first ever FDA scientists will be evaluating the safety of the materials used in tattooing. The investigation was incited by numerous reports of skin irritation following a tattooing session. The FDA wants to know how the chemicals break down, and if any pose a threat to the individual's safety. If the FDA finds it necessary to enact changes or limitations it could have a huge impact on...

• Child Safety Seat Recall

  Sandy Grinnell | February 11, 2008 9:32 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  Evenflo, the maker of the Discovery child safety seat, is voluntarily recalling over 1,000,000 car seats. The car seat is a carrier that locks into a base which then is strapped to the rear seat of the vehicle. The manufacturer reports that studies show side impact crashes may cause the carrier to separate from the base allowing the child to fly about the inside of the car. The current recall...

• Botox Linked to Deaths

  Jeanie Oliver | February 11, 2008 9:09 AM | 0 CommentsJonesboro, AR

  Botox is associated with anti-aging and continuing that youthful look. Most people don't realize that a death warning should come with the use of the drug. Botox is classified as a drug and is given for a variety of conditions. Unfortunately, it has become the latest subject of a FDA warning.On Friday, February 8, 2008, the FDA warning came 2 weeks after the consumer advocacy group Public...

• Yellowfin Tuna Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk

  Jenny Albano | February 10, 2008 9:45 AM | 0 CommentsHonolulu, HI

  Choyce Products, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling 5,452 pounds of frozen Yellowfin Tuna because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be...

• Canned Bean Recall Expanded to Vegetables

  Shannon Weidemann | February 10, 2008 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  A recall of canned beans manufactured by a Michigan based company has been expanded for the second time. This time large cans of vegetables have been added to the recall list. The recalled canned vegetables come in 6 and 7 pound sizes and include beans, asparagus, and black-eyed peas. The cans may be contaminated with botulism. No illnesses have been reported to the FDA, but the agency says...

• Korica Brand Dried Plums Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulfites

  Jenny Albano | February 09, 2008 6:53 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Domega Internationanl Ltd., in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Korica Brand Dried Plums because the product may contain undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was sold in 6 oz. plastic jars and were sold only in the state of New York.Consumers who eat this product and are sensitive to sulfites can run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions. The consumption of 10 or more...