Battenfeld Handgun Vault Recall [US]

US/Washington: Battenfeld Technologies recalls some Three-Digit Combination Locking Handgun Vaults due to lock failure, inside accessibility hazards. CPSC: http://ht.ly/jWGvE

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Battenfeld-Technologies-Recalls-Three-Digit-Combination-Locking-Handgun-Vaults/

Additional information: The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports the lock on the recalled Handgun Vault can fail and allow unintended access to its contents. The CPSC says this recall is intended for combination lock models of Lockdown Compact and Large Handgun Security Vaults. The vaults are black, steel cases used to store handguns or other valuables at home, in the car or when traveling. The Compact Vault’s interior is 5.25 inches wide, 8.25 long and 1.5 inches deep and can store most compact automatics and revolvers. The Large Vault’s interior is 6.125 inches wide, 9.75 inches long and 1.5 inches deep and can store most full-sized automatics and revolvers with barrels up to 4 inches long. Both vaults are lined with foam padding in the top and bottom and are secured by a three-digit combination lock.

Please note: there is a later recall of the same or similar device from the Canadian market. For information on this recall, please use the Search Box on this site and input the term “Battenfeld”.

CPSC recall number: 13-165
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1849
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Trumpette Baby Sock Recall [US]

US/Washington: Trumpette recalls some Baby Socks due to choking hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/jWmt7

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Baby-Socks-Recalled-by-Trumpette/

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves Trumpette’s Aubree’s and Hearts brand Baby Socks sold in sizes 0 to 12 months. The Aubree’s brand Socks have flowers attached to the toes while the Hearts brand Socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks. According to the CPSC, the flowers and the bows on the recalled Baby Socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC recall number: 13-166
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1848
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NHTSA April Vehicle Recall – 15 MTD [US]

US/Washington: As of Wednesday, April 10, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has posted 15 vehicle or tire recalls so far this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

Direct link: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchCurrentMonthRecall

Additional information:
Recently added recalls include products from the following manufacturers:

• Chrysler Group LLC
• Sika Corporation
• Vactor Manufacturing

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1847
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Asda Smart Price Corned Beef Recall [UK]

UK/London: Asda recalls some Smart Price brand Corned Beef due to the presence of veterinary medicine Phenylbutazone, also known as Bute, a possible carcinogenic hazard. FSA: http://ht.ly/jVpb6

Direct link: http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/recalls-news/2013/apr/asda-corned

Additional information:
The UK Food Standards Agency (“FSA”) reports the following Corned Beef is subject to this recall:

• Asda ‘Smart Price’ Corned Beef, 340g tin, all Best Before Date codes

The FSA says Asda previously withdrew the recalled Corned Beef on 8 March 2013 after horse DNA was found in the product. Following further sampling and testing, very low levels of Bute were found in some of the samples.

Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1846
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Volvo C30 Vehicle Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Volvo recalls some C30 MY 2011, 2012 Vehicles due to driveshaft crack, road hazards. ACCC: http://ht.ly/jUUO5

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1046734

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports that high vehicle stress may cause a propagating fatigue crack and breakage of the right hand front driveshaft. If this occurs, the driver will notice noise and loss of drive. If the vehicle gradually comes to a stop it may pose a hazard to the driver and other road users.

ACCC PRA number: 2013/13537
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1845
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Assorted Wooden Children’s Pull-Along Toy Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: King Sky Group recalls some Assorted Wooden Children’s Pull-Along Toys due to choking hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/jUSla

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1046698

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports when subjected to testing, the Assorted Wooden Children’s Pull-Along Toys were found to liberate small parts. The products do not comply with Australia’s mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age (Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2003, as amended by the regulation). If small parts are liberated during use, it poses a choking hazard to young children.

ACCC PRA number: 2013/13535
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-1844
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