2011

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 1,000 Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets after it was found that the battery box used to power the wreath can overhead, thereby posing a fire hazard. The recalled decorative set is only sold at True Value Hardware stores. The company, General Foam Plastic Corp,… read more

According to news sources, about 650 cases of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. have been recalled after test results came back positive for a possible Salmonella contamination of the product. The company, Green Valley Food Corp, announced the recall of its “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” brand of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. after a random sample came… read more

According to news sources, about 16,000 units of Can-am ATV’s have been recalled due to the Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft potentially cracking, which can result in the loss of control and lead to injury or death. The company, BRP US Inc., have announced the recall after it was found that the DPS shaft… read more

According to news sources, a total of about 7,260 Bugaboo Bee Strollers have been recalled due to injury or fall hazards arising from the front swivel wheels potentially locking, which can in turn cause the stroller to tip over. The company, Bugaboo Americas, has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety… read more

According to news sources, about 80,000 owners of Honda Civic 2006-2011 hybrid models will be given an extended warranty due to risks associated with the fuel tank leaking due to small cracks that can potentially form on the vehicle gas tank. The announcement from Honda came today after a spokesman for the company said that… read more

According to news sources, about 139,000 have been recalled after it was found that they contained excessive levels of lead, which violates existing federal safety standards. The company, Target Corp, has announced the recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after it was found that the surface coating of the recalled suitcases… read more

According to news sources, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a group funded by auto insurers, is questioning the effectiveness of bans restricting the use of hand held devices while driving. The argument is in direct contrast to recent recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board to ban cell phone use while driving across the… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Pampered Chef ice cream scoops after reports that the product can cause impact injury to consumers due to seals and caps that can potentially “fly off with substantial force”. The recalled product is an ice cream dipper that is filled with a non-toxic liquid that… read more

According to news sources, the company E&B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in which the former has agreed to pay a civil penalty totaling $550,000 for failing to report a defective fitness ball product. The company subsidiary, EB Brands, reportedly knew of about 25 incidents starting in… read more

According to news sources, a bill proposing the strengthening of fines for delaying car recalls is about to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow and is reportedly facing stiff opposition from automakers. The main point of contention in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act bill relates to the maximum fine that an automaker must pay… read more

According to news sources, the state of Indiana is struggling to enforce its newly implemented ban on texting while driving, with police blaming the difficulty on how the law was drafted and written. The ban went into effect July 1, 2011, stating that it was against the law for drivers to use any sort of… read more

According to a recent news by Consumer News, about 33,800 Nissan Sentras are part of a recall issued due to issues with the engine reportedly stalling while the vehicle in is motion, potentially increasing the risks of collision. The vehicle models included in the recall are the 2010 and 2011 year models of the Nissan… read more