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CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers

The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.

Archived – Association of EPREX (Epoetin Alfa) with Thrombotic Vascular Events – Janssen-Ortho Inc. – For the Public

Product safety

Archived – Association of EPREX (Epoetin Alfa) with Thrombotic Vascular Events – Janssen-Ortho Inc.

Product safety

Archived – Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Announces Voluntary Worldwide Withdrawal of VIOXX® (Rofecoxib) – Merck Frosst Canada Ltd

New safety information

Archived – Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Announces Voluntary Worldwide Withdrawal of VIOXX® (rofecoxib) – Merck Frosst Canada Ltd

New safety information

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

The throttle lever could become stuck, leading to loss of speed control and possible collision.

Archived – Important Safety Information for Patients Taking LAMICTAL (lamotrigine) – GlaxoSmithKline Inc. – For the Public

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Archived – Important Safety Information for Patients Taking LAMICTAL (Lamotrigine) – GlaxoSmithKline Inc.

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CPSC, Natura Products Downey Inc. Announce Recall of Pacifiers Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., and Deere & Company Announce Recall of ATVs

Front brake hose can be pulled out of its retaining brackets on either side of the ATV by foreign objects. This can cause the brake hose to wear by rubbing on the inner wheel or shock absorber spring seat, ultimately causing a brake fluid leak, resulting in a complete loss of front braking capacity. This can lead to an increase in the braking distance and possible collision with bystanders, fixed objects, or other vehicles, causing serious injury or death.

Archived – Health Canada Advises Consumers to Return Euro-K and Riva-K Potassium Chloride Products

Product quality

Archived – Important Safety Information on Euro-K and Riva-K Sustained Release Potassium Supplements

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CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Cooking Products

All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. They may pose a shock hazard to consumers, if the appliance is not properly grounded.

Archived – Mallinckrodt, a Division of Nellcor/Tyco Healthcare Issues Recall of TracheoSoft XLT Extended Length Tracheostomy Tube – Tyco Healthcare – For the Public

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CPSC, Osram Sylvania Products Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Light Bulbs

The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. The broken glass can present a laceration injury to consumers, the hot broken bulb can present a burn injury to consumers, and an exposed bulb filament can present a shock hazard if handled while power remains applied to the fixture.

Archived – Possible Association Between RITUXAN® (Rituximab) and the Recurrence of Hepatitis B – Hoffmann-La Roche Limited – For the Public

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Archived – Possible Association of RITUXAN (Rituximab) with Hepatitis B Reactivation – Hoffmann-La Roche Limited

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Archived – Health Canada advises consumers not to use the products containing Aristolochic Acid

CPSC, Tristar Products Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pressure Washers

These electric pressure washers do not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if the unit comes into contact with water.

CPSC, Graco Children's Products Announce Recall of Travel Lite™ Swings

The swing's carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Additionally, the 3-point seatbelt can fail to prevent a child from leaning forward or to either side, posing a risk that the child can fall forward and strike his/her head on the floor or the swing's frame.

Archived – Association of DESYREL (Trazodone) with Drug Interactions with Medications that Alter CYP 3A4 Metabolism

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CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles

When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.

Archived – Product Recall Notice PROGLYCEM Suspension – Schering Canada Inc.

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