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Fisker Recalling Karma Sedans To Fix Fans
August 20, 2012 9:54 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | Comments
Electric-car maker Fisker Automotive is recalling about 2,400 Karma sports sedans to fix cooling fans that can catch fire. The recall comes after Fisker and a private fire investigation firm finished probing an Aug. 10 fire in a Karma in Woodside, Calif. The company said the probe found that the blaze started in front of the Karma's left front wheel where a cooling fan is located.
Kolcraft Recalls Strollers Due To Wheel Blowouts
June 19, 2013 12:46 pm | News | CommentsThe government watchdog group said there have been 39 reports of inner tube ruptures that have caused the wheel rim to break off and become a projectile. The incidents took place mostly when the tires were being inflated, causing cuts and bruises to arms, legs, torso and head or face.
Chrysler Agrees To Recall Jeeps At Risk Of Fire
June 19, 2013 8:09 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writers | News | CommentsBut the recall, which came in an 11th-hour deal between the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covers only 1.56 million of the 2.7 million Jeeps that the government wanted repaired. The rest are part of a "customer service action" and many may not get fixed.
Tesla Model S Recall For Rear Seat Latch Issue
June 19, 2013 7:42 am | News | CommentsTesla is recalling as many as 1,228 of its Model S vehicles, citing a problem with a rear seat latch in the electric sports sedan. Chairman and CEO Elon Musk said in a blog entry Wednesday that the strength of a mounting bracket for the rear, left seat latch may be weaker than intended.
Chrysler Expected To Formally Refuse Jeep Recall
June 18, 2013 7:34 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsIn one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
Company Recalls Weight Loss Supplements
June 17, 2013 12:12 pm | News | CommentsFlorida Dolphin Intertrade Corp. announced Friday that these products have been found to contain undeclared Sibutramine, which was a previously approved controlled substance for the treatment of obesity. It was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons.
Pa. Company Recalls 165,000 Baby Recliners
June 17, 2013 8:15 am | News | CommentsBaby Matters LLC of Berwyn, Pa., announced the recall of its Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners as part of a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Since 2009, the commission said it received at least 92 incident reports involving the products.
GM Recalling SUVs For Fire Risk
June 17, 2013 7:41 am | News | CommentsGeneral Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire. The vehicles involved are the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Saab 9-7x and Isuzu Ascender from the 2006 and 2007 model years.
Honda Recalling 104,500 Cars To Fix Brakes
June 13, 2013 8:39 am | News | CommentsHonda is recalling 104,500 cars in 49 countries worldwide to fix problems with the brakes. In the U.S., the recall covers more than 18,000 Acura RSX compact cars from 2006 and the Honda S2000 sports car from the 2006 and 2007 model years.
Chrysler Recalls Heavy-Duty Trucks
June 13, 2013 7:34 am | News | CommentsChrysler Group is recalling 6,900 heavy-duty Ram pickup trucks from the 2012 model year because part of the front axle could fracture and cause them to lose power. The automaker said Wednesday that the front prop shaft, which connects the engine to the axle, can bind or fracture.
Hepatitis A Linked To Frozen Berries Sickens 87
June 11, 2013 2:15 pm | by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | News | CommentsTownsend Farms of Fairview, Ore., last week recalled its frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend, packaged under the Townsend Farms label at Costco and under the Harris Teeter brand at those stores. So far the illnesses have only been linked to the berries sold at Costco.
Chrysler Recalls 15,000 Darts
June 10, 2013 2:00 pm | News | CommentsChrysler says it's recalling about 15,000 Dodge Dart compact cars worldwide because they could stall in cold temperatures. The recall affects 2013 model year cars with 1.4-liter four-cylinder engines and dual-clutch automatic transmissions.
FDA Finds Fungus In Drugs From Tennessee Pharmacy
June 7, 2013 1:45 pm | by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer | News | CommentsFederal health officials say they have found bacteria and fungus in drug vials from a Tennessee specialty pharmacy that recalled all of its injectable medicines last month.The Food and Drug Administration said in an online posting Friday that it identified the growths in two unopened vials of a steroid injection distributed by the Main Street Family Pharmacy.
Comprehensive Recall Protection, Inside And Out
June 7, 2013 9:22 am | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsIn today’s business climate, in particular for many industries that serve consumers directly operate under the assumption that they’ll be subjected to a recall incident at some point. But what about the manufacturers who still think, ‘I’ve never had a recall. It’s not going to happen to me.’?
