Recalls in June 2016

The voltage detectors can give a false “no voltage” reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards to consumers.

The company is aware of one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector in which the consumer received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.

This recall involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N. Voltage detectors alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires.

The recalled voltage detectors are cylindrical shaped, about six inches long and about two inches in circumference. They are brownish gold in color with a black center insert. “Southwire,” the model number and the CE and UL listing symbols are printed on the voltage detectors.  They have red LED lights to indicate the presence of live electric current.

Model 40110N detects voltage from 100 to 1,000 VAC. Model 40120N detects voltage from 24 to 1,000 VAC.

The voltage detectors, manufactured in China, were sold at Lowe’s and other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at lowes.com and other websites from June 2013, through February 2016, for about $15.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.

Consumers may contact Southwire toll-free at 855-798-6657 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.southwire.com for more information.

Rheem Sales Company of Montgomery, Ala., is recalling about 54,000 electric water heaters.

The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

The firm has received 296 reports of control panels overheating, including one report of a fire which resulted in $5,800 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Rheem brand “Performance Platinum” electric water heaters in 40, 50 and 80 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are gray and have the “Performance Platinum” Rheem logo decal on the front above the thermostat control panel. The water heaters have a rating plate near the bottom of the unit with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number.

Recalled water heaters have the following model number and have a serial number within the following ranges:

The water heaters, manufactured in the U.S. and Mexico, were sold exclusively at The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2014, through April 2016, for between $450 and $720.

What to do

Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Rheem to request a free repair by a Rheem field technician.

Consumers may contact Rheem toll-free at 866-369- 4786 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (CT) on Sunday or online at www.rheem.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

Food Gusto of Paterson, N.J., is recalling its Birdy 3 in 1 coffee mix (Robusta).

The product contains milk, an allergen not listed on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The product, which comes in plastic packages pouch 18X27x16.5g (445.5g) marked with lot # D092121515 on the nutrition fact label, was distributed in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (862) 264-6774 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET).

Winnebago Industries is recalling 89 model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016.

The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen. If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks, manufacturer of the chassis, will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.