December, 2009IKEA Highchairs Recalled After Reports of Falls, Injuries, Choking Hazard

About 600 futuristic-looking highchairs sold at IKEA stores are being recalled following reports of the snap locks on the products failing, including one incident in which a child fell through the frame and suffered bruised legs.

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Colonoscopy Center Hepatitis Outbreak Blamed on Unsafe Needle Practices

A 2008 hepatitis outbreak at a Nevada colonoscopy center was caused by several unsafe practices involving the handling of syringes and other medical devices, a report from state officials has concluded.

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Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard

The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.

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Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard

The over pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

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Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards

The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.

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5.11 Tactical Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

The knife can fail to lock into its open position, posing a cutting hazard to consumers.

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IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

The snap locks used to secure the seat to the frame can break and allow the seat and child to drop through the frame, posing a fall hazard to young children. Detached snap locks can pose a choking hazard to young children.

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FDA Can’t Rule Out Vytorin Cancer Link

The Food and Drug Administration says it cannot rule out a possible link between the cholesterol drug Vytorin and cancer-related death.

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FDA Warns of Misleading Health Claims on Nestle Kids’ Drinks

The Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to food maker Nestle about misleading claims the company makes about the health benefits of some of its children’s beverages.

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iPhone Users Sue for Phones Without Multimedia Messaging Service

A class-action lawsuit seeking more than $5 million in damages has been filed on behalf of all iPhone users in Texas who claim they were lied to, mislead, and ripped by purchasing phones that were not equipped with multimedia messaging service.

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