Tag Archives: product liability
Kidde recalls almost 5 million disposable fire extinguishers
Kidde has announced a nationwide recall of almost 5 million disposable fire extinguishers that may fail to discharge when used in a fire emergency, according to a report by the Associated Press on February 12. 4.6 million disposable fire extinguishers with a faulty plastic valve component are being recalled after the company received 11… Read More »
Nissan recalls more than 700k vehicles for two separate problems
A defectively installed hood release mechanism and the possibility of a fire-causing short circuit prompted Nissan to recall around 768,000 vehicles worldwide, TechTimes reported on Thursday, January 29. Nissan is recalling 215,789 of its 2013 to 2014 Pathfinder, 2013 Infiniti JX35, 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 and QX60 Hybrid after learning about… Read More »
Two reports of entrapment prompt IKEA recall of crib mattresses
IKEA is recalling about 169,000 VYSSA style crib mattresses after learning that the affected products may pose an entrapment risk to infants, a report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated on January 13. The recall involves models SLOA, SLUMMER, SPELEVINK, VACKERT, and VINKA, which were manufactured on May 4, 2014 or earlier…. Read More »
Volkswagen recalls more than 62,000 vehicles in two recalls
German automaker Volkswagen is starting its year with two recalls due to headlight and fuel leak issues that may cause injurious accidents, the Examiner reported on December 31. On January 15, Volkswagen will start recalling more than 25,007 Jetta units manufactured between July and November in 2014 due to a software malfunction that turns the… Read More »
Chrysler recalls Ram pick-up trucks due to faulty rear axle nut
Automaker giant Chrysler said it is globally recalling 288,000 older Ram 1500 pick-up trucks, about 257,000 of which are in the U.S., after learning about a faulty rear axle pinion nut that may cause the axle to lock up or the driving shaft to detach, an online report by the Associated Press stated on December… Read More »
Honda initiates nationwide recall of vehicles with Takata airbags
Automaker giant Honda agreed to expand the recall of cars equipped with defective Takata airbags to include the entire U.S., rather than just a regional portion, Fox Business reported on December 3. Japanese airbag maker Takata has recently been under fierce criticism over defective airbags that may burst shrapnel-like material when inflated. Despite the National… Read More »
McDonald’s toy recalled for child safety issues
The world’s largest restaurant chain McDonald’s recalled Hello Kitty lollipop whistles it distributed as a freebie with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meal after learning about associated risks of choking and asphyxiation, according to a Bloomberg article on November 11. The company advised consumers to immediately return the defective whistles at any McDonald’s restaurant, as its components might… Read More »
Trinity Industries suspends ET-Plus guardrail sales
Trinity Industries said it will not sell its ET-Plus guardrail system until all the crash safety tests requested by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are completed, ABC News reported on October 25. The FHWA threatened to suspend the eligibility of ET-Plus for sale unless the company complied with the agency’s demand to further test… Read More »
Toyota recalls 423,000 Lexus units due to fire risk
Some older Lexus models sold in the U.S. are being recalled by Toyota after they discovered a defective gasket sealing that may leak fuel and cause fire, an online report stated on Wednesday, October 15. 423,000 2007 to 2010 LS sedan, 2006 to 2011 GS sedan, 2006 to 2011 IS compact, 2010 IS C,… Read More »
Free online search tool identifying recalled vehicles now up and running
Due to a soaring number of recalled vehicles on the American road that are still in need of repairs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has created an online search tool that would help car buyers and owners identify whether their unit has been flagged. A report by CBS DFW on Wednesday, August 20… Read More »