Manhattan Toy has recently issued a recall of Winkel Colorburst activity toys because of a choking hazard. The colored plastic tubes on the product can become brittle and break into small pieces, posing a risk to infants. No injuries have been reported so far. WHAT YOU CAN DO Consumers can return it to the store […]
Category: Recalls
Honda recalls 2.1 million vehicles due to fire risk
Honda has recently announced the recall of about 2.1 million vehicles around the globe to replace battery sensors because there is a fire risk. The recall covers Honda Accords manufactured between 2013 and 2016. 1.5 million in the U.S. and around 1 million worldwide. The company stated that the problem is correlated to a 12-volt […]
Bestherbs Issues Voluntary Recall Of New Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee
Bestherbs Coffee LLC has recently issued a voluntary recall of all lots of New Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs coffee. FDA laboratory tests confirmed the presence of desmethyl carbodenafil, which is similar to the active ingredient in Viagra, commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction. These substances could interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs […]
Nearly 400k tires recalled in the U.S. due to accident risk
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. issued the recall of nearly 400,000 Primewell tires because the sidewalls can crack and lose air, increasing the risk of an accident. Included in the recall are certain Valera Touring II tires in 14, 15, 16 and 17-inch sizes distributed by California-based Giti (GIT-tee) Tire USA. GITI says in the documents […]
Britax recalls over 207k infant seats due to choking hazard
Britax Child Safety announced the recall of over 207k rear-facing infant seats because part of a clip can break and cause a choking hazard. The recall affects B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite and BOB B-Safe 35 seats made from Nov. 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017. Britax states that parts were found in the mouths […]
Biohealth Nutrition Recalls Precision Blend Cookies & Cream Product
Biohealth Nutrition is recalling Precision Blend Cookies & Cream because the label does not inform that it may contain wheat. This could be a serious problem for those who are allergic to it. They could risk a serious, even lethal reaction in case of consumption. PRODUCT INFORMATION The product comes in 2 Lb. and 4 […]
Samsung Recalled Nearly 3 Million Washing Machines After Explosions
Soon after having recalled its Note 7 Smartphone, Samsung Electronics informed it would recall about 3 million top-load washing machines in the US due to safety concerns. A woman told ABC news that she almost had a very serious injury when “all of a sudden, without warning, the washing machine just exploded”. “It was the […]
Defective Airbags Found in Repaired BMWs, Prompting Fresh Recall
BMW is recalling over 230,000 vehicles after discovering that some of them may have faulty Takata airbags installed. The vehicles used air bags made by Petri AG, which was bought by Takata in 2000. A spokeswoman for the company, Rebecca Kiehne, informed that if those vehicles needed a replacement air bag module, Takata PSDI-4 inflators […]
Chrysler Recalls Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler 200
Brand/Company: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) Chrysler Recall Overview: Chrysler has decided to recall its models: 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee, 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade and RAM ProMaster. There are potentially 412,855 units which are equipped with 9-speed transmissions which may unexpectedly shift to neutral. The problem can occur due to the transmission sensor clusters that have insufficient […]
John Deere Recalls Lawn and Garden Tractors
Brand/Company: John Deere John Deere Recall Overview: John Deere recalls its lawn and garden tractors because they found out that the reverse implement option (RIO) system can fail. Hence, the RIO failure is posing a laceration hazard to bystanders since it is a safety system that regulates the power of the mower blades when then the […]