Burns, Broken Wrist From Exploding Boilers Spark Massive Steam Cleaner Recall
More than 747,000 steam cleaners are being recalled after reports of ruptured boilers that burned several people.
Dupray USA issued the recall for about 651,145 Neat Steam Cleaners sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Feb. 26. An additional 96,530 steam cleaners were sold in Canada.
The hazard involves the cleaner's boiler, which can rupture "if it is overfilled, corroded, and the pressure release valve malfunctions." The burst can burn or seriously injure the user and nearby people.
Dupray has received 15 reports of boiler ruptures, according…
4.3M+ Ford Vehicles Recalled Over Crash Dangers From Software Glitch
Ford is recalling nearly 4.4 million vehicles because a software glitch can cause trailer brake lights, turn signals, or trailer brakes to stop working, officials said.
The recall affects 4,380,609 trucks, SUVs, and vans from the 2021 through 2026 model years, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Friday, Feb. 20. The issue involves the Integrated Trailer Module, which may lose communication with the vehicle during startup.
If communication is lost while a trailer is connected, drivers can lose trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicato…
