Maytag is recalling 1.7 million dishwashers due to an electrical failure in the heating element that can cause fires. The Maytag dishwasher recall is going into effect after dozens of reports involving fires possibly caused by heating element failures in Maytag dishwashers. Although no injuries have been reported, some cases include … [Read more...]

Ford has recalled certain 2010 Escape, Fusion and Milan models made between February 27 and March 26, 2010 due to a problem with the park rod guide retention pen. When the vehicle is parked without a working park pawl, and without engaging the parking brake, it may have "unintended movement," which could cause a crash. The park rod guide … [Read more...]

This is part 3 of a 4-part feature series covering the food-borne illnesses responsible for most food recalls in the United States. Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal illness caused by the bacteria group Clostridium botulinum, has caused widespread sickness and fatalities in many men, women and children. Although it is one of the less … [Read more...]