Recall News

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 17:28

In recent years, major bike manufacturers have issued numerous recalls of carbon fiber bikes and parts due to sudden failure that can have catastrophic results.  Carbon fiber remains a popular choice among riders and manufacturers because it is less than one-quarter the weight of steel with similar stiffness.  However, many major bike brands have their carbon fiber bicycle components manufactured in China and Taiwan, which may not uphold the U.S. national safety standards. 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 11:18

Since the beginning of May, the CPSC has announced four recalls for household heaters and appliances that may pose fire hazards.  Approximately 375,000 heaters have been recalled, including, among others, certain Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters that were recalled by Optimus Enterprise Inc.  Additionally, LEM Products issued a recall f

Monday, May 20, 2013 - 09:58

Common products that are made for infants and children may not always be designed or manufactured properly to ensure safety.  This past February, Musty USA recalled approximately 340 of the popular EVO strollers after inspections revealed they may pose a strangulation hazard.  Young children could potentially slip through the front bar, and the child’s neck could get caught in the gap.

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 11:30

Over the last few weeks, many recalls have involved products that may pose a fire hazard.  Although the weather is getting warmer, portable heaters have been on the CPSC’s recall list several times, and owners should be aware of these products that can pose a serious danger to their families and homes.  Last week, Family Dollar Stores recalled 19,640 Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters due to potential overheating that could possibly result in a fire.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 14:09

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 11:35

As one of the largest automobile manufacturers, General Motors sells cars worldwide and produces parts that are used in many different countries.  Like other large automobile manufacturers, GM has at times recalled some of its vehicles due to potential defects.  Most recently, GM issued a recall for almost 43,000 vehicles equipped with the eAssist hybrid system due to a defective Generator Control Module that could potentially lead to a fire in the vehicle

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 11:28

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

Monday, May 13, 2013 - 12:19

In November of last year, Chrysler issued a major recall of approximately 744,822 Jeep SUVs due to an airbag problem.  Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty models may have been manufactured with defective air bag control modules that could unexpectedly fail.  The NHTSA investigated the problem and discovered that at least 215 drivers had experienced inadvertent airbag deployment while driving, and 81 injuries were reported as of November 9, 2012.

Friday, May 10, 2013 - 11:15

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.

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 11:33

On October 1, 2008, Pottery Barn issued a recall for Chesapeake Hammock Stands due to a wood deterioration problem that could lead to injury.  However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission filed charges against Williams-Sonoma for failure to immediately report the defect with the wooden stands.  On Monday, the CPSC announ