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Arlington, VA
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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…
Arlington, VA
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Oil Spray Danger Prompts Massive Recall Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Nearly 90,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles are being recalled due to an engine issue that can cause hot oil to spray out and increase injury risks. Harley-Davidson Motor Company issued the recall for 88,039 motorcycles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released Tuesday, April 28. The problem involves the airbox backplate, where a breather port can be blocked by plastic material and cause pressure to build inside the engine's crankcase. If the dipstick is removed before pressure is released from the crankcase properly, hot oil could be f…
Bethesda, MD
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Dangerous Issue Sparks Recall Of 50K+ Chainsaws Sold At Major Retailers
More than 50,000 electric chainsaws and pole saws are being recalled because they may not shut off properly, creating serious injury risks. Positec Tool Corporation is recalling four models of electric saws under the Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brand names, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 3. The recall affects about 49,000 saws sold in the US and around 3,000 sold in Canada. The problem involves a defective main switch that can fail, causing the saws to continue running even after the trigger is released. No injuries have been repor…
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Faulty Hinges Could Cause Windows To Crash Shut, Prompting Huge Recall
A hidden hazard in hundreds of thousands of windows could cause glass panes to suddenly drop without warning, sparking a nationwide recall. AmesburyTruth recalled about 200,000 Ashland-brand casement window hinge tracks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. The recall was issued because of a faulty hinge track on the windows installed in homes and commercial buildings. The CPSC has received two reports of window sashes falling when a metal sliding arm detached from the hinge track. No injuries have been reported, but the CPSC warned that the issue…
