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Recall of Frigidaire minifridges sold at major retailers grows to nearly 1 million

Nearly 1 million Frigidaire-branded minifridges are now being recalled over potential fire hazard risk, as part of an expanded recall issued by a Canadian company last year. Curtis International, which manufactures and distributes electronic and appliances, is recalling 330,000 minifridges, adding to the 634,000 minifridges it recalled in July 2024, according to a notice published…

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Ford recalls nearly 230,000 U.S. vehicles over instrument panel display failure

Ford recalls nearly 230,000 U.S. vehicles over instrument panel display failure

Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 230,000 vehicles because a software flaw in the instrument panel display can prevent critical information, including warning lights and vehicle speed, from appearing. The recall affects 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a notice posted on Nov. 18. All recalled…

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Nearly 1 million bottles of prosecco recalled from Costco

Nearly 1 million bottles of prosecco recalled from Costco

Costco is recalling more than 940,000 bottles of its Kirkland brand Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, warning that the bubbly beverage could pose a “laceration hazard.”  The prosecco’s manufacturer, F&F Fine Wines International Inc., has received at least 10 reports of the bottles shattering or breaking. The incidents resulted in one laceration injury, the Consumer Product Safety…

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Chrysler recalls 320,000 SUVs, telling owners to park outside over battery fire risk

Chrysler recalls 320,000 SUVs, telling owners to park outside over battery fire risk

Chrysler is recalling 320,065 Jeep Wranglers and Grand Cherokees because the plug-in hybrid SUVs’ high-voltage batteries could fail, potentially causing a fire while a vehicle is parked or in motion, according to federal regulators.  The affected vehicles include the Jeep Wrangler 4Xe for model years 2000-2025 and the Grand Cherokee 4Xe from 2022-2026.  Owners should…

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