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Mercedes-Benz Korea, 3 Other Carmakers to Recall over 10,000 Units over Faulty Parts

Mercedes-Benz Korea, 3 Other Carmakers to Recall over 10,000 Units over Faulty Parts

SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Mercedes-Benz Korea and three other car companies will recall over 10,000 vehicles due to defective components, the transportation ministry said Wednesday. The companies, which also include BMW Group Korea, Volkswagen Group Korea and domestic electrified van manufacturer Jeis Mobility, are voluntarily recalling a total of 10,981 units of 20 [...]

KATS Issues Recall Order for Imported Xiaomi Electric Kickboards Due to Risk of Electric Shock

KATS Issues Recall Order for Imported Xiaomi Electric Kickboards Due to Risk of Electric Shock

SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A recall order has been issued for imported electric kickboards, including those from Xiaomi that Coupang imports from China, due to potential electric shock and fire risks. In addition, strollers, toys and name stickers commonly used by elementary school students at the start of new semesters were also recalled. This [...]

Starbucks Coffee Korea Announces Official Recall of ‘Summer Carry Bags’ Containing Toxic Substance

Starbucks Coffee Korea Announces Official Recall of ‘Summer Carry Bags’ Containing Toxic Substance

SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Starbucks Coffee Korea said Thursday it will launch an official recall of its giveaway picnic bags, after the company came under fire for handing out the merchandise containing a toxic chemical substance. The announcement came after the company apologized over the discovery of formaldehyde in its “summery carry bag” [...]

Philips Respironics Provides Update for the US on Ongoing CPAP, BiPAP and Mechanical Ventilator Field Action

Philips Respironics Provides Update for the US on Ongoing CPAP, BiPAP and Mechanical Ventilator Field Action

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, March 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Royal Philips’ (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) subsidiary, Philips Respironics, today provided an update on the remediation status in the US of the ongoing recall of certain sleep and respiratory care products in connection with identified potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam in [...]

Philips Provides Update on the Test and Research Program in Connection with the CPAP, BiPAP and Mechanical Ventilator Recall Notification*

Philips Provides Update on the Test and Research Program in Connection with the CPAP, BiPAP and Mechanical Ventilator Recall Notification*

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – On June 14, 2021, Royal Philips’ (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) subsidiary, Philips Respironics, initiated a voluntary recall notification* for certain sleep and respiratory care products to address potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam in these devices. Since then, together with certified testing laboratories [...]

Philips Provides Update on Earlier Announced Voluntary CPAP, BiPAP and Mechanical Ventilator Recall Notification*

Philips Provides Update on Earlier Announced Voluntary CPAP, BiPAP and Mechanical Ventilator Recall Notification*

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – On June 14, 2021, Royal Philips’ (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) subsidiary, Philips Respironics, initiated a voluntary recall notification* for certain sleep and respiratory care products to address identified potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam in these devices. Following the substantial ramp-up of its [...]

Philips Starts Repair and Replacement Program of First-generation DreamStation Devices in the US in Relation to Earlier Announced Recall Notification*

Philips Starts Repair and Replacement Program of First-generation DreamStation Devices in the US in Relation to Earlier Announced Recall Notification*

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) today announced an update in connection with the June 14, 2021 recall notification* for specific Philips sleep and respiratory care devices that was issued to address potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam component in these devices. More [...]