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Whirlpool recalls 40,000 Jenn-Air Ovens for Burn Risk
Whirlpool recalls 40,000 Jenn-Air Ovens for Burn Risk Whirlpool is recalling over 40,000 Jenn-Air brand ovens after several reports of burn injuries due to faulty oven racks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that the extendable rack inside the oven can fall out causing injuries. There were eight incident reports from customers experiencing problems…
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Britax Recalls 213,000 Car Seats for safety defect
Britax Recalls 213,000 Car Seats for safety defect Britax Child Safety Inc. is recalling 37 different models which includes 213,000 car seats after finding that buttons on the seat could fail potentially leaving the child unsecured. The recall covers certain Advocate ClickTight, Boulevard ClickTight, and Marathon ClickTight model convertible car seats manufactured between August 1,…
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Volvo plans recall and stops delivery of 2016 Volvo XC90’s for airbag issue
Volvo plans recall and stops delivery of 2016 Volvo XC90’s for airbag issue Volvo Cars is preparing a global recall and delivery stop for the redesigned seven-seat 2016 XC90 vehicles for a potential airbag issue. The recall will be issued due to the fact that the airbag curtain in the third row may not function…
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NHTSA fines Fiat Chrysler Record $105 Million
NHTSA fines Fiat Chrysler Record $105 Million NHTSA is continuing to hammer away at automakers as it issued $105 million in fines against Fiat Chrysler for failure to properly conduct safety recalls that affect millions of vehicles. The consent agreement released Sunday July 26, with FCA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contained…
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Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects
Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects Exploding airbags could be an issue for more than just one manufacturer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., for improper deployment. The investigation was opened just weeks after Takata, a Japanese airbag manufacturer, recalled 33.8 million defective inflators. At…
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Xarelto Lawsuits Continue with Wrongful Death Case
Xarelto Lawsuits Continue with Wrongful Death Case Xarelto has been named in another lawsuit due to the death of an elderly man in Missouri who was prescribed the medication in December 2012. Xarelto has been a controversial blood thinning drug for quite some time. Many lawsuits have alleged the manufacturers of the drug have concealed…
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Ford Recalls 400,000 Vehicles for Not Turning Off
Ford Recalls 400,000 Vehicles for Not Turning Off Ford is recalling 400,000 vehicles because of a defect that could cause the vehicles to keep running after the ignition switch is off. It’s not something you expect to hear every day, and certainly not after the GM debacle last year with ignition switches shutting off while…
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Mitsubishi Recalls 460k vehicles after 5 people injured
Mitsubishi Recalls 460k vehicles after 5 people injured Mitsubishi is recalling around 460,000 vehicles due to a defect which could result in the airbag pushing the sun visor into passengers causing injuries in a crash. Mitsubishi has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of five passengers that have been injured as a result of…
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Proposed Legislation Would Allow Rental Cars under Recall to be rented
Proposed Legislation Would Allow Rental Cars under Recall to be rented A recent proposed bill would allow rental car companies to rent recalled vehicles that haven’t been repaired, as long as it is disclosed to the consumers. The bill is a huge step back in regards to safety efforts. South Dakota Senator John Thune at…
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NHTSA Talks of Punishment for Fiat Chrysler at Public Hearing
NHTSA Talks of Punishment for Fiat Chrysler at Public Hearing The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a rare public hearing where it stated it will be punishing Fiat Chrysler (FCA) after accusing the automaker of failing to adequately recall and fix vehicles as well as failing to notify NHTSA and consumers about defects.…
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