Recall news and trends

Seasonal Trends and a Recall Prompt Drop in Peloton Subscriptions 
Retail // August 23, 2023

The state of recalls. That’s what it feels like with Peloton, as on Wednesday (Aug. 23) the company reported a loss that exceeded expectations and a reduction in new quarterly subscribers. The fitness company cited the recall of its bike seat post and seasonal patterns...

Samsung Refreshes Image With New Galaxy S8 Smartphone
Mobile // February 13, 2017

Eager to move on from its disastrous 2016 with the Galaxy Note 7’s now infamous recall, it’s no surprise Samsung is planning to up its game this year. After losing $5 billion and slipping from the number one smartphone spot down to number five in...

Samsung Announces Voluntary Top-Load Washer Recall
News // November 04, 2016

Business Wire reports that Samsung has announced a voluntary recall of specific top-load washers manufactured between March 2011 and current production. Risks reportedly include the drums in the washers losing balance during the high-speed spin cycle. Excessive vibration as a result can cause the top...

Samsung Holds Its Breath As Galaxy Note 7s Come Pouring In
Mobile // September 23, 2016

After initial pleas to Galaxy Note 7 users to turn in their devices went largely unheard, Samsung announced on Sept. 22 that over half of U.S. faulty devices have been returned. But that still leaves quite a few in the U.S. and 1.5 million Galaxy...

Interviews & Exclusives
Microsoft Pauses Its Launch of AI-Powered Recall Program

June 14, 2024
Tech giant Microsoft has decided to delay the rollout of “Recall,” its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature designed to track and store users’ computer activity. The company announced on Thursday (June 13) that instead of rolling out Recall to all its new computers next week, it will take a more cautious approach by previewing the feature […]

Quick Reads
Samsung Refreshes Image With New Galaxy S8 Smartphone

February 13, 2017
Eager to move on from its disastrous 2016 with the Galaxy Note 7’s now infamous recall, it’s no surprise Samsung is planning to up its game this year. After losing $5 billion and slipping from the number one smartphone spot down to number five in Asia-Pacific behind Apple and Huawei, the company knew it had to […]

Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Cookware (It’s Not A Good Thing)

December 31, 2015
If you, or someone you know, received a Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set from Macy’s for Christmas, it would be advisable to avoid a couple of the...