Blood Glucose Meters under the Freestyle Insulinx brand are being recalled by Abbott because of an issue that could impede proper patient therapy.  The items, which measure blood sugar levels via a finger prick, could cease to work properly if the individual is suffering from the abnormally high blood glucose level of 1024 mg/dL.  When this occurs, the devices are in danger of actually subtracting the 1024 figure from the actual amount, thus displaying a level that is far less than what the patient’s glucose is currently at.  Consumers might then not seek out the medical intervention that would be advisable when blood glucose levels are that high.  Consumers are advised to update their software via the Freestyle Insulinx website or to get in touch with Abbott to obtain a free replacement item.

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An estimated 169 Allstar buses of the 2006 through 2012 model years have been recalled by Starcraft Bus because of a potential issue with their Ricon wheelchair lifts.  If the lifts have an armored pendant cable installed, that cable might not have the appropriate protective cover, and it would also be in danger of making contact with the lift itself.  If the cable is not covered and ends up touching a nearby power lug, a short circuit becomes a possibility, as does an ensuing fire.  There’s no word at this time when the recall is going to start.  When it does begin, Starcraft will be urging consumers to get in touch with Ricon, who has pledged to instruct consumers on how to install a supplement cover at no cost.

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Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Terex because of a potential injury threat.  Around 118 units are impacted, and each could have an outrigger cylinder whose lock valve cavity did not receive the appropriate machining.  If this leads damage to accumulate in the seals, drifting of the cylinder can occur and the entire vehicle would be in danger of tipping over, injuring those onboard or in the vicinity.  Although there’s no indication as of yet on when we can expect this recall to start, owners will hear from Terex once it does.  They will then be able to seek out a free inspection and repairs from dealers.

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A number of items are being recalled by a compounder once again, this time because a certain component involved in the compounding procedure can’t have its sterility assured.  Pentec Health announced the recall, which affects nutritional prescriptions provided to 163 renal patients receiving dialysis in either a home or hospital setting.  Each prescription would have been compounded in a certain laminar flow hood whose sterility might have been compromised.  No instances of adversity have been reported at this time, and Pentec explains that sterility tests have yet to turn up a problem.  Affected products would have been compounded prior to May 2.  Patients who know their prescription came from Pentec are advised to get in touch with their doctors if they have questions.

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The Food and Drug Administration is attempting to steer healthcare professionals and patients alike away from any sterile products hailing from the Dallas, Texas-based NuVision Pharmacy.  This past April, that company recalled certain injection products because of concerns that sterility could not be guaranteed, and since then, the FDA has been the recipient of reports detailing such adversity as fever, soreness, and symptoms often associated with the flu.  A recent facility inspection uncovered the types of manufacturing procedures that could compromise the sterility necessary to ensure the safety of the drugs.  Doctors are being asked to comb through their inventory to look for the medication.  If found, they should be quarantined and kept away from patients to prevent an infection.

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Conquest, Ultra Supreme, Ultra, Cavalier, Yellowstone, and Indepedence motorhomes of the 2001 model year with “6316” or “8325” floorplans are being recalled by Gulf Stream Coach.  126 of these motorhomes could suffer from inadequate securing of electrical wiring.  Over time, this can lead to excessive wear and overheating in the area between the affected wiring and the coils of the refrigerator.  This can cause a fire to break out, a condition which has the potential to create property damage or even an injury if someone is inside or in the vicinity of the trailer at the time of the failure.  The recall should start by month’s end, at which point owners will hear from Gulfstream and be able to seek free repairs from a dealer.

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172 buses are being recalled because of a potential fire threat posed to the vehicles and those on board.  Temsa Global announced the recall, which impacts TS35C coach buses of the 2011 through 2013 model years.  An error which occurred during the manufacture of the vehicles could have led the fuel tank to suffer from a defect that enables a leak to take place.  If fuel is emanating while some type of open flame is present, a fire becomes a possibility.  There is as of yet no word on when the recall will take place or what repairs will consist of.

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ACX Trucks of the 2012 and 2013 model years have been recalled by Autocar because of a potential safety hazard associated with their windshield wiper blades.  On just under 800 of these vehicles, the blades are in danger of not being placed in the right position.  This could compromise the blades’ ability to clear a driver’s windshield, and thus the trucks are brought out of compliance with federal standards.  Rain or some other type of moisture could imperil a driver’s vision, making the threat of a crash that much greater.  The recall won’t start until the beginning of July, and owners will hear from Autocar and be able to bring the trucks in to a dealer to obtain no-cost repairs.

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The Seattle, Washington-based Zulily has announced the recall of girls’ and boys’ zip-up hoodies under the Deezo brand.  The products, which were available from the Zulily website between this past August and March, have a hood with a drawstring winding through it.  This brings the jackets and sweaters out of compliance with federal regulations that went into effect two years ago in order to reduce the threat of entrapment and strangulation.  The worry is that a child can be strangled by the aforementioned drawstring.  Thankfully, no such incidents have been reported among the 560 or so recalled products.  Parents can return the clothing for a refund or simply get rid of the drawstring.

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A number of different RVs of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by Fleetwood RV because of an issue with the affixed 9100 and Weatherpro power awnings.  The recall, which pertains to such recreational vehicles as Providence, Southwind, Storm, and more, was initiated upon discovery that shearing can occur in the motor assembly screws because of an alteration to the motor assembly on the power awning.  196 RVs could suffer from the issue, which could find the awning coming down and making injurious contact with an individual in the vicinity.  If in transit, a crash hazard would be posed.  Owners will be able to get free repairs, although there is no word yet on when the recall will begin.

