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GM and Ford Recall Nearly 4 million Vehicles
GM and Ford Recall Nearly 4 million Vehicles General Motors announced a recall over 3.46 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a potential braking hazard. According to the manufacturer, the vehicles have a faulty vacuum pump issue that affects the ability for a driver to properly brake. They have received reports of 113 accidents…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: September 13, 2019
Recall Round-Up: September 13, 2019 Our Recall Round-Up this week features major recalls from product manufacturers Whirlpool, Beaufort Bonnet and STIHL, and the retailer Kirkland’s. Kirkland’s Chest of Drawers Major retailer Kirkland’s recalled 3,000 Black Wash Mirrored Chests and Six-Drawer Camille Chests due to a potential tipping hazard. IKEA came under fire the past…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: August 16, 2019
Recall Round-Up: August 16, 2019 This edition of Recall Round-Up covers the many infant and children items that have recently been recalled. If you have purchased any of these items recently, please stop using them and make note of the directions on how to return the item for a refund or get a replacement. The…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: July 3, 2019
Recall Round-Up: July 3, 2019 Welcome to our fireworks edition of Recall Round-Up. This week we cover several fireworks recalls announced by the CPSC just in time for the 4th of July holiday. It’s important to note that many of these items were sold in specific states, but could be found in your local area…
Read MoreFeatured Case: Jeff Gaddy and the Case Against Terex
Featured Case: Jeff Gaddy and the Case Against Terex In April of 2014, Jeff Gaddy was supervising a tree trimming job in Dallas, Georgia. He climbed unto his Terex XT Boom bucket truck and was raised four stories in the air when suddenly, and without warning, the boom cracked, snapped, and sent Jeff and…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: May 3, 2019
Recall Round-Up: May 3, 2019 This week in our recurring series, we discuss product recalls for infant rockers and wooden children’s toys, and vehicle recalls for Honda and Mazda. Kids II Infant Rockers After receiving pressure from the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the CPSC, Kids II recalled nearly 700,000 infant rockers associated with 5…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: April 12, 2019
Recall Round-Up: April 12, 2019 This week in our recurring series “Recall Round-Up” we cover two vehicle safety recalls, a food product recall and one concerning baby product that has been the cause of several deaths but has yet to be recalled. Acura This week Acura announced a recall of over 300,000 2014-19 MDX SUVs…
Read MoreHonda Re-Issues Recall for Improperly Installed Takata Airbag
Honda Re-Issues Recall for Improperly Installed Takata Airbag Honda recently issued another recall for the dangerous Takata airbags. This time, it was due to an improper installation following a previously issued recall. According to the manufacturer, the replaced inflators could still be dangerous. This recall affects 1.2 million vehicles in North America and covers Honda…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: December 21, 2018
Recall Round-Up: December 21, 2018 Welcome to our series Recall Round-Up where we scour the internet to bring you the latest information on product and automotive recalls in the United States. This is our last post for 2018! We hope you have felt informed about the latest recall information in the United States for both products and…
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