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Upton Shaped by Ford Tire Recall Faces GM 14 Years Later
3/23/14
"Afterward, he drafted and helped pass bipartisan legislation creating an early warning system to boost communication between the automobile industry and federal safety regulators. While his April 1 hearing into this year's GM recall is designed to ..."
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After Recall, GM Tries to Engage Affected Owners on Social Media
3/23/14
"When she heard about the recall, she quickly called G.M. and asked for a loaner vehicle, but the agent dismissed her concerns. “I take car safety very seriously,” she said, noting that her sister had died in a car crash and she herself had been in a ..."
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Jenner & Block LLP Chairman Anton Valukas To Help Lead Internal GM ...
3/22/14
"“He sounds like a good choice because he has prosecutorial experience and has done other outside controversial investigations,” said Joan Claybrook, a former administrator at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and longtime consumer\u00a0..."
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The Fitbit recall: is a “one size fits all” approach the most effective way to ...
3/21/14
"Last week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a voluntary recall notice for the popular wireless, activity-tracking wristband Fitbit Force. Fitbit's wristband allows consumers to monitor and measure certain personal fitness ..."
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GM CEO Mary Barra To Testify At House Hearing On Recall
3/21/14
"That number is likely to rise above the 12 currently cited by the company, as GM and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration review accident reports and consumer complaints. Barra also named a new head of global safety, one day after telling\u00a0..."
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Kirkland chicken recall announced
3/21/14
"The recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The agency 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 ..."
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Playtex issues recall on breast pump power adapters for potential electric ...
3/21/14
"\"Consumer safety is a primary objective of Playtex and we are taking this action out of an abundance of caution. The casing ... Breast pumps are considered as a medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates it. The ..."
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Pressures Mount on GM Recall
3/21/14
"The move comes ahead of congressional hearings scheduled to begin April 1 at which the auto maker and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials could face tough questions about why neither responded more aggressively to complaints about ..."
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US Pushes for Wider Recall of Graco Car Seats
3/21/14
"Graco Children's Products, which resisted recalling about 1.8 million child restraints earlier this year, has responded to a special order from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration demanding more information about incidents or injuries ..."
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GM recall spurs lawsuit over fatal 2006 Wisconsin accident
3/21/14
"Under the bankruptcy, the \"new GM\" is liable for safety recalls and repairs related to GM vehicles but not for claims resulting from accidents or incidents that happened before the bankruptcy, under the \"old GM.\" That means consumers wanting to file ..."
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IKEA announces recall of children's bed canopies
3/21/14
"The Consumer Products Safety Commission says about 255,000 of the bed canopies are being recalled in the United States over strangulation concerns. The recall affects 2.6 million items worldwide. Federal officials say there have been nine reports\u00a0..."
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Food Recall Warning: Kirkland Signature Brand Grilled Chicken Breast Strips ...
3/21/14
"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 notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. The CFIA is verifying that industry is ..."
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How a Watchdog Blew the Lid Off the GM Recall Scandal
3/20/14
"By then, Ditlow and his colleagues at the Washington-based auto safety center that had been co-founded by consumer advocate Ralph Nader were on the case. The revelation of GM's extraordinarily lengthy delay in recalling the faulty cars had the whiff of\u00a0..."
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USDA Gives a Little More Background on Rancho Recall
3/20/14
"By News Desk | March 20, 2014. In an attempt to help consumers understand the situation surrounding Rancho Feeding Corporation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has posted an update to the recall site. The page\u00a0..."
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FDA issues recall of McKesson Anesthesia Care Record
3/20/14
"Nearly a year after McKesson notified its customers about flaw in one of its health IT systems, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to applying a Class I recall. The product in question is McKesson's Anesthesia Care Record (ACR), a ..."
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USDA FSIS Explains Rancho Recall, Kind Of
3/20/14
"Beef carcasses The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has decided it won't be adding more names to the 210 page list of retailers involved in the Rancho Feeding Corp beef recall. And it's issued an ..."
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GM creates global safety czar in response to recall crisis
3/19/14
"Before that, he was executive director of global interior engineering and safety performance, responsible for certification of GM vehicle safety and crashworthiness. He will report to John Calabrese, GM's global engineering chief, and will become a ..."
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Latest Odyssey recall will cost Donso Corp and Honda Dealers $ millions (Video)
3/19/14
"By voluntarily recalling a vehicle for safety concerns through the NHTSA, Honda has effectively warned the consumer and provided an acceptable resolution; while releasing the company from further liability. An action of due-diligence and preventive ..."
