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GM issues new mass recall for power steering issue
3/31/14
"On Monday, General Motors informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of its latest recall of US vehicles - including the Chevrolet Malibu and HHR - which may experience a \"sudden loss\" of the use of electronic power steering. Deaths ..."
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GM CEO Faces Recall Questions Carrying Corvair-Era Legacy
3/31/14
"Those totals far exceed levels NHTSA cited in opening other air-bag defect investigations, according to the Center for Auto Safety, a consumer-safety group. NHTSA chose not to open a formal defect investigation in 2007 after reviewing the air-bag data."
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GM Announces Another Major Recall Before Testimony
3/31/14
"A congressional subcommittee is holding a hearing on Tuesday regarding the ignition recall with GM CEO Mary Barra and the government's chief auto-safety regulator, David Friedman. Friedman will argue GM had “critical information” that would have helped\u00a0..."
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Government releases testimony in ignition switch recall
3/31/14
"In a preview of his testimony tomorrow, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator David Friedman said his department did study data and complaints over GM's ignition switches,\"…but did not find sufficient evidence… \" to warrant ..."
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General Motors recall: Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, HHR, Saturn Aura, Ion ...
3/31/14
"The initial recall - now at 2.6 million small cars for an ignition switch defect - prompted the automaker to name a new safety chief and speed up pending recalls. The company expects recall-related costs to total $750 million in the first quarter. In ..."
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The Long Road To GM's Ignition Switch Recall
3/31/14
"It's the first time she'll be questioned about a safety defect that's been linked to at least 13 deaths and has sparked a 2.6 million-vehicle recall. At issue for the Detroit CEO is .... She's president emeritus of Public Citizen, a consumer rights ..."
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Food Recall - Safeway Brand Baked Beans In Cans
3/31/14
"This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will ..."
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In GM recall case, most victims were young drivers
3/31/14
"The initial recall — now at 2.6 million small cars for the ignition switch defect — prompted the automaker to name a new safety chief and speed up the review of cases that might lead to recalls. Through media reports and contacts on a Facebook page ..."
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Statement by Honda Canada Regarding Tire Bead Damage Safety Recall: 2014 ...
3/31/14
"Statement by Honda Canada Regarding Tire Bead Damage Safety Recall: 2014 Honda Civic DX\/LX. Canada ... MARKHAM, ON, March 31, 2014 \/CNW\/ - Honda will voluntarily recall 2,314 units of 2014 model-year Civic DX and LX vehicles in Canada to inspect the ..."
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Many victims were young drivers
3/31/14
"In such a situation, inexperienced drivers are more likely to panic and be overwhelmed by the extra effort needed to control the car, safety experts say. GM has ... Edmunds also said most buyers had household incomes under US$100,000 (NZ$115,000)."
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GM recall: Why were crash victims so young?
3/31/14
"In such a situation, inexperienced drivers are more likely to panic and be overwhelmed by the extra effort needed to control the car, safety experts say. ... Edmunds also said most buyers had household incomes under $100,000. That made the Cobalt\u00a0..."
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Majority of victims related to GM recall were young drivers
3/31/14
"Edmunds also said most buyers had household incomes under $100,000. That made the Cobalt appealing, because in most years it sold for a little over $15,000, or $1,000 to $3,500 less than the two ... In a June 2005 letter to Chevrolet customer service ..."
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GM adds 970700 vehicles to ignition switch recall
3/30/14
"\"Consumers impacted by GM's safety recall should have their vehicles serviced promptly once they receive notification,\" the agency said. \"The agency will monitor consumer outreach as the recall process continues and take additional appropriate action ..."
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2014 Honda Civic LX tire safety recall smallest ever
3/30/14
"2014 Honda Civic LX tire safety recall smallest ever. Fewer than 9817 Honda ... Honda informs us that any defective tire discovered in this call to action will be replaced at any certified Honda dealership at no cost to the consumer. The Honda Civic ..."
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Why GlaxoSmithKline PLC Shrugged Off Alli's Recall
3/30/14
"This major drop is thought to be the result of a 2009 Consumer Reports article stating that, a Freedom of Information Request filed with the FDA produced information that orlistat appeared to be linked to an increased risk of rectal bleeding, as well ..."
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Nutriom objects to the FSIS expanded recall
3/30/14
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert because Nutriom LLC, a Lacey refused to expand its Feb. 15, 2014 recall of 227K pounds of egg products to an additional 118,541 pounds of ..."
