Takata Pays $1 Billion to Settle Airbag Recall, Exit Bankruptcy; Millions of Car Owners Waiting for Replacements
Takata Corp's U.S. division has reached a broad settlement agreement with its creditors and hundreds of people injured by defective airbag inflators, clearing a path for the company to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy and move forward with a reorganization plan.
Ford Expands Recall to Include 33,000 Pickups for Defective Takata Airbags
Ford Motor Co. is recalling an additional 33,000 older pickup trucks for defective takata airbag inflators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Monday.
Meijer Recalls Yogurt After Customer Finds Broken Glass
Meijer is recalling certain Greek and lowfat yogurt products for potential contamination with glass fragments, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced.
Food Poisoning Recalls Up More Than 90% Since 2012: Index
Over the past 5 years, food and beverage products have experienced an unprecedented increase in recalls for bacterial contamination, foreign materials and adulterated ingredients, according to the Stericycle Recall Index.
Harley Davidson to Recall 175,000 Motorcycles Over Brake Problem That May Increase Risk of Crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of nearly 175,000 Harley Davidson motorcycles for a potential brake defect that may result in an increased risk of a crash.
Lenovo to Recall Over 83,000 ThinkPad Laptops Over Fire Risk
Lenovo PC International is recalling more than 78,000 ThinkPad X1 carbon laptop computers in the U.S. to repair a screw that was left unfastened during manufacturing that could damage the battery, increasing the risk of overheating and/or fire.
Fiat Chrysler May Recall 100,000 Dodge Ram Pickups, Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs for Diesel Cheating Software
The U.S. Justice Department has been investigating the presence of alleged “cheating software” in the emissions systems of certain Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram pickup trucks, and may eventually force Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to recall more than 100,000...
Class Action Filed Against Taurus Over Pistols That Can Accidentally Fire if Dropped
People who own certain handguns made by Taurus International Manufacturing Inc. may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit (limited time offer!) alleging that the company produced weapons which contained a defect that can cause them to fire...
Electric Chainsaws Recalled for Defective Chain Brakes
Cordless electric chainsaws sold at Lowe’s and other major retailers have been recalled because the chain brake guard can fail, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Wednesday.
Toyota Recalls 645,000 Vehicles for Defective Airbags
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 645,000 vehicles worldwide to repair an electrical problem that could cause airbags to fail during a crash, according to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA).