Category: Financial News

Harley

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.

/ February 8, 2018
John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors

John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors

Deere & Company, of Moline, Illinois, is recalling approximately 600 of the "John Deere Compact Utility Tractors" because the brakes can fail.

/ February 8, 2018
Laptop Computer

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.

/ February 7, 2018
Fiat

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...

/ February 6, 2018
Photo of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen.) Black Version

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops for Fire Hazard

Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, North Carolina recaled about 78,000 of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops (5th Generation) due to a fire hazard.

/ February 6, 2018
handgun

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...

/ February 5, 2018
1st Lawsuit Filed in El Toro Mexican Norovirus Outbreak

1st Lawsuit Filed in El Toro Mexican Norovirus Outbreak

The first lawsuit has been filed by woman who was infected with Norovirus after eating at El Toro restaurant in Tacoma, Washington, in an outbreak that sickened at least 400 people.

/ February 3, 2018
Apple Hit With 40 Class Actions for Throttling Old iPhones

Apple Hit With 40 Class Actions for Throttling Old iPhones

At least 40 class action lawsuits have been filed against Apple for forcing the owners of older iPhones to download an update that slowed down their phone in order to save battery life.

/ February 3, 2018
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse

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.

/ February 2, 2018
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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).

/ February 1, 2018