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Ford Recalls 370,000 Cars

Ford is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to their steering shaft that may result in loss of steering. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The cars include 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and …

Some Blue Brake Fluid Recalled Due to Wrong Color

A company is recalling about 488,000 units of brake fluid because its color is wrong. Each type of brake fluid has a color requirement so it can be identified. The brake fluid being recalled is blue, rather than in the …

Ikea Recalls 40,000 Faulty Children’s Beds in North America

Ikea, the world’s biggest furniture retailer, recalled two models of junior beds in the U.S. and Canada on concern they can break and cause laceration injuries. The recall of Kritter and Sniglar beds follows reports of incidents where a metal …

Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Sonata, Azera models

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 Sonata and Azera sedans in cold-weather U.S. states because road salt can corrode the rear suspension. The recall affects 215,000 Sonata midsize sedans from the 2006 to 2010 model years and 24,000 Azera full-size sedans from …

Toyota Recalls 342,000 Tacoma Pickups

Toyota is recalling 342,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks because the front seatbelts can malfunction. The recall affects 2004 to 2011 Access Cab models with a small door to the rear passenger compartment. Toyota says screws that attach part of the …

New Zealand Dairy CEO Says Infant Formula Botulism Scare is Over

The chief executive of New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said Wednesday the risk that people could contract botulism from infant formula made with the company’s whey concentrate has ended. Speaking at a press conference in Auckland on Wednesday, Theo Spierings …

BMW Recalls 143,000 Cars in China

China’s national product safety agency says automaker BMW is recalling 143,000 cars to replace a part in its electrical system. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China said Monday a seal in the electrical system might …

Kids’ Outdoor Furniture Recalled Over Lead Paint

Federal regulators said Wednesday that 14,000 sets of ladybug-themed kids’ outdoor furniture are being recalled due to excessive levels of lead paint. The metal-framed outdoor furniture was sold under the Leisure Ways brand at retailers nationwide between January and May …

Nissan Recalls Versa Note Hatchbacks to Fix Bolts

Nissan is recalling nearly 13,000 Versa Note subcompact hatchbacks because of problems with bolts in the back of the vehicle. The company says the recall affects cars from the 2014 model year that were built in Mexico before July 5 …

Ford Recalls Some 2013 C-Max Hybrids Over Roofs

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 33,021 C-Max hybrid cars because they may not adequately protect occupants’ heads in a crash. Vehicles involved were made between Jan. 19, 2012, and June 25, 2013 and don’t have panoramic roofs. C-Max hybrids with …