A unit of the company used software that made horse power “values appear smoother.” It’s the second production problem to hit the company in two months.
Category: Recalls and Bans of Products
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Quaker Oats Recalls More Products Over Potential Salmonella Contamination
Several cereals, granola bars and other snack foods were recalled in December. The company added more products to the list this week.
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Lead Levels in Children’s Applesauce May Be Traced to Cinnamon Additive
The F.D.A. is investigating the sources of cinnamon and other ingredients produced outside the U.S. as the possible cause of lead poisoning in dozens of children. Advocates are urging mandatory testing of lead in food.
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What Car Owners Should Know About the Tesla Autopilot Recall
Under pressure from federal regulators, the company has agreed to recall two million cars to update its driver-assistance system. The cars will be updated over cellular networks.
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Tesla Recalls 2 Million Vehicles Over Autopilot Software Issue
The automaker began issuing software updates on Tuesday following a lengthy investigation by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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7 Deaths Linked to Small Magnets Found in Toys, U.S. Warns
A federal agency said the deaths and more than 2,000 emergency-room visits have been tied to pea-size magnets that are easily ingested.
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White House Delays a Decision on Banning Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal has elicited mounting opposition from tobacco companies, Black activists worried about police enforcement and small businesses, as President Biden moves into an election year.
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Don’t Bedazzle Your Steering Wheel, U.S. Warns
Decorated steering wheels could cause injuries in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
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Tyson Recalling Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets After Complaints of Metal Pieces
Tyson said it had received complaints from consumers about finding small metal pieces in the product. Federal regulators said one “minor oral injury” had been reported.
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Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million RAV 4 S.U.V.s Over Potential Fire Risk
Toyota said on Wednesday that some of the vehicles, which span model years 2013 to 2018, may be equipped with replacement batteries that are too small.
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238,000 Ford Explorers Recalled for Defect That Could Cause Rollaway
The company said it was unaware of any injuries related to the affected sport utility vehicles, which were 2020-22 models.
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Family Dollar Recalls Hundreds of Products Sold in 23 States
The products, which include over-the-counter drugs, medical devices and hygiene supplies, were not stored at proper temperatures, the company said.