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NCUA Proposed Rulemaking Takes Further Action to Solidify Removal of Use of Reputation Risk
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Proposed Rulemaking Takes Further Action to Solidify Removal of Use of Reputation Risk
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Reputation Risk Proposed Rule Submitted to Federal Register
ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 20, 2025) - Today the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to codify the elimination of reputation risk from its supervisory program. The agency previously announced it ceased using reputation risk and equivalent concepts in the examination and supervisory
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Proposed Rulemaking Takes Further Action to Solidify Removal of Use of Reputation Risk
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Reputation Risk Proposed Rule Submitted to Federal Register
ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 20, 2025) - Today the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to codify the elimination of reputation risk from its supervisory program. The agency previously announced it ceased using reputation risk and equivalent concepts in the examination and supervisoryprocess.
The proposed rule would also prohibit NCUA from instructing credit unions to close accounts, refrain from providing, or altogether terminating products and services on the basis of a person or entity's protected class or political views.
NCUA has determined that assessing reputation risk is subjective, ambiguous, and lacking in measurable criteria. The proposed rule is intended to ground NCUA's supervision and examination programs in data-driven conclusions to eliminate the risk of individual perspectives driving the supervisory process.
Interested parties may find the proposed rule and submit public comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: This is an external link to a website belonging to another federal agency, private organization, or commercial entity. https://www.regulations.gov (Opens new window). The docket number is NCUA-2025-0972.
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Original text here: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2025/ncua-proposed-rulemaking-takes-further-action-solidify-removal-use-reputation-risk
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Model Year 2021-2025 Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: Model Year 2021-2025 Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles
Hazard: The recalled golf car vehicles lack stop lights, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 19,300
Consumer Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET every day, by email at ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com, online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/Content.php?content=cpsc-recalls or https://yamaha-motor.com/
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: Model Year 2021-2025 Yamaha Golf Car Vehicles
Hazard: The recalled golf car vehicles lack stop lights, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 19,300
Consumer Contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET every day, by email at ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com, online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/Content.php?content=cpsc-recalls or https://yamaha-motor.com/and click on "CPSC Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall includes model year 2021-2025 Drive 2 Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) Gas/Electric golf car vehicles. The recalled golf car vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. The following models and serial number ranges are included in this recall. The model name/number is located on the left and right side of the vehicle. Serial numbers are in various locations depending on the vehicle model. If you are unable to locate your serial number, contact Yamaha for assistance.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf car vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule the free installation of two stoplights. For consumers who cannot take their recalled golf car to an authorized dealer, Yamaha will provide transportation or will install the stoplights at the location of the golf cart.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2020 through July 2025 for between $8,300 and $12,900.
Importer(s): Yamaha Golf Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia
Manufactured In: Japan
Recall number: 26-028
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-Model-Year-2021-2025-Golf-Car-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)
Hazard: The recalled PTV can leak fuel at the quick-connect fitting between the fuel line and the fuel injector mounted on the engine, posing a risk of serious injury and fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 90,800 (In addition, about 7,300 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Textron E-Z-GO toll-free at 888-438-3946 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs)
Hazard: The recalled PTV can leak fuel at the quick-connect fitting between the fuel line and the fuel injector mounted on the engine, posing a risk of serious injury and fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 90,800 (In addition, about 7,300 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Textron E-Z-GO toll-free at 888-438-3946 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, emailat ezgowarranty@textron.com, or online at https://ezgo.txtsv.com/personal/owners/recall-information or https://ezgo.txtsv.com and click on "Recall Information" under the "Owners" tab.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves E-Z-GO's model year 2020 through 2025 RXV Freedom and 2023 through 2025 Valor PTVs with serial numbers ranging from 5538278 through 5920722; and model year 2020 through 2022 TXT Freedom and Valor PTVs with serial numbers ranging from 3455024 through 3582057. The vehicle's serial number is printed near the base of the steering column for RXV and model year 2023, 2024 and 2025 Valor vehicles. The serial number is printed below the operator seat position for TXT and model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Valor vehicles. These vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used primarily to transport people.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired, if needed. Consumers can contact Textron E-Z-GO for inspection instructions or contact an authorized Textron E-Z-GO dealer to schedule a free inspection. If any signs of fuel leakage are detected, the vehicle will be repaired by an authorized dealer free of charge by replacing the fuel line. Consumers who cannot take their recalled PTV to an authorized dealer for inspection or repair can contact Textron E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for assistance.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Textron dealerships and distributors nationwide from September 2019 through June 2025 for between $8,400 and $14,000.
Manufacturer(s): Textron E-Z-GO LLC, of Augusta, Georgia
Manufactured In: United States
Recall number: 26-021
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Textron-E-Z-GO-Recalls-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Fire-Hazard
FTC, State of Nevada Sue to Stop Tax Debt Relief Scammers from Falsely Impersonating the Government, Making False Claims and Threats to Consumers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, State of Nevada Sue to Stop Tax Debt Relief Scammers from Falsely Impersonating the Government, Making False Claims and Threats to Consumers
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At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a federal court has temporarily halted alleged tax debt relief scammers from falsely impersonating government agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, deceptively promising tax debt relief, sending threats to consumers about their debts and pocketing tens of millions of consumers' dollars.
The FTC filed
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, State of Nevada Sue to Stop Tax Debt Relief Scammers from Falsely Impersonating the Government, Making False Claims and Threats to Consumers
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At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a federal court has temporarily halted alleged tax debt relief scammers from falsely impersonating government agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, deceptively promising tax debt relief, sending threats to consumers about their debts and pocketing tens of millions of consumers' dollars.
The FTC fileda complaint against American Tax Service (ATS) and its operators, Terrance Selb and Tyler Bennett, as well as seven affiliated entities. The Commission alleges the company's operators falsely claimed they could settle taxpayers' back taxes for "pennies on the dollar" or for only a "fraction" of what taxpayers' owed, often making these claims before evaluating the taxpayer's circumstances.
"People trying to pay down their tax debt shouldn't have to worry about fraudsters pocketing their hard-earned money," said Christopher Mufarrige, FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection Director. "The FTC will not hesitate to act to stop companies like ATS that target hard-working Americans with bogus debt relief services."
Since at least 2019 ATS, Selb and Bennett have misled consumers by mailing deceptive and threatening letters that impersonate the government to solicit inbound telemarketing calls. ATS's operators also made false claims about their tax debt relief services and failed to fulfill their promises, such as refusing to provide refunds to dissatisfied consumers who requested one.
The complaint alleges that ATS sales representatives misled consumers about the severity of their tax debt issues to scare them into paying for ATS's tax debt relief services with some consumers saying that ATS operators falsely claimed that the IRS was investigating them or that the IRS "red flagged" their account or marked it as "high risk." Once consumers agree to pay for ATS's services, the operators of the scheme did little, if any, of the promised work and rarely, if ever, obtained the promised results.
The ATS operators contacted consumers through telemarketing calls or in response to inbound calls resulting from direct mail and online ads. The FTC alleges the defendants engaged in multiple illegal activities, including:
* impersonating the government including local, state, or federal tax authorities;
* making false promises that they could reduce consumers' tax debt; and
* violating the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule requirements by making misrepresentations in telemarketing calls.
The FTC alleges that ATS's conduct violated the FTC Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Telemarketing Sales Rule and the Impersonation Rule. The State of Nevada alleges that ATS's conduct also violated Nevada law.
The Commission vote approving the filing of the complaint was 3-0. The FTC filed the complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada against American Tax Service LLC, American Tax Solutions, American Tax Solutions LLC, ATS Tax Group LLC, Elite Sales Solutions, GetATaxLawyer.com LLC, TNT Holdings Group LLC, TNT Services Group LLC, TNT Tax Associates Inc., and individual defendants Selb and Bennett.
The staff attorneys on this matter are Simon Barth and James Evans in the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection.
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Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/10/ftc-nevada-sue-tax-debt-relief-scammers-falsely-impersonating-government
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Wilteexs Bioethanol Fuel Bottles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: Wilteexs Bioethanol Fuel Bottles
Hazard: The ethanol fuel bottles violate the federal safety standard for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required by the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. The fuel containers also fail to meet the federal safety regulation for deceptive disclaimers required by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because they claim the contents are "Non Toxic".
Remedy:
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: Wilteexs Bioethanol Fuel Bottles
Hazard: The ethanol fuel bottles violate the federal safety standard for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required by the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. The fuel containers also fail to meet the federal safety regulation for deceptive disclaimers required by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because they claim the contents are "Non Toxic".
Remedy:Refund
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 1,100
Consumer Contact: Wilteexs by email at hongyaodemg@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Wilteexs-branded bottles of bioethanol used for tabletop fire pits, fireplaces, stoves and burners. The 1.06 quarts/1liter clear bottles come pre-filled with fuel. "WILTEEXS," "BIO ETHANOL" and an image of a burning flame are printed in blue and white on the front of the bottles. "X004IQ9ZCH" is printed below the barcode on the back of the bottles.
