Kia Recalls SUVS Due to Fire Hazard

Kia Recalls SUVS Due to Fire Hazard

March 9, 2020
David Little, Ph.D.

Kia is joining Hyundai in recalling SUVs and minivans in the United States because of an electrical short that is a known fire hazard.

Kia and Hyundai combined have recalled over 650,000 vehicles due to this issue in the braking system computer. Engine fires have been reported for several years now in both Kia and Hyundai vehicles.

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This post is based on the CBS News article, Kia recalls over 200,000 SUVs and vans for electrical problems that can cause fires, by AP, February 21, 2020, and the YouTube videos featured in the Video Spotlight. Image source: Shutterstock/piotr szczepanek.

Discussion Questions:

1. Why does there seem to be a systematic issue with engine fires for these manufacturers?

Guidance: Students should recognize that a good quality management program should theoretically eliminate a systematic issue altogether.  Ask students to consider the impact of sourcing on quality management.  It is likely the assembled parts, such as the braking computer system, are being shipped from Chinese factories.  Continue reading →

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Pour a Foamy Mug of Rejected Cereal

Pour a Foamy Mug of Rejected Cereal

July 6, 2019
Lisa M. Spencer

Kellogg’s in Manchester, England has teamed up with UK brewery, Seven Bro7thers, to put new “pop” in the beer business.

The two companies are making beer using Rice Krispies and Coco Pops not perfect enough to make it into the cereal box.

As part of its sustainability efforts, Kellogg’s is repurposing misfit rice-based flakes that are too large, too small, overcooked, uncoated, or discolored and that would, in the past, have been used as animal feed.  The cereals replace malted barley in beer recipes.

These beers follow on the heels of a similar partnership which used rejected Corn Flakes to create “Throw Away IPA” in 2018.

Video Spotlight: Kellogg’s is making beer using discarded corn flakes

This post is based on the Independent article, Kellogg’s launches new beers made from Rice Krispies and Coco Pops waste, by Katie O’Malley, June 13, 2019; the Business Green article, Sip, sparkle, and drink: Kellogg’s turns cereal waste into beer, by Toby Hill, June 13, 2019 (requires a subscription); and the Facebook video, Kellogg’s is making beer using discarded corn flakes, by NowThis Food, December 18, 2019. Image source: Shutterstock / Y_L

Discussion Questions:

1. Why is Kellogg’s Continue reading →

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