Recalls in June 2021

Tiny Idahomes is recalling two model year 2019 RMCRV K2 trailers with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves.

The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Tiny Idahomes will notify owners, and Dometic service centers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Tiny Idahomes customer service at (208) 468-0576.

Land Rover is recalling 163 model year 2020-2021 Land Rover Defenders with 6-cylinder engines.

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled -- either by a dealer or through an OTA update -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30, 2021.

Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at (800) 637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 4,078 model year 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinters and Freightliner Sprinters with swivel seats.

The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Damage to the wiring harness may cause the side airbag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 12, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.

La Paloma of Austin, Texas, is recalling about 70 girls’ nightgowns.

The garments fail to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves La Paloma “Girl’s Nightgowns” that are 100% cotton and were sold in sizes 2 through 9 and in the following prints: Little Wings, Paloma Stripe, Evergreen, Scandi Shapes and Holly Horse.

The long-sleeved nightgowns have an elastic pleated neckline and wrists.

Turn inside out, machine wash cool with like colors tumble dry low. Do not bleach or iron” is printed on the care label.

The nightgowns, manufactured in China, were sold online at shoplapaloma.com in November and December 2020 for about $58.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled children’s nightgowns and contact La Paloma for a full refund. La Paloma is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact La Paloma, by email at care@shoplapaloma.com, or online at shoplapaloma.com and click on “Safety Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Things took a turn for the worse for Tesla over the weekend when a recall for over 285,000 of the company’s vehicles was initiated in China. The reason? Chinese officials said a defect in certain Tesla vehicles could prompt them to accelerate unexpectedly. 

Tesla has faced similar claims before and brushed them off as false. China's State Administration for Market Regulation stated that 249,855 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles and 35,665 imported Model 3 vehicles produced at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory were being recalled. 

One auto industry consultant says the extent of the recall is, in all actuality, not as big as it seems. Tu Le, founder of Beijing-based consulting firm Sino Auto Insights, told CNN that the issue can be resolved through a software update that doesn't require customers to return their cars. 

"It's just a patch," he said. "Most [customers] probably will not know anything's happened to their car."

Tesla apologizes and vows to follow rules

Tesla issued its acknowledgment of the recall and vowed that it would "strictly follow national regulations and keep improving our safety protection."

Sorry or not, Tesla faces some credibility issues in China. The automaker was recently the target of a protest by dissatisfied customers at the country's largest auto show. Industry watchdogs have also questioned the quality of the Model 3 vehicles Tesla produces in Shanghai. There have also been reports of a growing number of inspections by China's military.

Rather than hope for the best, Tesla has decided that it needs to work on fixing its image in China now rather than later. In May, it set up a new data center in China’s mainland to keep tabs on any vehicles it sells there. 

Alltrue is recalling about 105,000 brushed gold tea kettles sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The kettles can expel hot water and/or excessive steam during use, posing a burn hazard.

The firm has received 122 reports of the kettles expelling hot water and/or steam, including 18 reports of minor burn injuries.

This recall involves the stainless-steel tea kettle with a brushed gold finish that was included in the winter CAUSEBOX subscription box along with five other items.

The kettle measures about 5.5 inches in diameter, and 8 inches from the bottom of the kettle to the top of the handle.

“Rose & Fitzgerald” is stamped on the bottom of the kettle.

The kettles, manufactured in India, were sold online at www.causebox.com in 2021 “Winter Box” seasonal assortments from November 2020, through April 2021, for between $50 and $55 (exclusive of promotional discounts).

The kettle was also sold separately online at www.roseandfitzgerald.com from December 2020, through February 2021, for about $100.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the kettles and contact Alltrue for a credit towards the purchase of another product or a refund. Alltrue is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Alltrue toll-free at (866) 512-2152 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, or online at https://alltrue.com/ and click on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 33,437 model year 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinters.

The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying properly.

A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 12, 2021.

Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at (877) 762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3UXPOBOX.

If you own a model year 2020 or 2021 Nissan Sentra and have had trouble steering your vehicle, then it may have a potentially dangerous defect. 

The automaker issued a recall for 138,736 Sentras that may have bent tie rods because of a manufacturing issue. The company said bent tie rods could eventually break and lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Drivers who notice that their steering wheel vibrates or is oriented off-center may have a higher chance of having this issue.

Nissan said owners of affected vehicles will be directly notified of the recall on August 5. The company is working with dealers so that the cars can be inspected and have the tie rods replaced if necessary.

Essential oils with insufficient packaging recalled

Plant Guru -- a New Jersey-based maker of essential oil products -- is recalling over 25,000 containers of various essential oils because they do not meet child-resistant packaging standards.

The essential oils contain a substance called methyl salicylate, and that means their packaging must meet higher standards so that children cannot be accidentally exposed to it. They were sold on Plant Guru’s website and on third-party platforms like Amazon.com and eBay.com from March 2018, through February 2021.

Consumers are being advised to stop using the recalled products immediately and to store them safely away from children. Plant Guru said it will be contacting all known customers to offer a full refund and supply a free child-resistant replacement cap for any products that were already purchased.

Hand sanitizer recalled for looking too much like water bottles

An Oklahoma-based company that produces hand sanitizer is recalling all of its 16.9-ounce and 20-ounce products because the containers look too similar to water bottles. 

In an announcement on the FDA’s website, Prairie Wolf Spirits Inc. said its products are only meant to be applied topically. Consumers who accidentally ingest the products could experience potentially fatal alcohol toxicity. 

The company will be notifying customers about the recall by mail, and it advises anyone who has already purchased its products to stop using them. Customers can return the hand sanitizers to its Prairie Wolf Spirits distillery in Guthrie, Oklahoma, or throw them away.

