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New updates in the salmonella egg contamination outbreak was announced. Yesterday, the ABC World News reported a shocking update regarding the federal inspection of an Iowa farm for possible salmonella contaminated eggs. After two weeks of inspections, the FDA released a report of their findings which included live mice, flies (dead & alive), and maggots that were too numerous to count. While testing the water used to clean the eggs before they are packaged, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of Salmonealla enteritidis, according to Jeff Farrar, FDA associate commissioner for food protection. Salmonella contaminated eggs has been linked to feed but these disgusting conditions certainly add some insight as to why these eggs may have been recalled. The Los Angeles Times noted that conditions described in the reports are some of the worst food safety experts have seen in decades.

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Chrysler has issued a vehicle defect recall for nearly 22,000 SUVs and trucks to rectify a problem with brake tubes that could potentially lead to the loss of brake fluid. According to an Associated Press news report, Ford Motor Company is also recalling more than 30,000 Transit Connect vans to replace pushpins holding the liners above the driver's head. Ford officials say testing by the federal government found that these parts failed to meet federal standards for protecting the driver's head in the event of a crash.

Included in the Chrysler brake defect recall are 2010 Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler models. The problem with the brake tubes could apparently lead to loss of brake fluid, making it difficult for the driver to brake when needed. This could pose the hazard of a serious injury car accident. Ford's recall is likely to begin in July and Chrysler is expected to notify consumers affected by the recall in August.

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Subaru has issued an auto product defect recall for about 74,000 Legacy and Outback vehicles because of faulty steering columns. According to news reports, the wiring in the steering column may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this occurs, several electrical components that are critical to passenger safety may fail including front airbags, paddle shifters, cruise control, horn and radio controls. The vehicles involved in this recall are those manufactured between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010. When the recall begins, Subaru will fix the problem free of charge. If you own one of these vehicles, please take it to your dealer for a prompt inspection.

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Several crib manufacturers have issued a defective product recall for more than 2 million cribs because of concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs. According to an Associated Press news report, Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp, Child Craft, Jardine Enterprises, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby and Simmons Juvenile Products are all involved in this crib recall.

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Yamaha has issued an auto product defect recall for about 20,000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) because of a faulty steering column assembly that can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control. According to a news report in Consumeraffairs.com, these product defects pose a risk of personal injuries or even death to riders. So far, Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving these recalled ATVs. However, no injuries have been reported yet in connection with these products. The recall involves non-power steering models.

The ATVs, manufactured in Japan, were sold by Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for between $7,000 and $9,000. Consumers who own these ATVs are asked to stop using them immediately and contact a dealer to schedule a complimentary repair. Registered owners should be receiving the recall notice in the mail. For a list of recalled models, please visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

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An auto defect accident can leave injured victims with permanent injury. In some cases, victims will require around the clock care. After a car accident it is a good idea to examine your case for a products liability claim. If your accident was caused by an auto defect you may have a case against one of the major automotive companies.

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Honda Motor Company has issued a vehicle defect recall for about 167,000 Acura TSX cars for problems with the power steering hoses, which could potentially cause a fire under the hood. According to a CBS News report, this auto product defect recall involves Acura TSX models from 2004 to 2008 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports on its website that high temperatures under the hood could cause the defective power steering hose to crack and leak oil. This can cause smoke and burning smell or even a fire. So far, Honda officials say there was one report of a vehicle fire, but no injuries were involved.

I'm pleased that Honda decided to recall these vehicles because any time there is an oil leak from vehicles, it is extremely dangerous, because in the presence of an ignition source, the vehicle could catch fire causing car accidents, devastating injuries, death and severe property damage.

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Generation 2 Worldwide has issued a defective product recall for its drop-side cribs after three infant deaths were reported in connection with the products. According to a news report in Consumeraffairs.com, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents that their children are at serious risk of injury or death due to strangulation or suffocation hazards these cribs pose. The crib's plastic hardware can break and cause the drop-side to detach from the corner of the crib. This creates a space into which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocated. Also, the crib's mattress support can detach from the crib frame creating a hazardous space in which a child could become trapped.

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Federal officials are saying that Toyota was not very forthcoming about taking corrective action or issuing a vehicle defect recall in connection with millions of vehicles recalled over faulty gas pedals and floor mats. According to a news report in the Detroit Free Press, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told reporters that Toyota had to be pushed every step of the way by federal officials to take corrective action in the interest of consumer safety. That "pushing" culminated in an unprecedented vehicle recall and with the Japanese auto maker suspending manufacturing and sales of eight vehicle models including its top-selling Corolla and Camry.

