Recalls in July 2021

Generac is recalling 321,160 of its DR 65000 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators after receiving several reports of consumers amputating their fingers while using the products.

The cause behind the injuries is an unlocked handle that can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the product is moved. The company received seven reports of amputations and one report of a finger being crushed.

Consumers are advised to stop using the generators immediately unless the handle locking pin has been inserted to prevent the handle from moving. Owners can contact Generac for a free repair kit to fix the issue.

Raw beef products recalled over E. coli concerns

Greater Omaha Packing is recalling over 295,000 pounds of its raw beef products because they may have been contaminated with E. coli bacteria. 

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) discovered the issue after testing a sample of the company’s products. Although no reports of illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported, the agency says anyone concerned about a potential infection should see their health care provider immediately.

E. coli is a nasty bacteria that can induce a range of symptoms, including dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Although most consumers recover within a week, some infections can lead to a serious type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome. 

The affected products were produced on July 13, 2021, and have an establishment number that reads “EST. 960A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

Pet food recalled for elevated mold byproduct levels

Sunshine Mills, a maker of several different pet foods, is recalling several products because they contain “potentially elevated” levels of Aflatoxin. 

Officials say this mold byproduct can be harmful to pets if it’s consumed in high quantities, producing symptoms like sluggishness, vomiting, loss of appetite, yellowish eyes or gums, and diarrhea. If a consumer notices any of these symptoms, they should take their pet to a veterinarian. 

The company distributed the affected products in retail stores nationwide, but it has since contacted these outlets so that the products can be pulled from store shelves. Consumers who already purchased the products are being asked to stop feeding them to their pets and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Food seasonings recalled due to salmonella contamination

McCormick & Company is recalling its McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning, and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning products because they may have been contaminated with salmonella.

A salmonella infection can cause serious illness, but it may even be fatal to children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, but these can worsen if the bacteria is able to enter the bloodstream.

The products were shipped between June 20, 2021, and July 21, 2021, to Bermuda, Canada, and 32 U.S. states. Consumers are being urged to throw affected products and their containers away.

Ardil Comercial is recalling one lot of Limar Hand Sanitizer, packaged in 4-oz bottles.

The product is packaged in containers that resemble water bottles, posing a risk of ingestion.

There are no reports of adverse events.

The recalled product, lot number: 079932-4611-05-J with the expiration date May 2022 was shipped nationwide in the U.S to a distributor who may have further distributed.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should return it to place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Ardil Comercial at (809) 231-2583, Ext. 9, Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm (AST) or by email at administracion@ardilcomercial.com.

Northwood Manufacturing is recalling 174 model year 2019 Arctic Fox Camper 865s, Arctic Fox Camper 990s, Nash Travel Trailer 29S, Nash Travel Trailer 26N, and Nash Travel Trailer 24M trailers, with Dometic S31, R731, and R2131 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

Dometic service centers will replace the manifold bolt and valve seal free of charge.

Owners may contact Northwood customer service at (800) 766-6274. Northwood's number for this recall is 2021-001.

Guangzhou Yorkim Trading Co., Ltd is recalling 3,000 Yorkim R7 H11 LED bulbs, sold through Amazon.

The aftermarket LED headlight bulbs can create excessive glare and brightness to oncoming traffic.

Excessive glare and brightness can decrease the visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yorkim will provide a full refund.

Owners may contact Guangzhou customer service at (861) 052-2163.

DianLiangzhihui Technology is recalling 4,357 aftermarket Lasfit A30-LAplusH11-NFBA LED headlights sold through Amazon.

The headlight bulbs can create excessive glare or brightness to oncoming traffic.

Excessive glare or brightness can decrease the visibility to oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DianLieangzhihui Technology will provide a full refund or replace the LED bulbs with Halogen bulbs free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Shenzhen customer service by email at recall2021dl@163.com.

Green Dining Table of Alhambra, Calif., is recalling approximately 183,330 pounds of frozen pork dumplings.

