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Blue Bell Ice Cream Recall after 3 Deaths For the first time in 108 years, Blue Bell has issued a recall on its products. Blue Bell Creameries have recalled several of its ice cream products due to contamination of listeria
New Technologies = Potential Vehicle Hacking With new technologies and electronic safety features being introduced to vehicles, there will also be new risks or potential errors. One of those risks is the potential for hackers to take control of vehicles.
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
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
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
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
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
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
EA-Free vs. BPA-Free There may be a new standard for plastics after a researcher’s discovery regarding its safety. While BPA-free is something that most consumers look for when purchasing plastics, “EA-free” may be an even better option. EA-free means the product is not
Melton attorneys praise family’s courage – Westlaw Journal Automotive By Nick Sullivan Calling it “the most courageous thing I have ever had clients do,” attorney Lance Cooper of Marietta, Ga., said Ken and Beth Melton risked their financial security by
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
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
