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Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles Over Injury Hazard Comments Off

According to several news agencies, Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for several vehicles due to a problem with the second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that the 2013 GL350 BlueTEC, GL450 4MATIC, GL550 4MATIC, and GL63 AMG vehicles were equipped with a second row seat belt anchor that may have been fitted with bolts that might have not been properly torqued.

According to the federal agency, if these bolts are not properly torqued, a passenger may be injured in the event of an accident since the anchor bolts may become loose. To prevent an injury, the company has issued this recall to announce that all affected vehicles are being fully repaired for free at authorized dealers if necessary. You may click here to read the full report or contact a Mercedes-Benz dealership if your car was affected.

Too often, people are severely injured in accidents caused by equipment defects. Act promptly and have your vehicle inspected as son as possible to prevent injuries.

Posted on: 05-6-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall

Toyota Recalls 2007 Through 2013 FJ Cruisers Comments Off

Multiple news agencies have been reporting that Toyota has issued a recall for all units of the 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser models over a possible crash risk.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that the Toyota Motor Corporation recalled all units of the vehicles manufactured between January 25, 2006 and February 23, 2013 over a possible issue with the Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits these vehicles were equipped with.

These kits come mounted to the front bumper. According to reports, these items could pose a serious crash risk because the lamps could become too bright, which could lead to a hazard to drivers in oncoming vehicles. Since the exceeding brightness may pose a hazard, the vehicle fails to comply with federal standards, which prompted this recall.

The federal agency has stated that these vehicles will be fitted with 35 watt bulbs instead of the 55 watt bulbs, which may remedy the possible crash hazard the bright lights may pose.

You can click here to read the full NHTSA recall or contact Toyota directly if you have any questions concerning this recall. If you have been affected, act promptly to have this issue eradicated immediately. This issue could pose serious risks to others, act quickly.

Posted on: 05-3-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall, Safety

LEM Issues Recall For All Units Of 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Comments Off

Multiple news agencies have indicated that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that multiple dehydrators are being recalled due to an issue with the fan in the units.

According to the official reports, these food dehydrators have been linked to two incidents that did not cause fires because the users took the product outside. The company has urged consumers with the recalled 5-Tray Dehydrators with digital timers to contact them to obtain details concerning how they must ship the product to the company for a full repair.

Consumers will also receive warranty extensions and a $10 discount coupon that can be used toward the purchase of any LEM product.

You can follow this link in order to prevent any potential fire and learn more about this recall and what you can do about it.

Posted on: 05-2-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall

170 Complaints Of Bats Coming Detached From Handles Prompt Recall Comments Off

Multiple news agencies have indicated that certain softball bats are being recalled over a possible injury hazard.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, OneX style bats are being recalled because the handle could come separated unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a potential injury since the bat could strike people nearby.

Over 13,000 units of these products are affected by this recall. The company decided to issue this recall as soon as they learned of over 170 complaints associated with the bats coming detached from the handles while the products were in use. The reports indicate that affected consumers will receive replacement bats for free.

Prevent incidents and injuries by quickly contacting the company if you have been affected by this recall. If you postpone acting, the defective product could pose a serious injury risk to you and your loved ones.

Consumers are urged to stay on top of recall announcements in order to learn more about the risks certain products could pose. Incidents and injuries are often reported before recall announcements are released. Act promptly and avoid incidents by contacting the manufacturer to receive your product replacement.

You can click here to read the full report and learn more about this recall statement at once.

Posted on: 05-2-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall

Certain Aerial Devices Designed For Trucks Recalled Due To Possible Injury Risk Comments Off

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for all units of the 1998 through 2005 OM Aerial Devices, which are used in several models of trucks, over a potential for an injury hazard.

The company decided to issue this recall after it was reported that these vehicles were equipped with arms that could experience fatigue cracks at the elbow level, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or different bystanders. The company has stated that dealers will be inspecting and repairing the leveling arm for free in order to prevent any potential incidents that could lead to an injury.

The company has urged consumers to stop using the recalled aerial devices until the problem has been solved. The full recall announcement can be found here.

Posted on: 05-2-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall

Vehicles Recalled By Winnebago Industries Over Possible Fire Hazard Comments Off

Multiple news agencies have indicated that Winnebago Industries issued a recall for all units of the 2012 through 2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Chalet, Sightseer, Journey, and Adventurer motorhomes. These vehicles were equipped without missing range enclosures, which could cause the gas range flame to be extinguished, which could be caused due to the air flow. If that occurs while the vehicle is in use, the propane gas will continue to flow without a flame, which could result in a fire.

To keep the issue from developing and resulting in injuries, the company decided to issue this recall along the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

You can follow this link to read the full report issued by the federal agency and learn more about this recall.

Posted on: 05-2-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

Porsche 911 Investigated Over Coolant Leaks Comments Off

According to multiple news agencies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that it will be investigating certain complaints associated with coolant leaks linked to Porsche 911 vehicles.

The issue could affect over 10,000 cars. The complaints are related to the 2001 through 2007 models of the vehicle. If there’s an issue with the vehicle and the hose fitting fails, the coolant could leak without warning, increasing the risk of a potential crash since the coolant could cause the vehicle to lose traction power in the rear tire. If there’s a defect with the engine construction, the models may be subject to a recall.

To learn more about this investigation, follow this link for more details.

Posted on: 05-1-2013
Posted in: News, personal injury, Product Recall

Accident Risk Prompts Keystone RV Recall Comments Off

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that certain recreational vehicles are being recalled over a possible crash risk.

The federal agency has stated that these vehicles were equipped with certain awnings that may have been installed with a sequence that wasn’t followed completely, which could lead to awning damage. The Keystone 2013 and 2014 recreational vehicles affected by this recall should have their awning motor replaced for free.

Multiple news agencies have indicated that the awning in these vehicles could unfurl in an unexpected manner while the vehicle is in use, which could pose a crash risk. If you believe you were affected by this recall, follow this link for the full report.

Posted on: 05-1-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall, Safety

Apotex Corp. Recalls Solutions For Injection Comments Off

Multiple reports released by several agencies and news sources have reported that certain products designed to treat patients with infections linked to the complication of conditions such as skin structure infections, appendicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease and other conditions are being recalled over a possible adverse health consequence risk.

According to the official reports, at least 15 lots of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection have been recalled after it was noted that the products could show precipitation or even crystallization in the IV line or bag after proper reconstitution, which could result in several reactions such as renal impairment, phlebitis and end-organ embolism as a result.

Apotex Corp. has announced that it decided to issued this recall promptly in order to avoid any potential illness or severe adverse reaction. Affected clinics and patients are being contacted by the company in order to make sure that the affected injections are no longer administered.

If you believe you were affected by this recall, you can follow this link to read the full report and learn more about what you can do to avoid an illness.

Posted on: 04-30-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall

Autocar Recalls Trucks, Brake Components Could Pose Fire Risk Comments Off

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that Autocar, LLC has issued a recall for several units of trucks over a potential fire risk.

The 2011 through 2013 ACX models come with Meritor axle assemblies that could have been equipped with brake chambers that could allow for a pressure leak. According to the federal agency, the parking brake could suffer if there’s a pressure leak, causing the brake to drag while the vehicle is in use. If that occurs for long periods of time, the brake could overheat and cause a fire.

To prevent fires and incidents, the company is contacting affected vehicle owners in order to have all affected cars repaired at once and for free.

You may follow this link to read more about this recall or contact Autocar if you have any more inquiries.

Posted on: 04-30-2013
Posted in: personal injury, Product Recall
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