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Most notorious recalls of 2016

Biggest automotive recall in U.S. history
About 69 million vehicles in the U.S. and about 100 million worldwide have been recalled because of faulty air bag inflators made by Japan’s Takata Corp. The driver and passenger-side air bags can inflate with too much force, blowing apart a metal canister and sending shards flying at drivers and passengers. The defect has caused at least six deaths and more than 100 injuries worldwide less

Biggest automotive recall in U.S. history
About 69 million vehicles in the U.S. and about 100 million worldwide have been recalled because of faulty air bag inflators made by ... morePhoto: Getty Images File Photo Hoverboards
More than 500, 000 hoverboards were recalled in 2016 after dozens of the two-wheeled toys overheated, burned riders and set property on fire. There were 99 reports of exploding or fiery battery packs with 18 reported injuries at the time of the recall. Swagway led all 10 hoverboard makers ordered to recall their products with 267, 000 pulled from the market. lessHoverboards
More than 500, 000 hoverboards were recalled in 2016 after dozens of the two-wheeled toys overheated, burned riders and set property on fire. There were 99 reports of exploding or fiery battery packs ... morePhoto: Ilana Panich-Linsman /New York Times Deadly dressers
Also in 2016, Ikea recalled 29 million chests and dressers that could easily tip over and trap children underneath. Six children were killed and three dozen others injured in incidents dating back to 1989. The recall included a number of Ikea models. lessDeadly dressers
Also in 2016, Ikea recalled 29 million chests and dressers that could easily tip over and trap children underneath. Six children were killed and three dozen others injured in incidents dating ... morePhoto: John Sciulli, Getty Images Fiery batteries
Sony Corp. recalled more than 58, 000 battery packs made by Panasonic Corp. in 2016 because they had the potential to catch fire. Fujitsu Ltd. and Toshiba Corp. also recalled Panasonic battery packs installed in their computers. lessFiery batteries
Sony Corp. recalled more than 58, 000 battery packs made by Panasonic Corp. in 2016 because they had the potential to catch fire. Fujitsu Ltd. and Toshiba Corp. also recalled Panasonic battery ... morePhoto: Getty Images Cutting the cord
Microsoft recalled about 2.44 million AC power cords in 2016 because of a potential fire hazard. Users reported 56 incidents of the cords overheating and emitting flames, and five incidents where the cords gave users an electric shock. lessCutting the cord
Microsoft recalled about 2.44 million AC power cords in 2016 because of a potential fire hazard. Users reported 56 incidents of the cords overheating and emitting flames, and five incidents ... morePhoto: Photogearch / Shutterstock 2015: Fatal bean bag chairs
Ace Bayou Corp. recalled about 2.2 million bean bag chairs because of entrapment and suffocation risks for the young. The chairs featured zippers that could easily be opened by children who then could crawl inside where the could get trapped and choke on the foam beads or suffocate. Two children did. less2015: Fatal bean bag chairs
Ace Bayou Corp. recalled about 2.2 million bean bag chairs because of entrapment and suffocation risks for the young. The chairs featured zippers that could easily be opened by ... morePhoto: Amazon 2014: Scalding cup of joe
Keurig recalled about 7 million of single-serve coffee brewing machines in 2014 because of reported burns. The Mini Plus Brewing Systems could overheat and spray scorching water during brewing. Keurig received about 200 reports of steaming water escaping from the brewer and 90 reports of burn-related injuries. less
Keurig recalled about 7 million of single-serve coffee brewing machines in 2014 because of reported burns. The Mini Plus Brewing Systems could overheat and spray scorching water ... morePhoto: Uncredited, HONS