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Bell Recalls 2,500 BMX Bike Helmets For Defective Safety Strap

California-based Bell Sports Inc. has announced the recall of approximately 2,500 Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets because of a defect that could ultimately result in serious injuries for riders. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Full Throttle helmets contain safety straps...

Nissan Recalling 2,180 Titan Pickups Over Additional Gear Shift Concerns

 In addition to the NV Vans that Nissan North America is currently recalling, the automobile manufacturer has announced that approximately 2,180 Titan pickup trucks will also be recalled because of problems with the gear shift levers. The original recall announcement...

Modus Furniture Recalls Approximately 73,000 Infant Cribs Over Suffocation Hazards

 The United State Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced two recalls this week that should have parents concerned about the quality of two of their child’s most important protective devices. First, the agency announced a major recall of the popular PT Domusindo Perdana drop-side cribs on Tuesday, as approximately 73,000 units have been linked to...

Ford Recalling 3,500 Vehicles After Reports Of Dangerous Fuel Tank Leak

 Last year was a relatively rough one for Ford Motor Co., as the company issued recalls for a variety of popular vehicles, including the increasingly popular Fusion midsize sedan. However, the company’s biggest culprit in recall news for 2012 was the popular sports utility vehicle, the Escape,...

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