Dodge and Chrysler airbags can explode, Starbucks mugs may break, and more | Latest consumer product recalls
Roughly 285,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans are being recalled because certain air bag inflators can explode and hurl shrapnel; Starbucks metallic mugs can overheat or break if they are microwaved; more than 147,000 Hundai and Kia EV's are being recalled due to damaged charging units; Fisher-Price Mickey Mouse figure packs are being recalled because the heads of the Donald and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard; and crossbows can unexpectedly discharge, leading to injuries.
Roughly 285,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans are being recalled because certain air bag inflators can explode and hurl shrapnel; Starbucks metallic mugs can overheat or break if they are microwaved; more than 147,000 Hundai and Kia EV's are being recalled due to damaged charging units; Fisher-Price Mickey Mouse figure packs are being recalled because the heads of the Donald and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard; and crossbows can unexpectedly discharge, leading to injuries.
Subaru recalling over 118K vehicles for airbag deployment issues
Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator.
Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 147K vehicles due to damaged charging unit
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 147,000 U.S. electric vehicles due to damaged charging units, federal safety regulators said.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 147,000 U.S. electric vehicles due to damaged charging units, federal safety regulators said.
Stellantis announces hundreds of layoffs for white collar workers during 'mass firing' call
While Stellantis said the actions were critical to helping them remain competitive, the fired worker said "tons" of positions had been outsourced to foreign countries.
While Stellantis said the actions were critical to helping them remain competitive, the fired worker said "tons" of positions had been outsourced to foreign countries.
Dodge, Chrysler sedans recalled over airbags that can explode
Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, says the airbags can inflate even without a crash if temperatures inside the car get too high.
Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, says the airbags can inflate even without a crash if temperatures inside the car get too high.
Hyundai, Kia offer free software upgrades to stop rash of car thefts: What to know
Hyundai and Kia are offering more anti-theft software upgrades to drivers after a TikTok trend revealed how easy it was to steal older models.
Hyundai and Kia are offering more anti-theft software upgrades to drivers after a TikTok trend revealed how easy it was to steal older models.
Cybertruck engineer urges owners to stop shooting, abusing their trucks
“Cybertruck has lived a tortured life for entertainment - Jumped on, kicked, burned, beaten, and shot (multiple times), the Cybertruck engineer wrote on social media. "Maybe Cybertruck can roam freely on and off-road in peace?"
“Cybertruck has lived a tortured life for entertainment - Jumped on, kicked, burned, beaten, and shot (multiple times), the Cybertruck engineer wrote on social media. "Maybe Cybertruck can roam freely on and off-road in peace?"
Car insurance prices skyrocketing
The cost of car insurance is getting more expensive, and there?s little immediate signs of relief for the average commuter. Reporter Sunny Tsai has more on why prices are so high, and how some people are dealing with the extra expense.
The cost of car insurance is getting more expensive, and there?s little immediate signs of relief for the average commuter. Reporter Sunny Tsai has more on why prices are so high, and how some people are dealing with the extra expense.
Here are the top 20 cars selling for above sticker price, and those below
A new report finds that some car models are more expensive than others based on suggested retail prices. See where these brands rank.
A new report finds that some car models are more expensive than others based on suggested retail prices. See where these brands rank.
Honda's first electric SUV qualifies for full EV tax credit
The tax credit can make the starting price of the Honda Prologue as low as $39,900.
The tax credit can make the starting price of the Honda Prologue as low as $39,900.
Trader Joe's dumplings, GM pickup trucks, Minecraft pajamas, and more | Latest consumer product recalls
Trader Joe's dumplings may be contaminated with plastic from a permanent marker pen; tailgates on over 800,000 GM pickup trucks can unlatch and unexpectedly open; children's Minecraft pajamas don't meet federal flammability standards, thereby posing a risk of burn injuries; portable tankless water heaters can leak gas; and parts of a certain bicycle can detach from the frame, posing fall and injury hazards.
Trader Joe's dumplings may be contaminated with plastic from a permanent marker pen; tailgates on over 800,000 GM pickup trucks can unlatch and unexpectedly open; children's Minecraft pajamas don't meet federal flammability standards, thereby posing a risk of burn injuries; portable tankless water heaters can leak gas; and parts of a certain bicycle can detach from the frame, posing fall and injury hazards.
GM pickup recall: Drivers warned of tailgate issue impacting 820,000 trucks
GM is recalling 820,000 pickup trucks in North America because the tailgates could unlatch and unexpectedly open. Here’s what vehicles are under recall.
GM is recalling 820,000 pickup trucks in North America because the tailgates could unlatch and unexpectedly open. Here’s what vehicles are under recall.
Gun safe locks can fail, Toyota vehicles 'creep forward', and more | Latest consumer product recalls
Biometric locks on gun safes can fail, "posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms"; Toyota vehicles can "creep forward" if they are left in neutral; IKEA USB chargers pose burn and electric shock hazards; handles on cooking camping pots can detach, posing burn and scalding hazards; and eye drops sold at Walmart and CVS have been recalled due to a lack of sterility.
Biometric locks on gun safes can fail, "posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms"; Toyota vehicles can "creep forward" if they are left in neutral; IKEA USB chargers pose burn and electric shock hazards; handles on cooking camping pots can detach, posing burn and scalding hazards; and eye drops sold at Walmart and CVS have been recalled due to a lack of sterility.
Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: Over 330K SUVs impacted by steering wheel issue
Chrysler’s Jeep Grand Cherokee recall involves 338,238 SUVs over a steering wheel issue that could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
Chrysler’s Jeep Grand Cherokee recall involves 338,238 SUVs over a steering wheel issue that could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
Car prices are finally falling: Here's the average price for new, used in US
The average price of vehicles is finally slowing. Experts say 2024 will be the most affordable year of the past five in which to buy a new car or truck.
The average price of vehicles is finally slowing. Experts say 2024 will be the most affordable year of the past five in which to buy a new car or truck.
Toyota recalling 381K Tacoma trucks over axle issue that may result in crashes
The trucks impacted in the recall are models from 2022 through 2023.
The trucks impacted in the recall are models from 2022 through 2023.
Apple scrapping electric car project
Apple is reportedly abandoning efforts to build an electric car after spending nearly a decade and billions of dollars on the project.
Apple is reportedly abandoning efforts to build an electric car after spending nearly a decade and billions of dollars on the project.
Ford pauses shipments of new F-150 Lightning EVs
Ford Motor Company said Friday that it has halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks so that the company could perform quality checks for an unspecified issue.
Ford Motor Company said Friday that it has halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks so that the company could perform quality checks for an unspecified issue.
Toyota recalls 280,000 vehicles after concerns they 'creep forward' in neutral
The recall applies to Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX600 vehicles made between 2022 and 2024.
The recall applies to Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX600 vehicles made between 2022 and 2024.
Tesla Cybertruck owners claim their 'stainless steel' cars are rusting
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are voicing their concerns over potential rusting on their new vehicles.
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are voicing their concerns over potential rusting on their new vehicles.