Toyota Facing Lawsuits Over Sticky Gas Pedals
Toyota Motor Corp. has recalled about eight million cars and trucks worldwide due to problems with the accelerators malfunctioning and forcing vehicles to speed off out of control, causing motorist injuries and deaths. Now, lawsuits against the car maker on behalf of injured parties are gaining speed.
Continue →Rechargeable Battery Recall; Fire and Burn Hazards Cited
About 8,600 rechargeable batteries sold with wireless touch panels for audio/visual systems are being recalled because of the risks of fires and burns to users. The batteries were sold with MVP 5000 Series Wireless Touch Panels made by AMX of Richardson, Texas. A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture, posing a risk of fire and burns to people using the devices. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries associated with the …
Continue →WalMart Disney Necklaces Recalled Due to Toxic Concerns
Children’s metal necklaces bearing images of Disney’s “Princess and the Frog” and sold only at WalMart stores nationwide are being recalled because they contain potentially dangerous high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.
Continue →Hunting Tree Stands Recalled Due to Falls
Summit Treestands LLC of Decatur, Ala. is recalling about 6,800 of its hunting accessories because the products may suddenly come loose, posing a risk of falls and serious injuries.
Continue →Starbucks Glass Water Bottles Recalled
About 12,000 glass water bottles sold at Starbucks in the United States and Canada are being recalled today because they can break and pose a risk of cuts to users.
Continue →Another 1 Million Toyotas Added to Growing Recall
The recall of Toyota-made cars and trucks over concerns about faulty gas pedals that may stick and cause the vehicles to suddenly speed out of control continues to grow.
Continue →Yamaha Snowmobiles Recalled
Yamaha Motor Corp. has announced the recall of about 2,500 snowmobiles because a bolt in the steering and suspension system may come loose and cause a sudden loss of steering control, posing a risk of injuries to riders.
Continue →Burn Risks Cause Zippo Candle Lighter Recall
About 17,500 Zippo candle lighters have been recalled because they may produce flames that are too large, posing a risk of burn injuries to users, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Continue →Refrigerators Recalled: Door May Fall Off and Injure Consumers
About 2,700 Liebherr refrigerators are being recalled because the door on the kitchen appliances may detach, posing a risk of injury to users.
Continue →Toyota Halts Sales of Some Models Due to Faulty Gas Pedals
Problems with accelerator pedals that may stick and cause vehicles to speed out of control have prompted Toyota Motor Corp. to temporarily halt sales of eight of its car and truck models.
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