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    Cookwell & Company recalls charred tomato & basil sauce

    The product may contain soy, wheat and fish, allergens not declared on the label

    Cookwell & Company is recalling up to 6,522 units of its Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce.

    The product may contain soy, wheat and fish, allergens not declared on the label.

    No illnesses have been reported to date.

    The recalled product comes in a 24-oz. glass jar marked with a “BEST BY” date of “10 NOV 18” on the top shoulder of the jar (approximately ½-1” over the label), and the UPC code 0 91037 60929 8.

    It was sold in Texas.

    What to do

    Customers with a soy, wheat or fish allergy 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 (800) 903-7087, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (CST).

    Cookwell & Company is recalling up to 6,522 units of its Four J Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce.The product may contain soy, wheat and fish, allergens not...

    Forest River recalls model year 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers

    The vehicle's federal placard contains incorrect tire information

    Forest River is recalling five model year 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model ORSVT247BHDS.

    The vehicle's federal placard incorrectly indicates a tire size of ST225/75R15D needing 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ.

    However, the vehicle is actually equipped with ST205/75R14C tires needing 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ.

    If operators go by the incorrect information they can over inflate the tires and cause premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

    What to do

    Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge.

    The recall began on April 11, 2018.

    Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 47-0698.

    Forest River is recalling five model year 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model ORSVT247BHDS.The vehicle's federal placard incorrectl...

    Jo-Ann Stores recalls light sets

    The light set’s glass jars can break during normal use

    Jo-Ann Stores of Hudson, Ohio, is recalling about 3,000 Maker’s Holiday 10-count LED string light sets.

    The light set’s glass jars can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard.

    The company has received two reports of glass jars breaking, resulting in cuts that required stitches.

    This recall involves Jo-Ann’s battery-operated Maker’s Holiday 10-count LED string light sets.

    The light sets consist of ten glass jars with white plastic snow and red plastic beads inside and a cork at the top that holds the LED bulb.

    The light strings measure about 73.5 inches long and have a tag attached with instructions as to how to replace the batteries.

    Maker’s Holiday is printed on the front of the product packaging and SKU/UPC 1554-7201/603559321277 on the bottom left of the back side of the product packaging.

    The light sets, manufactured in China, were sold at Jo-Ann stores nationwide from October 2017, through February 2018, for about $14.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the light sets and contact Jo-Ann stores for a full refund.

    Consumers may contact Jo-Ann stores toll-free at 888-739-4120 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Saturday, by email at customer.service@joann.com or online at www.joann.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Jo-Ann Stores of Hudson, Ohio, is recalling about 3,000 Maker’s Holiday 10-count LED string light sets.The light set’s glass jars can break during norm...

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      Model year 2018 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante recreational trailers recalled

      The trailer could suffer a loss of braking

      Keystone RV Company is recalling 876 model year 2018 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante recreational trailers.

      The brake wire may have been improperly attached to the spring assembly on the axles, allowing the wire to be damaged and short circuit.

      Damage to the wire can cause a loss of trailer braking, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. An electrical short of the brake wire can increase the risk of a fire.

      What to do

      Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the brake wiring as needed, free of charge.

      The recall is expected to begin June 4, 2018.

      Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-316.

      Keystone RV Company is recalling 876 model year 2018 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante recreational trailers.The brake wire may have been improperly attac...

      Conagra recalls Salisbury steak products

      The products may be contaminated with pieces of bone

      Conagra Brands of Russellville, Ark., is recalling approximately 135,159 pounds of Salisbury steak products (poultry, pork, and beef).

      The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically bone fragments.

      The firm has received several consumer complaints and three reports of minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product.

      The following family-style, heat treated, not shelf stable items, produced on March 10, 2018, are being recalled:

      • 27-oz. carton containing plastic shrink-wrapped packages containing 6 pieces of “Banquet FAMILY SIZE 6 SALISBURY STEAKS & BROWN GRAVY MADE WITH CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF – GRILL MARKS ADDED” with lot code 5006 8069 10 05and a ‘BEST BY’ date of SEP 01 2019 printed on the package.

      The recalled products, bearing the USDA mark of inspection with establishment number “P-115” on the side panel of the package, were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

      What to do

      Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

      Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Conagra Brands consumer affairs at (800) 289-6014.

      Conagra Brands of Russellville, Ark., is recalling approximately 135,159 pounds of Salisbury steak products (poultry, pork, and beef). The products may ...

