Hyundai and Kia announced today that they are recalling over 1.6 million vehicles due to a defect in their brake lights. According to an article on CNN.com, bad signals from the brake lamp can cause the gear selector to become stuck in park. They can also cause the push-button engine…
According to an article on CNN.com, Subaru is recalling about 200,000 Legacy and Outback model vehicles because of a problem with the brake line. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall notice that said the brake lines may corrode if they are splashed by salt water through a…
On Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 24 cases of E. coli O121 have been reported in 15 states, including Pennsylvania, with one case linked to the Farm Rich brand of frozen foods. Although no deaths have occurred, one third of the cases have required…
This week, Subaru recalled 47,419 of its Legacy, Outback, Impreza, and models because they could start themselves without human intervention. An article on CNN.com reports that if the key fob with remove engine start is dropped, it could malfunction and send a message to the engine to start on its…
A new survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that the number of people going to the emergency room for treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide during the past four years. According to an article on NBCNews.com, from 2007 to 2011 emergency room visits…
According to an article on CNNMoney.com, Subaru of America is recalling over 630,000 vehicles because water could get into lights on the side mirrors, possibly leading to a risk of fire. The cars in the recall have “puddle lights,” or lights that shine down from underneath the doors to illuminate…
According to an article on CNNMoney.com, a popular baby recliner is being recalled by major U.S. stores after five infant deaths have been reported. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has said that the recliners have defects in the design that “pose a substantial risk of injury and death to…
The Associated Press has reported that Toyota Motor Corp. has reached a settlement with Toyota owners involving the acceleration problem in some vehicles. The settlement is worth over $1 billion, the largest settlement in U.S. history involving automobile defects. Those receiving payments will include Toyota owners who said the value…
This week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled approximately 95,000 of a small toy that absorbs water and can expand to nearly 400 times its original size after a report that a baby swallowed one and needed surgery to remove it. The marble-sized toys are Water Balz (round shape),…
This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it is investigating reports of five deaths that could be associated with Monster Energy Drink. In an article on ChicagoTribune.com, an FDA spokeswoman said the agency had received reports of five deaths and one heart attack that happened between 2009 through…