2011

According to news sources, about 80,000 owners of Honda Civic 2006-2011 hybrid models will be given an extended warranty due to risks associated with the fuel tank leaking due to small cracks that can potentially form on the vehicle gas tank. The announcement from Honda came today after a spokesman for the company said that… read more

According to news sources, a global recall has been issued for GM Cadillac SRX vehicles, including about 8,789 units in the U.S. after reports regarding a faulty transmission that can cause unexpected motion when a driver shifts between park and drive. The recalled vehicles have a model year 2010-2011 and were manufactured in the company… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 40,948 pounds of Tyson ground beef after a routine safety inspection ended up discovering a positive result of E.coli contamination. The company, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., is recalling the ground beef due to the risks associated with the E.coli O157:H7 contamination of the product…. read more

According to news sources, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aiming to make gel fuels and firepots safer for consumers by voting to begin publishing advance notices of proposed rulemaking to the public. Consumers using gel fuel run burn risks when pouring it into an already lit firepot, since the gel can unexpectedly ignite… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles after it was found that the aftermarket Kuryakyn floorboards installed on them posed a potential injury or collision hazard. The hazard arises from the possibility of the floorboards breaking off or cracking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that… read more

According to news sources, a recall was issued for about 6,800 Naturalizer women’s dress shoes made by Brown Shoe Company after it was discovered that they pose a fall hazard to consumers due to faulty heels. The recalled dress shoes have three-inch heels and an open toe design. A leather bow is also placed across… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for the product Swanson Organic Celery Seed after it was reportedly discovered that it may be potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The company, Swanson Health Products, has announced the voluntary recall after being notified by the supplier, B & M, Inc., that the product was reportedly contaminated… read more

According to news sources, raw materials for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids have been seized by U.S Marshals directed by the Food and Drug Administration in an attempt to reign in on the banned material. The seizure of the raw materials imported by Infinity Marketing Group, Inc. totals a value of about $70,000. The FDA… read more

According to a recent news by Consumer News, about 33,800 Nissan Sentras are part of a recall issued due to issues with the engine reportedly stalling while the vehicle in is motion, potentially increasing the risks of collision. The vehicle models included in the recall are the 2010 and 2011 year models of the Nissan… read more

According to news sources, certain recalled beef products sold in Hannaford stores may be reportedly contaminated with Salmonella after about 14 people fell ill possibly due to the consumption of contaminated beef. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported about 14 cases of illnesses possibly due to a recalled ground beef product, which… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for the product Mediterranean Garlic & Herb Ravioli due to a mislabeling of the product that resulted in an undeclared Soy allergen. The company, Rising Moon Organics, announced the recall after it was discovered that a Soy allergen contained in the product was not identified in… read more

According to news sources, about 14,000 units of Hamilton Beach Toasters have been recalled due to a fire hazard arising from the heating element of the toasters becoming energized even when the toaster lifter is in the up or off position. The company, Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., has announced the voluntary recall of the Hamilton… read more