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Graco Fined $3 million for Failing to Report Seat Buckle Complaints Quickly
Graco Fined $3 million for Failing to Report Seat Buckle Complaints Quickly Graco agreed to pay $3 million to the government for delaying to report complaints regarding the difficulty in opening its car seat buckles. Along with the fine, Graco must spend $7 million on measures to improve child seat safety. The measures will include…
Read MoreToyota Recalls Vehicles Due to Power Steering Loss
Toyota Recalls Vehicles Due to Power Steering Loss Toyota is recalling 110,000 vehicles due to defect that could kill power assist to the vehicle’s steering. The vehicle would be very hard to steer as a result, especially at low speeds increasing the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles include 2015 Camry, Camry hybrid, Highlander,…
Read MoreHonda Expands Takata Airbag Recall to Nearly 105,000 More Vehicles
Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall to Nearly 105,000 More Vehicles The already very long list of vehicles recalled for exploding Takata airbags is continuing to grow. Honda expanded its recall to 104,871 more vehicles, including its 2001 Honda Accord, 2004 Honda Civic, and 2008 Honda Pilot. The expanded recall affects vehicles nationwide, instead of just…
Read MoreFiat Chrysler Recalls 703,000 Minivans & SUVs for Defective Ignition Switch
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 703,000 Minivans & SUVs for Defective Ignition Switch Although most assumed that all defective ignition switch vehicles were recalled in 2014, 2015 now has its first. Fiat Chrysler has expanded a previous recall to 702,578 minivans and SUVs due to the fact that the ignition switch could move to the off position…
Read MoreCadillac Recalls ATS for Hair-Trigger Sunroof
Cadillac Recalls ATS for Hair-Trigger Sunroof General Motors is recalling nearly 67,000 Cadillac ATS compact sports sedans for a defect with its power sunroof controls. The affected models were manufactured between 2013 and 2014. The defective sunroofs can close automatically if the non-recessed switches are just barely touched. GM decided to recall the vehicles because…
Read MoreHyundai Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Power Steering Defect
Hyundai Recalls 200,000 Vehicles for Power Steering Defect Hyundai is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles that could have a power steering defect. The defect could cause the control unit to disable the power steering system making it difficult for a driver to steer, especially at low speeds. This error could increase the risk of an…
Read MoreToyota, Honda, and Fiat Chrysler issue ‘follow up’ recalls for 2.12 million vehicles
Toyota, Honda, and Fiat Chrysler issue ‘follow up’ recalls for 2.12 million vehicles Recalls only make a difference if they fix the problem. For 2.12 million vehicles with defective control units, this is not the case. The defective electronic control units could cause airbags in vehicles to inadvertently deploy, resulting in severe injuries or even…
Read MoreKraft Recalls Mac and Cheese
Kraft Recalls Mac and Cheese Kraft Foods Group launched a voluntary recall of 6.5 million boxes of original flavor Kraft Macaroni and Cheese due to the fact that some packages may contain pieces of metal. The affected boxes have a “best when used by date” from September 18, 2015 to October 11, 2015, and are…
Read MoreTalenti Gelato & Sorbetto Sea Salt Carmel Recall
Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto Sea Salt Carmel Recall Talenti has issued an allergy alert for its pint sized Sea Salt Carmel Gelato. The product may inadvertently contain peanuts or peanut butter which is not labeled on the packaging. Consuming a product with peanuts if you have a severe allergy can cause serious and life threatening…
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