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Ford has recalled 36 of its 2011 F-650 trucks due to a risk of losing steering control.  The trucks, which were manufactured between February 2 and February 17 of last year, suffer from a problem in which the steering arm can shake loose of the steering knuckle and increase the possibility of a crash situation. … read more

There seems to be no shortage today of stories involving a product posing a danger due to an electric shock hazard. Next up, Williams Sonoma, whose West Elm division has announced a recall of nearly 6,000 Overarching Floor Lamps, a six and a half foot tall lamp with a curved arm that allows the lamp… read more

Earlier today I brought you news of a recall of certain HP fax machines, and now comes word that a similar piece of office equipment from a different company could pose a danger. Konica Minolta has announced a recall of select models of its Magicolor and Bizhub printers.  The affected units are Magicolor 4750 DN… read more

Sometimes, the very way in which a food is processed can pose a danger to the consumer. W & C International Import Inc. has announced a recall of their “Rely” Dried Yellow Croaker, a fish product made in China but distributed all across the United States.  New York State Food Laboratory testing revealed that the… read more

The Food and Drug Administration’s ability to police new medical products might be strengthened if Democrats get their way. They are in the process of trying to pass a bill that would disallow companies from manufacturing products that are substantially similar from previous items that were recalled or if they are in the process of… 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

Glaval buses, model year 2006 to 2011, may contain defective fuses in the air conditioner unit and are being recalled for this reason. The fuses may loosen over time and cause damage to the vehicular structure, possibly resulting in a fire. The fuses are reportedly affected by the passage of time, vibrations resulting from use… read more

Since the introduction of the R-44 more than a decade ago, Robinson Helicopter Co. was allegedly aware of the vibrations present in the main rotor mast. According to a statement made by counsel Wednesday, those same vibrations contributed to the 2006 helicopter crash in Riverside County that left an experienced pilot and his brother-in-law dead…. read more

Even though you may have just recently put away your Christmas ornaments, now comes a reason to dig them back out. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Nantucket Distributing Co. announced a recall of around 4,500 Hurricane Style Lights which were imported from China and sold at Christmas Tree Shops in the Midwest,… read more

Likely you have a power strip somewhere in your home.  If so, then you may want to pay attention to the following recall. Lush Life power strips that were sold for $15 at various Container Store locations nationwide have been recalled.  The items in question do not meet fire resistance requirements because the wiring in… read more

The birth control industry is reeling from a one-two punch that calls into question various procedures associated with creation of the drug. Last month found an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration ruling that Yaz and Yasmin birth control packages need to better inform the user of a risk of blood clots.  That… read more

New Flyer Industries is recalling certain XD35, XD 40, XDE35, XDE40 and XN40 model transit buses. This recall affects a variety of model years between 2009 and 2012.  Please contact New Flyer or see the press release for more information.  490 units fall under the purview of the recall. Complications with the control panels installed… read more