General Motors Recall

General Motors is recalling certain 2012 model year vehicles due to steering gear issues. GM will begin to notify affected owners next week. Recalled vehicles are listed below. The source link maps to the press release.

Affected 2012 Vehicles

. Chevrolet Express
. Chevrolet Suburban
. GMC Savana
. GMC Yukon XL

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BMW Recall

BMW AG is recalling all BMW 5 and 6 Series models of the previous generation built between 2003 and 2010 because the battery cable cover could be incorrectly mounted. Affected owners will be notified in writing. Check the source link for the press release. Source

Recall on Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall on Tassimo Single-Cup brewers and espresso T-discs due to reports that the brewer sprayed hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves and caused second-degree burn injuries. The source links map to the manufacturer’s website which provides complete information related to this recall.

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Bosch Brand Tassimo Brewer Replacement T DISC Holder
Tassimo Espresso Drink T DISC Recall

Recall on Certain Bumbleride Strollers

Bumbleride is recalling Indie & Indie Twin strollers in the U.S. and Canada due to a potentially defective front wheel that could cause an accident and minor injuries. Thirty-six incidents have been reported.

Affected products were sold between 2009 and 2012 at Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, and through online retailers including Bumbleride.com. Check the source link to read the press release for additional information. Source

Recall on Hard Cooked Eggs

Michael Foods has recalled hard-cooked eggs packed in brine due to possible Listeria contamination. The eggs were sold to food distributors and manufacturers in 34 states including New Jersey. Some companies have recalled packaged salads that contain hard cooked eggs.

One source link below maps to the Michael Foods website for additional information. The second link maps to the USDA website which lists affected packaged salads that have been recalled.

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USDA Egg Product Recalls

Pfizer Recalls Birth Control Pills

Pfizer Inc. is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills due to packaging error that could increase the pregnancy risk. The recalled items are manufactured by Pfizer and marketed in the U.S. by Akrimax Rx Products.

Affected products are listed in the bullets below. Click the source link at the bottom of this blog post to read the press release on the FDA website. It provides additional information plus lot numbers for all affected products. It’s a long list.

Affected Products

. Lo/Ovral-28
. Norgestrel
. Ethinyl Estradiol

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BMW Recalls Mini Cooper

BMW is recalling certain 2007-2011 model year Mini Cooper vehicles due to a faulty electric auxiliary water pump that may overheat and possibly cause a fire. BMW dealers will replace defective pumps at no charge to the consumer. The company will notify affected owners. The recall is scheduled to begin in February.

Seven make / models are affected. Check the source link and scroll down to read the recall notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. Source

Ford Recalls Certain SUV’s and Minivans

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2001-2002 model year Escape vehicles due to a faulty brake master cylinder reservoir cap. The company is also recalling certain 2004-2005 model year Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles due to a faulty torque converter output shaft.

Ford dealers will do the necessary repair work. The company will contact affected owners. Check the source link and scroll down to read the two separate recall notices in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall database. Source

Novartis Recall on Over-the-Counter Drugs

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of all lots of select Excedrin and No Doz products with expiration dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier, plus Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products with expiration dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier. Affected products may contain stray tablets, capsules or caplets from other Novartis  products, or they may contain broken or chipped tablets.

The source link maps to the FDA press release which provides contact information and instructions for how to return the products and get a refund. Inside the press release click List of Products Affected in This Recall to open a PDF of the complete list of affected items. It’s three pages long. Check the source link. Source