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An investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has resulted in BMW recalling around 89,000 of its turbocharged Mini Coopers. A computer circuit board controlling a turbocharger cooling system can fail. The result is a smoldering water pump. In some cases, a fire in the engine compartment may ignite.

There have been 81 cases of water pump failure in Mini Coopers globally so far. Of these cases, four engine compartment fires have been reported. No accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of this issue.

Worldwide, the Mini recall covers a total of 235,535 cars. The cars being recalled include some model year 2007 - 2011 Mini Cooper S hatchbacks and convertibles, Mini Cooper Clubman S (which is the longer three-door Mini), and Mini Cooper Countryman S (the larger, four-door SUV Mini), as well as John Cooper Works high-performance versions of the Mini Cooper.

Non-turbocharged Minis are not involved in the recall. Mini Cooper dealers will replace the auxiliary water pumps on all recalled cars.

BMW had previously recalled 32,000 BMW cars and 600 Rolls-Royces for possible turbo-related fires.

For more information on this recall, read this article.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall notice for the 2012 model year Cadillac CTS sport sedans due to possible brake failure. About 674 of the vehicles have loose nuts that could lead to unexpected brake failure. The problem on some of the sedans that were produced from October 21st through October 26th is the retention nuts were not tightened to the correct amount of torque. This could cause the pedal and pushrod to separate if the nut becomes loose, therefore causing a complete loss of brakes and increasing the risk of a collision.
To see what steps you need to take if you have purchased this vehicle visit this site.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Japanese auto maker announced the recall of nearly 18,500 snow blowers, after receiving about 90 reports of seeping or dripping fuel from their snow blowers. This seeping or dripping fuel can cause fires although none have been reported yet. The snow blowers were sold from April 2005 up until last month. Consumers should stop using the snow blowers immediately and contact a Honda dealer.

Abbott is recalling certain Similac Brand Powdered Infant Formulas because they believe they have detected a small common beetle in the product which was produced they believe in one production area in a single manufacturing facility. The formula with the beetles poses no immediate health risk, but could cause symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat for the infants who do consume the formula containing the beetles or their larvae. The beetles small bodies irritate the GI tract which would cause the infant not to eat. You should contact your doctor immediately if you notice these symptoms.

None of the Abbott liquid infant formulas are impacted. The recall includes certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers and in 8-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans. To check if your product is included in the recall visit Similac's recall website or you can call (800) 986- 8850.
Clik here to read more about the recall and to find out what you should do if your product is involved.

This week, the Wall Street Journal reported that more than one million baby slings made by Infantino were recalled Wednesday after claims linking them to three infant deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said babies could suffocate in the soft fabric slings.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, with a choice of a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, or a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. A Jittery Pals Rattle will also be provided. Contact Infantino toll-free at (866) 860-1361 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.infantino.com.

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According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Graco has recalled 1.2 million "Harmony" high chairs due to fall hazards from screws and brackets on the chairs failing. The Harmony chairs were manufactured and sold in the U.S. from November 2003 through December 2009.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's has announced a voluntary recall by the CSPC and the manufacturer of Little Tikes workshop Sets and Trucks due to a choking hazard. The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children. One choking incident has been associated with the product according to the CSPC report, although after hospitilization the child had a full recovery . More than 1.6 million units are part of the recall. For more in formation on this recall go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09304.html

Product manufacturers have an obligation to make their products safe for the products reasonably forseeable use. When it becomes known that a product poses a threat of serious injury responsible manufactures notify government authorities and recall the dangerous product. Manufactures who do not meet these responsibilities can be held responsible for the harm their products cause. To learn more about product liability law go here.