The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently performed a front passenger crash test on eight SUVs to determine how safe they were. The IIHS says many automobile manufacturers focus on the driver side impact more than the passenger. The test was conducted to ensure auto manufacturers do not neglect passenger side impact safety. The...
The auto manufacturer, General Motors (GM), has issued a recall on 88,000 2018 Terrain SUVs due to defective airbags in the vehicles. The affected SUVS were built from March 14, 2017- May 22, 2018. According to GM, faulty software can prevent the airbags from deploying in the event of an accident. When the vehicle is shut off, the airbag sensor may not...
The well-known craft store, Michaels, has recalled 110,000 of their spin art kits due to a potential burn hazard. The kit includes a battery operated spinning circle where users then squirt paint on it to make a colorful design. The recall has been issued after the company received two reports of the kits overheating. The battery compartments can overheat causing burning injuries or a fire. No injuries have...
Aldi stores are recalling 35,000 Ambiano mini deep fryers due to a potential fire hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received three reports of the deep fryer catching on fire. All three reports include minor property damage as well. No injuries have been reported at this time. The recall involves Ambiano mini deep fryers sold in Aldi stores February 2018- March 2018 for $15.00.
Van’s Foods is recalling 1,500 cases of their gluten and milk-free waffles due to a misbranding issue. The waffles that were packaged with Van’s Foods’ label were in fact not gluten and milk-free. Tyson Foods subsidiary also sells gluten-free (not milk-free) waffles. There seems to have been a mix up when packaging and...
