2011

Chrysler has announced a recall of their 2012 model year vehicles due to a defective engine, according to recent news sources. It was discovered that the engine block could malfunction because of debris, causing connecting rod bearing failure. This could cause the engine to seize, which causes danger for a driver on the road,...

Kraft Foods Inc. has issued a recall of their Velveeta Shells & Cheese single-serve microwaveable cups due to the possible presence of wire pieces in the product, according to recent news sources. About 137,000 cases are affected by the recall. The products were shipped all over the United States. No consumers have complained as...

Yamaha has issued a recall for their VMX17 motorcycles due to an engine malfunction, according to recent news sources. The recall affect about 2,300 of the the VMX17, or V-MAX, bikes. The model years affected are 2009 to 2011. The variants include the YB, YCB, ZR, ZCR, AG and ACG. The issue is high...

Six former employees of a Federal Aviation Administration certified air-repair station have been accused of improper repairs that endanger the lives of fliers, according to recent news sources. In one instance, two of the employees used a paper clip instead of the proper part in a repair, returning it to the customer as complete....

Two million mobile phones will get a replacement battery after reports that the battery can overheat, posing a burn risk to consumers, according to recent news sources. The battery being replaced in a lithium ion battery pack made by Sony. Three phone models are recalled, all made by NEC Casio Mobile Communications. The first...

The dairy company Parmalat has issued a recall for two different milk products after it was found the milk was contaminated with a cleaning liquid, according to recent news sources. The products subject to recall are Pura 2 liter full cream milk and Daisy Fresh 3 liter full cream milk. The milk products that...