A November 4 article by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) revealed that 2.8 million top-load washing machines are being recalled by Samsung due to a defect that could cause injuries to consumers. Reports said 34 washing machine models may have some components that could suddenly detach on the upper portion and strike people near… Read More
A New Jersey-based company recently issued a recall on at least seven brands of ground turmeric sold nationwide due to concerns that it was contaminated by lead, an article of Fortune reported on August 9. Reports said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a follow-up recall on August 5 for six ground turmeric brands of Gel Spice… Read More
A Massachusetts-based company issued a recall on August 10 that covers an estimated 1,200 units of “whiskey glass and stone” due to a defect that could result in injuries to consumers, an article of the cpsc.gov reported. Reports said the sets of “Whiskey Glass and Stone” made by Dennis East International may suddenly break during use. If the… Read More
A report from CNN on June 20 revealed that the Jeep SUV that killed actor Anton Yelchin in Los Angeles is one of the 1.1 million vehicles being recalled by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). In April, FCA issued a recall on their vehicles to fix an issue that caused drivers to assume the vehicle was in the park position when it was… Read More
A Quincy, Massachusetts-based company has issued a voluntary recall on approximately 325,000 units of remote controlled toys sold nationwide due to fire risks that can cause injuries, cpsc.gov reported on June 10. The recall covers the “Aero Cruz Sky Rover” and “Aero Spin” flying toys made by Auldey. The affected remote-controlled flying toys are equipped with a faulty USB cable… Read More
Approximately 121,000 metal frying pans included in cookware sets sold at Macy’s are being recalled in the U.S. after several consumers sustained minor injuries. Reports said the recall affects Martha Stewart Stainless Steel frying pans distributed by Macy’s stores nationwide and some Military Exchanges. The 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans included in the cookware sets… Read More
At least 90,000 Tesla vehicles will be inspected in a voluntary recall to address a possible seatbelt malfunction that may cause further injuries to occupants, an article of USA Today reported on November 20. According to reports, Tesla Motors will inspect all of their Model S sedans to determine if any have a suspected seat… Read More
Approximately 34,000 units of child bike trailers sold by Burley Design LLC are being recalled in the U.S. after two children reportedly suffered injuries. Reports said at least seven models of the child bicycle trailers made from 2009-2015 are equipped with black “tow bar receivers” made of plastic that may suddenly detach. When the problem… Read More
Consumers in the U.S. recently filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against 10 car manufacturers due to faulty “keyless ignitions” installed in millions of vehicles, International Business Times reported. According to the class-action lawsuit filed by the 28 plaintiffs, the automakers deliberately concealed the defect, which affected more than 5 million vehicles. The plaintiffs claimed… Read More
An estimated 8,200 several types of E-Z-GO vehicles in the U.S. that may catch fire are being recalled to due to a leaky fuel tank, a June 30 article on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website stated. The recall affects golf shuttles and utility vehicle models that were made in the U.S. and sold nationwide from January… Read More
