2011

In a news release Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Isuzu is recalling certain 2012 N-Series commercial trucks due to an issue with the vehicle speed control system that poses a crash hazard. Subject to recall are 614 model year 2012 N-Series trucks outfitted with gasoline engines built from April 27 through… read more

Media sources report, that tires sold as new are often quite old, posing a safety risk to motorists and passengers. Tires sold in the U.S. have no expiration date and can sit on store shelves for years until they are sold. However, tires, whether or not they are in use can begin to deteriorate, and… read more

In a news release Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Ducati North America is recalling certain models of its 2011 Diavel motorcycle due to an issue with the kickstand that poses an injury risk to riders and bystanders. Subject to recall are 919 motorcycles manufactured from May 18, 2010, through June 13,… read more

In a news release Wednesday, phil&teds USA Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the recall of a table-top clip-on child seat due to fall and amputation risks. Subject to recall are 54,000 “metoo” clip-on chairs. The clamp pads on the affected chairs are either worn or missing, which can cause… read more

News sources report, Hyundai plans to launch a customer service campaign to address reports of a steering issue in the 2011 Sonata. The initiative covers Sonata models built from September 2010 through May 2011 that have 18-inch wheels, including the SE and Limited models. The base Sonata comes with 17-inch wheels. The South Korean automaker… read more

Several Peterbilt dealers are getting behind the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety campaign “Buckle Up In Your Truck” by offering safety tools and discounts on service to truckers, report news outlets. The four Midwestern dealers, three in Iowa and one in Nebraska, are delivering the message to be safe by buckling up through two… read more

In a news release Tuesday, Umarex USA Inc., announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the voluntary recall of approximately 9,500 air pistols due to a risk of unexpected firing. Subject to recall are all Browning Mag 800 Air pistols that have a faulty safety, which under myriad circumstance will allow the… read more

In a news release Friday, modern furniture retailer EQ3 Ltd., announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that it is recalling a wooden and glass tables due to breakage issues that pose and injury risk to consumers. Subject to recall are approximately 20 Scarpa table bases that may split and/or collapse, causing… read more

In a news release Friday, Whole Foods Market announced the recall of two beer-flavored marinades sold in Washington, D.C., and six mid-Atlantic states due to undeclared soy and wheat allergens on the label. Subject to recall are 15-ounce plastic bottles of Whole Foods Market Stout Beer Marinade (UPC 000000305716) and Whole Foods Market Lager Beer… read more

Keeping your ears open is an important safety practice for bicyclists, reports one news source. Says a transportation planner, after the sense of sight, hearing is a cyclist’s most important sense as it allows riders to gauge their surroundings, especially what’s going on behind them. According to a 2009 National Highway Transportation Safety Administration report,… read more

In a news release Friday, Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling several guacamole-containing Layer Dip products due to the possibility that the avocado is tainted with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was spurred by a routine sampling program conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The sampling revealed that the avocado… read more

In a news release Thursday, Unilever United States, Inc. announced that, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it is voluntarily recalling a limited number of mislabeled Popsicle brand ice pops. The recalled 24-count paperboard boxes are for Sugar Free Orange, Cherry and Grape flavored ice snacks; however the boxes mistakenly contain Popsicle… read more