Recent report from Reuters states the recall of four million baby seats and manufacturer urges users to stop using the seats until a repair kit can be installed. Here is the report: Bumbo recalls 4M baby seats after injuries from falls Bumbo International Trust is voluntarily recalling about 4 million Bumbo Baby Seats after scores of injuries, including skull fractures, the South African company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Wednesday. Since a 2007 recall, at least 50 incidents have been reported in which babies fell while the molded-foam seat was on a raised … [Read more...]
Faulty Air Bags Cited in Chrysler SUV Recall
The Wall Street Journal reports that Chrysler has filed a report with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stating that a wrong control module linked to the operation of side current airbags is installed in certain SUVs. Here’s the report: Chrysler Recalls New Dodge Durangos for Faulty Airbags By Jonathan Welsh Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain new Dodge Durango sport-utility vehicles to fix a possible problem with their airbag systems. In a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the car maker said some vehicles it built from April 11 … [Read more...]
Honda Recalls Weed Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard
Unsafe products can cause serious injuries at the most unexpected times. Household names we all come to know and trust are no exception to oversites due to engineering, manufacturing or material shortcomings that require diligent testing and monitoring. Honda has acted to recall certain gas powered weed and lawn trimmers within a designated manufacturing span denoted by listed serial numbers. Awareness of such measures is one paramount to the safety of all consumers. Springer Lyle feels the information in this article should be made known so consumers who rely on Honda’s reputation can … [Read more...]
Honda Worldwide Recall of Sedans, Minivans, SUVs
By Deepa Seetharaman and Bernie Woodall of Reuters. Honda Motor Co Ltd plans to recall nearly 2 1/2 million vehicles: small SUVs, cars and minivans worldwide. This includes the popular Accord sedan. Problems relate to software issues that could damage the automatic transmission. The recall includes 1.5 million vehicles in the United States, about 760,000 in China and 135,142 in Canada, the automaker said on Friday. This week, Consumer Reports said it was not recommending the 2012 Honda Civic. This led some industry analysts to ask if that was a symptom of larger problems at the … [Read more...]
Voluntary Recall Of Slimming Capsules
from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website**: Intercharm Inc. Issues A Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Slim Forte Slimming Capsules Lot 20100604 And Lot 20100928, Slim Forte Slimming Coffee Lot 20100903, And Meizitang Botanical Slimming Softgel Exp. 12.23.2011 Weight Loss Capsules Found To Contain Sibutramine Contact: Intercharm Inc. 323-876-7441 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 25, 2011 - Intercharm Inc., is recalling Slimforte Slimming Capsules, Slimforte Slimming Coffee, and Botanical Slimming Soft Gel to the consumer/user level. FDA laboratory analyses found the products to contain … [Read more...]
Chrysler Recalls Three Models of Ram trucks
News Source: The Kansas City Star - July 13, 2011 Chrysler Motor Corporation announces a recall nearly 250,000 Ram pickups because of a faulty part in the steering system which can cause loss of control. This recall affects Chrysler’s top-selling vehicle and covers about 243,000 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups ranging from year models 2008 through 2011. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a part near the left front wheel can fracture and risk potential crash of the vehicle. … [Read more...]
Child Booster Seat Recall
Product • Circo Child Booster Seats, sold nationwide at Target stores from January 2005 through June 2009. Price was roughly $13. News source: The Salt Lake Tribune - Jul 13 2011 Booster seats recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Please consider, discontinuing use of this product immediately and return to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about the products, call the manufacturer or Consumer Product Safety Commission’s toll-free hotline, 800-638-2772. Problem Detail: The booster’s seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a … [Read more...]
Toyota Plans Recall of Hybrid SUVs
Toyota Hybrid SUVs May Suddenly Lose Power or Stop Completely by By Jonathan Welsh of The Wall Street Journal - June 29, 2011 2011 Toyota Highlander Toyota Motor Corp. said today it will recall about 82,200 hybrid sport-utility vehicles to correct an electronic problem that could cause the vehicles to lose power or stop running completely. The car maker said the recall includes about 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h models from the 2006 and 2007 model years and sold in the U.S. The company said no other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in the recall. Toyota … [Read more...]
G.M. Recall for Inaccurate Shift-Lever Reading
Recall of Almost 6,800 Pickups By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN of The New York Times 2011 GMC Canyon, one of the models affected in a recall by General Motors. General Motors is recalling almost 6,800 pickups from the 2011 model year because they might roll away even when the automatic transmission’s selector appears to be in Park. The automaker also said it recalled 739 pickups and sport utility vehicles because of a possible loss of steering. The pickups affected by the shift-lever issue are the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon equipped with the 4-speed automatic and either the … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Recalls Certain New Jettas To Fix Wiring
from The Wall Street Journal Blog Volkswagen of America Inc. said today it is recalling certain 2011 Jetta models to fix a potential problem with the wiring of its anti-theft system and horn. The car maker says the recall affects 71,043 Jettas built between March of 2010 and March of 2011. The company says the problem stems from the a fuse that protects the car’s anti-theft alarm and the converter box that operates the windshield wipers and headlights. Under certain rare circumstances a short circuit in the horn can cause the lights and wipers to stop working, which could increase the … [Read more...]
