Tesla recalls over 120,000 vehicles in the US due to door latch issue

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Tesla is facing another recall in the US. This latest one affects 120,423 Model S and X vehicles produced from 2021 to 2023. The problem is that the doors may unlock and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury and violating a federal safety standard. Tesla has already fixed the issue with a free over-the-air update and owner notification letters are expected to go out in February.

This recall comes on the heels of another one that involved more than two million EVs with Autopilot safety issues. Tesla also addressed that problem with a free OTA update that added more controls and alerts to ensure driver attention.

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Porsche recalls around 43,000 Taycan EVs over power loss issues

Porsche has recalled around 43,000 Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo electric vehicles globally because of a sudden power loss problem. Taycan owners are required to bring their EVs to a dealership to get an hour-long software update. There will be no over-the-air option this time. But the German automaker said you can still continue driving the car until the update is ready. Models that are rolling off the line no longer have this issue.

The recall was prompted by an NHTSA investigation of nine incidents where power shut off while the vehicles were in motion. Six of them refused to restart. Porsche discovered the problem in 130 cars after conducting its investigation. There haven't been reports of collision or injuries, at least.

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Belkin recalls Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition over fire, shock risks

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If you own Belkin's Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition charger, you should stop using it. The company issued a voluntary recall for this charging stand because of a manufacturing issue in its power supply. The problem can cause the charger to overheat and malfunction, which could pose fire and shock risks. There haven't been any injury or property damage reported yet, and Belkin wants to keep it that way by offering a full refund.

The product has a model code WIZ003, and it works with iPhone 8 and later models. Apple even sold this accessory in its stores. It features a 10,000mAh power capacity and can wirelessly charge Qi-compatible phones while docked.

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8,700 2nd-gen Ring Video Doorbells get recalled due to fire hazard

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The second-generation Ring Video Doorbells sold in Canada are being recalled due to fire or burn hazards. According to Health Canada, 8,700 units of the affected product were sold in the country. These were sold from June through October 2020. The doorbell's battery can overheat when the incorrect screws are used for installation. If the doorbell is installed correctly, it will not pose a problem.

Health Canada explains the hazard in this alert: "The Ring Video Doorbells (2nd Gen) come with both security and wood screws for installation. If the wood screws are used in place of the security screws during installation, the battery can be damaged and may overheat, posing a potential fire or burn hazard."

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