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A New App for Smartphones that Alert Drivers of Vehicle Recalls.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is set to offer a free app for smartphones that can alert drivers if their vehicle is involved in a recall. The redesigned smartphone app, SaferCar,...

Hostess Recalls Their Raspberry Zingers over Possible Mold Concerns

Hostess has voluntarily recalled their Raspberry Zingers over mold concerns. The Zingers have the potential to grow mold prior to their best-by dates. Most of the Raspberry Zingers included in the recall have a best-by date in late August. However, a multipack frozen and single-serve...

Infantino Baby Carrier Recalled due to Fall Risk.

The manufacturer, Infantino, has recalled their soft infant and toddler baby carriers due to a fall risk. The company says the buckles on the carrier can break, posing a fall hazard. The recall affects the Go Forward 4-in-1 Evolved Ergonomic, Flip Front2back and Up Close Newborn infant carriers....

Toyota Recalls 2.9 Million Vehicles Due to Defective Airbag Sensor.

The automobile manufacturer, Toyota, is recalling 2.9 million vehicles due to a defective airbag sensor. The vehicles have a faulty electronic control unit, which is designed to assess incoming signals from crash sensors and trigger an airbag deployment and seatbelt tightening. Toyota...

The Latest Takata Airbag Recall.

The Japanese airbag manufacturer, Takata, is recalling 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. due to faulty airbags that could explode and hurl shrapnel or not properly inflate in the event of a crash. The recall includes BMW, Volkswagen, Honda Toyota and Mitsubishi vehicles made in 1995-2000. This recall differs from...