Axle Defect Prompts Recall of 2,100 Tricruiser Adult Tricycles
Another product is being recalled because of the threat to safety that it poses. The product in question is the Tricruiser Electric-Powered Adult Tricycle, and the recall was announced by the Chatsworth, California-based Currie Technologies. The trikes, which were manufactured in China by the Acetrikes Industrial Company, are branded as eZip or iZip and have… read more
2.3 Million Flushmate Pressure-Assist Systems Recalled for Defect
Millions of units of an item are being recalled because of the danger that the product could potentially pose to consumers. The recall was announced by the New Hudson, Michigan-based Flushmate and concerns their Series 503 Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing System. The product, which was made between 1997 and 2008, can be found inside of… read more
Pizza Chains Voice Dissent Over Menu Board Calorie Counts
In 2010, Congress passed a law requiring certain restaurants to put menu boards in place which displayed the amount of calories that consumers could expect to face when ordering food items. Since then, the Food and Drug Administration has been attempting to work out the kinks of the plan, and they came up with a… read more
Botulism Threat Forces Recall of Euphoria’s Dried Bream Seafood
A seafood item is being recalled because of the danger it poses to the health of persons who consume the product. The recall was announced by the Brooklyn, New York-based Euphoria Fancy Food and concerns their Dried Bream that was available in seven and a half ounce plastic bags. Each of these bags was vacuum… read more
Consumer Reports Advises Caution During Dangerous Weather Conditions
With so many dangers to worry about in our daily lives, there’s perhaps one danger that often gets overlooked: the weather. A new report demonstrates how complacent we’ve become, and illustrates how dangerous ignoring warnings could be. Consumer Reports is attempting to educate people on the various weather alerts out there and what we should… read more
Power Steering Fluid Leak Prompts Recall of BMW X5 And X6 SUVs
It seems like today has unleashed a torrent of vehicle recalls, and this latest recall adds thousands of additional automobiles to the recall total. This recall was announced by BMW of North America and concerns their X5 and X6 sport utility vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years. According to the National Highway Traffic… read more
Fire Hazard Prompts Frigidaire to Recall 185 Gas Range Ovens
The threat of a fire endangering consumers has led to the recall of yet another product. The product in question is a self cleaning gas range produced by Frigidaire, a company based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The recall affects those ovens that have a model number of LGGF3043KFM and serial numbers between VF20457216 and… read more
Climate Keeper Heaters Recalled by Big Lots For Fire Threat
Yet another item is being recalled because of the detrimental effect it could have on consumer safety. This time, the recall was announced by the Columbus, Ohio-based Big Lots and concerns a product known as the Climate Keeper ceramic heater. These portable space heaters, some of which oscillated, were produced in China and imported to… read more
Mercedes Recalls 3,613 4Matic Vehicles For Loss of Control Defect
It seems like every day brings more vehicle recalls, and today is no different. Due to a potentially faulty connecting rod in the rear suspension system responsible for load leveling, certain E350 4Matic Wagon Vehicles are being recalled by Mercedes Benz. All vehicles being recalled by the car manufacturer are of model years between… read more
375 Panigale Motorcycle Recalled By Ducati For Crash Hazard
Another vehicle is being recalled because of the threat it could pose to highway safety. Ducati North America has announced the recall of 1199 Panigale motorcycles of the 2012 model year. At issue is the fact that an incorrect screw may have been used in these motorcycles. The screw is supposed to keep the springarm… read more
217 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks Recalled by Daimler
Daimler Trucks North America is placing a voluntary recall on certain models of Freightliner, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Western Star trucks from the 2013 model year. The recall encompasses Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Business Class M2, and Coronado vehicles, while the Freightliner Custom Chassic XC and the Western Star 4900 are the other types of models… read more
Fire Hazard Prompts EDIC to Recall Aqua Dri Floor Dryers
A voluntary recall has been issued by the Los Angeles-based EDIC in regards to air movers/blowers produced by the company. EDIC is advising consumers to immediately stop using these products because of the risk of fire associated with the items. The recall encompasses a total of 53,000 units. Each of these units may have an… read more
