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Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Washington Post
Ford recalls 850,000 vehicles over fuel-pump concerns
Ford is recalling 850,000 of its cars in the United States to fix defective fuel pumps in its pickup trucks and sports-utility vehicles. Affected vehicles include the 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Aviator and some F-series pickup trucks, according to a filing from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2022 Expedition and 2021 to 2022 Mustang and Navigator were also listed as part of the recall. These vehicles' low-pressure fuel pump may fail, cutting off the flow of gas to the engine and causing it to stall, which increases the risk of a crash, NHTSA filing said. Ford plans to notify owners of the safety risk of the affected vehicles Monday, but a 'remedy is under development,' the same filing said. Ford dealers will repair fuel pumps on those vehicles free. Ford has issued more safety recalls in the first six months of 2025 than any car company ever has in an entire calendar year, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Ford sales rose 6.6 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same stretch last year, driven by the success of its F-series pickup truck, the company shared July 1. The automaker will report its second quarter earnings July 30.
The Independent
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Another Ford recall: Over 850,000 vehicles hit with fuel pump error
Ford has recalled more than 850,000 vehicles, due to a fuel pump issue, just days after recalling hundreds of thousands of other vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Tuesday, stating some of the Ford vehicles low-pressure fuel pumps may fail. If the pump fails, it could cause the engine to stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash, the administration warned. The following vehicles are recalled: 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. Owners of recalled vehicles will be mailed letters about the safety risk on July 14. They will get a second letter once a 'remedy is available,' the administration said. This recall comes after more than 200,000 Ford vehicles were recalled late last month due to a software defect that can cause the rearview camera to malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash. The administration announced the recall on June 30, warning the rearview camera could display a blank image, reducing the driver's view behind their vehicle. The camera could also stay on after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse, which could distract the driver. The following vehicles were recalled: 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. Owners will get a letter about the recall mailed on July 28. They can turn their cars into dealers who will update their vehicles' software for free.
New York Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- New York Times
China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow
Travelers in China have been caught off guard in recent days when they arrived at airports to be told they could not bring certain portable batteries aboard their flights. The country's aviation regulator has implemented an emergency ban on some portable batteries aboard flights. The ban, which went into effect Saturday after just two days' notice, came as the regulator warned of growing risks to the aviation industry from batteries, millions of which have been recently recalled. Airlines and governments around the world have tightened regulations on the use of portable batteries on flights this year. But while other airlines have largely issued guidelines on the in-flight use and storage of portable batteries, China's order prohibits passengers from taking some batteries on board planes altogether. The change has caused confusion and consternation among travelers, with some complaining that they had been forced to discard their portable batteries, an increasingly common accessory in modern life, while traveling. The notice of the ban, issued by China's Civil Aviation Administration on Thursday, stated that portable batteries that were not clearly marked as having a Chinese safety certification would not be allowed on flights. Batteries that had been recalled were also prohibited. The aviation authority said the batteries posed a safety risk, citing recent recalls of the devices by manufacturers and episodes of portable batteries catching fire on board planes. China's market regulator has also suspended or revoked the certifications of a number of portable battery and battery cell manufacturers, the aviation authority said. These factors 'demonstrate that portable batteries carried by travelers contain hidden safety and quality dangers, and the risks they pose to the safe operation of civil aviation continues to grow,' the notice said. In past weeks, two major Chinese battery companies have recalled millions of power banks in China and the United States, citing problems with lithium-ion battery cells made by suppliers. In June, Anker, one of the world's largest manufacturers of the batteries, issued a recall for more than one million power banks sold in the United States because it said the lithium-ion battery inside could pose a fire risk. Later that month, the company recalled seven models in China, totaling about 700,000 batteries, according to local news media. Anker then issued a global voluntary recall for another five models, saying that it had identified a potential issue with lithium-ion battery cells provided by a vendor, which it did not name. Romoss, another Chinese battery maker, in June recalled three models of batteries, totaling nearly 500,000 products, because of an issue with their supplier-provided battery cells.
The Sun
07-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Popular summer children's toy sold on Amazon is urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of injuries'
A POPULAR children's toy has been urgently recalled after it was found to have a "serious risk of injuries". Parents have been warned not to let their kids use the item. 2 2 The Soppycid Reusable Water Balloons have been removed from the online marketplace following the safety concern. The toy was available in a pack of six on Amazon for £18. "The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it contains accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index that exceeds the acceptable level," the product's risk description reads. "Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. "The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation." It comes after a children's or even drowning. The Joycat Baby Float, sold on Amazon, has been flagged as a safety risk. Authorities found that its attachable canopy could lift the float from the water in windy conditions, putting children in danger. The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection. The blue and yellow sea-themed swim seat, intended for babies and toddlers, poses a 'serious risk of injuries', according to the Product Safety Report. 'Contaminated' fish sold at Aldi across 3 states recalled as 'life threatening' ingredient found – check date on label If the float becomes airborne, a child could be thrown out and suffer an impact injury or drown. The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection. The Office for Product Safety and Standards also issued a recall for the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper over concerns that the product could shatter. The red and blue plastic water balloon pumpers are available at shops like B&Q and The Works. It contains 300 multi-coloured balloons which can be inflated using the pumper. However, the product design failed to include a mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. Smyths have also pulled a magic tricks box from the shelves after a chocking hazard saw it fail to meet safety requirements.
