The Consumer Products Safety Commission recently announced the recall of about half a million electric ranges due to a potential fire hazard. The recall includes both freestanding and slide-in models of LG electric ranges featuring front-mounted knobs that can be unintentionally turned on by people and pets. According to reports,…
About 10 years ago, U.S. drivers were hit with the largest automotive recall in this country’s history over defective Takata airbags. Today, those who ignored that recall notice are receiving a “Do Not Drive” warning for certain popular Honda and Acura models. The warning, which affects millions of vehicles, states…
Before you put the finishing touches on your menus for the upcoming holidays, check recent recall notices to make sure everything you’ve included is safe for you and your guests to consume. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a voluntary recall of several popular beverage products distributed under…
Most consumers assume that before a product hits the store’s shelf it has been tested and has met established safety standards. Not necessarily. According to a recent Consumer Reports article, the Consumer Protection Safety Commission oversees some 15,000 product categories; however, only about 70 of those categories are required to…
Children love playing with cars, especially ones they can “drive” themselves. Toy vehicles present children with a great introduction to the rules of the road and the importance of mechanical upkeep. As adult drivers, we’re familiar with vehicle recalls for everything from airbags to tires and any number of other…