Ford adds 4.5M vehicles to recall of defective cruise control switch that could cause firesOctober 13th, 2009 Ford adds 4.5M vehicles to defective switch recallDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it will add 4.5 million older-model vehicles to the long list of those recalled because a defective cruise control switch could cause a fire.
Product Recalls: Halcyon diving equipmentOctober 1st, 2009 Product Recalls: Halcyon diving equipmentThe following recall has been announced:
— About 20,300 Halcyon diving equipment products, made in the U.S. by Halcyon Manufacturing Inc., of High Springs, Fla., because they pose a drowning hazard for divers.
A look at the top-selling vehicles through the government's Cash for Clunkers programSeptember 21st, 2009 Top-selling vehicles through Cash for ClunkersThe government posted new data late Friday on the government's Cash for Clunkers rebate program. Here's a look at the top-selling new vehicles through the program when multiple engine options, flexible-fuel vehicles and hybrid versions are taken into account.
Maytag issues recall for 46,000 more refrigerators that pose a fire hazardAugust 25th, 2009 Maytag recalls more refrigeratorsWASHINGTON — Maytag said Tuesday it is recalling about 46,000 refrigerators under the Maytag, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand names, due to a fire hazard. Because of an electrical failure in the device that turns on the compressor, the company said there is a chance of overheating that can lead to fire.
Produce Recalls: coffee makers, dust collection remote switchesAugust 18th, 2009 Recalls: coffee makers, dust collection switchesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 9,800 Black & Decker thermal coffee makers, made in China and distributed by Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., because the coffee makers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. The company has received one report of a coffee maker melting.
The top 10 most purchased and traded in vehicles under the "cash-for-clunkers" programAugust 7th, 2009 The top "cash for clunkers" vehiclesHere are the top 10 most popular vehicles purchased and traded under the government's "cash-for-clunkers" program as of Aug. 5:
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Ford posts its first sales increase since 2007 on strong "cash-for-clunkers" trafficAugust 3rd, 2009 Cash for Clunkers boost Ford's July sales 1.6 pctDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says July sales rose nearly 1.6 percent over the same month last year as the government's wildly successful "cash-for-clunkers" program gave the automaker a significant boost.
Ford says it will produce 4-cyclinder EcoBoost engine next year to deliver V6 feelJuly 21st, 2009 Ford to sell improved EcoBoost engineDEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.
AP source: Government to lend Ford, Nissan, Tesla money to develop fuel-efficient vehiclesJune 23rd, 2009 AP source: Ford to get $5.9B in govt loansWASHINGTON — A congressional official says the Energy Department is lending $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Co. and providing about $2.1 billion in loans to Nissan Motor Co.
Energy Department to loan money to Ford Motor Co. to develop fuel-efficient vehiclesJune 22nd, 2009 Ford to get loan to develop fuel-efficient autosWASHINGTON — The Energy Department is expected to announce that Ford Motor Co. will receive funds from a $25 billion federal loan program to develop fuel-efficient vehicles.
Obama administration says vehicle fleet becoming more fuel efficientJune 16th, 2009 Government: New vehicle fleet more fuel efficientWASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it has begun replacing its fleet of government vehicles with more fuel-efficient cars and trucks. The General Services Administration says it ordered more than 14,000 new vehicles in June worth about $210 million from Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.
Product Recalls: coffee grinders, built-in refrigeratorsJune 16th, 2009 Recalls: coffee grinders, built-in refrigeratorsThe following recalls have been announced:
About 530,000 Starbucks Barista blade grinders and Seattle's Best Coffee blade grinders, made in China and imported by Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash., because the grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. There have been at least 176 reports of grinders that failed to turn off or that turned on unexpectedly.
Product Recalls: folding bicycles, candlesMay 13th, 2009 Product Recalls: folding bicycles, candlesThe following recalls have been announced:
— About 11,500 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles, 2008 model year, because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of the bicycle's handlepost hinge cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.
Gap recalls children's coats due to chocking hazardApril 30th, 2009 Gap recalls children's coatsWASHINGTON — Gap Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for some babyGap coats due to a choking hazard.
Product Recalls: women's chenille robesApril 24th, 2009 Product Recalls: women's chenille robesThe following recalls have been announced:
—About 162,000 full length women's chenille robes, made in Pakistan and sold by Blair LLC, because some robes present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame. The company has received three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.
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