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The Citizen
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Chevrolet cars and Honda motorcycles are being recalled: Here is the list
The cars being recalled are the Chevrolet Cruze, Aveo, and Orlando as well as the Honda Goldwing motorcycle. Chevrolet Cruze is one of the cars being recalled. Picture: iStock Stellantis South Africa and Honda Motor Southern Africa have informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) that they are recalling different car models and motorcycles due to faulty parts that can cause harm. The NCC said the cars being recalled are the Chevrolet Cruze, Aveo, and Orlando. While the motorcycle is a Honda Goldwing. NCC is a body that protects consumers by ensuring businesses treat consumers fairly and follow consumer protection laws. ALSO READ: Did you buy a Mercedes-Benz GLE? The supplier wants them back Voluntary recall of cars The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 protects consumers from hazards and ensures their well-being and safety by governing product recalls. The NCC can order a recall if a product is deemed unsafe or poses a potential risk to the public. Suppliers can initiate a voluntary recall if they discover that a product may cause harm to consumers. This will be done by notifying the NCC and following specific procedural steps. Stellantis South Africa informed the NCC that it is recalling the cars due to a defect in the propellant inside the driver's airbag. ALSO READ: Ford is recalling 2024 Rangers in Southern Africa: Here's why The hazard the cars impose 'According to the supplier, the propellant inside the driver's airbag may undergo alteration over time, which could cause it to generate gas faster than intended when the airbag inflator is deployed during a crash,' said the NCC. These cars were made available nationally from 2010 to 2018. Consumers are required to visit their nearest authorised dealership for the repair or replacement of the affected airbag. Recall of Goldwing Motorcycles The Commission said Honda Motor Southern Africa is recalling certain Goldwing motorcycle models due to a broken primary drive gear tightening bolt. 'According to the supplier, an engine stops unexpectedly while driving and cannot restart. In the worst case, it can cause engine lock and increase the risk of falling by rear wheel locking.' These motorcycles were made available from 2018 to 2021. The affected models are GL1800B, GL1800BD, GL1800D, and GL1800DA, which were distributed nationally. 'Consumers are required to visit their nearest Honda dealership for a replacement with the reinforced Primary Drive Gear Tightening Bolt, which has greater fatigue strength.' NOW READ: Did you buy a VW Polo in 2025? It's among six car brands recalled over safety defects
The Citizen
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Product recall: Toys from Takealot, Toys R Us and e-bike batteries pulled over choking, fire hazards
The tissue box toy poses a choking hazard to young children, while the ebike batteries pose a fire hazard. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed the recall of two products: the Tissue Box Toy included with Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center, and the lithium-ion batteries used in Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes. What the toy looks like NCC said that Mattel South Africa informed them of a recall for the Tissue Box Toy due to a defective component cover that can come apart, making the internal support brackets (small parts) accessible. 'The detachable tissue box toy can come apart, exposing the support brackets, posing a choking hazard to young children.' The tissue box toy is located on the underside of the table, near the Fisher-Price logo. It is white with red decorations and has 'tissues' made of sensory cloth. On one side, it features a black and white wavy striped pattern, and on the other, a yellow-green pattern with raised spots. The Tissue Box Toy being recalled. Picture: Supplied Toy bought between 2023 and 2025 The commission said the toy was sold between 2023 and 2025 at: Amazon Com Ser (SA) Pty Ltd Lilliput Novelties (Pty) Ltd OneDayOnly Offers (Pty) Ltd Loot Online (Pty) Ltd Takealot Online (Pty) Ltd Toy Kingdom (Pty) Ltd Amic Trading, which operates Toys R Us 'Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled tissue box toy, remove it from the activity centre, and keep it away from young children. 'Additionally, consumers should contact Fisher-Price to return the tissue toy box in exchange for a refund for the toy only.' ALSO READ: Did you buy a Mercedes-Benz GLE? The supplier wants them back The lithium-ion battery located inside a black case under the frame of the Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes is being recalled. Picture: supplied. Recall of lithium-ion batteries Another product recall involves the interchangeable 720w lithium-ion batteries of the Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes. The interchangeable 720w lithium-ion battery is located inside a black case under the frame. The supplier, Santa Cruz Bicycles, LLC, informed the NCC that their investigation and testing revealed that a small number of batteries supplied to certain Heckler e-bike may be at an increased risk of an electrical short circuit. 'In such cases, this may pose a fire hazard, resulting in a risk of injury or property damage.' Products sold between February 2022 to April 2025 The commission added that the affected Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes were made available from February 2022 to April 2025 and sold nationally. 'Consumers are urged to stop using the e-bikes immediately and disconnect the battery from the Heckler 9 e-bike and charger. 'They should contact Santa Cruz Bicycle if they have sold or gifted it to anyone and forward this information. 'Consumers are encouraged to check whether their battery is affected by visiting the Santa Cruz Bicycles recall page. If affected, they can register to receive a replacement battery at no extra cost.' NOW READ: Grinding halt: SA seasoning brand recalls grinder products due to plastic contamination
Canberra Times
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
Three new Mercedes-Benz limited-edition large SUVs add more value
Australian sales of the current (fourth-generation) Mercedes-Benz GLE, which was first launched in 2019 as a wagon and then a 'coupe', were down 41 and 52 per cent in 2024, when with 1873 registrations the German brand's large SUV was outsold by the BMW X5/X6 (3979), Land Rover Defender (3209), Range Rover Sport (2206) and Lexus RX (2075.
