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This article was featured in the June 2009 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
Last reviewed: June 2009
This article is the archived version of a report that appeared in June 2009 Consumer Reports magazine.
RECALLS & safety alerts
Automobiles & equipment
GM various models
Transmission shift cable adjustment clip might not be fully engaged, and shift lever and actual position of transmission gear
might not match. Driver could move shifter to "park" and remove ignition key, but transmission gear might not, in fact, be
in "park."
Models: 276,729 model year 2009 Buick Enclave; Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Traverse; GMC Acadia; Pontiac G5, G6; Saturn Aura, Outlook.
What to do: Dealer will inspect and replace shift cable free of charge if it's not fully engaged. Call Buick at 866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 800-630-2438, GMC at 866-996-9463, Pontiac at 800-620-7668, and Saturn at 800-972-8876, or go to www.gmownercenter.com for more information.
Models: 276,729 model year 2009 Buick Enclave; Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Traverse; GMC Acadia; Pontiac G5, G6; Saturn Aura, Outlook.
What to do: Dealer will inspect and replace shift cable free of charge if it's not fully engaged. Call Buick at 866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 800-630-2438, GMC at 866-996-9463, Pontiac at 800-620-7668, and Saturn at 800-972-8876, or go to www.gmownercenter.com for more information.
Household products
Kidde XL fire extinguishers
Pressurized cylinders could lose pressure and might not work properly in the event of a fire, posing risk to user and property.
Products: 167,000 Kidde extinguishers sold at department, home, and hardware stores for $35. Recalled models are E-340-3, FX210R, FX210W, FX340GW, FX340H, FX340SC, FX340SC-2, XL2.5TCZ-4, and XL5MR, and were manufactured between 10/07 and 4/08 (date found on bottom of extinguisher).
What to do: Inspect pressure gauge. If it points to red zone, contact Kidde at 888-345-4407 or www.kidde.com to get a free replacement.
Products: 167,000 Kidde extinguishers sold at department, home, and hardware stores for $35. Recalled models are E-340-3, FX210R, FX210W, FX340GW, FX340H, FX340SC, FX340SC-2, XL2.5TCZ-4, and XL5MR, and were manufactured between 10/07 and 4/08 (date found on bottom of extinguisher).
What to do: Inspect pressure gauge. If it points to red zone, contact Kidde at 888-345-4407 or www.kidde.com to get a free replacement.
Children's products
State Farm Good Neigh Bears
Eyes on bears can come off, posing choking hazard to young children.
Products: 800,000 stuffed bears with plastic eyes given away through State Farm agents and sponsored events from 9/05 through 3/07.
What to do: Take bear away from young children and discard it. Call State Farm at 877-226-8079 for more details.
Products: 800,000 stuffed bears with plastic eyes given away through State Farm agents and sponsored events from 9/05 through 3/07.
What to do: Take bear away from young children and discard it. Call State Farm at 877-226-8079 for more details.
