Recall News

At the beginning of May, Subaru announced a recall of 10,137 Foresters from the 2014 model year due to a potential manufacturing defect in the floor mats.  If the floor mats are exposed to heat, the resin material used on the underside of the mats can curl and come in contact with the pedals, potentially obstructing the driver’s control of the brake, shifter, or accelerator.  As the NHTSA explained, this defect can possibly increase the risk of a cras

Although the heat of summer is right around the corner, consumers may need to keep their portable heaters out, as these household products have been on the CPSC’s recall list twice in the past week.  Family Dollar Stores announced their recall of 19,640 Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters last week due to potential overheating that could result in a fire.  At the time of the recall, the company had already received 10 reports of overheating, including several inc

Families rely on household appliances to help them perform tasks or keep their living spaces comfortable.  However, products that are improperly manufactured or designed defectively can pose serious risks to consumers.  Earlier this month, LEM Products Distribution issued a recall of their 5-Tray Food Dehydrator.  After the company received two reports of fan failure that resulted in fire, LEM Products recalled 14,600 dehydrators.

Last year, General Motors issued a massive recall of every Chevrolet Cruze sedan that was sold in the United States because of a fire risk.  The defective engine shield could trap highly flammable liquids such as hydraulic fluids or engine fluids, potentially resulting in a fire.  Approximately 53,000 vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 model years included in the recall may additionally have a loose fuel tank strap that could leak and pose another fire hazard.