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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On Friday, March 24, 2023, Benny Agosto, Jr. and Barney Dill of the law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner, filed suit on behalf of Lois Weaver, the daughter of George Arness now deceased. The lawsuit is filed in Galveston County District Court against the City of Texas City, for Mr. Arness’ wrongful…
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In early January, a Texas native, 42-year-old Daniel Navarrete died when he fell through an open hatch at Nabors Industries in Mountrail County, North Dakota according to Sheriff Core Bristol. Reports shared that co-workers attempted to rescue Mr. Navarrete, but unfortunately he died at the scene. Mr. Navarrete was a contractor working at the Devon…
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On November 22, 2022 near the City of Charlotte, North Carolina a helicopter operated by WBTV news crashed killing everyone onboard. Both the pilot and passenger were reported deceased. The R44 crashed into a wooded area alongside Interstate 77. The National Transportation Safety Board or NTSB released its preliminary report just before Thanksgiving. According to…
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