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Baby Food Sold at Target Recalled Due to High Levels of Lead
As a naturally occurring element, lead is present throughout our food supply from both natural and human-made sources. Recently, there’s been increased focus on identifying and removing it from baby food and infant formula. CR’s recent examination of contaminants in infant formula found lead in many—but crucially, not all—of the 41 infant formulas tested. Lead in baby food and formula…
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Thousands of Chicco MyFit Car Seats Are Being Recalled
Seats recalled: 30,984 Chicco MyFit Zip Air Harness + Booster car seats across two models have been recalled: Refer to the model number below to see if your car seat is affected. You can find the model number on the manufacturing label on your car seat (you may have to check under the seat cover or the seat itself). Model…
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The Halo BassiNest Flex Portable Bassinet Should Be Recalled
In January 2024, CR reported that the popular Halo BassiNest Flex portable bassinet had a tendency to tilt to one side, rather than remaining flat and level. Consumer Reports’ independent safety tests confirmed what numerous parents had complained about: The sleep surface of this bassinet is not flat when a weight is placed inside. It slopes toward the side that…
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Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Recalled for Seat Belt
The problem is due to a faulty pretensioner, an important safety device that uses a controlled explosive charge to tighten the belt at the beginning of a crash to prevent injury. If the pretensioner deploys when it isn’t supposed to, the belt may lock into place and won’t protect occupants during a crash. In addition to a stuck seat belt,…
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Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled Again to Fix Backup Camera Problems
Vehicles Recalled• 2021-2022 Ford Edge SUVs that have already had recall #22V151 performed• 2020-2023 Ford Explorer SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed• 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed• 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator SUVs that have already had recall #23V342 performed The problem: A software update meant to fix a faulty backup camera might have…
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Cadillac CT4, CT5, CT6 and Chevrolet Camaro Recalled
Vehicles recalled: 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The problem: A fluid leak may cause internal damage to the 10-speed automatic transmission in these vehicles. This could cause the wheels to momentarily lock, increasing the likelihood of a crash. The fix: Cadillac and Chevrolet dealerships will provide a free software update designed to…
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Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk
Vehicles Recalled• Volkswagen Atlas SUVs manufactured between June 16, 2023, and Dec. 12, 2024• Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUVs manufactured between June 16, 2023, and Dec. 9, 2024 The problem: If the engine cover is not properly reinstalled after a vehicle service, it could come into contact with a hot surface such as the exhaust or turbocharger. This could increase…
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Wild Coast Raw Cat Food Recalled for Bird Flu
This expanded recall involves other lot codes of the same product that were produced around the same time. No illnesses in people have been linked to this recall, the company said in a statement. The lot codes are 22639, 22641, 22653, 22660, 22664, and 22672. They’re located on a sticker on the lid of the product. All have a best-by…
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Volkswagen ID4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron Recalled for Rollaway Risk
Vehicles recalled: 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 EVs and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback EVs. The problem: A software issue may prevent the instrument cluster from showing which gear the vehicle is in. This problem means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 102, “Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect.”…
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BMW X3 SUVs Recalled to Fix Rear Door Latches
Vehicles recalled: BMW X3 SUVs manufactured between Aug. 11, 2021, and Aug. 27, 2024. The problem: These SUVs were built with rear seat door locking modules that may not fully conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 206 Section 4.3.1. As such, rear passengers may be able to open the doors in a single motion without unlocking them first. The…
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