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    BMW recalls G 650 GS motorcycles

    The motorcycles may stall when they are idling

    BMW of North America is recalling 1,060 model year 2013-2015 G 650 GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014.

    The recalled motorcycles may stall when they are idling and the clutch lever is pulled in. If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised version of the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2015.

    Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

    BMW of North America is recalling 1,060 model year 2013-2015 G 650 GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 G 650 GS Sert...

    Rattan arm chairs recalled by Ross Procurement

    The chair may tip or slide backward, posing a fall hazard

    Ross Procurement of Dublin, Calif., is recalling about 560 rattan arm chairs.

    The chair may tip or slide backward, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

    The firm has received eight reports of minor injuries including scrapes and bruises. The firm has received eight reports of minor injuries including scrapes and bruises.

    This recall involves Ross rattan arm chairs. The round chairs measure 48 inches high by 23 inches wide. The brown wicker chairs were sold with SKU number 400119000982 printed on a hang tag.

    The chairs, manufactured in Indonesia, were sold exclusively at Ross stores nationwide from May 2015, through June 2015, for about $60.

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Ross store for a full refund.

    Consumers may contact Ross stores toll-free at 877-455-7677 anytime or online at www.rossstores.com then click on “Recalled Products and Legal Notices” on the bottom banner for more information

    Ross Procurement of Dublin, Calif., is recalling about 560 rattan arm chairs. The chair may tip or slide backward, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The...

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