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Ford recalls newer units over software glitch
Automotive giant Ford has issued a recall of over 432,000 2015 model Escape, C-MAX and Focus units in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico after learning that a software bug may cause the engine not to turn-off even after switching the ignition off and removing the ignition key, UPI reported on July 3. Vehicles affected… Read More »
Niagara Bottling issues recall due to possible E. coli contamination
California-based water bottling company Niagara Bottling issues a nationwide voluntary recall of 14 of its bottled water brands over fear of E. coli contamination, CNN reported Tuesday, June 23. The recall was issued after the supplier of the company’s two water plants in Pennsylvania failed to report evidence of E. coli in the water… Read More »
Overheating batteries prompt Apple to recall Beats Pill XL speakers
About 222,000 Beats Pill XL speakers are being recalled by Apple after learning the product’s battery may overheat and catch fire, a report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated on June 3. The recalled Beats Pill XL speakers have the Beats “b” logo written on the speaker grille and the words “beats pill… Read More »
Defective airbags prompt 33.8M vehicle recall by Takata
Takata has issued what is believed to be the largest recall in U.S. history to fix defective airbags installed in 33.8 million U.S. cars, according to a report by RT.com on May 20. The U.S. Department of Transportation stated that the Japanese airbag manufacturer has acknowledged the airbags’ risk of violent combustion, which may cause injuries… Read More »
Over 130K vehicles recalled by Mitsubishi for two defects
Newer models of Mitsubishi Outlander and Lancer manufactured from 2009 to 2011 are being recalled by the car company after reports about two issues that may compromise visibility on the road, a report by Nasdaq stated on May 9. At least 130,000 vehicles are affected by the recall, 76,958 units of which are being recalled… Read More »
ThinkPad computer battery packs recalled
Thousands of ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs are being recalled by Lenovo Inc. over fears that the product may overheat and cause a fire hazard, according to a report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) on April 21. 148,800 ThinkPad battery packs that might overheat were sold at different computer and electronic… Read More »
Glass contamination prompts Beech-Nut Nutrition recall
About 1,920 pounds of baby food were recalled after its manufacturer received a complaint about a glass shard found inside one of the jars, according to a report by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service on April 14. Beech-Nut Nutrition recalled its “Stage 2 Beech-Nut CLASSICS sweet potato & chicken” packed in 4 oz…. Read More »
Kia recalls thousands of Sorento units over gas pedal assembly flaw
12,361 Sorento crossover units are being recalled by automaker giant Kia Motors America over a faulty capacitor in the accelerator assembly that might cause the car to decelerate, The Washington Post revealed on Wednesday, March 25. According to the company, a capacitor on the accelerator pedal circuit was been soldered improperly, resulting in faulty codes… Read More »
Graco to pay hefty fine for delayed safety recall
Graco Children’s Products has been fined $3 million and ordered to spend another $7 million for child safety development programs over its failure to immediately recall about four million defective child car seats, The New York Times reported on March 20. According to the report, as early as 2009, Graco learned that the buckle in… Read More »
Study says voice recognition system may reduce distracted driving risk
Although the risk of distracted driving was not eliminated completely, a study showed voice recognition systems in cars reduced the time drivers looked at their devices when calling a contact or entering an address, according to a report by The Detroit News on Tuesday, March 3. The study, which was conducted by the Massachusetts… Read More »