2012

Aveda has become the latest company to voluntarily recall one of its products. This particular recall concerns their Lash Abundance Boosting Serum.  The item was sold beginning February 12, 2012 in America, Canada, and Australia, and March 1 in Europe.  However, it should be noted that samples were available for some time prior to that…. read more

According to news sources, a recall has been announced for about 23,500 units of 2011-2012 Nissan Quest minivans due to issues involving a potentially faulty fuel system that could result in the recalled vehicle stalling while in use. The recall was announced by the company, Nissan North America, after it was found that the vehicle… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 350 units of 2012 model year Honda Accord and Honda Crosstour vehicles due to issues relating to the side curtain air bag inflators not working correctly and potentially failing to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a collision. The recall was issued by… read more

Maserati has announced a recall of their GranTurismo and GranTurismo convertible automobiles manufactured between June 2008 and March 2010.  The model years affected are the same as the manufacture dates mentioned. 1,768 units are included within this recall, which arose because of a defect in the lamp assembly.  This defect can contribute to a failure… read more

Slip and fall cases can be expensive to the companies being sued, but they can be even more so when the offending company is found to have tampered with crucial evidence. A man from Douglasville, Georgia, has won a $2.3 million lawsuit against the Kroger Co. grocery chain. The plaintiff had slipped on crushed fruit… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for several topical Perfect Image Solutions products after they were deemed as “unapproved new drugs” by the Food and Drug Administration due to the potential health hazards they pose to consumers. Some of the recalled products include 10-15 percent Minoxidil, which can be reportedly unsafe due… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued by Steelcase Inc., for about 11,000 units of Amia Desk Chairs due to a fall hazard arising from the possibility of the pivot pins located under the chair seat to fall out. The pivot pins are installed as part of the control mechanism of the recalled… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 89,911 units of Mini Cooper vehicles due to faulty water pump controllers that can potentially result in engine fire. The company, BMW, announced the recall in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after it was found that the circuit board which controls… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 2,147 units of certain Piaggio Fly Scooters and Vespa models due to a fire hazard arising from a ignition control unit. The company, Piaggio USA, Inc., announced the recall after it was found that improper ignition timing can result in the engine backfiring into… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 5,480 units of Tea Lights in Carruth Candleholder Collection Sets due to a fire hazard arising from the candles potentially burning at excessive flame height. The company, DD Traders Inc., is announcing the recall in cooperation with the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission due… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Honeycrisp Apple Cider after it was discovered that the recalled product contained elevated levels of a natural byproduct of several mold species called patulin. The recall was announced by the company, Pepin Heights Orchards, after routine sample tests of the recalled product indicated the existence… read more

According to news sources, U.S Marshals ended up seizing dietary supplements and drugs manufactured by Syntec Inc today, after The Food and Drug Administration said that the company allegedly used false claims in their advertisements in regards to the safety and effectiveness of their products. The company, Syntec Inc, allegedly makes claims in its promotional… read more