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Ford issues six recalls covering 380,000 vehicles Ford Motor Co. has issued six new recalls covering more than 380,000 vehicles for a variety of different defects. The largest recall covers 342,000 previously recalled older Windstar vehicles for a rear axle
NHTSA investigating BMW after slow recall pace NHTSA will be investigating BMW’s failure to recall more than 30,000 Mini Coopers in a timely matter after the vehicles did not meet side impact crash standards. Just a few short months after
Zip Line Safety and Risks Zip lines are a great activity that can be used as a therapeutic method to overcome fears, but they can also be very dangerous. Zip lines have specific standards that should be upheld by operators
Target Water Bottles Recalled for Safety Defect Target stores have issued a recall for certain reusable plastic water bottles due to a defect which could be a potential choking hazard. More than 178,000 water bottles, which were part of the
Kraft Expands Recall on Individual Wrapped Cheese Kraft is expanding a recall for individually wrapped American cheese slices due to the possibility that the plastic film may remain on the cheese causing a choking hazard. If the plastic film sticks
phil&teds USA pays $3.5 million penalty for failure to report safety defect The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that phil&teds will pay a reduced $3.5 million civil penalty for failing to report safety defects to CPSC regarding its
Protect Your Teen Drivers with the “5 to Drive” Campaign The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching its “5 to Drive” campaign again this year for National Teen Driver Safety Week. The campaign works to encourage parents to talk
Recaro Recalling Car Seats for Tether Safety Issue Recaro Child Safety is recalling 173,063 child safety restraint seats due to an issue with the top tether anchorage that can detach from the child restraint. Unfortunately, the recall comes as a
Takata Air Bag Recall Potentially Expanding to 7 more Automakers Seven more automakers could be facing large recalls due to the fact they use airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. As of this year, there have been nearly 23.4 million Takata
428,000 VW Diesel Vehicles Violated Emissions Standards Volkswagen AG violated federal law by allowing 482,000 diesel VW and Audi cars sold since 2009 to evade emissions requirements by using sophisticated software to alter the results. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
VW spent two years trying to cover a security flaw Volkswagen, the world’s largest automaker, has left thousands of consumers at risk for car-hacking over the past two years and has tried to cover it up. “Keyless” car theft is
GM Recalls 121,000 Cadillac ATS for Fire Hazard General Motors is recalling 121,000 Cadillac ATS vehicles for a defect in the rear defogger system which could cause a fire. The defect in the system could cause a fire inside the
IKEA recalls crib mattresses for the third time Ikea is recalling over 38,000 crib mattresses made by Vyssa Spelevink for the third time due to the fact they could easily catch on fire. Ikea issued the recall after the mattresses
Nissan recalls 300,000 small cars and NHTSA upgrades investigation of seat sensors Nissan is recalling nearly 300,000 small vehicles over a potential trim panel defect near the accelerator pedal that could trap a driver’s foot. This could cause unintended acceleration
AutoNation to Stop Selling Vehicles Under Recall AutoNation Inc. will no longer sell vehicles that have an open safety recall, even at great cost, because it’s the “right thing to do.” After CarMax was held under fire for selling vehicles
Cucumbers Recalled for Salmonella Outbreak Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce is voluntarily recalling cucumbers labeled under the “limited edition” brand due to a salmonella outbreak. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 285 cases of salmonella that can
