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CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins

The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

Lariam (Mefloquine) – Updated Patient Information – For Health Professionals

New safety information

Lariam (Mefloquine) – Updated Patient Information – Letter to Pharmacists – Hoffmann-La Roche Limited

New safety information

CPSC, Research Products Corp. Announce Recall of Electronic Air Cleaners

The air cleaner's plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.

Archived - Important safety information for patients taking Lariam (mefloquine) for the prevention of malaria - Hoffmann-La Roche Limited

Archived – Health Canada Endorsed Important Preliminary Safety Information Regarding REMINYL (Galantamine) – Janssen-Ortho Inc.

New safety information

Risk of Inadvertent Disconnection of Hemodialysis Access Devices – Notice to Hospitals

Product safety

Important Product Recall – Faaborg Lifts – All PL, VL, and Solution/Nordic Series Models – Notice to Hospitals

Product safety

Archived – Entrapment in Beds Due to Inadvertent Activation of Electric Foot Switch

Product safety

CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment

The hardware used in the assembly of the universal hitch may come loose, causing the unit to separate from the lead bicycle, which could lead to a serious injury or death to the rider of the bicycle attachment.

Traditional kohl products contain lead

Archived - Important Safety Information on Certain Blood Glucose Monitors - Abbott Diabetes Care

Important Safety Information on CELEBREX (Celecoxib): Increased Cardiovascular Risk – For Health Professionals

Product safety

Archived – Medication Errors Involving Reminyl and Amaryl –Janssen-Ortho Inc. and Aventis Pharma Inc.

Product safety

Archived – Medication Errors Involving Reminyl and Amaryl – Janssen-Ortho Inc. and Aventis Pharma Inc.

Product safety

Archived – Medication Errors Involving REMINYL and AMARYL® – Janssen-Ortho Inc. and Aventis Pharma Inc.

Product safety

Archived – Serious Risk of Infection From Ultrasound and Medical Gels – Revision

Product safety

Updated Safety Information: Possible Relationship of Aredia and/or Zometa with Osteonecrosis of the Jaw – For Health Professionals

New safety information

Archived - Updated safety: Possible relationship of Aredia and/or Zometa with osteonecrosis of the jaw - Novartis Pharma Canada Inc. - For The Public

Archived – Pfizer Canada Inc. Issues Warnings about Bextra – Cardiovascular Risks and Serious Skin Reactions – Pfizer Canada Inc. – For The Public

Product safety

Bextra (valdecoxib) - Cardiovascular Risks and Serious Skin Reactions - For Health Professionals

CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Archived - Update on Safety Information on the LTV Series Ventilators -Pulmonetic Systems, Inc.

CPSC, Electrolux Home Products Inc. Announce Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors

These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.