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Air Pistols Recalled for Explosion Risk

CPSC announced the recall of about 16,000 semi-automatic air pistols by Crosman Corp. of Bloomfield, N.Y.

NHTSA Announces Plan for VIN Recall Tool

The agency plans to require makers of automobiles, light trucks, and motorcycles to provide it on their websites starting next year.

FDA Warns Again About NuVision Pharmacy Products

FDA Warns Again About NuVision Pharmacy Products

All sterile drug products made and distributed by NuVision Pharmacy of Dallas may still pose a serious risk to patients, according to the agency.

Harkin Urges Passage of Compounding Bill

The FDA's latest action, involving bacterial infections potentially associated with a compounding pharmacy's product, shows the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act should be enacted, the HELP chairman said.

GAO Report Supports Senate Compounding Bill

The report says FDA's authority to oversee drug compounding is "unclear," and two federal circuit court decisions resulted in differing authority in different parts of the country.

Subaru Gasoline Generators Recalled for Fuel Leak

The leak poses a fire risk, but no injuries or property damage has been reported, according to CPSC.

Gas Industry Credits and Rebates Cost Oklahoma $321 Million

The governor's office is calling for a reevaluation of the rebate system.

France Recalls Deficient Smoke Detector

The Chick-a-Dee brand detectors are insufficiently sensitive to smoke and alarm at too low a volume.



Heaters, Riding Mowers Recalled for Fire Risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced three recalls to tied fire hazards.

Another Compounding Pharmacy in Trouble

All health care facilities and health care providers that have received sterile products from Balanced Solutions should quarantine the products and follow the recall instructions from Balanced Solutions, according to FDA.

CPSC Accepting Chairman's Circle Award Nominations

The program was created in 2011 by CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum to honor people and organizations that have made significant contributions to consumer product safety.

Another Contaminated Medication Scare Prompts Recall

FDA is alerting health care providers that Med Prep Consulting Inc. of Tinton Falls, N.J., has recalled all of its products.

286,000 Garlic Slicers Recalled

The Pampered Chef of Addison, Ill., is recalling them because the blade can detach and poses a laceration hazard.

Mountain Climbing Lanyards Recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Feb. 27.

Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the vehicle's oil filter can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Ireland Recalls Heat Pump After Two Fires

There is a risk that capacitors in the heat pump's converter box can fail and burn. The product is made in Sweden.

Vehicle Recalls Neared 600 in 2012, NHTSA Reports

During the past three years, NHTSA's defect and compliance investigations and compliance testing have resulted in more than 430 recalls involving 22 million vehicles and products.

Toyota Paying Millions in Fines for Late Notice of Defects

The auto manufacturer failed to notify NHTSA that a recall was necessary within five days of discovery.

FDA Suspends Sunland Inc.'s Food Facility Registration

This is the first use of the suspension authority allowed by the Food Safety Modernization Act, the agency announced Nov. 26.

108,000 Cordless Drills Recalled

Harbor Freight Tools is voluntarily recalling them because the trigger switch can overheat.

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