`Well, as the saying goes, “better late than never.” Apple has announced a recall for their first-generation iPod Nanos this weekend. According to Apple, the Nanos are susceptible to extensive heating when in use. Chances are, if you have been using them daily, the last five years, your unit is okay. Just to be certain, you can check out Apple’s Replacement Program site. Simply put in your serial number and follow the…
Sony has announced that a line of their BRAVIA TVs have been causing complications for customers. The units are heating up aggressively which can potentially lead to the TV burning out, and creating damage to the exterior of the TV or any cabinetry they are rested in. Sony released the following statement: It has come to our attention through reports in Japan that in rare cases a particular component incorporated in certain…
Frigidaire and Electrolux have released news of a product recall that includes Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON smooth top electric cooktops purchased between January 2005 through August 2010. As the recall report states, liquid has been known to pool under the knobs on the front of the unit, which can lead to being a fire hazard. Above is an example of the location of where liquids can pool. If you believe you have…
General Electric Company (GE) has released an announcement of a recall of 174,000 GE Profile and GE Monogram Dishwashers, manufactured between July 2003 to December 2006. Water condensation has been discovered to leak onto the electronic control board which can end up causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. GE will provide a free repair to consumers who have a unit affected by the recall. Consumers who wish to…
If you purchased a Sanus LF2281B1 prior to July 2010, you may be affected by this recall. Check the mount for a gap in the seam on the joint where the swing arms come together. If there is no gap, the mount is fine. If there is a gap present, the mount may be defective. Sanus will be replacing the arms on any affected mounts at no charge. You can contact Sanus…
Today, Garmin issued a recall for select Garmin Nuvi devices. This recall only affects the Nuvi 200W, 250W, 260W and 7xx (where xx is a two-digit number) models. The battery in the GPS device has the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire hazard. You can go to this website to see if your unit is recalled by entering its serial number. For more information, please contact our Mobile Department.…
Attention Sony Vaio Owners: Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Notebook computers Units: About 233,000 Manufacturer: Sony…
GE has issued a recall for some of their FRONT LOADING WASHERS. GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.…
