Product Recall News

Reckitt Expects U.S. Infant Formula Shortage Until Spring

The near year-long infant formula shortage in the United States that prompted the intervention of the White House is likely to “persist” until spring, according to Reckitt Benckiser, the maker of what is now the biggest brand in the market, …

Ford Recalls 634,000 Vehicles Worldwide Over Fire Risks

Ford Motor Co is recalling 634,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) worldwide over fire risks from possible cracked fuel injectors and will urge owners to have their cars inspected, it said on Thursday. America’s No.2 automaker by sales said the recall …

NHTSA Confirms New Ford Death Due to Faulty Air Bag Inflator

U.S. auto safety regulators on Thursday confirmed a new death tied to a defective air bag inflator in a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup and reiterated urgent calls for owners to get their vehicles repaired. Chrysler parent Stellantis earlier this month …

Tesla Recalls 40,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Potential Loss of Power Steering Assist

Tesla Inc. is recalling just over 40,000 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles that may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole. The Texas-based electric vehicle manufacturer has released …

Clorox in California Recalls Cleaning Products

If you’re thinking of wiping down your kitchen with that bottle of Pine-Sol all-purpose cleaner under your sink, stop. It may contain bacteria that could cause serious illness in people with compromised immune systems. Oakland, California-based Clorox said it has …

More Recalls Announced – For Cars, Chicken and Medications

U.S. and international companies have issued more recalls, for food, medicine, cleaning products and automobiles – and more recalls could be on the way. The Associated Press reported that Hyundai is telling the owners of more than 44,000 SUVs in …

Unilever Adds to Growing List of U.S. Products Recalled Due to Benzene

Unilever issued a voluntary recall of dry shampoo aerosol produced before October 2021 and sold nationwide because they may contain benzene, a human carcinogen. New Jersey-based Unilever U.S. said the list of products include those from Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI …

Kia Recalling 71,000 Older U.S. Sportage Vehicle for Fire Risks

Kia will recall 71,000 2008-2009 model year Sportage vehicles in the United States previously recalled in 2016 for fire risks and is advising owners to park outside until repairs are completed. Kia said the recall fix is currently under development …

Tesla Recalls Nearly 1.1 Million Vehicles to Update Window Reversing Software

Tesla is recalling nearly 1.1 million U.S. vehicles because the window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, increasing the risk of injury. The electric vehicle manufacturer told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it …

Toyota Reaches Potential $150M Settlement Over Fuel Pump Recalls

Toyota Motor Corp. reached a settlement potentially worth $150 million to resolve U.S. class-action litigation tied to recalls of about 3.36 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles whose defective fuel pumps could cause engines to stall. A preliminary settlement was filed …