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Tesla’s reputation as a car manufacturer might be in jeopardy. The brand has just recalled 2 million automobiles due to software issues.
New York Magazine is reporting that the Austin, Texas, based company announced that it will be recalling select 2012-2023 and all Model S vehicles, 2016-2023 Model X vehicles, all model year 2017-2023 Model 3 vehicles, and all model year 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. After a yearlong investigation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that the autopilot software can cause accidents due to driver misuse. Tesla denies that claim but has voluntarily offered customers free maintenance.
“In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature’s controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature. At no cost to customers, affected vehicles will receive an over-the-air (OTA) software remedy” a press release from Tesla read.
Luckily, owners of the aforementioned vehicles will not have to visit a Tesla dealership for service. The brand will remedy the software issue via download. “Affected vehicles will receive an over-the-air software remedy, which customers can install at their convenience. The owner does not need to schedule a service appointment.”
Lastly, Tesla confirms that the vehicles are still safe to drive. Founder and CEO Elon Musk has yet to comment on the matter. You can read Tesla’s recall statement here.
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If you use Fabuloso to clean your home then continue reading. The popular cleaning liquid has been recalled over a contamination risk.
As spotted on National Public Radio, Colgate-Palmolive Company has recalled about 4.9 million bottles in the United States and 56,000 bottles in Canada. The recall includes several types of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners produced from Dec. 14, 2022 to Jan. 23, 2023 and were sold via Amazon, Walmart Dollar General and online.
It is advised that consumers should immediately reference any and all Fabuloso by checking the respective product codes listed in the recall announcement here. Consumers are also asked to not empty the liquid out and just toss out the bottle with the liquid still inside of it.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water.
People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes or through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria.
Colgate-Palmolive is offering refunds to consumers who purchased the faulty bottles here.
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