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# Faulty

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Close to a million Ford cars recalled to replace airbag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
The move includes over 782,000 vehicles in the US and is part of the largest series of recalls in US history.
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Jan 4th 2019, 7:41 PM
Bought something online that didn't work? It'll cost you €25 to make a claim of up to €5000
The previous limit stood at €2,000
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Jul 12th 2017, 6:45 PM
Rent in Dublin? Huge increase in amount of work needed in rented properties
One councillor said people are putting up with sub-standard conditions just to have a roof over their heads.
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Nov 12th 2015, 6:05 AM
Deadly ignition switches linked to 56 deaths, brain damage and amputation
The company has received hundreds of claims for compensation.
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Feb 17th 2015, 4:29 PM
Founder of French breast implant scandal firm jailed
Jean-Claude Mas of PIP will spend four years in prison, while a number of the firm’s ex-managers have been convicted of fraud.
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Dec 10th 2013, 12:24 PM
Debenhams issues recall of childrens' clothes with faulty zips
The Ted Baker snowsuits and jackets for babies and small children were found to be below the store’s quality standards.
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Nov 24th 2012, 12:11 PM
Harley Medical Group criticised by health committee
The plastic surgery clinic refused an invitation to attend a meeting of the committee on the PIP breast implant scandal.
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Jul 26th 2012, 8:17 AM
South Africa recalls over a million 'faulty' condoms
One activist said that the condoms “leaked like sieves” when water was poured into them.
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Jan 31st 2012, 12:52 PM
Sony not recalling Bravia televisions despite concerns
Contrary to earlier reports, electronics giant Sony is not recalling 1.6 millions TVs but has offered owners free safety inspections.
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Oct 12th 2011, 1:14 PM
Endeavour flight delayed until at least Monday after technical issues
The event had been keenly anticipated given that congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, shot in the head last year, was due to see her husband Mark Kelly lead the space mission.
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Apr 30th 2011, 8:17 AM