      Group Rossignol recalls LOOK Pivot ski bindings

      The heel piece on the ski binding can come loose

      Group Rossignol USA of Park City, Utah, is recalling about 7,500 LOOK Pivot ski bindings sold in the U.S. and Canada.

      The heel piece on the ski binding can come loose, posing a fall hazard to the skier.

      No incidents or injuries have been reported.

      This recall involves 2017-2018 model year LOOK Pivot brand ski bindings. The heel piece can loosen and allow the boot to detach from the ski.

      The LOOK Pivot ski bindings were sold in black, white and yellow, with LOOK written on the front of the binding and Pivot written on the side of the heel piece.

      Only date codes of H7, I7 or J7, without the letter ‘V” stamped on the black plastic piece behind the turntable heel unit are included in the recall.

      Date codes can be found on the bottom of the heel piece and can be viewed by rotating the turntable heel unit 90 degrees.

      Model Number

      Model Name

      FCFA002

      0000TU

      PIVOT 18 B115 WHITE ICON

      FCFA003

      0000TU

      PIVOT 18 B95 WHITE ICON

      FCFA004

      0000TU

      PIVOT 18 B75 WHITE ICON

      FCFA006

      0000TU

      PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B115 W. ICON

      FCFA008

      0000TU

      PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B75 W. ICON

      FCFA013

      0000TU

      PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B115 BLACK

      FCFA014

      0000TU

      PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B95 BLACK

      FCFA016

      0000TU

      PIVOT 12 DUAL WTR B95 Y/BK

      FCFA017

      0000TU

      PIVOT 12 DUAL WTR B115 BLACK

      FCFA018

      0000TU

      PIVOT 12 DUAL WTR B95 BLACK

      The ski bindings, manufactured in France, were sold at specialty ski stores including Christy Sports, REI, Retail Concepts and Vail Resorts nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and Evo.com from September 2017, through November 2017, for between $375 to $475.

      What to do

      Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski bindings and contact LOOK to arrange for a free inspection and replacement.

      Consumers may contact LOOK toll-free at 888-243-6722 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.( MT) Monday through Friday, by email at plefler@rossignol.com or online at http://www.look-bindings.com/en-us/product-recall for more information.

      Group Rossignol USA of Park City, Utah, is recalling about 7,500 LOOK Pivot ski bindings sold in the U.S. and Canada.The heel piece on the ski binding...

      Stewart’s Shops recalls chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream

      The product was packaged incorrectly

      Stewart’s Shops is recalling Stewart’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream.

      The product may may have been packaged incorrectly with a “Chocolate” lid that does not declare the presence of the allergen, peanuts.

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

      The recalled product is packaged in a 16-oz. cardboard container, with UPC 0 82086 44468 8 and a Sell By code date of 08/23/18 that can be found on the bottom of the package.

      It was sold in upstate New York and Southern Vermont.

      What to do

      Customers who purchased the recalled product and have a sensitivity to peanuts may return it to their local Stewart’s Shops for a full refund.

      Consumers with questions may contact the company's consumer affairs department at 518-581-1200 ext. 2130, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30 pm.

      Stewart’s Shops is recalling Stewart’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream.The product may may have been packaged incorrectly with a “Chocolate” lid...

      Brembo recalls motorcycle front brake master cylinders

      The piston within the master cylinder may crack and fail

      Brembo S.p.A. is recalling 80,081 motorcycle front brake master cylinders, part numbers 10.4623.62 and 10.4623.63.

      The piston within the front brake master cylinder may crack and fail.

      If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

      What to do

      Brembo has notified the motorcycle manufacturers that built motorcycles with the affected master cylinders, and they are conducting recalls to have their dealers replace the pistons with aluminum ones, free of charge.

      Notifications began December 31, 2017.

      Brembo S.p.A. is recalling 80,081 motorcycle front brake master cylinders, part numbers 10.4623.62 and 10.4623.63.The piston within the front brake mas...

      Cut Fruit Express recalls fresh bruschetta mixes and dips

      The products may contain soy and milk, allergens not declared on the label

      Cut Fruit Express of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., is voluntarily recalling packaged bruschetta mixes and dips.

      The products may contain soy and milk, allergens not declared on the label.

      No illnesses have been reported.

