National Recall Roundup
Seat belts, steering problems, airbags are among today's new and ongoing recalls
New & continuing recall campaigns today:
NHTSA — High-Priority Vehicle Recalls
Ford recalls nearly 420,000 SUVs over seat-belt defect
Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles are being recalled because front seat-belt retractors can lock unexpectedly, preventing the belts from extending or retracting properly. The defect could increase injury risk in a crash. Nearly 420,000 vehicles are affected. Dealers will inspect and replace defective retractors at no cost. (Reuters)
Ford issues do-not-drive warning for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
Certain Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick vehicles are subject to a do-not-drive warning because improperly installed front lower control-arm ball joints could detach, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Approximately 4,600 vehicles are involved. (AP News)
Honda recalls nearly 99,000 vehicles over airbag sensor defect
Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Odyssey and several Acura models are being recalled because a passenger-seat weight sensor can crack and short-circuit, potentially causing improper airbag deployment decisions during a crash. Nearly 99,000 vehicles are affected. (New York Post)
Jeep recalls 419,000 SUVs over delayed side-airbag deployment
Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUVs are being recalled because software defects could delay side-airbag deployment during a collision, increasing injury risks. More than 419,000 vehicles are affected. (Car and Driver)
CPSC — Major Consumer Product Hazards
Walmart recalls 165,000 dressers over child tip-over risk
Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers sold by Walmart were recalled because they can tip over if not anchored to a wall, creating serious entrapment and fatal injury hazards for children. Regulators said the dressers violate mandatory federal STURDY Act safety requirements. Approximately 165,000 units are affected. (Houston Chronicle)
Sauna blankets recalled over fire and burn hazards
SLF Sauna Blankets were recalled because they can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. Consumers are advised to stop using them immediately. About 3,600 units are affected. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Outdoor lounge chairs recalled after finger amputation report
Giantex Outdoor Lounge Chairs were recalled because a pinch point in the adjustment mechanism can amputate fingers. The recall followed a report that a user lost a finger while adjusting the chair. About 1,155 chairs were sold online. (Houston Chronicle)
FDA
No major new nationwide FDA food recalls emerged as top national consumer alerts during this review cycle.
USDA FSIS
No major new nationwide meat or poultry recalls were identified during this review period.
Highest-Priority Hazards
Seat-belt failures that could reduce occupant protection in a crash.
Child tip-over and entrapment hazards involving dressers.
Airbag defects that could delay or improperly deploy safety systems.
Steering and suspension defects subject to do-not-drive warnings.
Fire and burn hazards involving sauna blankets.
Finger-amputation hazards involving adjustable lounge chairs.
Largest new recall: Ford’s recall of nearly 420,000 Expeditions and Navigators for seat-belt retractor defects. (Reuters)