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Toyota recalls 751,000 Highlanders for potentially loose front bumpers

27Oct

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Toyota recalls 751,000 Highlanders for potentially loose front bumpers

Toyota is recalling about 751,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with the tabs that secure the vehicles' front lower bumper covers, the company said in a statement on Thursday.The recall covers certain Toyota Highlanders, including gas-electric hybrids, from the 2020 through 2023 model years.The company said that the SUVs have resin front lower bumper covers that are secured with mounting tabs. If there's even a minor impact to the lower bumper cover assembly, the mounting tabs could detach, and parts of the assembly could fall into the road and become a hazard to drivers, the company said. Dealers will inspect the bumper cover tabs for damage. If no damage is detected, dealers will install improved hardware to better secure t...

Best Buy recalls almost 1 million pressure cookers after spewed contents burn 17 people

26Oct

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Best Buy recalls almost 1 million pressure cookers after spewed contents burn 17 people

Certain Secura air fryers are recalled due to fire and burn hazards Certain Secura air fryers are recalled due to fire and burn hazards 00:41 Best Buy is recalling 930,000 pressure cookers sold nationwide due to a defect that can cause hot food and liquid to spew from the devices, potentially burning those nearby, the retailer said Thursday in a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The retailer said it has received 31 reports of the cooker's co...

Dozens sickened across 22 states in salmonella outbreak linked to bagged, precut onions

25Oct

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Dozens sickened across 22 states in salmonella outbreak linked to bagged, precut onions

An outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to bagged, precut onions has sickened at least 73 people in 22 states, including 15 who were hospitalized, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. Gills Onions of Oxnard, California, has recalled packages of diced yellow onions, red onions, onions and celery and a mix of onions, celery and carrots, known as mirepoix, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The products recalled had use-by dates in August 2023. They are no longer for sale in stores, but consumers may have them — or foods made with them — in freezers. Consumers should not eat, sell or serve the onions for foods made with them, health officials said. Gills Onions of Oxnard, California, has recalled packages of diced yellow onions, red onions, oni...

Rolling candy sold nationwide recalled after death of 7-year-old

7Oct

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Rolling candy sold nationwide recalled after death of 7-year-old

Two candy makers are recalling treats sold nationwide because they contain rolling balls that can detach into a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.The federal agency's warning comes six months after a seven-year-old girl choked and died in New York after a Cocco Candy Rolling Candy ball dislodged and became trapped in her throat.Cocco Candy of Turkey and Passaic, New Jersey-based KGR Distribution are recalling about 145,800 Cocco Candy Rolling Candy sold in stores nationwide and online from May 2022 through March 2023 for about $2.50, according to the recall notice. Recalled rolling candy. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

5Oct

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Rolling candy sold nationwide recalled after death of 7-year-old

Two candy makers are recalling treats sold nationwide because they contain rolling balls that can detach into a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.The federal agency's warning comes six months after a seven-year-old girl choked and died in New York after a Cocco Candy Rolling Candy ball dislodged and became trapped in her throat.Cocco Candy of Turkey and Passaic, New Jersey-based KGR Distribution are recalling about 145,800 Cocco Candy Rolling Candy sold in stores nationwide and online from May 2022 through March 2023 for about $2.50, according to the recall notice. Recalled rolling candy. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

Feds expand probe into 2021-2022 Ford SUVs after hundreds of complaints of engine failure

2Oct

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Feds expand probe into 2021-2022 Ford SUVs after hundreds of complaints of engine failure

Federal highway safety officials are expanding its investigation into 2021-2022 Ford SUVs to include over 700,000 vehicles. The automaker received hundreds of complaints of vehicles' engines failing unexpectedly "under normal driving conditions" on models equipped with EcoBoost engines, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.In a document posted Monday, the NHTSA said that a recall of the 2021 Ford Bronco, 2022 Bronco, 2021-2022 F-150, 2021-2022 Edge, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Nautilus has been expanded to include the Y 2021-2022 Explorer and 2021-2022 Lincoln Aviator — vehicles in the "Nano" engine family, which feature 2.7L and 3.0L EcoBoost engine variants. Without warning, the 708,837 vehicles under investigation "may experience a loss of motive power without rest...

Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside

27Sep

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Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling 3.3 million used vehicles because they can catch fire while parked due to issues with the anti-lock brake system. Hyundai models being recalled include sedans such as the Accent, Azera, Elantra, Genesis Coupe and Sonata along with the Tuscon SUV. Recalled Kia models include its Optima and Soul sedans and Sportage SUV. The affected vehicles are from the model years 2010 to 2017.The anti-lock brake system in the vehicle could leak brake fluid and create an electrical short which could then increase the risk of an engine compartment fire, federal safety officials said. Owners of these car models should park the vehicle outside and away from structures until repairs can be made, according to...

Shimano recalls 680,000 bicycle cranksets after reports of bone fractures and lacerations

22Sep

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Shimano recalls 680,000 bicycle cranksets after reports of bone fractures and lacerations

Shimano is recalling nearly 700,000 bonded 11-Speed Hollowtech Road cranksets because the parts pose a crash risk to riders.The recalled bonded cranksets can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows. The crankset is the part of the bike that moves the chain as the rider pedals, enabling the bike to move forward, according to the biking website Bike Radar. The Japanese cycling company has received 4,519 complaints of cranksets separating, including six reports of injuries such as bone fractures, joint displacement and lacerations. The recall covers roughly 680,000 cranksets that were sold in the U.S. from January 2012 to August 2023 for between $270 and $1,500, according to the CPS...

Costco mattresses recalled after hundreds of consumers reported mold growing on them

22Sep

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Costco mattresses recalled after hundreds of consumers reported mold growing on them

About 48,000 mattresses sold at Costco are under recall after hundreds of consumers reported mold growing on them, the Consumer Safety Product Commission said on Thursday. The mattresses, sold only at Costco stores and on Costco.com, were made by FXI and sold under the Novaform brand name between between January and June of this year. The mattresses were sold at Costco stores in the San Francisco Bay region and the Northwest, as well as online on the retailer's website, with prices ranging from $150 to $750. Foam inside the mattress could have been exposed to water during manufacturing, allowing mold to develop — a potential health risk to people who are allergic to mold or who have compromised immune systems or damaged lungs. FXI received 541 reports from consumers of mold on the mattres...

Generac recalls more than 60,000 portable generators over burn risk

18Sep

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Generac recalls more than 60,000 portable generators over burn risk

Generac is recalling more than 60,000 portable generators over potential fire and burn hazards.The recalled generators' fuel tanks have a valve issue that may cause them to "build up excess pressure and expel fuel when opened, posing fire and burn hazards," according to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Generac Power Systems has received reports of 27 overheating incidents, including three severe burn injuries, the Waukesha, Wisconsin-based manufacturer said Thursday. The recall covers roughly 64,000 generators sold at a variety of major home improvement and hardware stores from April 2011 through June 2023 for between $3,300 and $3,650, the recall notice shows. Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact the manufacturer f...