Toyota to Recall 2.4 Million Prius Hybrids Over Risk of Stalling
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 2.4 million Prius vehicles worldwide over a problem that could cause them to stall out while driving, the automaker announced on Friday.
North Carolina Firm Recalls Nearly 90,000 Pounds of Ham After Death from Listeria
A Smithfield, North Carolina-based company is recalling 89,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which has contributed to the death of at least one person, the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) reported on Wednesday.
Pain Medication Recalled for Child Safety Risk
Certain versions of Uber Numb Topical Anesthetic Cream and Uber Numb Spray are being recalled to the retail level for a packaging problem that could make them dangerous to children, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) reported on Monday.
Strange Object Discovered Far Beyond Pluto: Could it be ‘Planet X?’
At the extreme edge of our local solar system, astronomers from the Carnegie Institution for Science have discovered a bizarre, previously unknown object whose presence may have profound implications for our own local group of 8 planets (sorry, Pluto).
Honda to Recall Accord, Insight Vehicles to Fix Defective Airbags and Rear Cameras
Honda Motor Company is recalling 2018 Accord sedans and 2019 Insight hybrid vehicles for potentially defective software that could disable the backup camera, while simultaneously calling back about 1.4 million Honda and Acura models to replace those pesky exploding Takata...
Facebook Hacked – 50 Million User Profiles Compromised
Social networking behemoth Facebook warned on Friday that hackers had gained access to sensitive data in some 50 million user accounts. Here’s what you can do to protect yours.
Boy Scouts Recall Neckerchief Slides Over Lead Poisoning Risk
The enamel in about 110,000 neckerchief slides made for the Boy Scouts of America may contain excess levels of lead, which has been linked to memory problems, brain damage, coma, and even death.
Provata Health Recalls 30,000 Fitness Trackers Over Burn Risk
Digital wellness company Provata Health is recalling about 30,000 bluetooth fitness trackers following more than a dozen reports of the devices overheating while charging or being used, which has led to at least 3 cases of severe wrist burns to...
Mitsubishi to Recall 67,000 SUVs for Software Defect That Could Cause Safety System Failure
The Mitsubishi Group has issued a recall for three different models of its best-selling sport utility vehicles after it was found that a software defect in the hydraulic unit could lead to catastrophic safety system failure at a time when...
Ohio Firm Recalls Nearly 50,000 Pounds Sausage for Plastic Contamination
Xenia, Ohio-based Bob Evans Farms is recalling about 47,000 pounds of pork sausage links that may contain hard pieces of plastic, which could increase the risk of choking and even death, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety...