Recalls in March 2021

Land Rover is recalling 26,805 model year 2018-2020 Range Rovers, Range Rover Sports, Discoverys, and Range Rover Velars.

The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically.

The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2021.

Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at (800) 637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

Hu Products is recalling a single production lot of Hu Chocolate Covered Hunks - Sour Goldenberries.

The product may contain almonds, an allergen not declared on the label.

There are no reports of adverse reactions.

The recalled product, lot code 202891, with UPC 850180006510, and Best By Date 08/2021, comes in a 4-oz bag and was sold nationwide in retail stores and online.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product and have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds should not eat it but discard it.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (888) 389-2224Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT).

Polestar Automotive USA is recalling certain model year 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles.

The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 18, 2021.

Owners may contact Polestar customer service at (800) 806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10079.

Casa Collection Design Group of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling about 195 Cabina bunk beds.

The screws that hold the mattress foundation to the guardrails can be loose and the mattress foundation can fall, posing a fall risk to children in the bunk bed.

The firm has received nine reports from consumers that some of the screws that hold their bed’s foundation to the bed’s guardrails were spinning loose.

In one incident, the foundation on one lower bed dislodged from one of its two bed rails. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Casa Kids Cabina bunk beds manufactured in February 2018, June 2018, May 2019 and December 2019. A label on the lower part of the bottom bunk’s headboard panel contains the date of manufacture, in a MONTH.YEAR format, e.g., MAY.2019.

They are made from Baltic birch plywood, in a combination of natural finish and white painted surfaces.

The bunk beds, manufactured in Latvia, were sold online at www.casakids.com from April 2018, through November 2020, for about $1,500.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using their recalled Cabina bunk beds until they have inspected their beds to determine whether the screws that hold the bed’s foundation to the guardrails are tightly in place.

Casa Kids is contacting all purchasers directly with detailed instructions on how to inspect and repair their bunk beds.

The firm will immediately send a new set of screws to any consumers who alert it that their bed’s guardrails are not tightly in place.

Consumers may contact Casa Kids collect at (718) 694-0272 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at casa@casakids.com, or online at www.casakids.com/pages/productrecall for instructions on how to inspect and repair the bunk bed, or at www.casakids.com and click on “Product Recall,” located at the bottom of the page for more information.

Jaguar is recalling 565 model year 2019-2020 F-Pace vehicles.

The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically.

The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2021.

Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at (800) 369-1000. Jaguar's number for this recall is H332.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is recalling 2,090 SC-3 Single Check Valves, part number K094964.

The retainer may not be seated properly in the retainer groove, causing an air leak within the brake system.

An air leak in the brake system can affect braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Bendix will notify the manufacturers who purchased the SC-3 Single Check Valves.

The remedy is currently under development.

The recall is expected to begin April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Bendix customer service at (877) 345-9526.

Bentley Motors is recalling a single model year 2020 Flying Spur.

The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

What to do

Bentley will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the fuel tank free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2021.

Owners may contact Bentley customer service at (800) 777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/07 (RB88).

The Quaker Oats Company is recalling a total of 4,550 bags of Quaker Rice Crisps Sweet Barbecue Flavor.

The product may contain soy, an allergen not declared on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 3.03-oz. bag, UPC 0 30000 31984 0 and a best-by date of May 29, 2021, was sold at retail stores in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Washington.

What to do

Customers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to a retailer for a refund

Consumers with questions may contact Quaker consumer relations at (800) 0367-6287 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.( EST).

Lamborghini is recalling 221 model year 2018-2021 Aventador SVJ Coupes.

The hood hinge screws may loosen, possibly resulting in an unlatched hood, which could cause the hood to detach from the vehicle in certain high-speed driving conditions.

A detached hood can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood hinge screws free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 9, 2021.

Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at (866) 681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L734-R.01.21.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories of Princeton, N.J., is recalling about 21,400 blister packages of Imatinib Mesylate Tablets 100 mg, Imatinib Mesylate Tablets 400 mg, Pregabalin Capsules 50 mg, Pregabalin Capsules 75 mg, Pregabalin Capsules 100 mg, Pregabalin Capsules 150 mg, Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets 800 mg, Tadalafil Tablets 5 mg and Tadalafil Tablets 20 mg.

The products are prescription medications that were labeled and distributed by Dr. Reddy’s for institutional use only.

The prescription medications were distributed by third party wholesalers to retail pharmacies and could have been dispensed to consumers.

The packaging of the products is not child resistant and can pose a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves blister packages of prescription medications. The name and strength of the medication, “For Institutional Use only,” “Rx Only,” lot number and expiration date are printed on the outside of the package as well as on the individual blister units.

The Dr. Reddy’s logo and NDC number are printed on the outside of the package.

A list of the recalled medications may be found here.

The recalled products, manufactured in India, were sold to wholesalers by Dr. Reddy's beginning in 2018.

Ultimately, they could have been sold to consumers at retail pharmacies in the U.S. at varying prices based on quantities prescribed, health insurance terms and other factors.

What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled medications in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Dr. Reddy’s for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Dr. Reddy’s toll-free at (888) 375-3784 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.drreddys.com and click on “Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.

Report incidents related to children accessing or ingesting these prescription medications to www.SaferProducts.gov.

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 13,857 model year 2020-2021 CX-30s.

When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.

The power liftgate lowering unexpectedly while a person is accessing the rear storage area of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing -- it if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 19, 2021.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at (800) 222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4621B.

It was a busy week for BMW of North America on the recall front. The company issued recalls covering tens of thousands of cars and motorcycles for several potentially dangerous defects. 

The largest recall covers just under 21,000 motorcycles with model years ranging from 2011 to 2014. The company says that the fuel pumps on these bikes can crack and leak while they’re being used, which could cause a fire. 

Another 14,000 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles were also recalled because of a malfunction with the sunroof that could lead to injury. Finally, a handful of X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles were recalled because the right front brake disc could loosen because of faulty fasteners. This could cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle and crash. 

In each case, BMW says it will notify owners and dealers so that a fix can be applied free of charge. All three recalls are expected to begin on or before April 12, 2021.

Pet food recalled over Listeria and Salmonella risks

Regulators take food safety seriously, regardless of whether the product is meant for human consumption or for pets. Bravo Packing, Inc. of New Jersey found that out after an FDA inspection revealed that its Ground Beef and Performance Dog pet food was tainted with listeria and salmonella. 

Listeria and salmonella are dangerous to both humans and pets and can lead to death in certain cases. The company is recalling all of its 2-pound and 5-pound bags of the pet food out of an abundance of caution, even though no human or animal illnesses have been reported yet.

Pet owners who have purchased affected products are being advised to throw them away immediately. 

Quaker Oats recalls rice crisps due to undeclared soy

Pet food products weren’t the only ones getting some play on the recall wire this week. The Quaker Oats Company also recalled its Rice Crips Sweet Barbecue Flavor products because they may contain undeclared soy ingredients. 

The presence of soy in the products could be lethal to consumers who are allergic to it and could have a fatal reaction. In total, the company says that it is calling back 4,550 bags with a best before date of May 29, 2021.

They were sold in several states throughout the U.S. -- including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.

More problems for 2021 Ford Bronco Sport models

It was only a short time ago that Ford was forced to issue a recall for over 1,600 of its 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles because of a problem with the rear suspension modules not being fully secured. Apparently, the hits just keep coming. 

Now, the company is recalling another 106 of the vehicles because they were produced with incorrect front lower control arms. This could make it harder for drivers to handle and control the vehicles during operation, increasing the risk of a rollover crash. 

Ford says it will notify owners and dealers so that the arms can be replaced at no cost. The recall will begin on April 5, 2021.

Portable generators that can shock users get recalled

Many Texans might be thinking of buying a portable generator after the rolling blackouts the state experienced last month after a winter storm. But they better make sure the product they choose can’t give them a nasty shock. 

Northern Tool & Equipment is recalling over 3,600 of its generators for exactly that reason. The company says that its Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generator products may have a wiring issue that could shock consumers who use them. No injuries related to the issue have been reported so far. 

Owners can contact the company by visiting its online site or by calling its toll-free line at (866) 443-2576 to schedule a free repair by an authorized dealer.

Ducati North America is recalling 1,601 model year 2016-2018 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles.

The side stand bracket may fatigue under load, resulting in failure of the side stand assembly and a potential for the motorcycle to fall when stationary on the stand.

A falling motorcycle can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.

What to do

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new side stand bracket free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 15, 2021.

Owners may contact Ducati customer service at (888) 391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-001.

deSensua of Buffalo, Wyo., is recalling about 1,000 containers of deSensua Wintergreen, Birch and Pain Soother Essential Oils

The product, which contains methyl salicylate, does not come in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves 1/2 fl.-oz (15 mL) amber glass bottles with black caps of deSensua Wintergreen Essential Oil, Birch Essential Oil and Pain Soother Essential Oil.

The black, gold and blue labels on each bottle display the deSensua logo, product name and the volume amount of the bottle.

The Wintergreen Essential Oil has UPC code 760921403266, the Birch Essential Oil has UPC code 760921403129 and the Pain Soother Essential Oil has UPC code 760921403051 printed on the back of the label.

The oils, manufactured in the U.S., were sold online at Amazon.com and deSensua.com from December 2014, through January 2020, for between $13 and $40.

What to do

Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact the company for a full refund. All known purchasers are being contacted directly.

Consumers may contact the firm at (800) 717-1969 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (MT) Monday through Friday, by email at hello@desensua.com, or online at www.desensua.com for more information.

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 599 model year 2021 Mazda3s and CX-30s.

Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve, which may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2021.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at (800) 222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.

Newmar Corporation is recalling 1,370 model year 2021 Kountry Star and model year 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes.

The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.

If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 18, 2021.

Owners may contact Newmar customer service at (80) 731-8300.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 198 model year 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera.

The rearview image may not display within two seconds from the start of the backing event. In addition, the rearview image may be obscured or covered by the visual display of the Emergency Call (eCall) pop-up window if the eCall system is activated while the reverse gear is engaged.

A delayed or obstructed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update on the vehicles free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3RUECON.

Urban Outfitters of Philadelphia, Pa., is recalling nearly 2,800 Margo Taper Candle Holders in the U.S. and Canada.

The candle holders can catch fire if they come in contact with the candle’s flame, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received one report of the candle holder catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Urban Outfitter’s Margo Taper Candle Holders. The geometric-shaped holders are made of pine or acacia wood and were sold in small, medium and large sizes.

The following SKU numbers, located on the price label on the bottom of the candle holder, are being recalled

The candle holders, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at www.urbanoutfitters.com from August 2020, through November 2020 for between $18 and $30.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Urban Outfitters store for a full refund. Customers may also contact Urban Outfitters to receive a prepaid return label to return the candle holders by mail. Urban Outfitters is contacting online purchasers by email.

Consumers may contact Urban Outfitters at (800) 282-2200 24 hours a day, by email at recall@urbn.com, or online at www.urbanoutfitters.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Cummins is recalling 267 Cummins Westport Inc. B6.7N natural gas engines (part number D1H3001BX03) with certain engine control module calibrations.

The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control or collision avoidance.

If safety-related functions do not work properly, the risk of a crash can increase.

What to do

Cummins will notify manufacturers and owners, and dealers will recalibrate the engine control module free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 9, 2021.

Owners may contact Cummins customer service at (800) 286-6467. Cummins' number for this recall is C2409.