Electrolux and Frigidaire ICON Recall

Due to a fire Hazard, Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON have issued a voluntary recall of the Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Frigidaire Slide-in Ranges with digital displays and rotary knobs.  The products were manufactured by Electrolux Home Products Inc. 

Electrolux has received reports of liquids gathering under the control knob and causing the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to high temperatures and then turn off.  This malfunction poses a burn hazard to users and fire hazard. 

The serial and model numbers for the cooktop models can be found on the underside of the surface.  For the slide-in ranges, numbers can be found inside the oven door on the left.  The recalled products' model and serial numbers are:

Honda Recall

Honda Motor Co. announced they are recalling vehicles due to brake fluid leaks, which can lead to weaker braking power.  Some brake fluid types negatively affect the brake's master cylinder seal. About 500,000 vehicles are being recalled.  The affected cars are 2005-2007 Acura RL sedans and 2005-2007 Odyssey minivans.

More Toyota Recalls

Toyota made a recall announcement today involving 1.53 million Avalon, Lexus and other car models across the U.S. and Japan. The recall is a result of problems with the cars' fuel pumps and brake fluids. In the U.S., about 740,000 cars will need to be taken back for repairs. The company has already recalled over 10 million cars in the past year.
Most cars have glitches in the brake master cylinder. The problem could mean weaker braking power. The specific models are the 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250, and IS350, 2004 through 2006 Lexus RX330 and non-hybrid Highlander and the 2005 through 2006 Avalon.

Jogging Strollers Pose Strangulation Hazard, Recalled

Tike Tech has issued a voluntary recall of their Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers due to a strangulation hazard.  The opening between the seat bottom and grab bar could potentially allow an infant's body to pass through and become trapped at the neck by the grab bar, if the child is not harnessed.  In general, parents are encouraged to secure children in strollers using safety harnesses.  Children should never be left unattended in their stroller. 

The recalled strollers' ID codes end in 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 and 07.  All codes begin with TT-18 and can be found on the left side of the frame interior.  The strollers were sold for about $300 between October 2009 and February 2010. 

Ryobi Recalls 455,000 Cordless Drills

Ryobi Technologies Inc. announced they're recalling 455,000 cordless power drills. The company has received reports of the tools overheating and causing property damage and minor burns. The recalled drill is the Ryobi Model HP 1802M. There have been 47 reports of the tool catching fire, melting, smoking or overheating.


The drills feature the brand name on the left side in white and red, are black and blue and were sold exclusively at Home Depot Inc. from January 2001 to July 2003 for around $100. If you own this drill, immediately stop using it and report any incidents to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Mercedes-Benz Recall

Luzury car maker, Mercedes-Benz SA, is in the process of fixing over 85,000 cars worldwide with faulty steering mechanisms.  Today, they announced the recall of 3,085 cars, including C-Class and E-Class models.

Affected customers will be notified and repairs will be free of charge at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers.  The power steering system of those C and E-Class cars produced between June 2009 and February 2010 can potentially leak power steering fluid.  Such a leak can cause higher than normal required steering forces. 

Alexander Designs Recalls Cribs Due to Fall, Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

Alexander Designs recalled its drop-side cribs, which were sold exclusively at JCPenney.  The crib's drop-side rail can break causing it to detach.  If it detaches, a dangerous gap is created.  The drop-side can malfuntion due to incorrect assembly or because of age related wear and tear. 

The recalled cribs were sold under the Alexander Designs Ltd. brand and have the item number printed on the crib's headboard label.  The cribs being recalled are: