Ford Recalls Nearly 250K Vehicles for Faulty Door Latches

Doors may come open while driving. Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Ford has announced the recall of 248,912 cars built between 2014 and 2016 after door latches have been found to fail, particularly when used in warm climates. In some cases, doors are unable to close properly, while others may come open while in use. Cars included… Read More

What is the FHSA and why is it needed? Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – Among the recalls this week is the recall on a 100% sodium hydroxide drain cleaner produced by Belle Chemical. The recall was not issued due to the fact that it contains sodium hydroxide, nor was the packaging dangerous to children. The product was recalled because… Read More

Generators can short circuit when salt water is present. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – About 340,000 Honda portable generators have been recalled due to the potential for fire and burn hazards. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the generators’ inverter assembly can short circuit when salt water is present, possibly causing smoke or fire. Thirteen reports… Read More

Dangerous fans sold in Lowe’s stores over the last four years. Friday, March 13, 2020 – Kichler has recalled nearly 39,000 ceiling fans sold at Lowe’s and specialty lighting stores throughout the United States after the company received 62 complaints that fan blades have detached and fallen. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the fans pose… Read More

Iron and antiqued nickel lamps pose fire risk. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 – Restoration Hardware has issued a recall on its Camino floor lamp due to a potential fire hazard. The lamp’s foot-controlled power switch has the potential to overheat, melt, or catch fire, and people who purchased the lamps are being asked to immediately discontinue… Read More

Browning, Mystery Ranch, and Blackhawk holsters recalled for safety issues. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 – Browning, Mystery Ranch, and Blackhawk gun holsters have been recalled in recent months due to safety issues, including the potential for straps to become loose, or for the safety mechanism to accidentally be switched off. Browning Multi-Age Thumb Break Leather Holsters… Read More

Pajamas and robes fail to meet federal flammability standards. Monday, March 9, 2020 – About 12,000 boys’ and girls’ pajamas and robes have been recalled by Joules USA due to their failure to meet US guidelines for flammability standards. The clothing was sold at children’s boutiques throughout the United States and online at joulesusa.com from November… Read More

ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement straps could cause injury. Monday, March 9, 2020 – The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of approximately 67,700 2-cycle gas commercial backpack blowers with shoulder straps, and 6,600 replacement straps manufactured in the United States by ECHO and Shindaiwa due to the potential for shoulder straps, buckles,… Read More

Dressers pose falling danger. Friday, March 6, 2020 – International retailer IKEA has recalled its Kullen 3-drawer chest due to a potential for tipping that could cause death or significant injury to children. The recall, in effect in Canada and the United States, affects about 820,000 dressers sold in the United States and 150,000 sold in… Read More

696,000 Vehicles May Have Fuel Pump Safety Issues Tuesday, February 11, 2020 – Toyota is recalling nearly 700,000 of its 2018-2019 model year Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to a problem with fuel pumps that have stopped operating while the vehicles are in use. Warning lights, instrument panel messages, and suddenly rough-running engines are all signs of this… Read More