Toyota Recalls 420,000 Vehicles
Toyota Motors has issued a recall of 420,000 vehicles due to an engine error that can cause difficulty in steering. The recall covers 2004 Avalon; 2004-5 Camry, Highlander, Sienna and Solara; 2006 Highlander HV; 2004-5 Lexus ES 350 and RX 330; and the 2006 RX 400h hybrid. The company said the issue lies with the Read More
State Agencies Tell Independent Group That Agencies Need More Staff
The State Review of Oil and Gas Environmental Regulations, Inc. met with representatives from each the state agencies that regulate shale gas development. Representatives from each of those agencies, including the Natural Resources Commission, Oil and Gas Commission, and Department of Environmental Quality each expressed the need for additional staff to inspect well sites in Read More
GM Recalls 38,000 Pontiacs to Fix Airbag Issue
General Motors Co. has issued a recall of 38,400 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles due to an issue with the front passenger seat airbags. The company said the airbags “may not be in compliance with federal standards for head injury protection of some passengers.” The company said there have been no reported injuries related to the Read More
Under Armour Recalls 541,000 Chin Straps for Football Helmets Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Under Armour, Inc., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 541,000 UA Defender Chin Straps. The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user’s metal snap comes into contact with another player. https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12035/
100,000 Battat Inc. Magnetic Sketchboards Recalled for Choking Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Health Canada, has announced a recall of almost 100,000 Battat Inc. magnetic sketchboards. The agencies found that the magnetic tip of the drawing pen can detach from the pen, posing a choking hazard to young children. The company has received 19 reports of the tip detaching from the Read More
Disney Fairy Trikes Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 12,000 Disney Fairies Plastic Racing Trikes manufactured by Kiddieland Toys Limited. The agency said the plastic toy figures that sit atop the handle bars can pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on them. There has been one report of a child suffering Read More
Change Clocks, Change Batteries; Dead Batteries Can Lead to Deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers when changing clocks this weekend to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, too. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6 this year. “Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives by alerting you to a fire or CO buildup. They Read More
Volvo Recalls Cars due to Errors with Spare Tire Kit
Auto maker Volvo has announced a recall of more than 19,000 vehicles due to incorrect labeling on the optional spare tire kit. The company said the information on the labels can lead to “improper tire inflation and result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.” The recall covers 2006-2012 C70 convertibles and Read More
BMW Recalls 32,000 Vehicles due to Fire Hazard
BMW North America has recalled a total of 32,084 vehicles model years 2008-2011 due to a problem with the circuit boards that could result in fire. The recall covers BMW 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 7 Series, and X5 and X6 sport utility vehicles. The company said “a circuit board for the electric auxiliary Read More
IKEA Recalls Wardrobe Mirror Doors Due to Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with IKEA, today announced a voluntary recall of the PAX AURLAND wardrobe mirror doors. The mirror glass can detach unexpectedly from the wardrobe door, fall and shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12026/