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Nissan Issues New Recall

February 27, 2012 16:28

NHTSA has issued a release stating that Nissan is recalling approximately 79,275 model year 2011-2012 Juke, Infiniti QX and Infiniti M vehicles due to a potential fuel leak hazard. THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PRESSURE...

Tassimo recalls coffee makers

February 09, 2012 16:31

Tassimo has issued a recall of its coffee makers after reports of it spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds and tea leaves onto consumers resulting in burns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says there have been 140 reports of problems with the Tassimo single-cup brewers dousing people,...

Toyota Recall

February 03, 2012 22:25

Toyota is recalling 2011 RAV 4 manufactured between Nov 24, 2011 and December 19, 2011 because the wrong specification was used in the curtain airbag which may cause the airbag to fail to deploy. The safety recall is expected to begin in March 2012. Read the NHTSA release here.

Toyo Tire Recall

February 03, 2012 19:12

A safety recall was initiated yesterday involving Toyo Tire produced from Sept 2009 through November 6, 2010. A kink may develop in the bead area potentially resulting in the loss of control of the vehicle posing a large crash risk. Read the NHTSA bulletin here.

Britax Issues Recall

February 03, 2012 15:07

NHTSA announced that Britax is recalling certain Chaperone car seats produced from September 2010 through April 2011. It has been reported that the harness may detach from the shell of the car seat exposing to the child to injury or death should a vehicle crash occur. The distribution of safety...

Bicycle Helmets Recalled

January 06, 2012 22:13

The CPSC announced announced Triple Eight Distribution out of NY was recalling approximately 30,400 bicycle helmets because they did not meet CPSC standards for impact resistance. The standards may be found in 16 CFR Part 1203.     The recalled items are multi-purpose helmets also sold...

Nissan Recall Issued

December 16, 2011 15:47

NHTSA announced that Nissan has issued a recall of certain 2010-2011 Nissan Sentras. According to the release, those vehicles equipped with MR20 engines, "manufactured between May 11, 2010 to May 25, 2010 and July 8, 2010 until October 25, 2010"  are affected. During this time...

Toasters Pose Fire Hazard- Prompt Recall

December 15, 2011 21:56

The CPSC announced today that Hamilton Beach is recalling 14,000 classic chrome 2 slice toasters. The toaster when plugged in has been causing the heating elements to become too energized resulting in a fire risk even if the the "lifter" is in the off position. Hamilton Beach has...

Toyota recall

November 09, 2011 18:29

79 reports dating back to 2007 has prompted Toyota to initiate a recall of 550,00 cars for a steering problem. The latest recall is due to the possibility that the outer ring of the engine's crankshaft pulley may become misaligned with the inner ring, causing noise or a warning signal to light...

Kiddieland Recall Disney-Branded Trikes

November 01, 2011 20:18

Kiddieland Toys Limited has issued a recall of approximately 12,000 Disney Fairies Plastic Racing Trikes. The plastic figurines protrude from the handle bars presenting a danger to children if they were to fall on them. This recall involves the Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Racing Trike. The...