Recalls in May 2021

Arcimoto is recalling 261 model year 2019-2021 FUVs, model year 2021 Rapid Responders, model year 2020 Deliverators and model year 2020-2021 Roadsters.

Communication between inverters may time out due to a software error, possibly resulting in an unexpected battery shutdown.

A battery shutdown causes an immediate loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

FUVs recalled previously and repaired will need to return for the new remedy.

A service technician will reprogram the inverter firmware free of charge.

Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at (541)683-6293. 

Frito-Lay is recalling select 16 1/8-oz. bags of Ruffles All Dressed Potato Chips.

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

No allergic reactions have been reported to date.

Specific information regarding the recalled product, which may have been regionally distributed to Sam’s Club warehouses in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, may be found here.

What to do

Customers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk who purchased the recalled product should not consume, but discard it immediately.

Consumers with questions may contact Frito-Lay at (800) 352-4477 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST), Monday – Friday.

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company of Mebane, N.C., is recalling about 226,000 Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. Only alarms with the TruSense logo or “AMBER=FAULT” printed on the front of the alarm are included in this recall.

The list of the model numbers, printed on the back of the alarms, may be found here.

The alarms, manufactured in China, were sold at Walmart, Home Depot, Menards and other department, home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other online retailers from May 2019, through September 2020, for between $10 and $70.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

Consumers may contact Kidde toll-free at (844) 796-9972 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) on Saturday or online at www.kiddetsalarmrecall.rsvpcomm.com, or www.kidde.com and click on “Support” at the top of the page, and then “Product Safety Notices” for more information.

CytoSport the manufacturer of Evolve, is recalling of specific lots of Evolve Protein Shakes.

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

There are no reported illnesses to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold nationwide through retailers, eCommerce websites and the www.drinkevolve.com website, may be found here:

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products and have an allergy or sensitivity to soy should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact CytoSport at (888) 298-6629 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5pm (EST).

Arcimoto is recalling 255 model year 2019-2021 FUV, model year 2020 Deliverator and model year 2021 Rapid Responder motorcycles.

The seat belt retractor spool sleeve may be cracked, allowing broken pieces to block the seat belt from retracting.

A seat belt that fails to retract increases the risk of injury.

What to do

A service technician will replace the seat belt retractor, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 31, 2021.

Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at (541) 683-6293.

Scentsational Soaps & Candles is recalling eight lots of scented hand sanitizers and scented hand sanitizer sprays listed here.

The products contain methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions to date.

The recalled products, which have a five-digit lot code printed on the bottle near the base or a five-digit lot code followed by a single letter, were sold nationwide by Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx and Marshalls retail stores.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (855) 554-8050, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET).

Basic Grain Products of Coldwater, Ohio, is recalling Kroger and Stop & Shop brand’s Caramel Rice Cakes.

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

There have been no reports of illness to date.

The following two lots of the products, which come in a 6.5-oz bag with a Best if Used By or Best Before date (also the Lot Code) located on the plastic Kwik Lok tag at the top of the bag, are being recalled:

• Kroger Caramel Rice Cakes, UPC 0 11110 35792 2, Best if Used By dates DEC1521 and DEC1621, shipped to retail distribution centers in Colorado, Indiana and Kansas.
• Stop & Shop Caramel Rice Cakes, UPC 6 88267 07615 2, Best Before date DEC1521, shipped to retail distribution centers in Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

What to do

Customers with a milk allergy or sensitivity who purchased the recalled affected product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Basic Grain Products at (888) 386-2075, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST) or by email at recall@basicgrain.com.

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 3,198 model year 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles.

The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

The remedy for this recall is still under development.

Owner notifications are expected to begin June 19, 2021.

Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at (256) 356-8661.

Signature Hardware of Erlanger, Ky., is recalling about 335 Pickens Flip Up Towel Grab Bars sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The product can break if the towel bar used to provide bodily support, posing fall and injury hazards.

The firm has received 13 reports of the towel bar and grab bar detaching or partially detaching from each other, including two reports that consumers fell.

This recall involves the Pickens Flip Up Towel Grab Bar, which has a straight bar designed for hanging towels and a curved grab bar designed for bodily support. The towel bar can be folded up vertically when not in use.

The product was sold in brushed stainless steel and polished stainless steel finishes.

SKU number 920115 is printed on the product purchase receipts and email order confirmations.

The towel grab bars, manufactured in China, were sold online at www.signaturehardware.com, Amazon.com, and build.com from May 2012, through October 2020, for about $140.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Signature Hardware for a full refund or a free replacement grab bar.

Consumers may contact Signature Hardware toll-free at (888) 520-0167 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at shtowelbar@realtimeresults.net or online at www.signaturehardware.com and click on “Returns” at the bottom of the home page, and then on “Product Recall” near the top of page for more information.

KTM North America is recalling 3,707 model year 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure & 790 Adventure R, and model year 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles.

The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.

A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the return spring free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 21, 2021.

Owners may contact KTM customer service at (888) 985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.

Mando America Corporation is recalling Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) modules.

The ABS module may leak brake fluid and cause a short circuit.

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.

What to do

The remedy procedure will be determined by the vehicle manufacturers.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.

Owners may contact Mando customer service at (334) 364-3600.

Anytime an automaker has to recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles, it’s likely to raise eyebrows. This week, Ford is the company under scrutiny. 

The company has issued a recall for 621,000 model year 2016-2019 Explorers that came equipped with faulty roof rail covers. Ford says the covers can detach while consumers are driving and increase the risk of a crash for everyone on the road. 

Officials say they’re notifying vehicle owners and dealers so that plastic push pins can be installed to keep the roof rails secured. The recall is expected to begin on June 28. 

Polaris recalls off-road vehicles due to fire hazard

Polaris -- an American company known for manufacturing motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, and other vehicles -- is recalling some of its model year 2021 RZR PRO XP and 2021 RZR PRO XP 4 off-road vehicles because of a potential fire hazard. 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that affected vehicles were produced without copper seal washers on the turbocharger’s oil supply line. These missing washers could result in an oil leak that could cause a fire under certain conditions. 

Consumers are being advised to stop using the recalled off-road vehicles immediately and to contact a Polaris dealer for a free inspection and repair. 

More hand sanitizer recalled for including toxic chemical

Global Sanitizers is recalling 50,000 units of its Medically Minded hand sanitizer products because FDA officials say they were contaminated with methanol. 

This is a potentially serious issue since exposure to methanol can lead to coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent central nervous system damage, or even death. The affected products were packaged in 8.5-ounce bottles and distributed across the U.S. between July 2020 and August 2020. 

Consumers with questions can contact the company about the recall at 702-323-4402 or via email at recall@globalsanitizers.com. 

Hyundai also recalls vehicles over fire hazard

Ford wasn’t the only automaker this week that issued a big recall, and Polaris isn’t the only one dealing with a potential fire hazard. Hyundai Motor America announced that it is recalling over 151,000 of its model year 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because of an issue that could cause an electrical short and, potentially, a vehicle fire. 

The company says that brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module in affected vehicles and cause the electrical issue. This kind of problem is potentially dangerous because an electrical short can lead to an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is being driven, or even when it’s just sitting parked. 

Hyundai is working with dealers to inspect and replace the ABS multi-fuse and ABS module in affected vehicles. Until then, owners are advised to park their Santa Fe vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair can be completed.

Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands of Harrison, Ohio, is recalling about 42,000 WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW Multi-Use Submersible Water Removal Pumps.

The electrical circuit board can short circuit if water gets into it, posing fire, burn and electrical shock hazards.

The firm has received 28 reports of the circuit board malfunctioning, including two minor burn injuries.

This recall involves all WAYNE WaterBUG GLOW model WWB Glow 1/6 HP Multi-Use Pump units with SKU number 57732-WYN1. The SKU number is printed on the yellow spec decal on the side of the pump. The model number is printed on the warranty tag attached to the power cord.

The pump is a residential submersible water removal pump with an automatic shut-off feature. When it is running, the plug glows green and when it shuts off, the plug glows red.

The pump has a black strap for carrying and placing the pump where it is needed.

The pumps, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at The Home Depot stores nationwide and online through www.homedepot.com and The Home Depot Pro through www.wilmar.com from July 2019, through March 2021, for about $130.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pumps and contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands for a free replacement WaterBUG AUTO or standard WaterBUG pump.

Consumers may contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands toll-free at (844) 369-2149 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@sfconsumerbrands.com or online at www.waynepumps.com/waterbugglowrecall for more information.

Vermeer Manufacturing Company is recalling 279 model year 2015-2021 AX19 brush chipper trailers.

