2012

Daimler Trucks has announced a voluntary recall of its Freightliner vehicle models Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 4900, all released during the 2012 model year. The Business Class M2 and Cascadia model Freightliners were potentially assembled improperly, using a sterring wheel nut that may be insufficient to create the clamp load needed to… read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and American car makers have been conducting crash tests for decades, but only with dummies modeled after the male anatomy. That’s changed recently thanks to new dummy designs that represent females, and the test results achieved using these dummies will be used to enhance the vehicle safety ratings system,… read more

We’re likely all aware that airlines have guidelines in place that prohibit the usage of electronic devices during takeoff.  Such offenses usually illicit a scolding, or if the passenger is belligerent, being kicked off of the flight.  But one airport might begin imposing a financial penalty on those passengers who are the worst offenders. The… read more

Gulf States Toyota Incorporated has issued a voluntary recall for specific models of Toyota 4Runner and Sienna automobiles. The affected models were manufactured in 2012, and feature non-factory remote engine starters. These remote engine starter modules were manufactured by Audiovox  Electronics. The defective Audiovox Electronics remote engine starter modules can malfunction when attempting to communicate… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 14,000 units of Grass Trimmers after it was found that they contained shafts that could potentially crack, causing the cutting attachment to possibly detach. The company, American Honda Motor Company, announced the recall due to the possibility of a detached cutting attachment posing a… read more

One of the most interesting safety concepts being pushed in cities with eco-friendly reputations is the concept of a protected bike lane, and now Salt Lake City is looking to be tossed into that mix. Protected bike lanes work by having cars park about a car’s length away from the curb, creating a bike lane… read more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Hewlett Packard has recalled over one million fax machines due to a fire hazard. The problem involves the failure of defective internal components.  This failure causes the fax machines to overheat and subsequently catch fire. Already seven reports have reached HP of fires breaking out in the… read more

Yet another recall of a bicycle product has occurred, this one affecting an entire bike line. Giant Bicycle Inc., along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a recall of their 2012 Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles.  About 900 units are affected by the recall, which encompasses all bikes from the… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for Cayote Joe’s Shredded Taco Cheese after it was found that the recalled product contained plastic fragments. The company, Price Chopper Supermarkets, announced the recall of its 16 oz. cheese packages due to the discovery of the plastic fragments. The recalled products have a UPC code… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 346 cases of Leasa Living Alfalfa Sprouts after a routine sampling confirmed a Salmonella contamination of the product. The company, Leasa Industries, announced the recall in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration after a potential Salmonella contamination was found during a routine customer… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for one lot of Rexall Calcium 1200 mg plus 1000IU Vitamin D3 due to a pill mix-up that resulted in some tablets having ingredients derived from crustacean shells, which can cause severe allergic reactions if consumed by people with shell fish allergies. The company, Rexall, Inc.,… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 490 units of certain New Flyer vehicle models after the company said that the electrical system of the instrument panel could potentially fail to illuminate the Check Engine light indicator, thereby increasing the risk of crash. The recall was issued for vehicle models 2010-2011… read more