Nissan Recalls 215,000 Vehicles Over Defective Brakes, Fire Risk
Nissan Motor Company is recalling more than 215,000 vehicles from model years 2015-2018 over a potentially defective anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump seal which can leak brake fluid onto a circuit board, causing an electrical short and potentially a fire,...
Colorado Firm Recalls Ground Beef for E. Coli Contamination
Cargill Meat Solutions is recalling more than 132,000 pounds of ground beef for potential contamination with E. Coli, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness, according to a Recall Notice issued Wednesday by the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS).
Alcon Issues “Global Withdrawal” of CyPass Micro-Stents Amid Reports of Severe Eye Damage
The Swiss medical firm Alcon has announced an immediate withdrawal of its CyPass Micro-Stent from the global market after a study linked the device to an increased risk for severe, potentially irreversible eye damage and other serious health complications.
New Jersey Firm Recalls Pet Food for Salmonella Contamination
Penns Grove, NJ-based Bravo Packing, Inc. is recalling all Performance Dog frozen raw pet food products over potential contamination with salmonella, a bacterium that can cause severe foodborne illness in humans, pets, and other animals.
GM to Recall Pickups, SUVs for Brake Defect That Could Increase Crash Risk
General Motors is recalling about 41,000 pickup trucks and police sports utility vehicles (SUVs) which may have loose brake pedals, increasing the risk of drivers losing control and crashing.
GM Recalls 1.2 Million Trucks, SUVs Over Crash Risk
General Motors is recalling more than 1 million full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) over a potential defect in the steering system which could result in a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on...
FDA Announces Crackdown on E-Cigs, Vape Industry for Marketing to Kids
In a bold and unprecedented move, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered 5 brands of electronic cigarettes or “vapes” to submit plans to deal with the rising epidemic of abuse of their products by teenagers.
Nearly 210,000 Wet-Dry Vacs Recalled Over Shock Risk
Emerson Tool Company is recalling about 208,000 RIDGID wet/dry vacuums after finding that the on/off switch can become dislodged and expose live wiring, which poses a shock hazard, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Tuesday.
Alabama Firm Recalls Cage-Free Eggs Over Salmonella Contamination
Cullman, Alabama-based Gravel Ridge Farms has issued a nationwide recall for its cage-free eggs after FDA testing found the presence of salmonella bacteria, according to a recall notice issued on Saturday.
Apple Recalling iPhone 8 Over Manufacturing Defect
Apple Inc. is recalling certain iPhone 8 devices over a potential defect that could cause it to freeze or shut off during use, according to Forbes.