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:

recalled infusion pump
Recalled Infusion Pump

Pharmaceuticals/Drugs:

Auto:

Recalled Bentley Vehicle
Recalled Bentley Vehicle
  • 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:

Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements:

Recalled Green Chile Chicken Tamales
Recalled Green Chile Chicken Tamales
  • 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:

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:

Recalled Leaf Blower
Recalled Leaf Blower

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

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Paul d’Oliveira

Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.

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