      The following products, which were sold through April 4, 2018, are being recalled:

      BrandProductPack SizeUPCUse-by Date
      Food ServiceBruschetta Dip5 lb.N/A

      4/5/2018

      4/12/2018

      H. BrooksBruschetta Dip5 lb.

      03823

      2389143

      4/5/2018

      4/12/2018

      H. Brooks-

      Taste Buds

      Bruschetta Mix12 oz

      03823

      2374033

      4/5/2018

      -

      4/12/2018

      SuperValu-

      Cub Quick & Easy

      Bruschetta Mix12 oz

      038232

      374033

      4/5/2018

      4/12/2018

      The recalled products were sold to distributors or retailers in Minnesota. The distributors may have shipped the product to other states.

      What to do

      Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard them or return them to the place of purchase for credit.

      Consumers with questions may contact the company at 651-438-8834.

      Cut Fruit Express of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., is voluntarily recalling packaged bruschetta mixes and dips.The products may contain soy and milk, all...

      Model year 2018 KZRV Sportsmen Classic recreational trailers recalled

      The mini refrigerators may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw

      KZRV is recalling 55 model year 2018 KZRV Sportsmen Classic recreational trailers, models 130RB and 150RBT.

      These vehicles have a Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw.

      The loose or missing propane gas port screw can allow propane gas to leak when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode, increasing the risk of a fire.

      What to do

      KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge.

      The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2018.

      Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-02.

      KZRV is recalling 55 model year 2018 KZRV Sportsmen Classic recreational trailers, models 130RB and 150RBT.These vehicles have a Norcold N306 mini refr...

      Zero S, DS and DSP (Police) motorcycles recalled

      The battery could suffer an electrical short

      Zero Motorcycles is recalling 218 model year 2012 Zero S, DS and DSP (Police) motorcycles.

      Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch, cause an electrical short within the battery and increase the risk of a fire.

      What to do

      Owners are advised to no longer ride or charge the affected motorcycle and dealers will arrange for the collection of the affected motorcycle at no charge.

      Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle.

      The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2018.

      Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-018-383.

      Zero Motorcycles is recalling 218 model year 2012 Zero S, DS and DSP (Police) motorcycles.Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with...

      Mitsubishi Lancers with airbag inflator issue recalled

      The inflator could explode in the event of an air bag deployment

      Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 17,120 model year 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancers that previously received a like-for-like passenger side front air bag inflator as interim remedy. Also recalled are model year 2004-2006 Lancers located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator.

      These passenger side front airbag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.

      In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

      What to do

      MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

      The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2018.

      Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.

      Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 17,120 model year 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancers that previously received a like-for-like passenger side...

      Independent Nutrition recalls Ignite Pre-Workout Supplements

      The products may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label

      Independent Nutrition, doing business as Back to Health of Eugene, Ore., is recalling Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout Supplement products.

      The products may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

      No illnesses have been reported to date.

      The following items with lot numbers 1502014, 1503001, 1512022, 1605004, 1105007, and 1711009, are being recalled: 

      ProductBrandPack
      Size
      UPC Number
      Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout 
      Supplement
      Back to Health1 lb8 01650 01541 9
      Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout 
      Supplement VANILLA
      Back to Health1 lb8 01650 01540 2
      Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout 
      Supplement VANILLA
      Back to Health1 lbNO UPC
      Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout 
      Supplement with CAFFEINE
      Back to Health1 lb8 01650 01540 2
      Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout 
      Supplement
      Healthy Home Center Inc.1 lb8 01650 01541 9

      The recalled products were sold from March 1, 2015, through March 31, 2018, at health food stores in California, Oregon, New Jersey and Texas.

      What to do

      Customers who purchased the recalled products and are allergic to milk should return them to the stores where purchased.

      Consumers with questions may contact the company at 877-757-3808 from 9am – 6pm (PST), Monday through Friday.

      Independent Nutrition, doing business as Back to Health of Eugene, Ore., is recalling Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout Supplement products.The product...

      Aspire Food Group recalls EXO Bars

      The products may contain sulphites which are not declared on the label

      Aspire Food Group of Austin, Texas, is recalling its 60-gram bars of EXO Blueberry Vanilla, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Apple Cinnamon bars.

      The products may contain sulphites which are not declared on the label.

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

      The following items, which come in a film wrapper marked with the following lot numbers and Best By dates on the underside of the wrapper, are being recalled:

      • Blueberry Vanilla: 26DEC2018 and 06APR2018 (UPC: 861703000069)
      • Peanut Butter & Jelly: 27DEC2018 and 09APR2018 (UPC: 861703000014)
      • Apple Cinnamon: 08APR2018 (UPC: 861703000014)

      The recalled products were sold nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

      What to do

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

      Consumers with questions may contact the company at 512-524-0037 Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm (CT).

