NHTSA February 2016 Vehicle Recalls: 73 MTD [US]

As of Monday, February 29, 2016, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has posted 73 vehicle, tire, accessory or other related product recalls so far this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

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

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EU issues 47 Product & Vehicle Recalls

Belgium/Brussels: European Union issues Rapex Recall Report 08-2016 containing 47 new consumer and industrial-based product recalls; a must-read for parents, caregivers, drivers, health and safety workers, company owners, supervisors and others: http://ht.ly/YSeDZ

Direct link: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/consumers_safety/safety_products/rapex/alerts/main/?event=main.weeklyOverview&web_report_id=1771&selectedTabIdx=1

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Herbal Research St John’s Wort Recall [UK]

UK/Basildon: Herbal Research Company recalls certain batches of St John’s Wort tablets due to higher than allowed levels of a toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid, a serious health hazard. CTSI: http://ht.ly/YRTj0

Direct link: http://www.tradingstandards.uk/advice/advice-recall-item.cfm?id=315396

Additional information:
The UK Chartered Trading Standards Institute (“CTSI”) reports the following drugs are subject to this recall:

Balancing Scooter brand Hoverboard Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: TCB Contracting Pty recalls certain Balancing Scooter Hoverboard Scooters due to fire and burn hazards. ACCC: http://ht.ly/YRD0a

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1081484

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Electric ‘Hoverboard’ Scooters have been recalled:

IKEA HYBY & LOCK Ceiling Lamp Recall [US & Canada]

US/Washington & Canada/Ottawa: IKEA recalls an estimated 1,267,000 HYBY and LOCK Ceiling Lamps due to retaining clip failure, fall and laceration hazards. CPSC: http://ht.ly/YQJ9L; HCSC: http://ht.ly/YQJb3

Direct US link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Ceiling-Lamps/

Direct Canada link: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57056r-eng.php

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves IKEA HYBY and LOCK Ceiling Lamps.

Mannarich & Parker Lee Fish Product Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: Mannarich Food recalls various Mannarich Food and Parker Lee Fish Products due to undeclared crab, egg, lobster, milk, soy and wheat, all known allergens, sources of dietary intolerance and possible triggers of Anaphylaxis, a serious and potential fatal situation, requiring immediate medical intervention. CFIA: http://ht.ly/YQmJX

Direct link: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2016-02-26/eng/1456540257410/1456540263594

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Fish-based Products are subject to this recall:

Monkey Glockenspiel Musical Instrument Recall [US]

US/Washington: KHS America recalls certain Monkey Glockenspiel Musical Instruments due to possible violation of the US Federal lead paint standard, a serious health hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/YP4FA

Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/KHS-America-Recalls-Childrens-Musical-Instrument/

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports the Green Tones 8-note Monkey Glockenspiel is a children’s musical instrument with eight metal bars in multiple colors mounted on a wooden base shaped like a monkey.

Sally Sherman Chicken Salad Recall [US]

US/Washington: Sally Sherman Foods recalls an estimated 3,004 pounds of Chicken Salad Products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a serious health hazard. USDA: http://ht.ly/YP1wa

Direct link: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2016/recall-021-2016-release

Additional information:
The United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) reports the following Chicken Salad Products are subject to this recall:

Char Crust Dry Rub Seasoning Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) recalls certain Char Crust brand Dry Rub Seasoning Spices due to undeclared mustard, a known allergen, source of dietary intolerance and possible trigger of Anaphylaxis, a serious and potential fatal situation, requiring immediate medical intervention. CFIA: http://ht.ly/YOZwG

Direct link: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2016-02-26/eng/1456548750347/1456548755936

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Seasoning Spices are subject to this recall:

Lipari Chocolate Covered Coffee Bean Recall [US]

US/Silver Spring: Lipari Foods recalls certain lots of Dark Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans packaged by sister company JLM due to undeclared almond nuts, known allergens, sources of dietary intolerance and possible triggers of Anaphylaxis, a serious and potential fatal situation, requiring immediate medical intervention. FDA: http://ht.ly/YOrLw

Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm487493.htm

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the following Coffee Beans are subject to this recall:

NHTSA February 2016 Vehicle Recalls: 68 MTD [US]

As of Friday, February 26, 2016, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has posted 68 vehicle, tire, accessory or other related product recalls so far this month. Are yours listed? http://ht.ly/5G8bb

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

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Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Baby Rattle Recall [US & Canada]

US/Washington & Canada/Ottawa: WWRD US recalls approximately 694 Wedgwood branded Peter Rabbit Silver Plated Baby Rattles due to child choking hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/YMQzn; HCSC: http://ht.ly/YMP2W

Direct US link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Wedgwood-Decorative-Baby-Rattles-Recalled-by-WWRD/

Direct Canada link: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56996r-eng.php

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves all Wedgwood Peter Rabbit decorative Baby Rattles.

Truly Irresistible Camembert Cheese Recall [UK]

UK/Basildon: Co-operative Stores recalls certain lots of Truly Irresistible brand Camembert Cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a serious health hazard. CTSI: http://ht.ly/YMnFm

Direct link: http://www.tradingstandards.uk/advice/advice-recall-item.cfm?id=315397

Additional information:
The UK Chartered Trading Standards Institute (“CTSI”) reports the following Cheese is subject to this recall:

Big W Backpack Bundle Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Big W recalls certain Big W brand Back to School Backpack Bundles due to possible choking hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/YM5TW

Direct link: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1081851

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Backpack Bundles are subject to this recall:

OxGear Safety Work Boot Recall [Canada]

Canada/Ottawa: TSC Stores recalls an estimated 1,130 pairs of OxGear Safety Work Boots due to possible failure to CSA safety-certify the Boots, despite claiming to do so, a serious safety hazard. HCSC: http://ht.ly/YLPDS

Direct link: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56940r-eng.php

Additional information:
Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports this recall involves certain tan leather 8-inch (20-centimetre) OxGear Safety Work Boots, with model number 66000. The Boots can also be identified by the CSA file number 265396 on the tongue of the boots, as follows: