"Massive Air Bag Inflator Recall in US Amid Explosion Fears"

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is moving towards a recall of 52 million airbag inflators due to concerns over explosions that could cause serious injuries or fatalities. The inflators, made by ARC Automotive Inc. and licensed by another company, are believed to be defective and can throw shrapnel when they explode. The NHTSA has scheduled a public meeting for October 5 before requesting a court-ordered recall. The agency has cited at least seven injuries and two deaths in the US and Canada since 2009 as reasons for the recall, while the company maintains that there is no defect.