IKEA Recalls Coffee And Tea Cups Due To Burn Risk
June 7, 2013 8:02 am | News | CommentsIKEA is recalling its "LYDA" jumbo coffee and tea cups due a burn hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that the cups can break when hot liquid is poured into them. No injuries have been reported in the U.S., but 20 incidents have been reported worldwide, including 10 scalding injuries.
Food Safety & Collaboration
June 6, 2013 4:51 pm | by Krystal Gabert, Editor, Food Manufacturing | Articles | CommentsI can remember exactly where I was in my life as the story broke and continued to unfold, as I’m sure many of you can as well. For those who cared about food safety, the recall — and the illness and death associated with it — was big news.
Chrysler To Recall 630,000 SUVs Worldwide
June 6, 2013 8:06 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsThe automaker will recall more than 409,000 Jeep Patriot and Compass small SUVs across the globe from the 2010 and 2012 model years to fix air bag and seat-belt problems. It's also recalling 221,000 Jeep Wranglers worldwide from 2012 and 2013 to fix transmission fluid leaks.
J&J Recalls 32M Contraceptive Packages
June 4, 2013 4:43 pm | News | CommentsJohnson & Johnson is conducting a voluntary recall of millions of oral contraceptive packages in 43 countries outside the U.S., but the health care giant says there's a "very low" risk that the flawed tablets could cause unplanned pregnancies.
General Mills Recalls Some Cinnamon Toast Crunch
June 4, 2013 2:08 pm | News | CommentsGeneral Mills Inc. said Tuesday it is recalling about 168 cases of its single-serve reduced-sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch sold to restaurants and foodservice customers due to risk of salmonella exposure. The cereal maker said Tuesday that it is making the move after a supplier recalled an ingredient due to the possible presence of salmonella.
Chrysler Refuses Request To Recall Vehicles
June 4, 2013 1:39 pm | by Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writers | News | CommentsChrysler is refusing a request by U.S. safety regulators to recall about 2.7 million vehicles to fix fuel tanks that could leak and cause fires in rear-end collisions. The company says it's been asked by the government to recall Jeep Grand Cherokees from 1993 through 2004 and Jeep Libertys from 2002 through 2007.
Safety Agency May Expand GM Air Bag Recall
June 4, 2013 8:35 am | News | CommentsU.S. safety regulators are checking to see if more General Motors cars should be recalled because the air bags won't inflate. The probe covers about 400,000 Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic small cars, the Chevrolet Camaro muscle car and the Buick Verano small car from the 2012 model year.
Ford Recalling 465,000 Vehicles For Fuel Leaks
June 3, 2013 10:09 am | News | CommentsFord is recalling about 465,000 cars and SUVs because the fuel tanks can leak and cause fires. The global recall affects the Ford brand's Fusion, Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Police Utility and Police Interceptor. Also covered are the Lincoln MKS, MKT and MKZ. All the vehicles are from the 2013 model year.
China: Baby Formula Safety Affects Nation's Future
May 31, 2013 10:43 am | News | CommentsLi's comments appeared aimed at trying to restore public confidence in China's dairy industry, which has been mired in product safety and image problems. Li told a meeting of Cabinet officials Friday that the quality of infant formula should be tested with the same standards used for medicines and that each step of the production process must be monitored.
Avoiding Food Fraud
May 31, 2013 7:59 am | by Lori Leskin and Aaron Levine, Kaye Scholer | Articles | CommentsWhile manufacturers look for the most affordable way to produce a quality product, suppliers are sometimes providing them with adulterated products for the purpose of achieving their own financial gain. This is called food fraud.
Drug Maker Recalls Meds In 13 States
May 28, 2013 8:17 am | News | CommentsThe investigation began after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was notified of seven people who developed infections or adverse reactions after receiving injections of methylprednisolone acetate (MPA). It's the same drug that was linked to last year's deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis.
Shuttered NM Plant Resumes Making Peanut Butter
May 23, 2013 3:20 pm | by Jeri Clausing, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe eastern New Mexico peanut butter plant shuttered eight months ago after a salmonella outbreak is back in production, and company officials say their coveted natural and organic butters could be back on store shelves within a month.
