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12 of the Worst Product Recalls Ever

October 20, 2009

“We all make mistakes.” “Nobody’s perfect.” “He/she’s only human.”

All of these sayings reflect how common it is for our plans not to work out. Nowhere is this more true than when it comes to product recalls. While plenty of products have turned out to be mediocre or inferior, some have malfunctioned so severely that catastrophe and disaster ensued. Consumer deaths, CEO resignations and mind-blowing financial losses are just some of the consequences of these 12 poorly manufactured (and ultimately recalled) products.

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