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5. Recalling of 1,84,000 microwave ovens in 2003and 43,000 units of microwave ovens in
2009 from the US market due to shock hazard.
Maruti Udyog also experienced similar product safety issues in recent years. It has recalled and
rectied 1,279 units of New Swift for possible fault in airbag system manufactured between May
2 and July 7,2018. The company also asked the consumers of the 5,286 New Swift and Baleno
model users to undertake free check-up for a possible fault in brake vacuum hose. According to
the Automobile Industry Association, Honda Car India and Mercedes Benz also recalled 30,124
and 1,897 units, respectively, ...