More enoki mushrooms recalled over listeria concerns

Earlier this month, Guan’s Mushroom Company recalled all of its products that were imported from China because they may have been tainted by listeria. Now, Concord Farms is doing the same thing for its own products that came from Korea.

Listeria could potentially be deadly to young children or those with weakened immune systems, and it could cause miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women. Concord Farms says no infections have been reported or confirmed at this point.

The recalled products were sold in California, and customers who bought them are being urged not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

REV Recreation Group is recalling 538 model year 2017-2021 Bounder P Model, Holiday Rambler Vacationer P Model, and model year 2018-2021 Southwind Model P motorhomes.

The floor may have improperly sealed holes that could allow gases such as carbon monoxide to enter the living area.

Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.

What to do

Dealers will reseal the floor area free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 23, 2021.

Owners may contact REV customer service at (800) 509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 210521REV.

Plant Guru of Plainfield, N.J., is recalling about 25,600 containers of  Wintergreen Essential Oil, Birch Essential Oil, Headache Relief Essential Oil Blend, Headache Relief Roll-On Essential Oil Blend, and Deep Muscle Essential Oil Blend.

The packaging of the products, which contain methyl salicylate, is not child resistant as required by federal law, posing a risk of poisoning.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves Plant Guru Wintergreen and Birch essential oils, and essential oil blends Headache Relief and Deep Muscle in amber glass bottles with continuous thread caps available in sizes 2 oz., 4 oz., 5 mL, 10 mL, and 30 mL.

The Headache Relief Roll-On is in a 10 mL blue bottle with a continuous thread closure and roller ball.

The Plant Guru logo, the product name, “100% Pure Essential Oil,” and the volume are displayed on the front label.

The oils, manufactured in the U.S., were sold online at ThePlantGuru.com, Amazon.com and eBay.com from March 2018, through February 2021, for the wintergreen and birch essential oils, and from March 2018, through March 2021, for the essential oil blends, for between $6 and $20.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products, store them in a safe location out of reach of children, and contact Plant Guru for a full refund for the roll-on products and a free child-resistant replacement cap for the bottles. All known purchasers are being contacted directly.

Consumers may contact Plant Guru toll-free at (877) 788-0530 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at info@theplantguru.com, or online at www.theplantguru.com and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

The Kroger Co. is recalling its Chicken Street Taco Kit.

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

There have been no reports of illness or complaints to date.

The recalled items were sold in deli cases in black plastic trays with clear plastic lids with the UPC 41573-71252 at Kroger grocery stores under a variety of banner names in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

What to do

Customers with an egg allergy or sensitivity who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to their local store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Kroger at (800) KROGERS Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (EST) and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM (EST).

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 53 model year 2022 Rizes, Scopes, Sequences and Tellaros.

The Flex-190 Solar Panel junction box may short.

An electrical short can cause the junction box to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will install a new solar panel and junction box free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021.

Owners may contact TMC customer service at (877) 855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000226.

KZRV is recalling 117 model year 2021 Stratus and SportTrek trailers.

The water heater circuits were wired with an incorrect size circuit breaker, which may prevent the breaker from tripping, and failing to provide adequate wiring protection.

Inadequate wiring protection can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will replace the 20 amp circuit breaker with a 15 amp circuit breaker free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 23, 2021.

Owners may contact KZRV customer service at (800) 768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2021-02.

Hy-Vee of West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling its Chicken Street Taco Kit.

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

There have been no reports of illness or complaints to date.

The recall product, with the UPC 02-82503-09993 and a “Best If Use By” date prior to May 27, 2021 on top of label, was sold in deli cases in black plastic trays with clear plastic lids at Hy-Vee grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

What to do

Customers with an egg allergy or sensitivity who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee at (800) 772-4098 24/7.

Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling 1,173 model year 2020-2021 Serenity S24CB, Unity U24MB, U24CB, U24IB, U24FX, U24TB, U24RL, Wonder W24RL, W24MB, W24FTB and W24RTB recreational vehicles.

The metal deflector that protects the refrigerator's wood frame from exhaust is positioned too low, which could allow the exhaust to discolor or char the wood frame.

Discoloration or charring of the wood frame can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will install a metal deflector extension free of charge.

Owners may contact Triple E customer service at (877) 992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9932-1.

Gilster-Mary Lee of McBride, Mo., is recalling one lot of Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Salted.

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

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, packaged in 9.9-oz. cartons with UPC 36800-40611 and a Best By date of APR 09 22 N2, was shipped to TOPCO Members Distribution Centers in Schenectady, N.Y.; Chandler, Ariz.; Lathrop, Calif; Farr West, Utah; Pembroke, N.H.; Milton, Pa.; Byron Center, Mich.; Cheshire, Conn. and St. Cloud, Minn.

What to do

Customer with an allergy or sensitivity to milk who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (618) 826-2361, ext. 3283, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (CST).

Newmar Corporation is recalling 1,294 model year 2017-2022 Dutch Star, model year 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, model year 2019-2021 Ventana and model year 2021 New Aire motorhomes.

The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, 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

Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19, 2021.

Owners may contact Newmar customer service at (800) 731-8000.  Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-032.

Tesla is recalling 2,166 model year 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.

Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners -- if necessary -- free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at (877) 79-TESLA (or (877) 798-3752) or online at www.tesla.com/support/contact. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.

Giant Eagle is recalling Chicken Street Taco Kits.

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

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, with “sell by” dates through 05/28/21 and PLU 56598 located in the upper right corner of the scale tag, was sold in the prepared foods departments at Giant Eagle and Market District locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and Indiana.

What to do

Customers with an allergy or sensitivity to egg who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard and return a qualifying receipt to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund.

Consumers with questions may call Giant Eagle at (800) 553-2324 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (EST).