Subaru has issued an auto defect recall for about 2,107 brand new vehicles because of faulty welds located on the duct below the cowl panel that could compromise the vehicle’s body strength, thereby increasing the risk of injury in a crash. According to a report on Autoblog.com, the 2019 Outback and 2019 Legacy are the…
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Subaru Recalls Brand New Vehicles for Faulty Welds
Study Shows Even Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Pose Risk of Job Loss
Individuals who suffer so-called mild traumatic brain injuries run the risk of losing their jobs due to “persistent post-concussive symptoms,” according to a new study published in BMJ Open. According to the study, those who are in their 30s are particularly susceptible to this risk. For this study, researchers looked at 19,732 Danish hospital patients…
Horrific Dog Attack in Northern California Caught on Camera
A terrifying dog attack was caught on camera in Half Moon Bay in Northern California. According to an ABC news report, neighbors say the owner of the dog is a man who has terrorized their community for years. Several families even have restraining orders but say nothing has been done. The incident occurred when Michelle…
Ford Ranger Pickup Trucks Recalled for Seatbelt Defects
Ford has issued a vehicle defect recall for about 7,580 2019 Ford Ranger Supercab vehicles in the United States because of defective seatbelts that may not have been properly assembled. According to a report on CNET.com, the vehicles were built between June 18, 2018, and June 19, 2019, at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne,…
Nissan Rogue Drivers Say Sensors Cause Sudden Stops
Drivers of Nissan Rogue SUVs say their vehicles are going rogue on them and the sensors that are supposed to prevent crashes are causing their vehicles to stop unexpectedly. According to an ABC news report, Todd Burrows, a Rogue owner says the very electronic feature that is supposed to help protect him is now posing…
Smoke Alarms Recalled for Risk of Failure to Alert in the Event of a Fire
Smoke alarms manufactured by Universal Security Instruments are being recalled because they may fail to alert consumers in the event of a fire. According to an ABC news report, the smoke alarms have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire….
Forky Plush from ‘Toy Story 4’ Recalled by Disney for Potential Choking Hazard
It might be hard to pry away the googly-eyed Forky ( a character from the latest Disney Pixar hit, Toy Story 4) from little kids’ hands. But, according to news reports, parents might have to do just that because Disney has recalled Forky plush toys as the toys’ eyes could potentially detach and pose a…
Ford Focus Vehicles Recalled for Stalling Issues
Ford is recalling 58,000 of its 2012-2014 and 2017 Focus vehicles because the software update they received as part of a prior recall was incomplete. According to Consumer Reports, the earlier recall was meant to fix a problem with the gas tank that could cause the vehicle to lose power, inaccurate readings or an indicator…
Eye Drops and Ointments Recalled Because They May Not Be Sterile
Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. has issued recalls for potentially defective eye drops and ointments sold at Walgreens and Wal-Mart stores over concerns that the products may not be sterile. According to a USA Today news report, in addition, Perrigo has also issued a recall of prescription eye ointments for the same reason. In total, there are…
Ford SUV Owners Continue to Lodge Complaints about Carbon Monoxide Problems
So far, hundreds of Ford Explorer SUV owners have complained that carbon monoxide fumes leaking into their vehicles have given them headaches or made them dizzy or nauseous. According to a News 12 report, even though Ford has been insisting that the problem is fixed, the complaints seem to keep trickling in. Dangerous Levels of…