Tag Archives: product recalls
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When a manufacturer of a product issues a recall, it’s often because there is a defect that makes it unsafe for consumers. Examples of this are faulty brakes in automobiles or kitchen appliances that come with a high risk of shock. However, not every product recall happens because a particular item is dangerous. There are… Read More »
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A heavy keychain or a bump in the road can disable a poorly designed ignition switch in 1.6 million General Motors (GM) cars. Though it knew about the defect in 2006, GM did not recall the cars involved until February of this year. In a double failure, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)… Read More »