Recently Polaris recalled some models of the RZR Recreational Vehicles from the years 2021 to 2023. The recall affects over 23,230 units. According to Polaris, their Turbo R4 vehicles and Pro XP 4 can develop a fuel leak in the pump assembly joint on the fuel tank. The fuel leak is near a hot surface…
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC recently announced that two types of Generac portable generators were recalled due to severe fire hazards. The recall will affect 64,000 portable generators in total. According to a Generac spokesman, a buildup of excess pressure in the fuel tank can be expelled when opened. Three cases of severe…
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled seeds marketed by a Florida company called Todorganic because they are from the Yellow Oleander plant. The seeds were marketed as Nuez de la India Seeds in two-ounce packages via Amazon, Walmart, and eBay. Yellow Oleander, scientifically known as Thevetia Peruviana, is a highly toxic plant that…
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On July 31, 2023, Kia America, Inc. announced a recall of certain electric oil pump assemblies due to a fire hazard. This recall affects Soul, Sportage, and Seltos years 2023 and 2024. According to USA Today, the electronic controller for the Idle, Stop, and Go pump may contain damaged electrical components. The damaged electrical components…
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Recently, Great Dane Trailers has recalled their tire monitoring system due to defects. All the tires on the trailer may experience a loss of tire pressure when driven faster than 45 mph. The recall is only for certain 2024 models including the Champion and Everest dry van trailers that utilize the Tire Pilot Plus Electronic…
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Figure 1: The recalled 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP 4. Photo credit: www.CPSC.gov. Recently, Polaris recalled the RZR Pro XP and Turbo all-terrain vehicles due to a potential fire hazard. According to the CPSC or Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer…
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In recent news, Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai have been forced to issue warnings for over 570,000 vehicles after it was discovered that they were at risk of catching fire. The models that have been affected are the Santa Cruz and Kia Carnival. The warning stems from a defective tow-hitch. The potential fire risk occurs…
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The consumer product safety commission or CPSC, and Epoch Everlasting Play LLC announced a recall of all Calico Critters flocked animal figures. This recall includes over three million units of bottle and pacifier accessories. Everlasting Play, LLC is a New Jersey-based company in Pine Brook New Jersey. The recall comes after the CPSC identified the…
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