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After the federal government received reports of hundreds of complaints and news of 14 motor vehicle accidents related to braking problems in 2005 and 2006 Ford F-150 and LIncoln Mark LT vehicles, the auto maker has quickly issued a recall.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defect Investigations ruled that Ford’s actions were sufficient to close the case and will not be taking further action.

The iconic Ford F-150 is one of Ford’s best-sellers and most profitable vehicles.  Ford had surprised Wall Street with unexpectedly higher earnings last quarter, but the fallout over a big recall potentially affecting safety may cut in to the compamy’s third quarter profits.

To correct the problem, dealers will replace a hose inside the braking assembly. Ford announced that the program would start right after the July 4 holiday and said concerned owners could call the company toll-free at (800) 392-3673.

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LEGO and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced the recall of 358,000 LEGO EXPLORE Super Trucks.

The toys pose a safety hazard to children, according to the government agency, which issued a press release stating that there have been ten incident reports filed including two “serious” puncture wounds.

EGO EXPLORE Super Truck is a toy-in-toy product designed for children ages 18 months and up. The toy features a red plastic pick-up/dump truck that measures about 15-inches high and 19-inches wide with four 7-inch black plastic wheels that are packed with a box of 40 LEGO DUPLO bricks in the cargo area. The unit has a row of DUPLO “studs” across the top of the cab, molded yellow headlights and stickers on the front and sides of the unit create the idea of a windshield, windows and doors depicting a LEGO figure in the driver’s seat. The LEGO Explore logo is printed on the door stickers. The box of DUPLO bricks is not included in this recall.

Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and contact LEGO at (800) 718-1858.

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