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

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following items, produced from March 22, 2021, through July 14, 2021, are being recalled:

• 1.5-lb. plastic bag packages containing “HanSang GYOZA, PORK & VEGETABLE” and sell by dates ranging from 3.23.2023 to 7.14.2023.
• 1.5-lb. plastic bag packages containing “HanSang BITE-SIZE DUMPLINGS, PORK & VEGETABLE” and sell by dates ranging from 3.23.2023 to 7.14.2023.
• 1.5-lb. plastic bag packages containing “HanSang CRISPY DUMPLINGS, PORK & VEGETABLE” and sell by dates ranging from 3.23.2023 to 7.14.2023.
• 1.8-lb. plastic bag packages containing “ChoripDong KIMCHI DUMPLING WITH PORK” and sell by dates ranging from 3.23.2023 to 7.14.2023.
• 1.8-lb. plastic bag packages containing “ChoripDong PORK & VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS” and sell by dates ranging from 3.23.2023 to 7.14.2023.
• 4.4-lb. plastic bag packages containing “PAIK’s NOODLE Pork and Vegetable Dumplings” and sell by dates ranging from 3.23.2023 to 7.14.2023.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 45556” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to wholesalers in California, New Jersey, New York and Washington, and then further distributed to retailers. Some products were also exported to Canada.

What to do

Customers with an allergy or sensitivity to milk and coconut who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Paul Hahm at (323) 262-7500 or by email at paulh@seoultradingusa.com.

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 260,915 model year 2004-2007 Mazda3s.

During airbag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.

Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the airbag module cover, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2021.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at (800) 222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.

Bel Furniture of Houston, Texas, is recalling about 90 Barrington 5-drawer chests.

The chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or serious injuries to children.

The firm has received one report of the chest tipping over and injuring a child.

This recall involves Barrington 5-drawer chests that brown with silver drawer knobs and measure 49 inches tall, 35 inches wide, and 19 inches deep.

The dresser comes with a sticker on the backside identifying it as the “Barrington 5-Drawer Chest” from the “Mollai Collection.”

The chests, manufactured in Malaysia, were sold at Bel Furniture stores throughout Texas and online at www.belfurniture.com from October 2014, through July 2016, for about $250.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the chests and contact Bel Furniture for a full refund with free pick-up of the dresser.

Or consumers can return the drawer slides for free and dispose of the dresser, or for a free installation of tip-over restraints by Bel Furniture.

Bel Furniture is contacting all purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Bel Furniture collect at (832) 358-8899 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@belfurniture.com or online at www.belfurniture.com and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.

VanLeigh RV is recalling 79 model year 2021-2022 Vanleigh Beacon recreational vehicles.

Interference from the rear ladder can prevent the rear egress window from fully opening.

In an emergency, the rear egress window cannot be used as an exit, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the egress window free of charge.

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

Owners may contact VanLeigh customer service at (662) 612-4040.

Porsche Cars North America is recalling 27 model year 2021 Cayennes.

The screw connection between the steering column and steering box may fail, which can result in a detached steering column.

A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will install a new screw free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2021.

Owners may contact Porsche customer service at (800) 767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB4.

Porsche Cars North America is recalling 10,373 model year 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S & Taycan 4S, and model year 2021 Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo & Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo vehicles.

The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power.

A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 27, 2021.

Owners may contact Porsche customer service at (800) 767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5.

Harbor Freight Tools of Calabasas, Calif., is recalling about 350,000 One Stop Gardens 15,000 and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters.

In windy weather, the flame can be directed to the rear of the unit, which can melt the “tip switch” safety shut off feature at the rear of the heater. This poses a risk that the heater will not turn off if it tips over, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

The firm has received reports of nine incidents of flame redirection to the rear of the heater and/or the tip switch safety feature melting. Three of these incidents resulted in minor burn injuries when the consumers attempted to turn off the unit.

This recall involves the One Stop Gardens 15,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (Item #63073), and the One Stop Gardens 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heater (Item #63072).

The heaters are designed to mount on top of a standard 20 lb. propane tank, and have an “easy start” with variable heat control valve, high efficiency heat reflector, and safety shutoff.

The heaters, manufactured in China, were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at www.harborfreight.com from December, 2015, through April, 2021, for about $45 for the 15,000 BTU model and about $75 for the 30,000 BTU model.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tank top propane heaters and return them to their local Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund of the purchase price, plus applicable tax, in the form of a Harbor Freight Tools gift card.

Harbor Freight Tools is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall & Safety” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Heartland Recreational Vehicles is recalling 27 model year 2021 Heartland Pioneer SS171 travel trailers.

The federal certification label has the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and axle rating.

As a result, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Heartland will mail replacement labels to owners free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 27, 2021.

Owners may contact Heartland customer service at (877)262-8032.

Shenzhenshi Axi Technology is recalling 1,143 aftermarket OXILAM LED headlight bulbs with part numbers F3-H11 and F3-9005, sold through Amazon.com.

These bulbs can create excessive glare or brightness to oncoming traffic.

