Cosmetic Products Containing Asbestos Recalled

Hazardous cosmetic products containing deadly asbestos fiber continue to appear in the workplace. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued an alert concerning a voluntary recall concerning one of those cosmetic products. 

On May 29, and 30, 2019 Beauty Plus Global and Claire’s Stores, Inc., undertook voluntary recalls of their respective cosmetic products that tested positive for asbestos during FDA’s ongoing testing of cosmetics for asbestos. The recalled products include:

· Beauty Plus Global Contour Effects Palette 2, Batch No. S1603002/PD-C1179

· Claire’s JoJo Siwa Makeup Set, SKU #888711136337, Batch/Lot No. S180109

Consumers who have these batches/Lots of Beauty Plus or Claire's products should stop using them.

The FDA is advising consumers not to use any of the following products.

Health care professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by:

· Completing and submitting the report online at MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form

· Downloading and completing the form, then submitting it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178

For more information on FDA's investigation of potential asbestos contamination in cosmetics, see the FDA’s Talc

Honda, Mazda, Nissan Recall Vehicles Over Potentially Explosive Air Bags

Today's post is shared from reuters.com

Honda Motor Co and other Japanese automakers on Monday recalled more cars with potentially explosive air bags supplied by Takata Corp, bringing the total recall so far to around 10.5 million vehicles over the past five years.

The series of recalls cover both passenger-side and driver-side air bags, which the world's second-biggest automotive safety parts maker manufactured in 2000-02. The total ranks it among the five biggest recalls in the industry's history.

And the tally is expanding further as Nissan and Chrysler also on Monday recalled more vehicles in some high humidity regions in the United States, which they called "field action", at the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to replace Takata air bag inflators.

Honda said it was recalling about 2.03 million vehicles globally over potentially flawed Takata air bag inflators made in 2000-02 with a risk of exploding and shooting out shrapnel at drivers and passengers, expanding a recall from April 2013. It cited how explosive material used to inflate Takata passenger-side air bags had been handled and processed in 2000-02 at plants in the United States and Mexico.

Nissan Motor Co said it would recall 755,000 vehicles worldwide, while Mazda Motor Corp said it would call back 159,807 vehicles, both also expanding April 2013 recalls.

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Honda Recalling Almost 900,000 Vehicles Due to Defective Fuel Pump

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration posted the following notice concerning Honda's recall of vehicle. Transportation accidents are a significant cause of work related accidents and deaths in the US.

On March 6, 2014 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) determined that a potential defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in the fuel pump of certain 2005-2010 model year Honda Odyssey automobiles, and is providing notification to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in accordance with 49 CFR Part 573 Defect and Noncompliance Reports.

573.6(c)(1)
Name of manufacturer:
Manufacturer's agent:
573.6(c)(2)
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA)
Jay Joseph

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM)
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Identification of potentially affected vehicles
See attached VIN list.

Description of the basis for the determination of the recall population:
The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The VIN range reflects all possible vehicles that could potentially experience the problem.
573.6(c)(2)(iv)

Identification of affected component:
Component: Fuel Pump Module
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: DENSO International America Inc.

Contact Name Bridgette Larose
Address: 24777 DENSO Drive
Southfield, Ml48086-5047
Telephone: 248-372-8266

573.6(c)(3)
Total number of potentially affected vehicles: 886,815

573.6(c)(4)
Percentage of affected vehicles that contain the defect: Unknown

573.6(c)(5)
Defect description:
Prolonged exposure to acidic chemicals and a high temperature environment may cause the cover of the fuel pump strainer to deteriorate prematurely in a manner that can result in cracks in the material. Cracks in the cover of the fuel pump strainer could lead to a fuel mell being present or to leaking fuel, increasing the risk of fire.

573.6(c)(6)

Chronology:

October 1, 2012

October 25, 2012

February 19, 2013

July 30, 2013

August 7, 2013

September 23, 2013

October 9, 2013

October 16, 2013

March 6, 2014

AHM recognized a high demand of Odyssey fuel pump

replacement parts.

HMA started analyzing fuel pumps returned from the market.

The initial investigation done by the supplier showed that the

cracks in the material were the result of acid.

Honda R&D North America Ohio (HRAO) and HMA investigated

the potential for acid to come from chemicals found in car washes.

