Appliance fires may be caused by products themselves Updated: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 Appliances can pose a fire hazard even when they are not in use, according to a recent investigation by Consumer Reports. While human error can play a role, especially in fires involving cooking appliances and clothes dryers, CR's in-depth analysis of federal fire data revealed that only about half of all appliance... Read More

Honda recalling Civic hybrids over engine stalling Published: Mon, Mar 7, 2011 Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 35,000 Civic hybrids in the United States to fix a problem with the electrical system that could cause the headlights to turn off or the engine to stall. Honda says the recall covers 2006-2007 model year Civic hybrids. The company says the voltage converter that relays power... Read More

Consumer Reports: Trouble with recalls Published: Sat, Jan 29, 2011 A Consumer Reports poll found that only one-fifth of U.S. adults were aware of having purchased food, medication or a product (other than a car) that was recalled in the past three years. The nationally representative survey, conducted by Consumer Reports National Research Center, found that half of Americans were... Read More

U.S. auto sales rise in 2010, but remain below highs Published: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 It was a good year for American car companies. Ford Motor Co. sales rose 15 percent and it grabbed market share from rivals for the second year in a row. General Motors Co.'s sales rose 6.3 percent while Chrysler climbed 17 percent, an impressive rebound from 2009 when the two companies restructured in bankruptcy... Read More

Recall expands to more than half a billion eggs Published: Fri, Aug 20, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a half-billion eggs have been recalled in the nationwide investigation of a salmonella outbreak that Friday expanded to include a second Iowa farm. The outbreak has already sickened more than 1,000 people and the toll of illnesses is expected to increase. Iowa's Hillandale Farms said... Read More

Honda recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles Updated: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — Honda Motor Co. is recalling the popular Accord and Civic passenger cars to address problems with an ignition switch that could allow the key to be removed without the transmission being shifted into park, its third recall over the problem since 2003. Honda said the most recent recall involved... Read More

Agriculture Department announcing meat recall rule Updated: Wed, Apr 30, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Next time there's a meat recall, you may be able to find out if your local grocery store received any of the tainted meat. Prodded by fallout from the nation's largest beef recall, the Agriculture Department was expected to finalize plans Friday to make retailers' names public during... Read More

China-Made Kid's Jewelry, Toys Recalled Updated: Tue, Aug 14, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Toys and children's necklaces made in China were recalled Wednesday, including five more items from the popular Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway product line, because they contain dangerous levels of lead. RC2 Corp.'s "Knights of the Sword" series toys and some of its Thomas and... Read More

Mattel Recalls 800,000 Lead-Tainted Toys Updated: Wed, Sep 5, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- Mattel Inc.'s reputation took another hit after the world's largest toy maker announced a third major recall of Chinese-made toys in little more than a month because of excessive amounts of lead paint. The latest action, which involved about 800,000 toys and which was announced late... Read More

Spinach Recall Sparks Oversight Calls Published: Thu, Aug 30, 2007 FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Consumer advocates and some lawmakers say that a Salinas Valley company's recall of spinach because of a salmonella scare shows that the federal government must do more to protect the nation's food supply, but industry officials call it proof that their voluntary regulations are... Read More

Food Recall Worries Dog and Cat Owners Updated: Thu, Mar 22, 2007 ATLANTA (AP) -- A recall of potentially deadly pet food has dog and cat owners studying their animals for even the slightest hint of illness and swamping veterinarians nationwide with calls about symptoms both real and imagined. "It's like we're on pins and needles," said Brian Paone, a 27-year-old loan... Read More

Maytag Recalls 2.3 Million Dishwashers Published: Fri, Feb 2, 2007 NEWTON, Iowa (AP) -- Maytag is voluntarily recalling 2.3 million Maytag and Jenn-Air brand dishwashers because of faulty wiring, the company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement released Thursday. The recalled appliances are blamed for causing 135 fires and four... Read More

Dell Recalls 100,000 More Battery Packs Published: Mon, Oct 2, 2006 ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) -- Dell Inc., the world's largest personal computer maker, said Friday that it is increasing the recall of Sony Corp. battery packs used in its systems to 4.2 million units from 4.1 million units. The batteries can short-circuit and have been blamed for causing some computers in... Read More

Bethany to seek bids for water line project Updated: Sat, Apr 8, 2006 BETHANY -- City officials will seek bids to replace a water line estimated at 40 to 50 years old. City council members have authorized staff to seek bids on the installation of a six-inch line serving the area between NW 42 and NW 46 and Rockwell and Mueller avenues. Mayor J.D. Johnston said Community Development... Read More

GM looks to reopen by June 30 Updated: Fri, May 23, 2003 General Motors is working toward a June 30 reopening of its tornado-ravaged assembly plant in Oklahoma City, the company said Thursday. Cleanup continues at GM plant "We may not make it, but we are going to work toward that date," the company said in a recorded message for employees. "If you were able to see... Read More

Inside Business Updated: Wed, Apr 19, 2000 Recall notices to be posted America's post offices soon will have a poster to accompany the FBI's "Most Wanted" list. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday it would put up posters of safety recalls to alert the public to the most dangerous products. Commission Chairwoman Ann Brown... Read More