2010-2016 Genesis Coupe recalled to fix airbag issue
Hyundai is recalling the 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe to address a potential problem with its airbag system. Because the car debuted here as a 2010 model, the recall affects nearly every Genesis Coupe registered in the U.S.
The recall stems from a faulty wiring harness connector associated with the car's occupant classification system, or OCS, the...
Samsung Faces First Consumer Class-Action Suit Over Note 7
Customers have dwindled by the week at Indian Masala Hut, a curry stall in Singapore’s shipyard heartland. Manager K. Muralidoss blames the slump in oil rig-building that led to the elimination of thousands of jobs, many held by workers from India and Bangladesh.
“The lunchtime crowd has more than halved,” Muralidoss says, surveying the almost-empty...
10 Infant Deaths May Be Related to Teething Remedies, F.D.A. Says
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating 10 infant deaths that may be related to use of homeopathic teething gels and tablets.
In addition, officials said, the agency has received numerous reports of seizures, difficulty breathing, lethargy, excessive sleepiness, muscle weakness and agitation after children were given...
U.S. judge signals likely approval of VW diesel buyback settlement
A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday said he was "strongly inclined" to approve a record-setting $10.033 billion proposed buyback and compensation offer from Volkswagen AG <VOWG_p.DE> for 475,000 owners of polluting 2.0-liter diesel vehicles.
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St Jude forms cyber panel after claims of heart-device bugs
Medical-device maker St. Jude Medical Inc said on Monday that it planned to set up a medical advisory board focused on cyber-security issues affecting patient care and safety.
St. Jude said in a statement that the group, known as the Cyber Security Medical Advisory Board, would provide advice on cyber security standards for medical devices.
The...
Cookie Dough Recall Hits Ice Cream, Diet Bars
A big recall of chocolate chip cookie dough has hit ice cream suppliers all over the country and now it's hit diet bars, too.
So far, cookie dough ice cream products made by Blue Bell, Publix grocery stores and smaller companies, as well as one...
This Cancer-Linked Chemical May be in Your Toothpaste
A chemical recently banned from hand soap by the Food and Drug Administration may still be in your toothpaste.
Last month, the FDA banned the antibacterial chemical triclosan from soaps after findings that suggest long-term exposure could “pose health risks, such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects.” But the chemical may still be used in...
27 tons of turkey recalled over unidentified black material
Michigan Turkey Producers of Grand Rapids Saturday recalled approximately 54,011 pounds of turkey breast products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically an unidentified black material, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
It was the third and largest recall of the weekend for USDA-regulated products.
The oven roasted...
Giti, Continental Recall Tires
Giti Tire USA and Continental Tire are issuing separate recalls that when combined affect more than 265,000 tires, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The Giti recall concerns 250,620 imported Primewell Valera Touring II tires (sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V...
Doctor Malpractice Premiums Remain Flat Amid Obamacare ‘Tumult’
Medical malpractice premiums are flat, and even falling in some cases, even as healthcare costs rise, particularly for Americans purchasing individual policies on exchanges under the Affordable Care Act.
Medical malpractice premiums remain flat as they have for years now, with rates “experiencing only a very slight (0.1%) cumulative decrease from last year across the...