A crack may develop in the undercarriage frame and cause the frame to bend.

A bent frame may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The remedy is still under development.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2021.

Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at (800) 829-0051 ext. 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK4078.

Wolfies Roasted Nut Co. of Findlay, Ohio, is recalling Crunchy Cheddar & Jalapeno Nuts.

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

There have been no reports of illness.

The recalled product, packaged in either a 5-oz, 14-oz, 28-oz black rice paper stand-up pouch, or an 80-oz clear poly bag labeled “Cheddar & Jalapeno” with a Wolfies Roasted Nuts label, were sold at the following locations in Ohio:

• Wolfies Roasted Nuts & Deli, Findlay
• Another Wolfies, Findlay
• Southside Wolfies, Findlay
• Brinkman’s Country Corner, Findlay
• Great Scot Supermarkets, Findlay (both locations)
• Dietsch Brothers, Findlay (both locations)
• Bowling Green Beer Works, Bowling Green
• Brooky’s Express, Ottawa
• Cigars N Stuff, Findlay
• Coffee Amici, Findlay
• Continental Plaza, Wauseon
• Homestead Collection, Findlay
• Hometown Market Place, Carey
• Millers Meats, Findlay
• Moose Lodge #698, Findlay
• Smoke-N-Stuff, Findlay
• West End Tavern, Findlay
• West Side Carryout, Findlay

What to do

Customers with an allergy or sensitivity to milk should not consume the product, but discard or return it to Wolfies for a replacement.

Consumers with questions may can contact the firm at (419) 423-1355.

The TJX Companies of Framingham, Mass., is recalling about 34,000 infant sleep bags sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The size of the neck opening is too large for infants 0 to 6 months, which can allow an infant’s head to slip into and be covered by the sleep bag, posing a risk of suffocation.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves infant sleep bags, in size 0-6 months, that were sold under the brand names Dylan & Abby, First Wish, First Wish Organic, Harry & Me, Little Red Caboose, Piper & Posie, Sam & Jo, Sam & Jo Organic, Shabby Chic and Willow Blossom.

The brand name and size are printed on two separate labels at the back of the neck. The style number is printed on a separate label located on the inside side seam behind the care label.

The sleep bags zip up the middle or to the side of the front, and were sold in a variety of colors and designs, including animals, dinosaur bones, splatter paint, circus designs, construction, cars, florals, clouds, robots, stars, dino dudes, monsters and firetrucks.

A list of the style numbers included in the recall may be found here.

The sleep bags, manufactured in China and India, were sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide and online at tjmaxx.com, marshalls.com and sierra.com between April 2018, and February 2021, for about $20.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant sleep bags and contact TJX for instructions on how to participate in the recall and receive their choice of either a full refund or a store gift card.

If the recalled product was purchased online, consumers may contact TJX toll-free at (833) 888-0776 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at ecommercecustomerservice@tjx.com or online at www.tjmaxx.com, www.marshalls.com or www.sierra.com, and click on “Contact Us” at the bottom of the page.

If purchased in stores, consumers may contact TJX toll-free at (800) 926-6299, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@tjx.com or online at www.tjmaxx.com or www.marshalls.com, and click on “Contact Us” at the bottom of the page.

Kia Motors America is recalling 2,744 model year 2022 Carnival vehicles.

The plastic fuel rail tube may have been damaged.

A damaged fuel rail tube may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and -- if necessary -- replace the multi-port injection fuel rail free of charge.

Owners may contact Kia customer service at (800) 333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC211.

Porsche Cars North America is recalling 1,568 model year 2021 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles.

The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 18, 2021.

Owners may contact Porsche customer service at (800) 767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.

American Honda Motor Co. of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 536 CRF450R off-road motorcycles.

The motorcycle’s drive chain can break while in use, causing the vehicle to lose its drive force suddenly, posing crash and injury hazards.

The firm has received two reports of the off-road motorcycle’s drive chain breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves model year 2021 CRF450R off-road motorcycles sold in red, with the model name CRF450R printed on a label located on both sides of the motorcycle. Honda is printed on the front and both sides of the motorcycle.

Motorcycles with the last six digits of the VIN number between 400223 and 401056 are included in this recall. The VIN number is stamped on the frame at the head tube behind the front suspension fork.

The motorcycles, manufactured in Japan, were sold at authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2020, through March 2021, for about $9,600.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or, online at http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on “Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information.