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Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps

Tom Krisher — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:52:42 EST

DETROIT - Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.

Nap Nanny, Chill Infant recliners recalled

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:02:02 EST

The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued this news release today:

Honda recalls 18,000 cars to fix brakes

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:20:08 EST

DETROIT - Honda is recalling more than 18,000 cars in the U.S. to fix problems with the brakes. The recall affects more than 13,000 Acura RSX compact cars from 2006 and the Honda S2000 sports car from the 2006 and 2007 model years.

Machetes with stitched sheaths recalled

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:08:44 EST

Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Ore., has recalled the Gerber Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths because it might cut someone, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced.

Chrysler to recall 630,000 SUVs worldwide

Tom Krisher — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:57:18 EST

DETROIT – Just two days after refusing a government request to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeeps, Chrysler has decided to do two other recalls totaling 630,000 vehicles worldwide.

Toyota recalls 242,000 Prius, Lexus hybrid cars

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:03:09 EST

TOKYO (AP) Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.

Chrysler refuses to recall Jeeps

Tom Krisher and Dee-Ann Durbin — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:28:27 EST

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent Chrysler a letter asking that the company voluntarily recall Jeep Grand Cherokees from 1993 through 2004 and Jeep Libertys from 2002 through 2007.

Ford recalling 465,000 vehicles for fuel leaks

Associated Press — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:53:29 EST

DETROIT – Ford is recalling about 465,000 cars and SUVs because the fuel tanks can leak and cause fires.

Children's beds recalled

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:54:54 EST

Lea Industries recalled its children's beds due to fall hazard.

Bean bag chairs recalled

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:16:05 EST

Powell Company recalled its Anywhere Lounger bean bag chairs due to suffocation and strangulation hazards.

Microwave popcorn maker recalled

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:09:34 EST

Avon recalled its microwave popcorn maker due to burn and fire hazards and have provided new instructions.

Electric heaters recalled

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:38:16 EST

Optimus recalled its Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz electric space heaters due to fire hazard.

Plastic fragments prompt frozen pizza recalls

Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:55:54 EST

LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. – Nestle Pizza Co. of Little Chute is recalling four frozen-pizza products that might be contaminated with plastic fragments.

Softball bats recalled

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:06:04 EST

Louisville Slugger OneX fastpitch softball bats recalled by Hillerich Bradsby due to injury hazard from breakage.

Food dehydrators recalled

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:03:43 EST

LEM Products Distribution recalled 5-tray food dehydrators due to fire hazard.

Clothing sets recalled

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:59:14 EST

Children's Apparel Network recalled girl's clothing sets because the waist belt poses risk of entrapment.

Lasagna pan recalled

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:03:45 EST

Target recalled Giada De Laurentiis lasagna pan due to laceration hazard.

Forks and spoons for babies recalled

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:56:21 EST

Reed and Barton recalled Gingham Bunny Forks and Spoons for babies due to choking and ingestion hazards.

Indiana-made compounded drugs are recalled

Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:41:42 EST

INDIANAPOLIS - A pharmacy that makes specialty medications is recalling nearly 100 compounded drugs after federal regulators found potential safety problems during an inspection.

Nissan recalls SUVs to fix brake problem

Associated Press — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:12:21 EST

DETROIT – Nissan is recalling more than 19,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs because a brake part can fail and make it harder for the driver to stop the car.

Socks recalled

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:34:55 EST

Classic Characters has recalled its infant froggy socks due to choking Hazard. The socks were sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

Dungarees recalled

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:32:05 EST

Infant and children's dungarees have been recalled by J.P. Boden due to choking hazard.

Heated jacket liners recalled

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:03:47 EST

Gerbings recalled its 12-volt heated jacket liners due to a burn hazard.A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Tricycles recalled

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:58:38 EST

Huffy has recalled its Slider tricycles due to loss of control hazard.

Puzzles recalled

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:58:40 EST

Small World Toys has recalled Spin-A-Mals Farm and Safari Puzzles due to choking hazard.

Toyota, Honda, Nissan announce air bag recall

YURI KAGEYAMA — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:10:20 EST

Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying.

Baby socks recalled

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:50:21 EST

Trumpette has recalled its "Aubree's" and "Hearts" baby socks due to a choking hazard.

Handgun vaults recalled

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:46:27 EST

Battenfeld Technologies recalled its three-digit combination locking handgun vaults due to lock malfunction.

Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels is recalled

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:47:45 EST

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday that battery-operated Hot Wheels branded Urban Shredder ride-on toys are being recalled.

