Recent Recalls: Ford Broncos, Rangers, Subaru Imprezes, Easter Bunny Necklaces

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.  The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.

Subaru Impreza

Subaru is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles.  The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal.  

Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023.  Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.

Easter Bunny Necklaces

Easter Bunny and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklaces  are being recalled. The necklaces have high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves the Easter Bunny Necklace with model number 86140 and the Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace with model number 90422 printed on the back of the packaging. The recalled bunny necklaces have a white bunny holding an Easter egg and a gold-colored chain. The recalled butterfly necklaces have blue, pink or purple stones on the butterfly’s wings and a gold-colored chain. They were sold threaded through a white plastic backing. “Great Pretenders” is printed on the tag.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Easter Bunny and Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace and contact Creative Education of Canada for a full refund. Consumers should cut the recalled necklace chain in half (with scissors) and provide a photo to the firm as proof of destruction. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

The items were sold at toy and gift stores nationwide and online at greatpretenders.ca from January 2023 through March 2023 for about $2 (Easter Bunny necklace) and $4 (Boutique Butterfly Jewel necklace).