Honda is recalling select 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles due to a missing piece in the front seat belt pretensioners. This missing component could potentially compromise the effectiveness of the seat belt system, posing a safety risk to the occupants of the vehicle. Regulators said this means that passengers may not be properly restrained in…
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IKEA is recalling over 25,000 mirrors that have been sold in the U.S. and Canada because they could fall and break, potentially harming customers. The IKEA Lettan mirrors have plastic fittings that attach the mirror to the wall. The fittings can break, which can cause the mirror to fall, “posing a laceration hazard to consumers,”…
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In December of 2023, Empower Brands issued a recall of approximately 319,000 of its air fryers after 41 reports of the products breaking during use, and, in some instances, causing burns. The recall included two models of Empower Brands’ PowerXL dual-basket air fryer. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a plastic U-Channel connector used…
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Thousands of sets of 5mm high-powered magnetic toy balls have been recalled after federal regulators issued several warnings for the toy kits, including the potential risk of choking, serious injury, and death. On December 28, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) announced a recall of more than 4,200 high-powered magnetic ball sets sold exclusively…
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ZLINE recently expanded a recall of 30,000 gas range stoves that could cause serious injuries or death. The recall involves the oven compartment of ZLINE gas ranges with model numbers RG30, RGS-30, RGB-30, RG36, RGS-36, RGB-36, RG48, RGS-48, and RGB-48 sold from February 2019 to December 2022. The affected gas stoves may emit dangerous levels…
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When tragedy strikes due to a product defect, it’s a stark reminder of the importance of product liability laws. Recently, incidents involving golf carts have highlighted the dangers of unauthorized modifications and lax manufacturing standards. Golf carts, popular for leisure and transportation in various settings, are subject to rigorous safety regulations to ensure user protection….
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Future Motion, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling all models of its e-skateboards after four known deaths were linked to the Onewheel electric skateboard. The company has issued a voluntary recall of 300,000 boards after initially resisting CPSC’s push for the same. According to the CPSC, “Future Motion has…
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On October 26, 2023, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of Bobcat-branded and Kubota-branded stand-on zero-turn lawnmowers. The recall affected about 830 units, with an additional 30 units sold in Canada. The recalled units were sold at Bobcat and Kubota dealers nationwide from March 2023 through August 2023 for between $9,300…
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