Kansas updates in category: Defective & Dangerous Products

Harry and David, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling around 2130 boxes of their 4.oz Harry and David Giant Cashews because because they may contain mixed nuts. Consumers who have an allergy to these nuts (peanuts, almonds, pecans and/or Brazil nuts) may have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.Harry and David is recalling all 4 oz. boxes of Giant...

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RC2 Corp., the maker of Thomas & Friends Wooden Railways toys, has settled a class-action suit about last year's recalls because of lead paint for $30 million. The settlement, which received preliminary approval in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Ill., calls for reimbursements for all its consumers and improved safety. Consumers can be reimbursed in cash for the recalled toys or they can...

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The RC2 Corp., in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 100,000 The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seats because the restraining straps can pull out of the waist strap slots, which poses a fall hazard to young children and toddlers.The First Years Newborn-to-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seat can be adjusted between reclining and upright positions. The seat includes a tray,...

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In the past month the CPSC has recalled numerous Halloween toy products saying they are unsafe for children. Now the government is saying the the recalls aren't enough to secure consumer safety, they want new measures to protect people from foreign imported products. The recalls include 142,000 purple witch buckets because of excess lead in the surface paint, 55,000 candy-filled skull pails...

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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores announced a toy recall of children's toy rakes, made in China. The surface paint on the handles can contain excessive levels of lead paint, a violation of federal lead paint standards.The recalled toys have a tag attached to the handle that says "Robbie Ducky Garden Collection Rake."Consumers...

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Metz Fresh announced a voluntarily recall of its 10 oz. and 16 oz. bags of spinach after salmonella was found during routine testing. While salmonella was only discovered on one of the three packing lines, the company decided to recall all of the spinach bagged that day.The recalled bags of spinach have the following tracking codes: 12208114, 12208214 and 12208314. The company advises consumers...

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Nokia announced a recall of more than 46 million of its BL-5C cell phone batteries, because they can potentially overheat while recharging. The defective batteries can be found in as many as 52 different phone models, manufactured by Matsushita, between December 2005 and November 2006.Nokia advises consumers to check the front label on their cell battery for "Nokia" and "BL-5C." The battery...

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Faulty tires may be driving on Kansas roads, as Attorney General Paul Morrison issued a warning to consumers this week. The potentially dangerous tires were manufactured by Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd. in China and distributed in the U.S.A. under the names Westlake, Compass and YKS. Foreign Tire Sales, Inc., made the inital call that the tires were experiencing high rates of tread...

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CVS Pharmacy announced a recall of 84,000 Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups due to a choking hazard.CVS has received 36 reports of toddlers chewing through the plastic of the sippy cup, resulting in a choking incident and three near-choking incidents. To date, no injuries have been reported.The recall includes the Playskool Todder "NoSpill" Sippy Cup with the serial number 382814, which can...

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378 people claim they have experienced salmonella poisoning after ingesting food purchased from the pars Cove Persian Cuisine booth at the Taste of Chicago. This number is up from the 126 cases originally reported, according to the Chicago Department of Health.Two thirds of the 378 reported cases have been confirmed as salmonella illness. More test results are pending. Amongst 32 people tested,...

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Stand 'N Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer has been generating complaints for months about adverse side effects that are sending consumers to the hospital. Now there are over 160 people across the country that have brought product liability suits against The Home Depot, seller of the product, and five other companies that helped manufacture and distribute the grout sealer. The plaintiffs claim the...

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A Michigan firm has recalled 129,000 pounds of beef products, due to possible contamination with E.coli. Some of this beef was shipped to food service distribution centers and "Marketplace" stores in Kansas. The beef products were produced between March 1 and April 30, 2007. Included are boxes of mechanically tenderized steaks and ground beef of varying weights. Labels on the boxes bear the...

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Another 15 varieties of pet food have been added to the long list of recalled pet foods.Royal Canin recalled pet foods are: seven Kasco dry dog food and cat foods and eight Sensible Choice dog foods.The company took action after tests revealed traces of a melamine derivative in the Chinese rice protein concentrate they had received from their supplier, Cereal Byproducts of Illinois.On May 4th,...

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A Parent's Magazine toy cell phone has been recalled after reports of the hinge pin falling out and possibly causing injury. The toy cell phone was sold at Target stores and is the Record a Voice model. Target stores nationwide sold the phone between September 2006 and January 2007.Only items bearing the date codes 090106 through 101206 are being recalled. The date code can be found on the...

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Another company has recalled dog and cat food now known to contain melamine. Natural Balance has recalled all lots of Venison and Brown Rice dog food and Venison and Green Pea cat food. The rice protein in the food has been tested posiive for melamine. The company was alerted to the problem when it was contacted by several pet owners last week."Recent laboratory results show that the products...

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