Weekly Recap of Recalls, Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: March 2 – 8, 2020

Each week we compile a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their safety and so that they can make informed decisions.

28 Recalls to be aware this week.

Medical Devices & Equipment:

• Becton Dickinson (BD) CareFusion 303 Inc. Recalls Alaris System Infusion Pumps Due to Software and System Errors.

Pharmaceuticals/Drugs:

• Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Extends Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30mg/mL, 1mL Fill/2mL Vials Due to the Potential Presence of Small Particulates.


• American Health Packaging recalls Ranitidine tablets. The medication may be contaminated with a probable cancer-causer.

Auto:

• Bentley recalls model year 2018-2020 Bentayga vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not inflate properly.


• Porsche recalls model year 2015-2018 Macans. The fuel pump service cover may contact the flow nozzle on the filter flange of the fuel pump, potentially causing cracks and a fuel leak.


• Jaguar recalls model year 2010 XFs. The fuel tank outlet flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak.


• Ford Is Recalling a Bunch of F-150s Because Their Headlights Are Too Bright. The daytime running lights and normal headlights could stay at full brightness at the same time, temporarily blinding oncoming drivers.


• Toyota recalling 1.2 million vehicles, including Camry, Sequoia and Tundra, to fix fuel pumps. Dealers will replace the fuel pump with an improved one.


• Hyundai and Kia announce another recall to prevent engine fires. This one involves a fuel-pump hose that could crack.

Motorcycle/Scooters:

• Yamaha recalls model year 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, resulting in a brake fluid leak.


• BMW recalls model year 2019 C400X scooters. Water may collect in the throttle cable, which can freeze in cold temperatures, resulting in a stuck throttle.

Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories:

• Heartland recalls Bighorn Traveler, Elkridge, Milestone, and Pioneer Fifth Wheel trailers. The smoke detector may be incorrectly located in the bedroom.


• Daimler Vans recalls Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans. Exhaust may leak from the exhaust flange connection.


• Jayco recalls Fifth Wheel Seismic and Pinnacle trailers. The trailers were built with 6,000-lb capacity axles instead of 7,000-lb axles as intended.

Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements:

• Allergy Alert Issued for Undeclared Milk in Green Chile Chicken Tamales Sold at Whole Foods Market Stores in Multiple States.


• Stonewall Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount of Mislabeled Ghost Pepper Salsa which contains Ghost Pepper Queso.


• Vita Food Products Issues Voluntary Recall of Mislabeled Vita Wild Herring Wine Sauce Containing Undeclared Milk.


• Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Announces Voluntary Limited Recall of H-E-B-branded Tuscan Herb Salad Kit Due to Undeclared Allergens.


• Choice Products USA recalls peanut butter cookie dough. The product may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label.


• Fresh 7 Baskets Limited recalls Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products. The products may contain egg, an allergen not declared on the label.


• New Capstone, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Restructure Vanilla Protein Powder Due to Undeclared Milk.

Infant & Children Products:

• Joules USA Recalls Children’s Pajamas and Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard.


• Just Blanks children’s nightgowns recalled. The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries.

Household Products:

• IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund.


• RH Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire Hazard. The lamp’s on/off foot switch can overheat, melt or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.


• Whalen recalls Bayside Furnishings 9-piece dining sets. The chairs can break, posing a fall hazard.

Industrial/Tools:

• Lennox Industries recalls ductless heat pumps. Internal electrical components can fail, allowing the units to overheat.

Miscellaneous:

• ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers and Replacement Shoulder Straps Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards.

Sources:

fda.gov, cspc.gov, usda.gov, reuters.com, safekids.org, goodhousekeeping.com, consumeraffairs.com, foodsafetynews.com, usatoday.com, autoblog.com, powersportsbusiness.com, roadandtrack.com, uscgboating.org, wemakeitsafer.com, guns.com