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KTM Off-Road Motorcycle Recall

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

KTM, maker of the defective off road motorcycle, conducted a voluntarily RECALL OF THE 2009 OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLES, in cooperation with The Consumer Product and Safety Commission. The recall was initiated because of the undue risk for injury or death from the motorcycle’s front fork failure. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the off road motorcycle.

The KTM recall involves approximately 550 2009 Off Road Motorcycle models in orange and black, including: 125SX, 150SX, 250XC-W, and 300XC-W. The defective models were manufactured in Austria and sold in the U.S. from December of 2008 through April 2009. The hazard that has been identified is associated with the front fork inner tube. The front fork inner tube may crack and dislodge from the fork axle. The breakage of the inner tube poses a risk of injury or death to the driver or people surrounding the driver at the time of the breakage. The off road motorcycle costs between $6000. and $8000. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the off road motorcycle, contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 for a free repair, or visit the KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio website.

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Mercury Dental Fillings: Self Induced Recall Required

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

 Amalgam dental fillings containing 50% mercury were the only option for people with cavities in former years. Over the past ten years, dentists have been inclined to select resin dental filling materials following the culmination of reports showing adverse reactions to mercury in the mouth.

  •  In 2002, the FDA recalled mercury containing ointment and all mercury containing products used in animals because of its toxicity.
  •   The Environmental Protection Agency indicted that 1 of 7 American women of childbearing age has enough mercury in their mouths to be at risk for bearing a brain-damaged child. 
  •   In June 2009, The Wealthy Dentist published the results of a poll showing that over 50% of all 116,000 dentists have abandoned the use of mercury containing dental fillings. Yet, there has not been an FDA Recall of mercury fillings to date.    

 

Self Induced Recall Required

It is clear that the toxicity caused by mercury containing products is a health risk. People with mercury fillings should speak with their dentist about replacing amalgam fillings with those of resin material. Dental insurance providers do cover composite resin materials. Though, benefits may among insurance companies and reimbursement may be limited to the cost of an amalgam dental filling.

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Ethex Recall: Over-Dose Tablets Pose Risks

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

By Lesley Ranft

Ethex Corporation announced multiple recalls of numerous drugs, including morphine, iron and prenatal vitamins. The string of recalls began to commence last year due to double dose tablets of morphine and other potential concerns. There have been recent reports that the FDA is questioning adequate quality control at the manufacturing facility where the morphine tablets were made. As Richard Schulte, Attorney at Law of Dayton, Ohio explains, “This is a clear case of manufacturer defect. The problem we are faced with now is we do not yet know the extent of defective pills on the market and how great of harm they caused to consumers.”

Signs of Overdose
The long term effects of the prenatal vitamins are unknown. Iron supplement overdose side effects usually occur shortly after intake. Iron poisoning side effects may include, vomiting diarrhea, liver dysfunction, jaundice, internal bleeding, and seizures.-1- The initial signs of overdose in morphine are clear and can be life threatening, but may not be fully apparent to the person using the drug. Opioid overdose includes:
• Rapid Heart Beat
• Hypertension
• Tremors
• Bluish Lips
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Dizziness and Fainting
• Blurred vision
• Upset stomach
• Fainting
• Low Blood Pressure

The List of Ethex Recalls

Isosorbide mononitrate: 30mg and 60mg
Propafenone HCI: 150mg, 225mg, and 300 mg
Dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets: 5mg and 10mg
Morphine sulfate ER: 15mg, 30mg, 60mg, 100mg 200mg
Morphine IR: 15mg and 30mg

Prenatal Vitamin Recalls
Advanced NatalCare® Tablets and Advanced-RF NatalCare® Tablets
Cal-Nate™ Tablets
CareNatal™ DHA Tablets
ComBgen Tablets
ComBiRx™Tablets
NataCaps Capsules
NatalCare Gloss, PIC, PIC Forte, Plus, Rx, Three Tablets
NataTab FA Tablets
NataTab RX Tablets
NutriNate® Chewable Tablets
NutriSpire™ Tablets
Prenatal MR 90 FE and MTR w/Selinium Tablets
Prenatal Rx 1 Tablets
Prenatal Z, Advanced Formula Tablets
Ultra NatalCare Tablets

Iron Supplement Recalls
Anemagen Caplets
Anemagen Forte Caplets
Conison™ Capsules
Fe-Tinic™ 150 Forte Capsules

-1- http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec24/ch297/ch297h.html

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Bridgestone Motorcycle Tire Recall Update

Monday, May 18th, 2009

In April 2009, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) recalled select Bridgestone Exedra G850 G motorcycle tires, size 180/70R16 77H. These motorcycle tires were originally sold for 2008 and 2009 Triumph Rocket III Touring motorcycle models.

The defect of the tires relates to the risk of torque-induced degradation in the body ply which may result in the inner lining cracking and a leak in the rear tire. The tires may vibrate at low to moderate speeds. The defect creates a risk of injury or death to the driver and individuals surrounding the vehicle. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the affected tires, contact Bridgestone for a free replacement of both front and rear tires at (800) 465-1904. The recall commenced in April 2009.

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Coffee Makers Recall

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

A RECALL OF SENECO COFFEE MAKERS was announced by Philip’s, a European based manufacturer. The reason for the recall is due to the discovery of a risk for burns that may occur from using the coffeemaker.

There are millions of the Senseo coffee makers that are affected in the recall. The specific models were manufactured from 2006 to 2009. The risk of injury is because of a notable chalk build up that when combined with an abrupt power surge may cause the coffeemaker’s boiler to burst or produce an overflow of hot water. The defective coffeemakers have been sold in the United States, Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany.

Philips plans a media campaign to inform consumers about the recall. The company has reserved 30 million euro to pay for the repair of defective Senseo coffeemakers. Philips is the world’s biggest lighting manufacturer and one of the largest health care equipment manufacturers. The net profit for Philips was 294 million euro last year.

Atico Coffeemaker Recall Update

In April 2009, Consumer Product Safety Commission jointly announced with Atico International U.S.A. the recall of one half million Atico coffeemakers that were sold in Walgreens throughout the U.S. following over 10 reports of property damage due to the coffeemaker setting on fire. The recall affects the Signature Gourmet™ 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers and Kitchen Gourmet® 10-Cup Coffeemakers (Item Numbers: W14A3714 W14A5084). The coffeemakers were sold from August 2006 to January 2009 for approximately $10.00.

The coffeemakers pose a fire hazard due to a defect in electrical system which may catch on fire. The defect creates a risk of injury or death for individuals using the coffeemaker and individuals in the surrounding area of the coffeemaker. The defect may also result in property damage. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the defective coffeemakers, contact Atico International USA at (877) 546-4835 or visit www.aticousa.com for more information.

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