Recalls

General Motors Recalls Buick, Chevy, and Cadillac Vehicles for Safety Flaws

Friday, November 23, 2012 at 5:29pm

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General Motors Co. is recalling Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet models due to problems that could put the passenger’s safety in danger in a collision. The Cadillac luxury division is recalling specific 2013 XTS large sedans because of the rear-seat head restraints not locking into the proper upright position, which could ultimately cause severe neck injury ... Read More

2012 Ford Edge Models Recalled for Fire Risk

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 2:44pm

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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal has reported that Ford has recently recalled a group of Edge crossover vehicles from the 2012 model year to correct a possible problem with the vehicles’ fuel systems. Ford believes that this could ultimately result in vehicular fires.

Blitz USA Faulty Gas Cans – Where does the fault lie?

Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 5:56pm

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After 50 years of operation, Blitz USA, America’s largest plastic gas-can manufacturer, closed its doors in Miami, Oklahoma.  117 employees were laid off in the process.  While plant closings and lay-offs are not uncommon in our current economy, the peculiar thing about this specific plant is its reason for closing.  Rather than lack of demand ... Read More

Sears Recalls Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 6:23pm

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Electronics manufacturer giant LG Electronics has issued a recall on several dehumidifiers due to malfunction.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall of severalKenmoreappliances as a result of burning and smoking from the units. The units come from a select group of retailers. Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation, ofHoffman Estates,Ill.have ... Read More

Pedal to the Metal – Toyota Announces another Recall

Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 6:34pm

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In the last week of June, 2012, Toyota announced a floor mat recall.  This recall, much like other ones, has to do with the driver seat floor mat, and affects the 154,000 model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450 H.  Toyota’s fifth recall on these mats since 2005 leaves speculation for other vehicles as well.  ... Read More

Jeep Wrangler recalls – U.S. v. China

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 7:02pm

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While China Whas become known to Americans as a place that produces inferior products- it has proven to be a place that protects people from these inferior products with more quickness and efficiency than the U.S.  When is comes to 2012 Jeep Wrangler Recalls, they have proven to have a much more hands-on approach to ... Read More

Tread Area Separation Results in Goodyear Recall

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 12:15pm

Tread Area Separation Results in Goodyear Recall

We feel it’s important to keep our readers up-to-date on latest product recalls. Feel free to check our blog regularly to learn about recalls that may affect you and your family. Recently, a line of Goodyear tires were recalled due to a potential partial tread area separation. This can lead to vehicle damage when the ... Read More