Honda R&D Tochigi in Japan (HGT) began to study the acid

attack as well as the crack propagation as possible contributing

factors based on preliminary failed part analysis.

HGT started a preliminary test of acid combined with crack

propagation.

HGT found that low PH materials are used in fertilizer and dust

control agents, a possible source of acidic compounds that gather

on the fuel pump strainer cover.

HGT hypothesized that a combination of acid and crack

propagation could be a cause for the cracks and started

confirmation testing.

HMC determined that a safety defect exists and decided to

conduct a recall.




As of March 6, 2014 Honda has received 187 warranty claims for this issue.

There have not been any fires or injuries reported. Ms. Nancy Lewis




573.6(c)(8)(i)

Program for remedying the defect:

Due to the large volume of new parts needed to repair affected vehicles, the necessary

parts will not be available until the summer of 2014. As a result, owners will be informed

of the potential existence of the defect in an initial notification letter. A second notification

letter will be sent to inform owners when parts become available.

Customers currently experiencing a leak from the fuel pump will be provided with a

replacement cover from existing original parts. All vehicles, including those receiving an

interim repair, will require replacement once updated parts become available.




573.6(c)(8)(ii)

The estimated date to e-mail preliminary notification to dealers:

The estimated date to provide service bulletin to dealers:

The estimated date to begin sending notifications to owners:

The estimated date of completion of the notification:




573.6(c)(9)

March 12, 2014

March 13, 2014

April 21, 2014

May 9, 2014

Representative copies of all notices, bulletins and other communications:

A copy of the dealer service bulletin, the final customer notification letter and other dealer

communication will be submitted to your office as soon as possible.




573.6(c)(10)

Proposed owner notification letter submission:

A draft of the owner notification letter will be submitted to your office as soon as possible.




573.6(c)(11)

Manufacturer's campaign number:

JD9-Inspection and/or preliminary parts replacement

JEO- Final parts replacement

Frigidaire Recalls Professional Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard

Today's post was shared by U.S. CPSC and comes from www.cpsc.gov

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. This recall involves Frigidaire Professional© brand blender model FPJB56B7MS with a serial number between FFP 49 1203 0001 and FFP 49 1237 00974. The model and serial numbers are located on a serial plate on the underside of the blender’s motor base. Frigidaire Professional is printed on the front base of the blenders. The 5-speed blender is brushed aluminum and has black buttons on the front. The blender container is a 56-oz. clear glass jar with a black lid and a black base. Incidents/Injuries Frigidaire has received eight reports of the blender’s blade shaft assembly breaking. No injuries have been reported. Remedy Consumers should stop using the recalled blenders immediately and contact Frigidaire for instructions on returning the blenders for a free replacement blender. Sold at Best Buy, Target and other stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, bedbath.com and other online retailers from March 2012 through July 2013 for about $130. Distributor Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. Manufactured in China The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience...

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Specialty Compounding, LLC Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of All

Lots of Unexpired Sterile Products Due to Reports of Adverse Events

Specialty Compounding, LLC, a subsidiary of Peoples Pharmacy Inc., is voluntarily recalling all lots of sterile medications within expiry.

The recall was initiated after reports of bacterial infection affecting 15 patients at two Texas hospitals, Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional and Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, whose treatment included IV infusions of calcium gluconate from Specialty Compounding. There is a potential association between the infections and the medication at this time.

If there is microbial contamination in products intended to be sterile, patients are at risk of serious infections which may be life threatening.

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Knee Replacement Medical Device Recalled

The US Food and Drug Administration  (FDA) has notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of the LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve, a manufactured medical device used in human knee replacement surgery.

It has been found that The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve to Diaphyseal Sleeve Base taper connection may not be sufficient to accommodate potential physiologic loads that may be transferred to the junction during normal gait activities by some patients. This may result in fracture of the sleeve at the taper joint which may also lead to loss of function or loss of limb, infection, compromised soft tissue or death.

The device was manufactured by: DePuy Orthopaedic, Inc, a company owned by Johnson and Johnson.

Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard

Siemens Sensor - Biege Display Screen

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

This recall involves wall-mounted Q-series sensors that control heat, air conditioning and humidity inside commercial buildings, hospitals and schools. 

The sensors come in three designs: a blank cover, a cover with a digital display screen or a cover with a digital display screen and door.