Continental Tires Announces Recall

by April 13, 2011
Continental Tires is recalling certain Contitrac TR Tires produced from May 6, 2007, through September 20, 2008.  The tires were sold as aftermarket and original equipment on some 2008 and 2009 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or, particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges.  Separation of the belt edges could lead to tread belt separation, increasing the risk of a crash. The following tires are affected by the recall: CONTINENTAL …. » Read more »

Toyo Tire Recall Announced by NHTSA

by April 10, 2011
Toyo Tire is recalling certain Toyo brand tires, models Versado CUV p245/55 r19 103t, Versado CUV p235/55 r20 102t, Versado CUV 235/55 r18 100v, Versado CUV p255/65 r18 109s, Versado lx ii 215/60 r16 95v, Open Country All Terrain lt285/70 r17 121s, Tourevo ls ii 245/45 r18 96v, and Nitto brand Terra Grappler All Terrain 255/55r18 109s.  The affected tires were produced from September 19, 2010, through October 2, 2010. The rubber chemical mixture used in some of the recalled tires does not meet Toyo’s specifications and sections of the tread may become detached, potentially causing loss of vehicle control, …. » Read more »

GM Recalls Chevy Cruze Vehicles for Steering Column Problem

by April 6, 2011
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General Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the steering wheel could have been improperly fastened and may detach from the steering column.  Detachment of the steering wheel from the steering column while driving may cause the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.  About 2,100 vehicles are affected by the recall. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyersof the Gomez Law Firm today. Read more »

Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Cooper Tools stained glass soldering irons.  The irons are imported by Cooper Tools LLC of Apex, N.C., and sold at distributors nationwide from August 2006 to May 2010 for between $50 and $60.    The recalled irons are 100 watt, 120 volt stained glass soldering irons with “Weller” and the model number W100PG, W100P3 or W100PGMX written on the light blue handle. The model number is located under the Weller brand name on the iron’s handle. Only certain date codes are included in the recall. The power cord on the …. » Read more »

Mercedes-Benz Announces Recall Due to Increased Crash Risk

by April 1, 2011
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Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2000-2002 M-class and model year 2000-2004 M-class vehicles due to problems with the cruise control in the affected vehicles.  Under certain circumstances use of the brake pedal may not automatically disengage cruise control as expected by the driver.  Difficulty or delay in disengaging cruise control can increase the risk of a crash. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyersof the Gomez Law Firm today. Read more »

Exmark Recalls Power Mowers Due to Crash Risk

by March 29, 2011
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Exmark Manufacturing Company, of Beatrice, Neb., has announced a recall of its Pioneer S-Series riding mowers sold at Exmark dealers nationwide from February 11, 2011 to March 10, 2011 for $6,881 to $7,658. Welds on the motion control linkage of the mowers can fail and cause the driver to lose control of the machine, resulting in a crash hazard to consumers. The recall affects 2011 Exmark Pioneer S-Series zero radius turn riding mowers with red, welded, tubular steel frames and mowing decks in three sizes – 44, 48 and 52 inches. Operators use two levers to control the mowers. The …. » Read more »

Toyo Tires Recalled Due to Possibility of Detached Tread

by March 5, 2011
Toyo Tire (Toyo Tire Holdings of America, Inc.) has announced a recall of certain tires produced from September 19, 2010 to October 2, 2010.  Around 4,891 units are affected by this recall.  The rubber chemical mixture used in the manufacturing process did not meet the specification for these tires.  Accordingly, sections of the tread may become detached, potentially causing loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash.  The following tires are subject to recall: NITTO / TERRA GRAPPLER ALL TERRAIN / 255/55 R18 1093     TOYO / OPEN COUNTRY ALL TERRAIN / LT285/70 …. » Read more »

Bridgestone Tires Recalled for Labeling Noncompliance

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Bridgestone has announced a recall of certain tires for failure to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139 regarding labeling.  The missing labels can lead to the tires being improperly inflated, increasing the risk of a crash.  The following tires are subject to recall: BRIDGESTONE / B390 / 205/65R16     BRIDGESTONE / POTENZA RE050A / 245/45R18 XL     BRIDGESTONE / TURANZA ER30 / 205/65R16 If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law …. » Read more »

Hankook/Dynapro Tires Recalled

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Hankook Tire America Corp. (HTAC) has announced a recall of its size p265/70r17s rh03 tires, sold as replacement tires for passenger vehicles. The sidewall of the tires can wear prematurely and/or experience a blow-out, increasing the risk of an accident.  About 17,729 tires are affected by the recall.  If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today. Read more »

Certain Jeep Wranglers Recalled Due to Increased Crash Risk

by March 1, 2011
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Chrysler Group, LLC has announced a recall of certain model 2010-2011 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from July 12, 2010 to September 10, 2010.  According to Chrysler, “some vehicles may experience a degradation of fastener torque for various front a rear axle attachments to the chassis module.”  This may lead to loss of directional control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.  Over 20,000 units are affected by the recall.  If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact the Defective Product lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm today. Read more »
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