      Aspire Food Group of Austin, Texas, is recalling its 60-gram bars of EXO Blueberry Vanilla, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Apple Cinnamon bars.The products...

      Mizco International recalls power bank charging stations

      The unit can overheat during charging, posing fire and burn hazards

      Mizco International of Avenel, N.J., is recalling about 6,000 re-fuel power bank charging stations.

      The unit can overheat when it is being charged, posing fire and burn hazards.

      The firm has received five reports of power bank charging stations overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.

      This recall involves the Re-fuel by Digipower Grab and Go Family Pack portable power bank charging stations.

      The power bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available.

      The unit consists of three (black, gray and green) 2600 mAh re-chargeable lithium-ion battery chargers that sit on a recharging docking station. Each power bank is oval in shape and measures approximately 3.75 inches long by 1.25 inches high by 0.75 inches wide.

      “re-fuel by DIGIPOWER” is printed on each power bank. Item number RF-TRIP is printed on the bottom of the charging station.

      The charging stations, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at The Container Store stores nationwide from October 2017, through February 2018, for about $40.

      What to do

      Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charging stations and contact The Container Store for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

      Consumers may contact The Container Store toll-free at 888-266-8246 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) anytime, by email at contain@containerstore.com or online at www.containerstore.com and click on Product Recall Notice for more information.

      Mizco International of Avenel, N.J., is recalling about 6,000 re-fuel power bank charging stations. The unit can overheat when it is being charged, posi...

      Good Foods Group recalls curry chicken salad

      The product contains cashews, an allergen, not declared on the label

      Good Foods Group of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., is recalling approximately 130 pounds of fully cooked ready-to-eat curry chicken salad.

      The product contains tree nuts, an allergen not declared on the label.

      There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the recalled product.

      The following ready-to-eat item, produced on March 27, 2018, is being recalled:

      • 130-lbs of 32 oz. deli cups with “GOOD FOODS, CURRY CHICKEN SALAD, MADE WITH WHITE MEAT CHICKEN” on the deli cup lid and “GOOD FOODS, ARTICHOKE & JALAPENO DIP, WITH rBST-FREE* GREEK YOGURT” on the side of the deli cup.

      The product, bearing lot code 489221-2B, with a time stamp range of 23:30 to 00:30, and establishment number “P-45623” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

      What to do

      Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

      Consumers with questions may contact Good Foods consumer relations at (844) 872-6999.

      Good Foods Group of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., is recalling approximately 130 pounds of fully cooked ready-to-eat curry chicken salad.The product contains...

      Model year 2018-2019 Newmar New Aire motorhomes recalled

      A wheel valve stem stabilizer may dislodge and damage the valve stem

      Newmar Corporation is recalling 72 model year 2018-2019 Newmar New Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks FCCC XCS chassis equipped with wheels that have Freightliner-logo shaped holes.

      The wheels have a valve stem stabilizer that may dislodge and damage the valve stem.

      Valve stem damage can result in loss of air pressure in the inner tire, causing an overload of the outer tire and increasing the risk of a crash.

      What to do

      Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the inner wheel valve stem stabilizer, as necessary, free of charge.

      The recall is expected to begin June 4, 2018.

      Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-194.

      Newmar Corporation is recalling 72 model year 2018-2019 Newmar New Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks FCCC XCS chassis equipped with wheels that have...

      3M recalls Scotch thermal laminators

      The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard

      3M Company of St. Paul, Minn., is recalling about 395,000 Scotch thermal laminators sold in the U.S. and Canada.

      The plastic enclosure can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

      The company has received ten reports of the laminators overheating and causing deformation of the bottom of the plastic enclosures. No injuries have been reported.

      This recall involves Scotch thermal laminators that are white with teal accents, and are used to laminate documents such as artwork and photos.

      The laminators have “Scotch” printed on the front and measure 14 inches by 3.8 inches by 2.75 inches. The model number TL901C is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the laminator.

      Only laminators with model number TL901C and teal accents are included in the recall. The two side ends, the bottom and the reverse switch on top of the laminators are teal.

      The laminators, manufactured in China, were sold at J.A. Riollano and Sam’s Club stores in Puerto Rico and online at Amazon.com from July 2015, through March 2018, for about $20.

      What to do

      Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled laminators and contact 3M for a full refund.

      Consumers may contact 3M at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.ScotchBrand.com and click on “TL901C-T Laminator Recall” for more information.

      3M Company of St. Paul, Minn., is recalling about 395,000 Scotch thermal laminators sold in the U.S. and Canada.The plastic enclosure can overheat, pos...