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Tesla Recalls 130,000 Vehicles Over Touchscreen Display Malfunction

Tesla Inc. is recalling about 130,000 vehicles in the United States following an overheating issue that may cause the center touchscreen display to malfunction, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday. The recall covers Tesla’s S and …

Safety Agency Moves to Ensure Recalls of Defective Auto Batteries

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday said it is opening a review to ensure all defective batteries produced by LG Energy Solution have been recalled by automakers. The auto safety agency noted Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler-parent Stellantis, General …

Ford Recalls 737,000 U.S. Vehicles Over Software and Fire-Risk Issues

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 737,000 vehicles in the United States over a part that could develop an oil leak and a software error that could hinder braking, it said on Friday. The automaker is recalling 345,451 of its 2020-2022 …

FDA Details Problems at Plant Behind Recalled Baby Formula

Baby formula maker Abbott failed to maintain sanitary conditions and procedures at the Michigan manufacturing plant recently linked to a cluster of infant illnesses, according to findings released Tuesday by federal safety inspectors. The Food and Drug Administration posted its …

BMW Recalling Over 1 Million U.S. Worldwide On Engine Fire Concerns

BMW will recall 1.03 million worldwideover potential fire risks, the German automaker said on Wednesday, its third recall over the issue since 2017. The new recall involves numerous vehicles built between 2006 and 2013, including some 1 Series, 3 Series, …

Hyundai, Kia Are Sued After Recalling Vehicles Because of Fire Risk

Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. were sued on Friday by drivers who claimed a defect in their vehicles’ anti-lock brake systems could trigger fires. The proposed class action filed in the federal court in Santa Ana, California, followed the …

FDA Seeks More Tests of Foam Used in Philips Ventilators

Philips, the medical equipment maker that is recalling ventilators due to use of parts containing a potentially hazardous foam, said on Sunday it is in discussions with U.S. regulators after a new inspection of one of the company’s facilities. Philips …

Insuring Cannabis Summit: Too Many Operators View Coverage as Compliance Check Box

This is part of a series of articles from Insurance Journal’s annual Insuring Cannabis Summit on Oct. 14. You can find more articles from the summit at the bottom of this one. One big reason carriers aren’t offering a broad …

Aromatherapy Spray From India Linked to U.S. Deaths Being Recalled

U.S. health officials may have solved the mystery of how four people in different states came down with a serious tropical disease even though none had traveled internationally: an aromatherapy spray imported from India. The Centers for Disease Control and …

Potentially ‘Massive’ Litigation Over Recalled Philips Sleep Apnea Devices Advances

Royal Philips NV will face more than 100 U.S. lawsuits gathered in a Pennsylvania court over its recall of more than 3 million devices used to treat sleep apnea that are linked to cancer concerns. Amsterdam-based Philips, maker of respiratory …