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Graco has issued a defective product recall for about 1.5 million strollers after the children's products manufacturer received several reports of children's finger tips getting cut off by stroller hinges. According to an Associated Press news report, Graco has received seven reports of children placing their fingers in the stroller's canopy hinge as it was being opened or closed. Of those cases, five children had their finger tips severed while two children sustained cuts on their finger tips.

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Dorel Juvenile Group is issuing a defective product recall for about 213,000 Safety 1st Disney Care Center play yards and Eddie Bauer Complete play yards because children could suffocate in them. According to a news report in Consumeraffairs.com, the one-piece metal bars supporting the floorboard of the bassinet attachment can come out of the fabric sleeves and create an uneven sleeping surface, posing the hazard of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.

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Medical device company ev3 Inc. has issued a defective product recall for catheters that could crack and result in serious personal injuries to patients. According to a news report, the company in November sent a letter to customers about the problem and telling to stop using the Trailblazer Support Catheter. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the defective catheters were distributed in September and October. These devices are thin, flexible tubes that are inserted into a vein or body cavity to allow drainage of fluid or to allow access to a surgical instrument. The company has not said whether any patients were injured as a result of these defective products.

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Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. has issued a defective product recall for about 447,000 of its infant car seat carriers including some that are branded with Eddie Bauer, Cosco and Disney logos. According to an Associated Press news report, there have been dozens of reports of the car seat carrier's handle coming loose and causing injuries to young children. There have been at least three injuries to babies including bumps, bruises and a head injury. So far, the company has also received 77 reports of the child restraint handle fully or partially coming off. Federal officials are warning consumers who own these products to immediately stop using the seat's carrying handle. The breakage is apparently caused by the defective bolts that attach the handle to the seat. This can cause the handle to detach and create a fall hazard for infants.

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JC Penney has issued a defective product recall for more than 5,000 Cooks Outdoor Grills because the grills pose a fire and burn injury hazard to consumers. According to a news report in Consumeraffairs.com, the company has received 11 reports of fires as a result of inadequate drainage. The drip pan on the grill apparently does not allow for proper drainage leading to potential fire hazards. So far no injuries have been reported.

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BRP has issued a defective product recall for nearly 2,400 0f the 2010 model year Can-Am all-terrain vehicles. According to a news report in Consumeraffairs.com, the dynamic power steering in these ATVs can fail causing sudden loss of steering control. This could pose a risk of serious injury or death to riders. The company has apparently received one report of an incident, but no reports of injuries or fatalities yet.

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Volvo will issue a vehicle defect recall for about 8,438 of its 2010 XC60 SUVs because of a problem that could cause the seatbelt to become detached from the seat frame during a side impact crash. According to a report in Left Lane News, the problem was discovered during crash testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which released a report on the problem, stated that the driver's seat side cover panel or seat control panel in certain driver-side collisions may cause the seatbelt to detach.

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Federal officials have issued a defective product recall for more than 2.1 million drop-side cribs made by Stork Craft Manufacturing, in the single biggest crib recall in the nation's history. According to an MSNBC news report, this product recall involves 1.2 million cribs in the United States and about 1 million in Canada where the company is based. Apparently, these cribs have a serious product defect where the drop-side plastic hardware can break or deform causing the drop-side to detach. This basically creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress where infants can become entrapped and suffocate. Such unforeseen drop-side detachment can also cause dangerous fall injuries to young children.

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Maclaren is issuing a defective product recall for about 1 million umbrella strollers because of a side hinge that poses serious injury risk to young children. According to an MSNBC news report, a side hinge mechanism in these defective strollers poses the risk of cutting or amputating a child's fingers when the stroller is being opened or closed. This product recall applies to all Maclaren strollers that were sold in the United States since 1999. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has apparently received reports of 15 incidents in which children were hurt in the past 10 years.

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Nissan North America is issuing a vehicle defect recall for more than 10,500 model year 2009 Sentra sedans that come equipped with Bosch master cylinders because of the risk of brake fluid leaking from the master cylinders. According to a news report in Automotive Fleet, the amount of brake fluid that is in the master cylinder reservoir could decrease to below the minimum level causing the system warning indicator to light up. The brakes at this point will not function properly.

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General Motors has issued a vehicle defect recall involving about 53,000 Chevy, Pontiac and Saturn cars over a possible fire danger. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the auto maker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have issued a recall after determining that a fuel leak can lead to a vehicle fire. The recalled models include 2006-2007 Chevy Cobalt; 2007 Pontiac G5; and 2006-2007 Saturn Ion.

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