The auto manufacturer, Toyota, has issued a recall for 2.4 million Prius hybrids due to a stalling risk. The recall involves certain 2010-2014 Prius hybrids and some 2012-2014 Prius V hybrids. The manufacturer says the stalling risk is due to the vehicle failing to enter a fail-safe driving mode in response to a hybrid system fault. Toyota says the...
Walmart has recalled 246,0000 axes due to an injury risk. The manufacturer says the head can detach from the handle. The axes are from the “Ozark Trail” line with the model number 60111140. They have a black non-slip rubber grip and claw feature. They weigh 1.25 pounds and are 14 inches long. The...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it plans to begin naming stores who may be carrying recalled food. At this time, the FDA only names the stores sometimes which can be confusing for consumers. Food recalls will begin providing consumers with more information like where the recalled products are sold and when. This helps consumers know what...
Kitchen fires are the leading cause of home fires and injuries. You must act quickly when responding to a fire, but how you respond, will depend on the type of fire and where it is located. If you are cooking on your range or cooktop and a fire occurs, try and contain the fire by covering it with a lid. Once the lid...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says consumers should check their freezers due to the nationwide recall of ground beef. The recall was issued due to a possible e. coli contamination. New reports say that ground meat could have been sold at Target, Safeway and Sam’s Club. The recalled products have an establishment number of “EST....
