FCA US recently issued a “do not drive” warning for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles that have open and unrepaired Takata air bag recalls. They report that approximately 225,000 US vehicles have not yet been repaired. More than 6.6 million air bag inflators in FCA vehicles have been replaced since the initial recalls. If […]
Deadly Air Bag Inflator Replacements: What You Should Know
If you drive a vehicle that was previously involved in a crash where the air bags deployed, you should be aware that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating replacement airbag filters that have been linked to several deaths and serious injuries. Dangerous Air Bag Inflators The replacement air bag inflators were manufactured […]
Magnets Pose Risks for Children and Teens
High-powered magnets are a safety risk for children. These aren’t the kind you’ll find on your refrigerator; they’re up to eight times stronger than magnets used in toys. Injuries due to ingestion and inhalation of magnets have increased. These injuries are serious and sometimes fatal. When two or more magnets are swallowed, they attract each […]
Used Car Owners: Air Bag Inflator Alert
Have you purchased a used vehicle that was previously involved in a crash? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is alerting used vehicle owners to issues involving substandard air bag inflators. These parts are typically manufactured by foreign companies with little to no reputation of quality manufacturing, sold at prices significantly lower than the […]
CPSC Finds Amazon Responsible for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a Decision and Order against Amazon.com, Inc. The CPSC determined that Amazon was a “distributor” of products that are defective or don’t meet federal consumer product safety standards, therefore bearing legal responsibility for recalling the products. According to the official press release, more than 400,000 products […]
