Product Defects
The Year of Recalls: Toyota Recalls 361,800 Vehicles Globally
The Year of Recalls: Toyota Recalls 361,800 Vehicles Globally Toyota announced that it will be recalling a combined 361,800 vehicles globally that cover three separate defects. Around 170,000 Camrys are included in the recall due to a faulty ball joint that could cause loss of control of the vehicle. The second part of the recall…
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American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
American Honda Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Product Recall America Honda is recalling 15,400 recreational off-highway vehicles due to a fire hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, vegetation and debris can accumulate on the middle skid plate and make contact with the vehicles’ exhaust system. The dried debris can ignite, resulting in smoke or…
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Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Injury Hazard Louis Garneau is recalling around 2,000 helmets due to injury hazard. In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries. The recall involves Garneau P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmets with the model number 1405362. The design of the helmet is like a tear drop…
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Baby Wipes Recalled for Bacteria
Baby Wipes Recalled for Bacteria Nutek Disposables, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall on all lots of baby wipes due to potential bacteria. The brand names affected are Cuties, Diapers.com, Femtex, Fred’s, Kidgets, Member’s Mark, Sunny Smiles, Tender Touch, and Well Beginnings. The affected lots were distributed to retail stores including Walgreens, Sam’s Club, Family…
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Toys R Us Recall on Toy Toaster Sets
Toys R Us Recall on Toy Toaster Sets Toys R Us, a toy retailer in the United States is recalling 30,000 “Just Like Home Toy Toaster Sets.” One of the pieces of plastic toast can be broken and can create sharp edges that could injure small children. The recall also affects 6,000 sets in Canada.…
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Remedy for Defective Airbags May Result in More Injuries and Death
Remedy for Defective Airbags May Result in More Injuries and Death It is already pretty alarming that over eight million vehicles from 10 different automakers have been recalled for defective airbags that could explode sending out shrapnel and injure passengers. To make matters worse, Takata, the airbag manufacturer, does not have enough replacement airbags for…
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Recalled cars are still on the road
Recalled cars are still on the road With some automakers recalling millions of vehicles in a matter of months, it makes you wonder how many vehicles on the road have actually been repaired. Unfortunately, the answer is not most of them. Last year Chrysler agreed to recall and repair 1.6 million Jeep Grand Cherokees and…
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How Do You Know if Your Car Has an Uncompleted Recall?
How Do You Know if Your Car Has an Uncompleted Recall? With the millions of vehicles that have been recalled in 2014 and the ever increasing number of deaths due to product defects, it can be difficult to know if it is safe to drive your vehicle. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration unveiled a…
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New Car Seat Finder Tool Released by NHTSA
New Car Seat Finder Tool Released by NHTSA There are many different types of car seats for families to choose. Even though it can be somewhat overwhelming for parents to try and decide what is best for their children, there are many valuable and useful resources out there to help with the decision process. The…
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Window Covering Safety: What you should know about your window cords
Window Covering Safety: What you should know about your window cords Window coverings are one of the top five “hidden hazards” in a home and can cause severe injuries and even death in young children. On average, one child dies from strangling in a window cord every month in the United States. According to the…
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