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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

Unintended acceleration of Toyotas has been a hot-button topic for some time now, and one group thinks that investigators haven’t done enough in looking into the issue. Safety and Research Strategies has filed a freedom-of-information lawsuit against the federal government, alleging that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was withholding videos and documents that indicate… read more

The Crown Victoria is the vehicle of choice for 85% of law enforcement departments across the country.  But does that mean that it’s safe? The Center for Auto Safety reckons not.  The Washington D.C. based group is leading a crusade to get the Crown Victoria recalled. Their issue has mainly to do with the placement… read more

Food and toy products are what are typically recalled due to dangers of illness or faulty constitution, but many other products can pose a danger as well. Toronto-based California Innovations, along with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for a couple of food storage products due to the danger posed by leaking… read more

In a show of just how much damage a product recall can do to a bottom line, Johnson and Johnson has been reported to have taken charges of $3 billion, and their earnings forecast for 2012 is below previous projected numbers. In 2010, the company’s DePuy Orthopedics Division announced a recall of their “metal-on-metal” hip… read more

It’s not a good day over at the Lee Carter Company of San Francisco. It was reported earlier that one of their products, a baby rattle, was facing a recall.  But apparently that’s not the end of their troubles. The company has also just recalled a product called Super Luchamania Action Figures.  The reason?  Levels… read more

1.6 oz bottles of Jones’ Mock Salt Original and Jones’ Mock Salt Spicy Southwest Blend (each considered an organic salt free seasoning) have been voluntarily recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination of the product. The press release was posted to the FDA.  The celery seeds used in the blend are the ingredient that faces… read more

According to news sources, a recall has been issued by Navistar, Inc. for about 338 2007-2011 IC bus model HC buses after it was found that the brake line could potentially be pinched by a frame member, causing the rear brakes to drag as a result. The recalled vehicles have rear brakes that can drag… read more

As an animal lover, it can be one of the most heartbreaking things you’re ever likely to encounter on the road.  You’re driving along when suddenly a deer or a dog or some other animal darts out in front of your vehicle.  Your first instinct will be to slam on the brakes and swerve, but… read more

The LAPD is deliberating whether or not to investigate traffic accidents involving an officer in the same way they would approach an officer-involved shooting. Such a move would involve separating the officers after the incident, and having investigators look into each individual case to determine wrongdoing. The LA Times reported on the story, which throws… 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 several topical Perfect Image Solutions products after they were deemed as “unapproved new drugs” by the Food and Drug Administration due to the potential health hazards they pose to consumers. Some of the recalled products include 10-15 percent Minoxidil, which can be reportedly unsafe due… read more