GM's SKorean unit recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles

2010-03-21T04:30:20Z

<div id="subtitle">GM's South Korean unit recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles over possible safety problems</div><div><p>General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats, the company's local unit and the government said Sunday.</p><p>The re...

Graco Recalls 1.2 Million Harmony High Chairs

2010-03-20T00:15:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Company has 464 reports of chairs tipping over unexpectedly</div><div><p> Grace is recalling about 1.2 million Harmony high chairs. The screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out and the plastic bracket on the rear legs can crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly. </p><p>Graco has received 464 reports of screws loosening or falling out and plastic brackets cracking causing t...

Anthony & Sylvan Pools Agrees to Pay $180,000

2010-03-20T00:15:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Pool construction to change business practices, restructure contracts</div><div><p>Anthony & Sylvan Pools will pay $180,000 under a settlement resulting from an investigation by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. </p><p>The Ohio-based pool construction company also has agreed to change its business practices, according to Attorn...

Product recalls: frozen potatoes

2010-03-19T15:30:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Recalled products linked to potential salmonella risk: frozen potatoes</div><div><p>The following products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children and others with weakened immune systems:</p><p>___</p><p>McCain Foods U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a mobile power pack sold by Tumi is shown. The power pack was recalled because it's lithium-ion cells can ignite or explode while charging. (AP Photo/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) NO SALES

Recalls this week: Sweatshirts, power packs

2010-03-19T13:16:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Recalls this week include remote control kits, mobile power packs</div><div><p>Among the recalled items this week are two products that can overheat and pose a fire risk — mobile power packs and remote control kits.</p><p>In the latter case, the company said it received about 5,000 reports of overheating, including an incidence of a house fire. No injuries have been reported.</p><p>Here are the recalled items this week:</p>...

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells

2010-03-19T00:15:31Z

<div><p> Do It Best Corp. is recalling about 1,000 bicycle bells. The red paint on the bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard. </p><p> </p><p>This recall involves children's bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has "I ? My Bike" printed on the top. The green and white packaging reads "bike bell" and "$1." </p><p>The bells we...

Lumetique Recalls Botanika Candles

2010-03-19T00:15:27Z

<div><p> Lumetique Inc. is recalling about 6,000 DayNa Decker Botanika candles. The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards to consumers. </p><p> </p><p>The firm has received five reports of the glass breaking and six reports of high flames. No injur...

Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Konrad and Loft Office Chairs

2010-03-19T00:15:26Z

<div><p> Cost Plus is recalling about 4,300 Konrad and Loft office chairs. The chair backs can come loose from the seat base, posing a fall hazard to consumers. </p><p> </p><p>The wooden office chairs have the following brand names, SKU numbers and purchase order numbers: Konrad models SKU #415413, and PO numbers 200360055, 200360056, 200360057, 400360062, 400360063, 400360064; and Loft models SKU #415414 and PO numbers 200360058, 200360059, 200360060, 2003...

China quality watchdog says some HP laptops faulty

2010-03-19T00:00:05Z

<div><p>BEIJING (Reuters) - China's quality control watchdog said an investigation into Hewlett-Packard Co showed the company had sold some faulty laptop computers, and ignored consumer protection regulations.</p><p>The Consumer Product Safety Commission shows part of a high chair made by Graco Children's Products, Inc. The government on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of some 1.2 million Graco high chairs,...

Gov't orders recall of 1.2 million high chairs

2010-03-18T16:00:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Gov't agency announces recall of 1.2 million high chairs; cites 'fall hazard' to children</div><div><p>The government is announcing a recall of 1.2 million high chairs it says pose a fall hazard to children.</p><p>The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall Thursday involving the product made by Burlington Coat Factory</div><div><p> Haselson International Trading is recalling about 23,000 children's hooded sweatshirts sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. </p><p>This rec...

Runaway Prius NY

2010-03-17T16:16:47Z

Toyota representatives examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become stuck or be snagged by floor mats. In addition, the government is looking into complaints from at least 60 Toyota drivers who say they got their cars fixed and still had problems. (AP ...

Recalls: mobile power packs; hooded sweat shirts

2010-03-17T14:15:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Product Recalls: mobile power packs; children's hooded sweat shirts with drawstrings</div><div><p>The following recalls have been announced:</p><p>_About 5,000 Mobile Power Packs, made in China by Tumi, of South Plainfield, N.J., because the lithium-ion cells can ignite or explode while...

APTOPIX Runaway Prius NY

2010-03-17T09:34:02Z

Representatives of Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration examine a crashed Toyota Prius, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Harrison, N.Y. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars because their gas pedals could become st...

Financial Reform Bill Wins Mixed Praise

2010-03-17T00:16:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Consumer groups wanted more independence for consumer agency</div><div><p>Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) has unveiled his long-awaited financial reform bill, which walks a tightrope between the wishes of Wall Street and consumer groups. </p><p>The measure drew immed...

Honda recalls 412,000 US vehicles for 'soft' brakes

2010-03-16T20:17:29Z

<div><p>Honda announced the recall of an estimated 412,000 vehicles in the United States because of problems with "soft" brakes, in the latest blow to the embattled Japanese auto industry.</p><p>Honda said the problem can result from air accumulating in a "vehicle stability assist modulator," which causes the pedal to get closer to the floor th...

Honda recalls 412,000 US vehicles on 'soft' brakes

2010-03-16T12:16:01Z

<div><p>Honda announced the recall of some 412,000 vehicles in the United States because of problems with "soft" brakes in the latest major blow to the embattled Japanese auto industry.</p><p>Honda said the problem can be result from air accumulating in a "vehicle stability assist modulator" which causes the pedal to get closer to the floor tha...

Honda Recall

2010-03-16T11:17:15Z

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2006 file photo, unsold 2007 Elements sit on the lot of a Honda dealership in Littleton, Colo. Honda Motor Co. on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 said it is recalling about 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of problems wit...

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