GM recalls sales stars Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain Over Tire Pressure Issues
General Motors has issued a recall of more than 33,000 2012-year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain small SUVs due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. The company said the monitoring system does not meet federal standards. The tire pressure light is supposed to illuminate when the air pressure is 25 percent below Read More
Spin Master Agrees to $1.3 Million Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Aqua Dots and for Selling a Banned Hazardous Substance
Los Angeles company Spin Master Inc. has agreed to pay $1.3 million in civil penalties for failing to report hazards and defects associated with one of the company’s products. The company failed to report issues with its Aqua Dots product, a children’s toy and craft kit. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the company had Read More
Bad Boy Buggies Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 3,200 off-road vehicles manufactured by BB Buggies Inc. The agency said the steering arm on the vehicles can break, causing the driver to lose control and increasing the risk of a crash. The company has received 15 reports of steering arms breaking off vehicles, but Read More
Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 375,000 various Glider recliners with ottomans sold at Big Lots stores. The agency said exposed spaces between moving parts of the chair can create areas for toddlers and babies to become trapped. There have been two reports of small children being trapped at the neck Read More
Explosion hazard alert: GE recalls gas rangetop with grill
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have announced a recall 470 GE Monogram Pro Rangetops with Grills. The propane burners may fail to ignite if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF and LITE, “posing a risk of delayed ignition or explosion.” The products were sold between May 2008 Read More
Harley Recalls More Than 250,000 Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson Inc. has issued a recall of 250,757 touring motorcycles due to issues with the brakes. Harley officials said the rear brake-light switch could be damaged by heat from the bikes’ exhaust systems. There has been one reported accident attributed to the brake defects. https://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/10/23/harley-davidson-recalls-250757-motorcycles-to-fix-brakes/?mod=google_news_blog
Target Recalls Frog Halloween Costume Masks Over Suffocation Fears
Retail giant Target has issued a recall of 3,400 frog Halloween masks due to a risk of suffocation. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the low-cost masks lack proper ventilation. There have been no reported incidents associated with the masks. https://www.clevelandleader.com/node/17669
Online Media Mislead Readers About Jury Awards, Report Says
The Center for Justice & Democracy has published a report claiming that digital media has skewed the public’s perception of civil cases by covering only the most sensational, and sometimes frivolous, outcomes. The center’s executive director said that online media’s short bursts of news with quick headlines “commonly emphasize large monetary awards, which do not Read More
Guidecraft Twist and Sort Toys recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 760 Twist and Sort Toys for children due to a choking hazard. The company said the small wooden pegs on the toys can detach, posing a choking risk to small children. The toys were sold across the U.S. from September 2010 to November 2011. https://www.upi.com/Business_News/2011/10/20/Guidecraft-Twist-and-Sort-Toys-recalled/UPI-90001319137684/
Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced an additional recall of 3,200 “Innovations” and “At Home with Meijer” Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The recalled products pose a strangulation hazard to small children. In March 2010, 240,000 units were originally recalled. There have been no injuries reported in association with the recalled products. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/additional-retail-sales-prompt-cpsc-and-meijer-to-re-announce-roman-shades-and-roll-up-blinds-recall-strangulation-hazard-posed-132144183/