Subwoofers recalled

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Definitive Technology recalled its SuperCube 2000 subwoofers due to risk of shock.

Bike helmets recalled

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Bell Sports recalled its BMX bike helmets due to risk of head injury. The helmets are sold exclusively at Toys R Us.

Cherry strollers recalled

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

iCandy World has recalled its Cherry strollers due to strangulation hazard.

High chairs recalled

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

BabyHome USA has recalled its baby high chairs due to strangulation hazard.

Cameleon3 strollers recalled

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:51:28 EST

Bugaboo has recalled its Cameleon3 strollers due to a fall hazard.

Filtrete room air purifiers recalled

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:20:38 EST

3M has recalled its Filtrete room air purifiers.

Drop-side cribs recalled

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:14:38 EST

PT Domusindo Perdana has recalled its drop-side cribs, which are sold exclusively at JC Penney.

OneTouch Verio blood sugar meters recalled

Linda A. Johnson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:02:37 EST

Health products giant Johnson Johnson on Monday issued yet another product recall, this one for OneTouch VerioIQ blood glucose meters sold in the U.S. and other countries.

LED light bulbs recalled

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:58:43 EST

Lighting Science Group has recalled its 120-volt LED light bulbs, sold as 6- 8- and 9-watt bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts), marketed under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse. The model numbers are A19, G25 and R20/PAR20

Mikesell’s recalls Honey BBQ potato chips

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:49:22 EST

"It has come to our attention that our Honey BBQ Potato Chips are mislabeled in regards to the “Gluten Free” claim on the front of the package based on proposed industry standards."

Ford recalls older minivans

The Associated Press — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:47:32 EST

THE RECALL: Ford is recalling 230,000 minivans in 20 cold-weather states, Washington, D.C., and Canada to fix rust problems that can cause the third-row seats to come loose. Affected are the Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey from the 2004 through 2007 model years.

Subarus that can start on their own are recalled

Associated Press — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:08:36 EST

DETROIT - Subaru of America is recalling more than 47,000 cars and SUVs with remote starters because the engines can start on their own.

West Michigan producer recalls 6,600 pounds of ham

Associated Press — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:02:01 EST

BYRON TOWNSHI0P, Mich. (AP) Federal inspectors have announced the recall of about 6,600 pounds of ham from a western Michigan meat processor because of a lack of safety checks.

One-cup coffeemakers recalled

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Jerdon Style has recalled its one-cup coffeemakers which can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Mountain-climbing lanyards recalled

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Liberty Mountain has recalled some of its Mountain Climbing Lanyards due to a problem with the elastic webbing on the lanyards, which can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.

Hercules recalls light truck tires

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:59:50 EST

DETROIT – Hercules Tire is recalling some light-duty truck tires in the U.S. because the belts and treads can separate from the tires.

Electric blower vacuums recalled

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:43:06 EST

Expert Gardener electric blower vacuums sold at Wal-Mart and Homelite electric blower vacuums sold at Home Depot have been recalled because they pose a laceration hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said today.

BMW recalls more than 30,000 SUVs to fix brakes

Associated Press — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:25:41 EST

DETROIT – BMW is recalling more than 30,000 SUVs to fix an oil leak that can knock out the power-assisted braking.

Chrysler adds 278,000 trucks to axle recall

Associated Press — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:21:09 EST

DETROIT – Chrysler said Thursday it is recalling 278,000 pickup trucks and SUVs because their rear axles can lock up unexpectedly.

Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:25:36 EST

Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn HazardsConsumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Fitness resistance bands recalled

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:05:00 EST

Perfect Resistance Bands sold at Wal-Mart and online have been recalled because the bands can detach from cloth loops, posing an injury hazard to the user and those nearby, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said today.

Ohio candy maker recalls product

Associated Press — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:10:05 EST

An Ohio candy maker recalled 492 bags of its product because it contains milk that is not declared on the label.

GM recalls 55,000 vehicles to fix shifter problem

The Associated Press — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:23:22 EST

General Motors is recalling nearly 55,000 pickup trucks, SUVs and vans because they can roll away unexpectedly.

Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs

Associated Press — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:29:32 EST

DETROIT – Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and catch fire.

ATVs recalled

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:49:09 EST

About 19,500 American Honda Motor Co. 2012 FourTrax Rancher ATVs have been recalled, the Associated Press has reported.

Artificial Christmas trees recalled

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:46:23 EST

About 15,500 artificially lit Christmas trees distributed by GKI Bethlehem Lights and sold by QVC have been recalled, the Associated Press has reported.