2012

The Kentwood, Michigan-based Sassy Inc. has announced the recall of Hug N’ Tug Puppy and Monkey toys under their own brand and Hug N’ Tug Monkey Toys under the Carter’s brand.  An estimated 45,300 units of the infant toys are being recalled, and each was sold across the country at various retailers between August 2011… read more

Bombardier Recreational Products has announced the recall of Can-Am Spyder RS, RT, and GS automobiles of the 2008 through 2012 model years.  A total of 33,700 vehicles could suffer from a defect in which the fuel cap doesn’t fit properly.  This issue prevents the proper sealing of the area, which could allow vapors to emanate… read more

The threat of an undeclared allergen has led to the recall of a granola product available in a handful of states, including right here in California.  The Denver, Colorado-based Udi’s Healthy Foods announced the recall, which concerns Udi’s Gluten Free Au Naturel Granola in a 12 ounce package.  These items, which were available starting on… read more

The coming weeks are one of the most joyful times of the year.  But in celebrating Christmas and the New Year, many people tend to forget that this can be one of the most dangerous times of the year as well.  Partying often leads to poor decisions, and poor decisions create situations like drunk driving… read more

Before a medical procedure is performed, patients have to be warned of the risks that might be associated with that operation.  The Food and Drug Administration carefully monitors advertisements and various promotional materials of both medical devices and medical procedures to ensure that patients know what they’re getting into before agreeing to treatment. Any failure… read more

Recent news reports have highlighted the danger posed by high-powered magnets often sold as toys.  These magnets are small enough that they can be swallowed by young children.  In some cases, even teenagers have been shown to swallow the items, as some use the magnets to mimic tongue piercings but then accidentally ingest the product…. read more

Sunroofs come as an option on many vehicles, but those who gets this feature need assurances of safety.  As we’ll see from this next recall, though, a defect could lead this component to pose a unique safety hazard. Hyundai has announced the recall of Veloster vehicles of the 2012 model year.  Each affected vehicle would… read more

Sterling 360 trucks of the 2007 model year are being recalled by Daimler Trucks North America.  Just over 1,600 trucks are affected by a potential issue in which a manufacturing error could lead to cracking of the fuel lines.  There’s also a possibility that inadequate tightening may not have taken place in the fuel pipe… read more

The potential for a Clostridium botulinum contamination has led to the recall of numerous fish products available in both Illinois and right here in California.  The Kenosha, Wisconsin-based True Taste has announced the recall, which concerns Cold and Hot Smoked Mackerel and Whitefish and Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout, Herring, and Salmon Steak.  In California, these… read more

A parking brake issue has led to the recall of 4,490 Hyundai Veloster vehicles of the 2012 model year.  On those versions of the vehicle with a manual transmission, road grime and moisture could build up and lead to the binding of components of the parking brake.  This could compromise the brake’s ability to keep… read more

Protecting oneself from theft is a lot harder today than it used to be.  Whereas we previously only had to worry about a thief coming by and swiping our wallets and purses or robbing our residence, the rise of the digital age has led to a more passive sort of financial disaster.  All it takes… read more

It’s easy to stand on a soapbox and simply call for an end to texting while driving, but putting the phone down is easier said than done by some.  There are those out there who maybe don’t intend to engage in distracting behavior, but when the ringtone goes off, they can’t help but reach for… read more