Consumer Alert

Nissan recalling vehicles due to airbag manufacture

By NBC NEWS
Nissan is recalling five of its 2013 models in the U.S. due to problems with the front passenger seat airbag. A malfunctioning sensor can permanently turn off the air bag.

SCAM ALERT: Officials warn about fake driver’s license renewal site

By Samantha Morgan
Officials are warning Louisiana residents about a possible online scam regarding driver’s license renewals.

FDA issues warning concerning popular Z-Pak antibiotic

By NBC33 Staff
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning about one of the most popular antibiotics in the United States.

Subaru recalling almost 50,000 'zombie' cars

By Aaron Smith
The Japanese automaker Subaru is recalling nearly 50,000 zombie-vehicles because they run the risk of starting themselves, without human intervention.

RECALL: Special K Red Berries cereal could have glass inside packaging

By NBC33 Staff
Kellogg's is recalling some of its Special K cereal due to possible glass inside the packaging. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Ohio-based company announced a recall of three different size boxes of its Special K Red Berries cereal.

Winchester recalls ammunition due to incorrect propellant

By Michael Wesp
Winchester has recalled some of their ammunition after the company discovered it may contain incorrect propellant.

Toyota recalls 1 million cars in the U.S.

By Mark Thompson
Fresh from reclaiming its crown as the world's largest automaker, Toyota has been hit by another major recall.

Using a credit card? Watch out for the 'checkout fee'

By By Emily Jane Fox
You might want to think twice before whipping out your credit card. As of Sunday, stores in most states could start charging you a "checkout fee" when you pay for something with plastic.

Hog Head cheese recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

By Media Relations
A Texas company announced it is recalling 4,700 pounds of hog head cheese that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Some of the products were shipped to Louisiana.

Frozen pizza line recalled due to possible metal fragments in crust

By Samantha Morgan
A line of frozen pizzas is being voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer due to a possible foreign matter contamination.

GM recalling 55,000 vehicles

By NBC NEWS
GM is recalling nearly 55,000 SUVs, trucks and vans. The vehicles are 2012 models; these vehicles may have a broken lock cable or issues with the steering column. The flaw could cause your car to slip out of park.

Subaru recalls 630,000 vehicles for fire risk

By Peter Valdes-Dapena
Subaru of America is recalling more than 630,000 vehicles because water could get into lights on the side mirrors, possibly leading to a fire.

Sam's, Wal-Mart salmon recall cites possible listeria contamination

By Online Staff
Multiexport Foods, Inc of Miami, FL expanded a voluntary recall of cold smoked salmon, 12 oz Twin Pack and the 1.25 lb Pack under the "Paramount Reserve", because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

Shattering sunroofs prompt Hyundai recall

By NBC NEWS
Shattering sunroofs have prompted Hyundai to issue a recall. Hyundai is recalling close to 14,000 2012 Veloster Coupes because their panoramic sunroofs can shatter and rain glass onto the driver and passengers.

Expandable toy recalled due to ingestion risk, group says

By Jim Barnett
A toy that absorbs water and can expand to 400 times its original size has been voluntarily recalled after a report that a baby ingested one and needed surgery to remove it, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday.