Conagra Brands, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of about 130,763 pounds of Healthy Choice power bowl products over concerns that they may contain extraneous material. According to an article on Today.com, consumers reported that they found small rocks in the meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the recall on its website stating…
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Amazon Settles Lawsuit Over Sale of Dangerous Hoverboard on Its Platform
Amazon has settled a lawsuit alleging that a house fire and injuries were caused by a faulty, counterfeit hoverboard that were sold through its online marketplace. According to Law360, the lawsuit that was first filed in Nashville in 2016, claimed the Fox family’s $1 million home was destroyed by a fire caused by the battery…
Subaru Recalls Crosstrek Vehicles for Seatbelt Defect
Subaru of America is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek subcompact models over a potential problem with its rear seatbelt assemblies. According to a report on Torque News, Subaru says the Crosstrek has a dual-mode locking mechanism and the seatbelt webbing sensors may not lock as intended. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says in the…
Traffic Crashes Drop on Southland Freeways Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
One of the silver linings the coronavirus pandemic has brought for Southern California has been fewer car accidents. According to an NBC news report, California Highway Patrol data shows a significant drop in crashes on Southland freeways. Car accidents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties dropped 73% last month during the…
Joybird Recalls Dressers Due to Danger of Tip-Over
Joybird, a furniture company, has recalled its Blythe line of dressers because the products failed to comply with voluntary stability standards and are not stable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that could lead to death or serious injuries to young children. According to Consumer Reports, the recall…
Ford F-150 and Ranger Trucks Recalled for Rollaway Risk
Owners of the new Ford F-150 and Ranger trucks might need to bring their cars in for a vehicle defect recall repair. According to Consumer Reports, the dashboard display could state that the vehicle is in “park” even if it is in “reverse,” “neutral” or “drive.” If that happens and a driver takes his or…
Ticket Vendors Criticized for Handling of Canceled Events due to COVID-19, Class Action Filed
Ticket vendors are being criticized for their handling of thousands of live events that were called off as postponements on which some do not offer refunds. According to a report in The New York Times, fans are fuming about being unable to get refunds for concerts or sporting events that have been canceled or postponed…
Costa Cruises Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Failure to Take Precautions Against COVID-19
Costa Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Cruise Lines, is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the company neglected to inform passengers on the Costa Luminosa about potential coronavirus exposure and failed to take the necessary precautions to protect passengers. According to a USA Today article, lawyers allege that passengers “were dragged across the…
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 365,000 Vehicles Due to Issue with Rear-View Cameras
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 365,000 vehicles because of issues with the rear-view cameras. According to news reports, the automaker is recalling vehicles mainly in North America because the rear-view camera image can stay illuminated longer than allowed. The recall covers certain Ram pickups and Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler,…
Kawasaki Recalls 80,000 Utility Vehicles for Serious Fire and Crash Hazards
Kawasaki issued two separate recalls for about 80,000 MULE Pro off-highway utility vehicles because they could pose serious fire and crash hazards. According to an alert on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) website, Kawasaki has recalled certain 2015 to 2020 model-year MULE PRO-FX, FXR and FXT off-highway utility vehicles. The problem with these…