The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about he recall of Werner aluminum ladders due to a fall hazard. According to the CPSC, the Werner Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user. Werner has dominated the manufacturing and selling of ladders for […]
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Automotive Industry Supports Initiatives to Publicize Recalls
In the wake of record-breaking numbers of recalls in recent years, industry leaders may be acknowledging the importance of initiatives designed to ease the recall process. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) recently announced its support for two campaigns that were created to monitor the status of recalls and help customers resolve recall issues. The […]
Teen Killed in Honda Odyssey When Pinned to Back of Vehicle
A teen killed in Cincinnati, Ohio after becoming pinned under the rear bench of a Honda Odyssey is sparking concern about the operating mechanism in the manufacturer’s second-row seats. The incident occurred when the passenger was attempting to retrieve his tennis gear from the back of the minivan. Despite several attempts to seek emergency help, […]
Ford Issues Recall for Pickups and SUVs for Transmission Problems
Ford has announced another major recall of its 2018 model F-150 pickup trucks and Expedition SUVS in North America. The recall also includes certain commercial trucks. In total, nearly 350,000 Ford vehicles with 10-speed and 6-speed automatic transmissions are subject to the recall stemming from a defect in the gear shift. That defect could cause […]
New Statewide Pilot Program Alerts Owners to Recalls
Experts have warned owners and drivers that unrepaired recalls can have devastating consequences. In March, a man in Indianapolis jumped into a frigid lake to save his daughter when his car shifted out of the park position with his daughter inside the vehicle. The car was subject to a recall for a faulty gear shift, […]