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Ruling: Toyota ordered to pay $1.2 billion related to 2009 vehicle recall
3/19/14
"\"Today we can say for certain that Toyota intentionally concealed information and misled the public about the safety issues behind these recalls,\" Attorney General Eric Holder said in announcing the settlement. \"Put simply, Toyota's conduct was ..."
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RECALL: Grumpy Cat toys
3/19/14
"... Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund. Contact Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.Ganz.com and click on Recall Info for more information. (Consumer Product Safety Commission). Tags:."
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Stabenow confident in GM CEO Mary Barra's ability to navigate rough recall road
3/19/14
"I think we've seen GM come a long way, putting out a great product; and a CEO whose going to make the decisions she has to make to do what needs to be done from a consumer safety standpoint and a public credibility standpoint. I'm sure they're going to\u00a0..."
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Lexus settlement
3/19/14
"Both the Justice Department and the FBI had been looking to see whether the Japanese giant had intentionally misled federal safety regulators after it began receiving complaints that some of its vehicles could surge out of control unexpectedly. Toyota ..."
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Recall: Playtex electric breast pumps can shock mothers during use
3/19/14
"\"Consumer safety is a primary objective of Playtex and we are taking this action out of an abundance of caution,\" the company's statement read. The affected adapters were manufactured between November 2012 and July 2013. The product can be identified\u00a0..."
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RECALL: 8200 Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal Toys by GANZ Due to Choking Hazard
3/19/14
"Grumpy cat is about to get grumpier! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Ganz, today announced a voluntary recall of about 8,200 Plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys because the stuffed animals' eyes can detach, posing a\u00a0..."
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FSIS fires back at inspector shortage charges
3/19/14
"Recently, the New York Times published an article claiming that job vacancies in the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are leading to more food recalls. That's not true. The fact is, vacancies within the agency do not mean there are less ..."
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General Motors Creates Safety Chief Position in Wake of Recall Spree
3/19/14
"In his role, Boyer will be responsible for providing regular and frequent updates on vehicle safety to Barra, senior management, and the General Motors Board of Directors, the company said in an announcement. He will also oversee safety development of ..."
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Another GM recall: 1.18M SUVs for air bag issue
3/18/14
"ShareThis via email, AIM, social bookmarking and networking sites, etc. DETROIT, MI -- General Motors issued a new recall of 1.5 million vehicles Monday, part of an effort to assure buyers that it's moving faster to fix safety defects in its cars and ..."
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Consumer Minute: Another GM recall and rising grocery prices
3/18/14
"Consumer Minute: Another GM recall and rising grocery prices ... She's now promising to fix the safety defects and the company's response to them. You'll soon have a new place to trade in your used video games. Starting next week, Walmart will let ..."
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Critics Question Strength of Auto Recall Process
3/18/14
"Critics are questioning why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the public's auto safety watchdog, let GM sidestep a recall for the ignition switch issues even though the first reports of trouble were sounded as early as 2001. “Here we ..."
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Recall of TRX workout bars
3/18/14
"WASHINGTON - Two kinds of workout bars apparently aren't strong enough. They're the subjects of a recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports TRX dip and hammer bars have welds which can crack or break. That can cause users to fall and\u00a0..."
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GM Creates Vehicle Safety Job In Wake Of Recall Questions
3/18/14
"He will have global responsibility for the safety development of GM vehicle systems, and will be in charge of validating GM cars' safety performance and overseeing recalls and other safety-related issues after vehicles are sold. Boyer will provide ..."
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GM issues new vehicle recall for air bag issue
3/18/14
"GM says CEO Mary Barra ordered an internal safety review after the ignition switch recall, and asked that pending issues that might lead to a recall be resolved quickly. The government is investigating why GM didn't act sooner to recall cars with the ..."
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Beef jerky recall stems from slaughterhouse problems
3/18/14
"The 3.25-ounce chili pepper beef jerky was recalled \"due to safety concerns,\" the agency said in a written statement Monday. Consumers should check for an ... 10 and affected retailers and food processors nationwide. Consumers who have questions about\u00a0..."
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Safety concerns lead to Krave beef jerky recall
3/18/14
"(KGO) -- Health officials have issued another recall for a food product processed by a Petaluma slaughterhouse. The Monterey County Health Department is recalling Krave Garlic Chili Pepper Beef Jerky because of safety concerns. The product was\u00a0..."