Note: Recalled ethanol should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state regulations, contact your local hazardous waste treatment center or inquire about professional recycling points through the environmental protection agency. Do not dispose of ethanol in sewers, rainwater pipes or ordinary garbage cans to avoid causing fires or environmental pollution.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fuel bottles, place them out of reach of children, and contact Wilteexs for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "Do not use" and the Amazon order number with permanent marker on the bottle; and submit a photo of it to hongyaodemg@outlook.com. Consumers should dispose of the fuel bottles in accordance with local and state regulations.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Amazon from April 2025 through July 2025 for about $17.
Importer(s): Hongyaodekejiyouxiangongsi, dba online seller Wilteexs, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-030
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Wilteexs-Bioethanol-Fuel-Bottles-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Flash-Fire-Violates-Mandatory-Standards-for-Portable-Fuel-Containers-and-Hazardous-Substances-Imported-by-Wilteexs
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Vaast A/1 Bicycles and Frames
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: Vaast A/1 bicycles and frames
Hazard: The bicycle frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing a risk of falling.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 1,860 (in addition, about 4 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Super Wheels Inc. (formerly Allite Inc.) toll-free at 855-430-6240 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at info@vaastbikes.com or online at www.vaastbikes.com/vaast-model-a1-recall
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: Vaast A/1 bicycles and frames
Hazard: The bicycle frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing a risk of falling.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 1,860 (in addition, about 4 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Super Wheels Inc. (formerly Allite Inc.) toll-free at 855-430-6240 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at info@vaastbikes.com or online at www.vaastbikes.com/vaast-model-a1-recallfor more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves Vaast A/1 bicycles and framesets. There are 35 bicycle models and 15 different frameset models. The bikes were sold in Berry Red, Sea Blue, Matte Black, and Black Forest Green paint colors. The frames have the "VAAST" logo on both sides of the upper section of the down tube. Serial numbers can be found underneath the bike frame on the bottom bracket. The phrase "Model A/1" is on the bike frame - left side rear seat.
Serial numbers for the affected bicycles or frames:
WAWAK0001 through WAWAK0062
WAWAL0001 through WAWAL0600
WAWAA0001 through WAWAA0474
WAWAB0001 through WAWAB0020
WAWBH0001 through WAWBH0999
WAWBD0001 through WAWBD0170
WAWCF0001 through WAWCF0280
WAWCK0001 through WAWCK0450
WAWCA0001 through WAWCA0999
VFA1M0011 through VFA1M0015
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Vaast A/1 bicycles and frame and contact Super Wheels Inc. for a free replacement. Once consumers register their bike at Contact | VAAST Bikes, (www.vaastbikes.com/contact-us/), Super Wheels Inc. will provide the consumer with a replacement frame and pay (up to $200) for a bike shop technician to rebuild the bike with the replacement frame.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has had 22 consumers report frame fractures and three consumers report frame tube separation, one of which resulted in a minor injury after falling from the bike.
Sold At: Various bike shops nationally from April 2020 through August 2025 for between $1,300 and $3,000.
Importer(s): Super Wheels Inc. f/k/a Allite Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Recall number: 26-035
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Super-Wheels-Formerly Allite-Recalls-Vaast-A-1-Bicycles-and-Frames-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving VST Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: VST Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters
Hazard: The exhaust duct can crack, allowing gases to escape inside of the home, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard that can result in death or serious injury.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 36,700 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: VESTA.DS toll-free at 888-505-5525 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email condensingwaterheater@realtimeresults.net
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Name of Product: VST Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters
Hazard: The exhaust duct can crack, allowing gases to escape inside of the home, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard that can result in death or serious injury.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: October 16, 2025
Units: About 36,700 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: VESTA.DS toll-free at 888-505-5525 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email condensingwaterheater@realtimeresults.netor online at www.recallrtr.com/condensingwaterheater or at https://www.vestahws.com and click on "Recall" under the "Documents/Support" tab at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves VST-brand residential wall-mounted gas boilers, Series VT, VR, and VR Plus, with model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199. The white label on the side of the boiler has the model number bolded, near the top of the label. The boilers are metal, rectangular units and have either VST printed in white on the control panel near the bottom, or VESTA.DS.Inc. printed in gray near the top of the panel.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair. Consumers who must continue using the water heater while awaiting repair should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 33 reports of cracked exhaust ducts allowing exhaust fumes to leak out. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Plumbing supply stores nationwide from May 2017 through July 2025 for between $480 and $1,340.
Importer(s): VESTA.DS, Inc., of Ontario, California
Manufactured In: Korea
Recall number: 26-026
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/VESTA-DS-Recalls-VST-Brand-Tankless-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-CO-Poisoning-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death
