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    DRV recalls Tradition, Full House, Elite Suites and Estates fifth wheel travel trailers

    The front side reflex reflectors are located outside the required area

    DRV Suites is recalling 7,465 model year 2014-2015 Tradition, 2014-2016 Full House, 2006-2016 Elite Suites, and 2013-2016 Estates fifth wheel travel trailers.

    The vehicles have front side reflex reflectors located above the maximum height of 60".

    If the reflector is located outside of the required area, the visibility of the vehicle by other drivers can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

    As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    What to do

    DRV has notified owners and will provide a new reflector to install in the correct location, free of charge.

    The recall began July 21, 2017.

    Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99.02.05.

    DRV Suites is recalling 7,465 model year 2014-2015 Tradition, 2014-2016 Full House, 2006-2016 Elite Suites, and 2013-2016 Estates fifth wheel travel traile...

    Bulletproof 360 recalls Collagen Protein dietary supplement

    The product may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label;

    Bulletproof 360 is recalling one lot of Bulletproof Collagen Protein dietary supplement.

    The product may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

    The recalled product is packaged in a 16-oz. composite-film bag with the UPC 8 15709 02115 3. The affected lot number (1017088 EXP03/19) expires by March 2019.

    The recalled product was sold directly to distributors in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, New Hampshire, new York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and further distributed to retail stores nationwide.

    What to do

    Customers who purchased the recalled product and have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk should not consume, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

    Consumers with questions may contact the company at (877) 651-9482, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (PST) or by email at support@bulletproof.com. 

    Bulletproof 360 is recalling one lot of Bulletproof Collagen Protein dietary supplement.The product may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the l...

    Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders, Lancers, Lancer Evolutions and Lancer Sportbacks

    The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly

    Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 56,641 model year 2007-2010 Outlanders, 2008-2010 Lancers, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolutions, and 2010 Lancer Sportbacks equipped with sunroofs.

    The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

    What to do

    MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge.

    The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018.

    Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.

    Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 56,641 model year 2007-2010 Outlanders, 2008-2010 Lancers, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolutions, and 2010 Lancer...

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      Mitsubishi recalls Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles

      The parking brake may not engage properly

      Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 170,354 model year 2014-2016 Outlander and model year 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles.

      Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

      If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully, allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

      What to do

      MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

      The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018.

      Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.

      Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 170,354 model year 2014-2016 Outlander and model year 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may ...

      Basic Drugs brand of Senna Laxative recalled

      The bottle is mislabeled, containing naproxen sodium

      Magno-Humphries Laboratories is recalling one lot of Basic Drugs Brand of Senna Laxative 8.6 mg tablets.

      A customer complaint that the bottle was mislabeled and actually contained Basic Drugs brand of Naproxen Sodium 220 mg. tablets, a pain reliever and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

      Unintentional consumption of naproxen sodium potentially could result in illnesses and death to some consumers, particularly children, pregnant women, nursing mothers and surgical patients.

      The company says it has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall to date.

      The recalled product, used as a laxative and packaged in 100-count bottles with Lot#352300, EXP: 01/19 printed on the bottom, was sold nationwide to secondary distributors, retail pharmacies and on the internet.

      What to do

      Consumers who purchased the recalled product should stop using it and return it to Magno-Humphries Laboratories or their distributor.

      Consumers with questions may contact Jane Humphries at Magno-Humphries Laboratories at (503) 684-5464, (800) 935-6737 M-F from 9am to 5pm (PT) or by e-mail at info@magno-humphries.com.

      Magno-Humphries Laboratories is recalling one lot of Basic Drugs Brand of Senna Laxative 8.6 mg tablets.A customer complaint that the bottle was mislab...

      Dainese recalls AGV Carbon Modular motorcycle helmets

      The chin base polycarbonate material may deteriorate prematurely

      Dainese S.p.A is recalling 325 AGV Carbon Modular motorcycle full-face, flip-up helmets, model AGV 580.

      The glue applied to the screws that secure the chin bar components together may have contacted the chin base polycarbonate material causing it to deteriorate prematurely.

      This could result in the chin base detaching during an impact, increasing the risk of injury.

      What to do

      Dainese will notify owners, and dealers will replace the helmets, free of charge.

      The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018.

      Owners may contact Dainese customer service at 1-949-645-9500.

      Dainese S.p.A is recalling 325 AGV Carbon Modular motorcycle full-face, flip-up helmets, model AGV 580.The glue applied to the screws that secure the c...

      Mitsubishi recalls Lancers, Outlanders, Lancer Sportbacks and Outlander Sports

      The accessory drive belt may detach, stalling the engine

      Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 141,053 model year 2009-2012 Lancers, model year 2008-2012 Outlanders, model year 2010-2012 Lancer Sportbacks and model year2011-2012 Outlander Sports equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine.

      The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

      If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

      What to do

      MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge.

      The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018.

      Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.

      Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 141,053 model year 2009-2012 Lancers, model year 2008-2012 Outlanders, model year 2010-2012 Lancer Spor...