The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about Whirlpool recalling KitchenAid electric kettles due to a potential burn hazard. According to the CPSC, the handle on these 1.7-liter electric kettles can loosen and separate from the body of the kettle. This can cause hot boiling liquid contents to spill, which poses […]
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Proposed Database Would Simplify Recall Process
The automobile recall process has some flaws, but two trade associations have plans to improve the system. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers, which represent a number of major auto manufacturers, are attempting to create a comprehensive database for states and manufacturers to coordinate recalls. The creators of the database […]
Ford Motor Company Will Repair but Not Recall Cars for Carbon Monoxide Leaks
Complaints from police agencies and civilians related to Ford Explorers vehicles led to an investigation by federal regulators in 2017. More than 2700 complaints about lethal carbon monoxide gases entering the car cabins were made. The leaking gases have been linked to three crashes and 41 injuries among police and civilian drivers in Explorer vehicles […]
Can a Used Car with a Defect be Advertised as Safe?
When you buy a used car, sometimes it is hard to know what you are buying. The biggest disadvantage of buying a used car is that you are inheriting all the issues that the prior owner experienced. Most used car buyers purchase a vehicle history report to identify major accidents and title issues. It is […]
The Importance of Complying with Safety Recalls
Safety recalls affect most large automakers at some point. In some cases, these recalls relate to defects that could cause serious injury or even death. One prominent example is the recall issued by manufacturers that have used Takata airbags in their vehicles. The airbag inflator defect has been linked to numerous injuries and 20 deaths […]
