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More than 1.5 Million Dehumidifiers Under Recall After Fire Reports

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts 42 models of dehumidifiers sold under five brand names: Kenmore, …

Hyundai and Kia Recall Vehicles, Urge Owners to Park Outside

WASHINGTON —Hyundai Motor and Kia said on Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the U.S. because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs. The recall covers Hyundai 2023-2024 …

Cupkin Children’s Cups Sold on Amazon Recalled over Newly-Detected Lead Levels

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 345,000 children`s cups are being recalled due to lead levels that exceed the federal content ban, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Soojimus is recalling 8-ounce and 12-ounce models of its Cupkin …

US Opens Safety Probe into Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs over Power Loss Reports

WASHINGTON —U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating nearly 40,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles over reports of power loss while driving that may be tied to a battery charging issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s preliminary investigation covers 2022 …

Chervon Recalls Nearly 90,000 Hedge Trimmers After Laceration Injury Reports

NEW YORK (AP) – Nearly 90,000 hedge trimmers are being recalled because of a laceration hazard that has caused multiple injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Chervon North America is recalling about 85,000 of its EGO Power+ …

US Turns Up Pressure on Air Bag Inflator Company that Refuses a Recall Despite Deaths, Injuries

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is turning up the pressure on ARC Automotive to recall 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators by ordering the company to answer questions under oath and threatening fines if it doesn’t respond. NHTSA …

Jaguar Recalls I-Pace Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Risk in Batteries

DETROIT (AP) — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U. S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery overheating and catching fire. The recall is the latest in a series of electric vehicle battery …

30 Million Drivers at Risk from Air Bags; Few Know it

DETROIT (AP) – More than 33 million people in the United States are driving vehicles that contain a potentially deadly threat: Airbag inflators that in rare cases can explode in a collision and spew shrapnel. Few of them know it. …

Ford Recalls 422,000 SUVs Because Rear View Camera Display May Fail

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co is recalling 422,000 sport utility vehicles in the United States because the video output may fail even after getting a prior recall repair, preventing the rear view camera image from displaying. The …

Recalled Peloton Treadmills Get US Regulator Approval for Repair

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday approved a repair for a rear guard of Peloton Interactive Inc’s recalled ‘Tread+’ treadmill. The fitness equipment maker had announced a costly recall of its ‘Tread+’ treadmill in 2021 following the reports …