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Smart Car Recalled for Steering Defect
Smart Car Recalled for Steering Defect It is already terrifying to be in a vehicle in which the steering fails as you are driving, but being in a tiny vehicle when the steering fails would be even worse. Mercedes Benz has recalled over 5,000 Smart ForTwo minicars for a steering issue in which the steering…
Read MoreMore than 1 million Yard Blowers Recalled for Fire Risk
More than 1 million Yard Blowers Recalled for Fire Risk Over one million yard blowers sold at Home Depot and Walmart were recalled due to a defect which could cause them to overheat or catch on fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blowers are made by the Changzhou Globe Tools and…
Read MoreTrek recalls nearly 1 million bikes after rider paralyzed
Trek recalls nearly 1 million bikes after rider paralyzed Trek has recalled almost one million bikes in the United States and Canada after a rider was paralyzed. The recall includes 900,000 bikes in the United States and 98,000 in Canada, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. An open quick release lever on the bicycle’s…
Read MoreBaby Food Recalled Over Glass Pieces in Jars
Baby Food Recalled Over Glass Pieces in Jars Beech-Nut Nutrition is recalling over 1,900 pounds of baby food products due to small pieces of glass which may have gotten into the jars, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The jars were sent to retail stores all across the nation.…
Read MoreClosing NHTSA’s Revolving Door
Closing NHTSA’s Revolving Door The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been under a lot of scrutiny in the past year due to the fact that the agency overlooked several large safety defects in vehicles. In order for the agency to function as it should, it will need to close its large revolving door. The…
Read MoreFord Recalls Police Cars, Ambulances, Hearses, Limos and SUVs
Ford Recalls Police Cars, Ambulances, Hearses, Limos and SUVs Ford announced a recall of over 220,000 vehicles in North America for three different issues including door handles, vacuum pump relays and sensors. The first recall affects 212,911 Ford Explorer SUV’s and Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles from model years 2011 to 2013 for a defect…
Read MoreTrader Joe’s Recalls Walnuts for Salmonella
Trader Joe’s Recalls Walnuts for Salmonella Trader Joe’s has recalled five different varieties of walnuts due to the fact they may contain salmonella. Trader Joe’s has currently suspended the sale of the nuts and has removed them from store shelves. The affected nuts include: -Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Pieces (16 ounces) -Trader Joe’s…
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