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Congress to grill GM chief about recall
3/30/14
"It means that legislators may also focus on asking who is responsible for a system that failed so badly that there were no red flags raised for those higher up the food chain. “The right question to ask is who knew, when did they know ... The company ..."
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Congress scrutiny for GM ignition recall
3/29/14
"It means that lawmakers may also focus on asking who is responsible for a system that failed to raise red flags for those higher up the food chain. The problem of defective ignition switches was first noted in 2001, spurring the congressional inquiries ..."
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GSK Weight Loss Products Recall: Alli Capsules Pulled Back For Tampering
3/29/14
"GSK has initiated an investigation based off information from the United States Food and Drug Administration. Like Us on Facebook \u00b7 Follow @franchiseherald. \"Safety is our first priority, and we are asking retailers and pharmacies to remove all alli ..."
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Lenovo to Recall 150000 Plus 'ThinkPad Batteries' Worldwide Due to Fire ...
3/29/14
"According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, two cases of battery overheating and causing damage to the nearby property was reported. Owing to the report, Lenovo launched the battery recall procedure. The batteries from several ThinkPad\u00a0..."
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GM Must Simplify Processes in Wake of Recall, Safety Chief Says
3/28/14
"General Motors Co. (GM:US), recalling 1.6 million small cars equipped with faulty ignition switches tied to 12 deaths, needs to simplify its processes, the automaker's new vehicle safety chief said. “We need to learn from this, get better and move ..."
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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert Following Recall
3/28/14
"Mar 28, 2014. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued an alert on Wednesday after a Washington company declined to expand its recall of products, according to an article from Food Safety News. The company—Nutriom LLC in Lacey, Wash."
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U.S. Jobs, GM Recall, Japan, ECB: Week Ahead March 29-April 5
3/28/14
"The panel has also invited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Acting Administrator David Friedman to testify. 11:00 in Washington .... -The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization publishes its food price index for March. 09:00 in ..."
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Fit To Be Tied? Lessons from the Fitbit Recall
3/28/14
"The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall of the Fitbit Force, a wireless activity-tracking wristband, because of consumer reports of rashes, skin irritation and blistering. Consumers are directed to stop using the product and ..."
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Blumenthal Urges GM To Issue Stronger Recall Warnings, Compensate Victims ...
3/28/14
"I look forward to having the opportunity speak to you at the April 2, 2014 hearing of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance. Even before then, I urge that you act immediately to protect drivers of the\u00a0..."
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Walmart Recall Raises Many Toy Danger Issues
3/28/14
"The trending topic of Walmart's recall Tuesday of 174,000 “My Sweet Love\/My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Baby Doll” raises issues of toy dangers beyond a circuit board that can overheat and burn a child's skin. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission\u00a0..."
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Lenovo begins global recall for fire hazard ThinkPad batteries
3/28/14
"Lenovo launched the battery recall yesterday following two reports in North America of battery packs overheating, causing damage to the batteries themselves, the computers holding them, and nearby property, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission\u00a0..."
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US Jobs, GM Recall, Japan, ECB: Week Ahead March 29-April 5
3/28/14
"The panel has also invited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Acting Administrator David Friedman to testify. 11:00 in Washington. -U.S. Senate hearing on Caterpillar offshore-tax strategies. The Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on ..."
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Burned children prompt Walmart doll recall
3/28/14
"The 16-inch doll was sold with a toy medical kit and was sold for $20 exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide through last month. Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to Walmart for a full refund. Nissan recalls more than a ..."
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GM adding 971000 vehicles to ignition switch recall; brings total to more than ...
3/28/14
"“We are taking no chances with safety,” GM CEO Mary Barra said in a statement. GM has said that it expects to have replacement switches starting next month for the cars originally included in the recall. GM expects those repairs to be completed in October."
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GM adds more cars to ignition recall - 21 News Now, More Local News for ...
3/28/14
"On Wednesday, Barra is scheduled to testify before a hearing of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance, of which Blumenthal is a member. Until the recall has been performed, GM recommends that\u00a0..."
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Amazon warns customers of recall notice on all Alli Weight Loss products
3/28/14
"As of right now GSK is conducting an investigation and is working with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this retailer level recall. “Safety is our first priority and we are asking retailers and pharmacies to remove all ..."
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Major events in GM's recall of 1.6 million cars for a defect linked to fatal ...
3/28/14
"Congress, the Justice Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are all investigating General Motors Co.'s recall last month of 1.6 million vehicles for an ignition switch defect which can cause the car to stall and deactivate ..."
