Quality
Shares Of A123 Systems Fall On Shareholder Suit
April 3, 2012 1:55 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe lawsuit alleges that A123 withheld information about defective batteries, which could cost $55M to replace, from shareholders.
AFA Foods Files For Bankruptcy Citing 'Pink Slime'
April 2, 2012 11:59 am | by Candice Choi, AP Food Industry Writer | News | CommentsThe struggling company filed for Chapter 11 protection and said public outcry over the beef filler has dramatically reduced demand for all ground beef products.
Raw Milk Quarantine Lifted At California Farm
March 30, 2012 9:36 am | News | CommentsThe company voluntarily stopped distributing its products March 19 after tests showed campylobacter bacteria in its cream.
BMW Recalling 367,000 Cars In US To Fix Cables
March 29, 2012 12:12 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsThe NHTSA said in an extreme case, overheating of a battery cable in the trunk could lead to a smoldering fire in the floor mat.
Tyson: LFTB Worry May Cut Long-Term Beef Supply
March 28, 2012 9:10 am | by By The Associated Press | News | CommentsTyson's top executives said they expect demand to recover quickly, but the market will have to adjust due to the recent upswing in concern.
FDA Outlines MAP Inc. Drug Issues
March 27, 2012 9:28 am | News | CommentsThe FDA asked the Mountain View, Calif.-based company to address "observations from a recent facility inspection of a third party manufacturer."
BMW Recalls 1.3 Million Cars Worldwide
March 26, 2012 12:31 pm | News | Comments5- and 6-series cars from the 2003 to 2010 model years could a defect that could prevent the car from starting and in extreme cases could lead to a fire.
A123 To Spend $55M Replacing Battery Equipment
March 26, 2012 10:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsShares of the battery maker tumbled by double digits after announcing it would have to replace defective battery modules.
Ohio Township Sues Fire Engine Manufacturer
March 23, 2012 2:09 pm | News | CommentsThe Sylvania township says their trucks from KME Kovatch violate Ohio lemon laws and are "worthless and/or substantially impaired."
Q&A: The Food Safety Disconnect
March 14, 2012 2:04 pm | Articles | CommentsThe majority of manufacturers believe they are ahead of or at the curve when it comes to food safety. In fact, only 2 percent believe they are behind the curve as it relates to product safety. Consumers on the other hand feel that the safety of food products has remained static or only slightly improved over the last couple of years. Moreover, consumers in China believe that the safety of the food supply has worsened over the same time period.
Diet Supplement Firms Closed For Inspection
March 14, 2012 9:08 am | News | CommentsInspectors said the companies failed to clean equipment, maintain proper records, and label products correctly.
British Doctors Urge Against Metal Hip Joints
March 13, 2012 9:24 am | by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsBritish experts at the world's biggest artificial joint registry said metal versions have to be fixed or replaced more often than other implants.
Poland Pulls Food Suspected Of Having Road Salt
March 9, 2012 9:19 am | News | Comments500,000 pounds of pickles, bread and other food is suspected of containing industrial salt, typically used to deice roads, after it was sold to processors.
Recalls This Week: Night Lights, Cups, Trimmers
March 2, 2012 3:04 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments227,000 AmerTac night lights could suffer from an electrical short circuit that can cause the unit to overhead, smolder, or melt.
Hey, Hey We’re The Best
February 29, 2012 2:44 pm | by Amy Lawrence, Features Editor, Manufacturing.net | Blogs | CommentsWhether it's a made-for-TV band from the 60s or your favorite widget supplier, what makes something the best?
Fake Avastin Contained Several Chemicals, No Drug
February 28, 2012 2:34 pm | by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer | News | CommentsCounterfeit versions of the popular cancer drug Avastin are completely ineffective, but would not likely have a dramatic effect on survival odds.
Subaru Moves To Top Spot In Automaker Rankings
February 28, 2012 2:31 pm | News | CommentsSubaru's score of 75 out of 100 points helped boot Honda out of the No. 1 spot, while Mazda and Toyota rounded out the top three.
This Week's Recalls: Jogging Strollers, Bikes, ATVs
February 24, 2012 2:45 pm | News | CommentsThe recalled items include jogging strollers that can suddenly tip over, women's bicycles with breakable frames, and ATVs that tend to veer out of control.
Nissan To Recall Serena Minivan, 2 Other Models
February 23, 2012 9:22 am | News | CommentsNissan said it will recall a combined 92,679 units of the three models for a sensor that had been insufficiently tightened and could cause a fuel leakage.
NHTSA Investigates Problems With Side Air Bags
February 21, 2012 12:43 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsThe recalled vehicles, from Toyota, Honda, Subaru and Nissan, could have an ineffective mixture of the gas that inflates the side curtain air bags in a crash.
For Car Buyers, It's Harder To End Up With A Lemon
February 21, 2012 9:26 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writers | News | CommentsIn the past five years, global competition has forced automakers to improve the quality and reliability of their vehicles — everything from inexpensive mini-cars to decked-out luxury SUVs.
J&J Recalls Infant Tylenol Over Bottle Confusion
February 17, 2012 10:56 am | by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe new infant bottle comes with a plastic syringe that's to be inserted into a flow restrictor for the correct dosage, but the restrictor often falls into the bottle.
Lexus Tops Reliability List Among Improving Competitors
February 15, 2012 1:06 pm | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsLexus owners reported 86 problems per 100 vehicles, with Chrysler and Dodge performing worst, but the average improved 13 percent over last year.
J&J: On Your Face, Not In It
February 15, 2012 12:21 pm | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | Blogs | CommentsJohnson and Johnson is becoming notorious for a long string of recalls and poor production practices, which leaves me wondering: How have they managed to avoid any genuine outcry?
Recalls: Chandeliers That Fall, Coffeemakers That Burn
February 10, 2012 2:37 pm | News | CommentsCrystal chandeliers made in China have a failed mount, while Tassimo single-cup brewers suffer from plastic discs that can burst, spraying hot liquid.
