Play Yard Recall – 1 Million Recalled: Kolcraft, Carter’s Sesame Street, Jeep, Care Bear and More

July 9, 2009

Kolcraft Play Yard RecallThe CPSC is alerting consumers of a play yard recall involving play yards distributed by Kolcraft Enterprises.

This play yard recall affects the following Kolcraft distributed brands:
Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot, Sesame Street, Jeep, Care Bear, Eric Carle, Carter’s, and Contours The model numbers are listed below.

Noncompliant Headlights Affect Dozens of Auto Brands, Leading to Major Vehicle Recall

April 29, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ACURA / INTEGRA     1990-1993
     ACURA / LEGEND     1991-1995
     ACURA / RSX     2002-2004
     BMW / E36     1992-1998
     BMW / E39     1995-2001

Chrysler Recalls Thousands of 09 Dodge and Jeep Vehicles

April 17, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DODGE / JOURNEY     2009
     JEEP / COMMANDER     2009
     JEEP / GRAND CHEROKEE     2009
     JEEP / WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4     2009
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date: APR 07, 2009

JEEP ( 09V119000 )

April 12, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     JEEP / LIBERTY     2002-2003
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date: APR 07, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V119000 EA08008 NHTSA Action Number: EA08008
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42469

2009 Jeep CHerokee, Commander and Wranglers Recalled

April 12, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     JEEP / COMMANDER     2009
     JEEP / GRAND CHEROKEE     2009
     JEEP / WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4     2009
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date: APR 07, 2009

JEEP ( 09V117000 )

April 12, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     JEEP / GRAND CHEROKEE     2001-2004
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date: APR 07, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V117000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

New Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Recalls

October 16, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     CHRYSLER / SEBRING     2009
     DODGE / AVENGER     2009
     DODGE / CALIBER     2009
     DODGE / JOURNEY     2009
     JEEP / COMPASS     2009

Thousands of Dodge Nitros and Jeep Liberty Autos Recalled

October 16, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     DODGE / NITRO     2007-2008
     JEEP / LIBERTY     2008
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date : OCT 07, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V525000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Jeep Liberty 2008 Vehicles

September 20, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     JEEP / LIBERTY     2008
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date : SEP 04, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V455000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Jeep Commander 2006 Vehicles

May 8, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     JEEP / COMMANDER     2006
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC. Mfr’s Report Date : MAY 05, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V203000 EA07007 NHTSA Action Number: EA07007
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Jeep Wrangler 2007-2008 Vehicles

May 8, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     JEEP / WRANGLER     2007-2008
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC. Mfr’s Report Date : MAY 05, 2300
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V202000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Two Important Auto Recalls This Week

September 16, 2007

There Were Two Important Auto Recalls This Week:

Chrysler has recalled about 300,000 SUVs because of a potential braking problem while driving uphill. The recall includes 2006/2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUV models, as well as 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro SUVs. Chrysler has received numerous complaints from owners of these recalled SUVs, where drivers have experienced a delay in braking while trying to stop after coasting uphill.

Mattel Recalls More Toys for Violation of Lead Safety Standard

August 14, 2007

Adding to the 1.5 million toys already recalled for lead paint, Mattel today has recalled another 253,000 toys for violation of Lead Safety Standards.

The newest toy subject to recall from Mattel is the “Sarge” die cast toy cars seen in the picture below. Surface paints on the recalled Sarge toy cars may contain lead levels in excess of federal standards.