Each week we compile summaries of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that we feel the public should be aware of for their safety and so that they can make informed decisions.
40 Recalls you should be aware this week.
Auto:
- Land Rover recalls Discovery Sport vehicles – The license plate illumination lamp may fall out these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Motorcycle/Scooters
- Super Adventure motorcycles recalled – The rear shock absorber may leak oil resulting in possible loss of shock function increasing the risk of a crash.
Utility/Recreational Vehicles & Automotive Accessories:
- Essex, Mountain Aire and London Aire motorhomes recalled – The power steering hoses may fail.
- Keystone recalls Passport recreational trailers – The trailers were built with an incorrect axle load capacity.
- Jayco recalls Jay Flight SLX recreational trailers – The propane tank could loosen and detach from the vehicle.
- Berkshire Recreational Vehicles recalled – The sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling.
- Thor Motor Coach recalls Tuscany motor homes – The steering wheel’s connection to the front axle could fail.
- REV Recreation Group recalls Holiday Rambler Endeavor and Endeavor XE motor homes – The vehicles may suffer excessive tire wear.
- Keystone Outback recreational trailers recalled – A television mounting bracket that may not be properly secured to the wall.
- Tiffin Motorhomes recalls Allegro Phaeton and Allegro Bus trucks – The vehicles could suffer a sudden loss of steering ability.
Food, Beverage & Nutritional Supplements:
- Bounce USA Recalls Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls Because of Possible Listeria contamination.
- Fal Foods USA Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in DF Mavens Chocolate Almond Fudge Frozen Bars.
- Rucker’s Wholesale and Service Co. Recalls Sunflower Kernel, Sweet & Salty Mix, Cajun Hot Mix Because Of Possible Listeria contamination.
- Giant Eagle Expands Recall of Sunflower Seeds Sold At Select Giant Eagle and Market District Stores in Pittsburgh.
- Giant Eagle Expands Recall of Sunflower Seeds Sold At Select Giant Eagle and Market District Stores in Cleveland.
- Giant Eagle Expands Recall of Sunflower Seeds Sold At The Carmel Market District.
- Giant Eagle Expands Recall of Sunflower Seeds Sold At Market District Stores.
- Rucker’s Makin’ Batch Candies Issues Food Recall of Cajun Mix – Because of Possible Health Risk, due to Potential Presence of Listeria.
- Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergen.
- Herr Foods Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Waffle Works Brand of 4 oz. Double Chocolate Waffle Sandwiches due to Undeclared Milk.
- Hershey Issues Voluntary Recall of SoFit Products Due to Expanded Supplier Recall of Sunflower Seeds.
- Bayou Brothers Creole Sauce recalled – The product contains fish, an allergen not listed on the label.
- Nature’s One recalls PediaSmart® Dairy Vanilla – The product contains an incorrect scoop for measuring the nutrient.
- Meadow Gold Dairy recalls whipping cream and half and half – The products were not sufficiently pasteurized.
- Sid Wainer and Son recalls tart shells – The products contain coconut and eggs, allergens not listed on the label.
- Frontera Foods expands recall of Original Taco Skillet Sauce – The product contains soy, an allergen not listed on the label.
- Whole Foods Market store in California recalls kimchi products – The products contain fish, shellfish or tree nuts, allergens not listed on the labels.
- Sweet Earth Natural Foods recalls of mispackaged Big Sur Burritos – The product contains milk, an allergen not listed on the label.
Infant & Children Products:
- Auldey Toys Recalls Sky Rover Toys Due to Fire Hazard. The USB charging cords sold with Aero Spin and Aero Cruz Sky Rover remote-controlled flying toys can overheat.
- Far East Brokers Recalls Children’s Chairs and Swings Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard – The screen-printing on the fabric of the butterfly chairs and swings contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- Hillsdale Furniture recalls children’s bunk beds – The bunk bed’s side mattress support rails can crack or break.
Technology/Electronics:
- 360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards – The surge protectors can short curcuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posting a shock or fire hazard.
- Sit-Stand Desk Converters recalled – The pneumatic lifting mechanism can pinch or break fingers during assembly or use.
- Mohu recalls boomboxes – The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Sporting Equipment:
- Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard – The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
- Focus Bicycles Recalls Spine Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard – The bicycle seatstay or linkage component parts used to connect the seat tube and rear axle dropouts can be incorrectly sized which can cause the frame to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Household Products:
- Hillsdale Furniture recalls children’s bunk beds – The bunk bed’s side mattress support rails can crack or break.
- Debco Bag recalls ceramic mugs – The mug handle can break, posing a burn or laceration hazard.
- Hollander Sleep Products recalls mattress pads – The mattress pads fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard.
Industrial/Tools:
- Mirka recalls electric random orbital sanders – The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Guns/Ammo/Accessories:
- AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death – The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate.
- Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury – The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun.
Sources: fda.gov, cspc.gov, reuters.com, safekids.org, goodhousekeeping.com, consumeraffairs.com, foodsafetynews.com , usatoday.com, autoblog.com, powersportsbusiness.com, roadandtrack.com, www.uscgboating.org
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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