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Toyota announces voluntary safety recall
3/28/14
"(KABC) -- Toyota announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 119,000 MY 2003 and 2004 Avalon sedans. The carmaker says certain circuits within the airbag control module may be susceptible to damage if exposed to electrical ..."
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GM expands ignition switch recall in US by 824000 vehicles
3/28/14
"“We're taking no chances with safety” GM CEO Mary Barra said in a statement. “Trying to locate several thousand switches in a population of 2.2 million and distributed to thousands of retailers isn't practical. Out of an abundance of caution, we are ..."
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AP review: Government safety agency missed Chevy Cobalt recall clues
3/28/14
"DETROIT — For years, the U.S. government's auto safety watchdog sent form letters to worried owners of the Chevrolet Cobalt and other General Motors small cars, saying it didn't have enough information about problems with unexpected stalling to ..."
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GM Recall Prompts Investigations and Legislation, but More Is Needed to ...
3/28/14
"According to the Center for Auto Safety, GM made 51 submissions of consumer complaints to NHTSA's Early Warning Reporting (EWR) system between 2004 and 2012, and a recall should have been issued in 2007, yet NHTSA stated that the reports to the\u00a0..."
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GM Battling to Salvage Reputation, Help Owners in Vehicle Recall
3/28/14
"GM is clearly looking for a way to salvage its reputation and minimize the long-term impact as Congress, the U.S. Justice Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration press forward with investigations. .... business\/Consumer. Mark ..."
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Madison lecture to recall 'crusader' for freedom of information
3/28/14
"Lemov served as chief counsel to Congressman Moss for eight years; authored the Consumer Product Safety Commission Regulatory Manual, and served on the Maryland Consumer Advisory Board. He practices law in Bethesda, Md. Discuss; Print. Posted in\u00a0..."
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FDA Proposes Rule for Grocery Store Food Recall Notices
3/28/14
"The FDA has issued advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to seek public input on part of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011. The FDA may require manufacturers and distributors to submit “consumer-oriented” information when a recall is issued\u00a0..."
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Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) : Zing Brand Snack Bars Recalled Due ...
3/28/14
"The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. The ..."
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GM recall process will be under Congressional microscope
3/28/14
"It means that lawmakers may also focus on asking who is responsible for a system that failed so badly that there weren't red flags raised for those higher up the food chain. \"In this day and age, to think that stuff like this can be kept quiet ... The ..."
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GM expands ignition-switch recall
3/28/14
"Automobile safety advocates called the rash of GM recalls a direct result of the attention being focused on GM for its original response to the ignition-switch problem. “What is so interesting to me is what the pressure of the public spotlight and the ..."
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GM adding 971000 vehicles to ignition recall - KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe ...
3/28/14
"\"We are taking no chances with safety,\" GM CEO Mary Barra said in a statement. GM has said that it expects to have replacement switches starting next month for the cars originally included in the recall. GM expects those repairs to be completed in October."
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Tesla upgrades Model S to avoid recall, battery fires
3/28/14
"In August, NHTSA awarded the car a top safety rating and it has been hailed by Consumer Reports and others as among the best and safest vehicles on the road. \"These (fire) incidents, unfortunately, received more national headlines than the other 200 ..."
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GM safety chief says company must simplify processes in wake of recall
3/28/14
"DETROIT (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co., recalling 1.6 million small cars equipped with faulty ignition switches tied to 12 deaths, needs to simplify its processes, the automaker's new vehicle safety chief said. “We need to learn from this, get ..."
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Recall: Doll Sold at Walmart Can Burn Children
3/27/14
"The company, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling all of the 174,000 My Sweet Love \/ My Sweet Baby electronic baby dolls that were sold for $20 in Walmart stores nationwide from August 2012 through March 2014."
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Marcelita's voluntary recall only concerns jarred salsa and queso retail products
3/27/14
"Reynoldsburg — The Ohio Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert for an undetermined amount of canned salsa and con queso product produced by Marcelita's Authentic Mexican Food restaurant, located at 7774 Darrow Road in Hudson, between ..."
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Nimans denied sale of recall meat
3/27/14
"The United States Department of Agriculture's food safety inspectors issued a final ruling last week condemning recalled meat from BN Ranch and other custom producers who slaughtered their cattle at Rancho Feeding and had their meat swept up in a\u00a0..."
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FDA to set standards for posting recall notices in supermarkets
3/27/14
"On Tuesday, the FDA released some questions for stakeholders and consumers as it writes a rule for a little-known requirement of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The FDA can require a responsible party to submit “consumer-friendly” information about ..."
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