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The beleaguered Los Angeles-based Coda Holdings, already in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings, is now seeking to issue a recall on a series of electric sedans.  This past March, testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that when a side impact occurs, the airbags are in danger of not going off the way they should.  Thus, persons inside the automobiles would face a greater risk of an injury.  The issue apparently stems from the improper assembly of the airbags.  Because the company is in the middle of the bankruptcy process, they have to get permission from a judge in order to issue a recall.  The company figures that the recall of an estimated 93 vehicles will only cost $40,000.

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In recent weeks, a host of motorhomes have been recalled because of the possibility that the installation sequence for the awnings was not properly followed, and thus the awning could roll out while in the midst of traffic and pose a crash hazard.  Now, Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling vehicles for this very issue.  This time, the recall affects 293 Allegro and Breeze motorhomes of the 2013 model year.  In addition to posing a crash threat, the condition could also pose an injury hazard while parked if the awning comes down while a person is in the way.  Once owners hear from Tiffin, they will be able to obtain a new awning motor for free from Dometic.  There’s no word yet on when this replacement service can be sought.

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S407 and S417 TC motorcoaches of the 2011 to 2013 model years have been recalled by Setra Luxury Coaches because of the possibility that moisture can seep into the engine compartment’s remote diagnostic electrical connections socket.  234 vehicles could potentially suffer from this issue, which could find the socket experiencing corrosion that might prompt a short circuit.  This condition could then lead a blaze to break out, compromising the safety of people onboard.  The recall is scheduled to start in June, so owners should expect to hear from Serta soon.  They can then bring the motorcoaches in to a dealer to obtain no-cost repairs.

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Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 grams, NDC number 60505-0773-00 with lot numbers ranging from 5030B23 to 503C020 have been recalled by the Weston, Florida-based Apotex Corporation.  A total of 21 lots are impacted, as each could suffer from crystallization or precipitation in the IV Line or IV bag.  This could cause a host of patient safety issues, such as renal impairment, vasculitis, and more.  Proper therapy could also be impeded because of the issue, which could prompt an infection to remain and grow.  No instances of adversity have been reported at this time, and to ensure that continues, healthcare professionals should be on the lookout for notification from Apotex.  In the meantime, the drugs should not be administered.

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The Volvo Bus Corporation has announced the recall of 9700 Coaches of the 2012 and 2013 model year.  The 285 vehicles thought to be affected by the recall could be sent into a software controlled mode if a series of conditions are met.  That mode would put the throttle at 1750 rpms no matter what the driver inputs.  The driver would thus potentially lose their ability to alter the speed of the bus as needed, and the threat of a crash then becomes more apparent.  The recall won’t start until July, but owners can expect to hear from Volvo as to the issue.  The coaches impacted by the recall will receive free software calibrations from dealers.

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Ram 1500 trucks of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Chrysler because of an issue with the coolant bypass valve.  Just under 500 of the vehicles could suffer from the defect, which would find the aforementioned component being directed to a certain position which disables the coolant’s ability to be distributed to the heater core.  This brings the trucks out of compliance with the federal standards governing windshield defrosting, as ice or moisture could subsequently build up on the windshield.  The impediment to the driver’s visibility would thus pose a crash hazard.  Once the recall begins in June, owners should be on the lookout for a notification from Chrysler.  Dealers will replace and recalibrate the affected coolant valves at no cost to owners.

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Explorer XC and Explorer motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Triumph Motorcycles America.  An estimated 1,186 motorcycles are thought to be impacted by the recall, and each could have a label that erroneously states the weight that can be added to the vehicle.  If a motorcyclist thus follows the directive as outlined by the label, he or she could be unable to properly steer their motorcycle.  There’s also a possibility that the tires could fail.  Either issue poses a crash hazard.  Although there is no word on when the recall will take place, owners can expect to hear from Triumph once it does.  Free labels that contain the correct information will be provided to owners of the motorcycles.

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A product mix-up and subsequent allergen threat has led to the recall of “Vanilla & Chocolate” Ice Cream under the IGA brand by Dairy Fresh.  The impact affects 1.75 quarts with a Sell By date of August 13, 2013 and a plant code of 3783.  This ice cream actually contains the Heavenly Hash flavor rather than Vanilla & Chocolate, and thus individuals could be exposed to coconut, soy, and almonds.  Sensitive persons could thus suffer a severe allergic reaction if they consume the product.  One person has reportedly already sustained such a reaction at this point in time. The item should be brought back to IGA for a refund.  The ice cream was sold across the country.

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Just over 100 Canyon Star motorhomes of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by the Newmar Corporation because of an issue that could compromise visibility.  The rear cap of these motorhomes could potentially be missing a reflector, a condition which brings them out of compliance with federal safety standards.  Without the reflectors, there’s a danger that automobiles behind the motorhome would be unable to see the vehicle properly, and thus they could crash into the vehicles in the dark.  Although there is as of yet no word on when the recall will begin, once it does, owners will hear from Newmar and be able to bring their motorhomes in to a dealer to get the necessary reflectors put in.

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A contamination threat has prompted a recall of sterile compounded products from The Compounding Shop, a facility based in St. Petersburg, Florida.  Inspectors with the Food and Drug Administration recently uncovered the types of conditions which could lead products to suffer from some type of contamination, an issue that would place patients receiving the drugs in danger of facing a potentially serious infection.  At the moment, no instances of an illness have been reported, and to ensure that that remains the case, doctors and hospitals are being asked to quarantine the sterile items until such time that they can receive further recall instructions from The Compounding Shop.  Concerned patients should contact their doctors.

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