Excessive glare or brightness can reduce the vision of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Shenzhenshi will replace the LED headlight bulbs with halogen bulbs free of charge.

Owners may contact Shenzhenshi customer service at (809) 894-9735 or by email at service@oxilam.com.

Ford is recalling nearly 35,000 of its model year 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty trucks because of a welding issue that could increase the risk of a crash.

The company says the problem could cause a driveline disconnection that may lead to shuddering when accelerating and shaking when the trucks are being driven at highway speeds.  In some cases, the driveshaft could disconnect and cause a loss of power while driving. Even parked trucks may not be safe because a driveshaft disconnection could lead to the loss of the transmission park function if the parking brake isn’t engaged.

Ford says it is working with dealers to complete inspections on potentially affected vehicles to see if the rear axle is deformed. Repairs and replacements will be offered to fix the issue. The automaker plans to send notifications to truck owners on August 16.

GM issues another recall for Chevy Bolts that may catch on fire

Chevy Bolt owners got some more bad news this week. General Motors (GM) issued a second recall for the electric vehicles on Friday because of another “rare manufacturing defect” that may increase the chances of affected vehicles catching on fire. 

The company estimates that 69,000 Chevy Bolts are affected by this newly identified issue, with 51,000 of them being driven in the U.S. Owners are being urged not to park their vehicles inside or near their homes until replacement parts can be provided.

“We’re working with our supplier and manufacturing teams to determine how to best expedite battery capacity for module replacement under the recall,” said GM spokesman Dan Flores. “These teams are working around the clock on this issue.”

Muffin products recalled over listeria contamination

Give and Go Prepared Foods has issued a nationwide recall for its muffin products because they may have been contaminated with listeria. 

Affected products fall under several brand names, including “Uncle Wally’s,” “The Worthy Crumb,” “Freshness Guaranteed,” “Great Value,” and “Marketside.” Certain muffins sold at Stop n Shop and 7-Eleven stores are also included.

The company says it identified the problem as part of its environmental monitoring program, but it has not yet received any reports of illnesses. Consumers who have one of the affected products are being urged not to eat them and to throw them away immediately.

Carrots also recalled for food safety issue 

Muffins aren’t the only food product being recalled this week. Grimmway Farms announced that it is voluntarily recalling its retail-packaged carrots because they may be contaminated with salmonella.

Like listeria, salmonella can cause serious harm to children, seniors, or consumers with weakened immune systems. The company said it has notified all retail customers who bought the recalled carrots directly, and it’s urging consumers who may have bought the products to throw them away.

“The health of our customers and the integrity of our products are our highest priorities, and we will continue to monitor and communicate as additional information is available,” said CEO Jeff Huckaby in a statement.

Cummins is recalling 477 L9 Diesel Engines, with part number D563027BX03.

The engine calibration software's management of the injection of Diesel Exhaust Fluid can allow excessive ammonia into the tailpipe exhaust.

Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will recalibrate the engine free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 27, 2021.

Owners may contact Cummins customer service at (800) 286-6467.

R.C. Willett Company is recalling six NorthStar 8.5 Arrow U truck campers with Dometic S31, R1731, and R2131 3-burner slide in stoves.

The saddle valve securing bolt may be over-tightened, 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

Dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 1, 2021.

Owners may contact R.C. Willett customer service at (319) 233-3461.

Winnebago Industries is recalling 1,566 model year 2021-2022 Solis, Travato and Ekko vehicles with GE-ES Double Flipseats.

The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline.

If the seat belt retractor locks, passengers may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at (614) 585-6939 or (800) 537-1885 or Freedman customer service at (800) 443-4540.

Real Flame of Racine, Wis., is recalling about 781 Arroyo and Hideaway Wood Burning Fire Pits sold in the U.S. and Canada.

Wood stored under the unit can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received one report of a fire involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

This recall includes Arroyo and Hideaway Wood Burning Fire Pits sold at Crate and Barrel.

The Arroyo is a black color chimenea-style fireplace measuring about 5 feet high and 1½ feet wide, and has UPC 752370060107.

The Hideaway is a black color round wood burning fireplace measuring about 1½ feet high and 3 feet wide, and has UPC 752370064501.

The fire pits, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Crate and Barrel stores nationwide and online at www.crateandbarel.com from December 2020, through May 2021, for about $700.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Arroyo or Hideaway Wood Burning Fire Pits and contact Real Flame to arrange for removal of the fire pit in exchange for a full refund. Real Flame is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Real Flame at (800) 654-1704 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.realflame.com and click “Support” at the top of the page for more information.