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Toyota recalled the bZ4X in June over concerns the electric crossover's wheels could fall off at speed, and now it's taking extra steps to satisfy upset customers and keep vehicles off the road. Electrek has learned (and Engadget has confirmed) that Toyota's US branch is offering to buy back the bZ4X. The terms will vary based on your state and "particular circumstances," according to a letter to customers. The automaker outlined compensation for those who still want the EV. You can continue to drive a loaner at no cost,…

Ford India has just issued a recall for the diesel variants of EcoSport, Figo, Aspire and Freestyle. The recall is meant to check and replace emission control equipment on these cars. During the recall, Ford India’s dealerships across the country will fit new catalytic converter and O2 sensors on the EcoSport, Figo, Aspire and Freestyle Diesels. The ECU will also be remapped. These changes are meant to make these cars fully compliant with BS6 emission norms. Ford India will also check these cars for an oil-life issue.…

Mahindra has recalled the XUV700 crossover yet again, and this is the 3rd recall for the best-selling SUV in the last one month. The latest recall for the Mahindra XUV700 aims to fix the alternator belt and the auto-tensioner pulley. These are critical parts whose failure can result in a breakdown of the vehicle, making the latest recall for the Mahindra XUV700 a ‘critical recall’. The latest recall is also aimed at flashing the ESCL (Electronic Steering Column Lock). The alternator belt is a part that connects a…

Mahindra is carrying out another recall for its flagship offering – the XUV700. According to Team-BHP, the new recall is meant to fix rear suspension issues in the all-wheel drive variants of the XUV700. While Mahindra has yet to announce the exact number of XUV700s recalled, it’s not likely to be a big number. Mahindra offers the all wheel drive option on the XUV700 Diesel, and typically sales of the XUV700 AWD is just a small fraction of the overall SUV’s sales in India. The latest recall is meant to identify and fix…

Mahindra has issued a recall for the XUV700 diesel all-wheel drive (AWD) variants. The recall has to do with the bolts of the propeller shaft. The recall aims to check the bolts of the prop shaft, and replace them if necessary. The recall is classified as ‘Critical Service Action’, which means that the recall must take place immediately. As is the case with such critical service actions, Mahindra dealers are expected to have already notified customers to bring their vehicles in for the service action. If you’re a…

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The SunVilla umbrella was sold at Costco between December 2020 and May 2021.Image: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)A new product recall is here to put a damper on your summer get-togethers: a light-up patio umbrella powered by solar panels and sold by Costco has been recalled following reports of the umbrella’s panels catching fire.There is nothing quite like a relaxing summer kick-back with your loved ones—that is, until the party is interrupted by your umbrella bursting into flames. SunVilla’s Solar LED Market Umbrella,…

By April Rubin, The New York Times Authorities have recalled more than 400,000 solar-powered umbrellas sold at Costco because of overheating and fire risks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which issued the recall Thursday for the 10-foot SunVilla Solar LED Market Umbrella, said consumers reported that lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella’s solar panel can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The umbrella, which was sold in a variety of colors, has LED lights along its arms and a black solar-panel battery…

The egg-shaped chair could be purchased at TJX retailers like T.J. MaxxImage: Bruce Bennett (Getty Images)A hanging egg chair sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and HomeSense has been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission after 19 reports of injuries from people falling.01:57Rainn Wilson’s First Fandoms: Star Trek And D&DYesterday 4:32PMAttention Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and/or HomeSense shoppers: You may have purchased a defective chair. The chair, which is referred to as a…

Teslas with partially automated driving systems are a step closer to being recalled after the US elevated its investigation into a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles or trucks with warning signs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it is upgrading the Tesla probe to an engineering analysis, another sign of increased scrutiny of the electric vehicle maker and automated systems that perform at least some driving tasks. Documents posted by the agency raise some serious issues about…