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USDA Chocolate Recall
3/18/14
"Consumers with questions about food safety can contact the FDA at (888) SAFE-FOOD Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Consumers can also contact Simply Natural Foods at (631) 543-9600. For more information go\u00a0..."
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Barra apologizes for GM's handling of recall, names longtime engineer as ...
3/18/14
"(AP Photo\/Carlos Osorio, File). DETROIT – General Motors CEO Mary Barra apologized Tuesday for the deaths related to the company's delayed recall of 1.6 million small cars, and named a new global safety director to help prevent such issues in the future."
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Playtex Announces the Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain AC/DC Power ...
3/18/14
"Consumer safety is a primary objective of Playtex and we are taking this action out of an abundance of caution. The casing on some adapters may become loose and separate, resulting in a potential for electric ... This recall is specific to certain AC ..."
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Metal on Metal Hips Linked to Two Types of Cancer
3/18/14
"... collect additional information about the safety of their devices. The agency has also issued a safety communication regarding metal-on-metal hip implants, warning the medical community and consumers about additional risks associated with these devices."
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Hospira Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Hemoset Blood Set
3/18/14
"Over-delivery of blood products in the populations at greatest risk (e.g. neonates, patients with heart and\/or kidney failure, and other patients with conditions associated with susceptibility to volume overload) may result in injuries that require ..."
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GM names new vehicle safety chief after ignition-switch recall
3/18/14
"Boyer, who was executive director of engineering operations and systems development, will provide frequent updates on vehicle safety to Chief Executive Mary Barra, senior management and the board of directors. \"Jeff's appointment provides direct and\u00a0..."
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GM recall: CEO Mary Barra apologizes, appoints new safety czar. Is it enough ...
3/18/14
"General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra announced Tuesday the hiring of a new vehicle safety chief who will be charged with helping the automaker reverse course after an avalanche of high-profile safety issues. Skip to next paragraph. Schuyler Velasco."
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GM issues new vehicle recall
3/18/14
"GM issues new vehicle recall \u00b7 Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors issued a new recall of 1.5 million vehicles yesterday, part of an effort to assure buyers that it's moving faster to fix safety defects in its cars and ..."
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GM appoints safety chief to deal with mounting recall crisis
3/18/14
"Beset by criticism that it did not move quickly enough to fix an ignition switch problem linked to 12 fatal crashes, General Motors on Tuesday named a vehicle safety chief charged with identifying and resolving product safety issues. Jeff Boyer, who ..."
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GM Recall 2: 1.18M SUVs recalled month after 1.6M small cars recalled
3/18/14
"March 18, 2014 (DETROIT) -- General Motors issued a new recall of 1.5 million vehicles Monday, part of an effort to assure buyers that it's moving faster to fix safety defects in its cars and trucks. In a video message to employees posted Monday, CEO ..."
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GM's Barra expects to testify about recall
3/18/14
"That number is likely to rise above 12 as the company and safety regulators review accident reports and consumer complaints. Barra said it's also likely she will testify before congressional committees investigating the company's handling of the problem."
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GM's recall was years after defect left drivers with unsafe vehicles
3/18/14
"\"Technical-service bulletins have been recall-avoidance devices — there's no question about that,\" said Joan Claybrook, a consumer-safety advocate who was the head of NHTSA from 1977 to 1981. Vehicle makers routinely send the bulletins to alert ..."
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GM chief apologizes amid another recall (w/video)
3/18/14
"But that contradicts publicly available complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drivers of the SUVs have reported seven injuries to NHTSA because ... A cooperative agreement among organizations will bring a day-use animal ..."
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GM Names New Vehicle Safety Chief
3/18/14
"General Motors Co (GM) on Tuesday named a new vehicle safety chief who will be responsible for heading off issues like the faulty ignition switches linked to 12 deaths and the recall of more than 1.6 million vehicles. Jeff Boyer, a GM veteran who has ..."
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GM Names Safety Czar Amid Recall Scandal
3/18/14
"General Motors (GM) has appointed a senior executive in charge of vehicle safety amid growing controversy around the company's safety recalls. Jeff Boyer, 58, has been named vice president of global vehicle safety. Throughout his forty years at GM ..."
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GM names new safety chief in wake of damaging recall
3/18/14
"Barra on Tuesday named engineer Jeff Boyer to the new global post. She says it gives GM a single safety leader with access to senior managers and the board. Boyer is responsible for development of safety systems, vehicle testing, and safety of cars ..."
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