The well-known auto manufacturer, Hyundai, has recalled 43,000 of their Santa Fe SUVs due to a steering wheel malfunction that can cause the steering wheel to detach. The recall involves the 2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport SUVs that were manufactured at Hyundai’s Alabama plant from July through October 2017. Hyundai says that these models could...
The auto manufacturer, Toyota, has issued a recall on 74,000 trucks and SUVs due to two separate safety issues. The recall involves the 2017 Toyota Tundra and the 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia SUV. The first recall affects 8,800 2017 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks. The truck has been recalled due to a possible loose second row seat. This could cause serious...
Britax Child Safety Inc., has refused to recall or repair a jogging stroller that has caused multiple injuries in children and adults. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed a complaint against Britax to prevent anyone from further injuries. The CPSC received several reports of injuries occurring while using Britax’s BOB jogging stroller. Consumers reported that the stroller’s front wheel is not secure and can detach from...
PennDOT’s winter maintenance workers are out in full force this weekd to try and fill as many potholes as they can. The blitz began Monday and continued through Wednesday with crews working 12-hour shifts; taking advantage of this stretch of warm weather. It has been reported that this is the worst year for potholes. In the last six weeks, the city’s 311 Response Center has received 3,769 pothole complaints. That is three times more than...
A large recall has been issued on various dog food brands after an investigation found them to be contaminated by a euthanasia drug. The J.M. Smucker Company has recalled several types of their “Gravy Train,” “Kibbles N’ Bits” and “Skippy” wet dog food. The company said the voluntary recall was issued after they found small amounts of pentobarbital in one of their minor ingredients. Pentobarbital is a sedative...
