Recalls in October 2021

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 2,461 model year 2018-2022 Wayfarers.

The rear-center holding tank water pan bolts may pull through the lip of the pan, allowing the tank to drop down onto the exhaust pipe.

The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged holding pans as necessary. In addition, metal straps and a washer plate will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 22, 2021.

Owners may contact Tiffin customer services at (256) 356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-102.

KTM North America of Amherst, Ohio, is recalling about 2,000 Husqvarna and GASGAS Off-Road closed course competition motorcycles sold in the U.S., and Canada.

The retaining “R” clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail and posing a crash hazard to the rider. No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves the following model year 2021 and 2022 Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road closed course/competition motorcycles: Husqvarna 2022 TE 150i, 2022 TE 250i, 2022 TE 300i, 2022 FE 350, 2022 FE 501; and GASGAS 2021 EC 300 and 2022 EC 250.

The model number sticker for Husqvarna motorcycles is located on its side panels; on GASGAS motorcycles, the sticker is located on the side of the rear fender.

The Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue, and yellow, with the blue Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds. The GASGAS motorcycles are red with a white GASGAS logo on both sides of the shrouds.

Model year 2021 motorcycles will have the letter M in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), and model year 2022 motorcycles will have the letter N in that position. The VIN number is located on the right side of the steering head on all models.

The motorcycles, manufactured in Austria, were sold at Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from May 2021, through August 2021, for between $9,500 and $11,500.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves inspecting the retaining “R” clips for correct mounting. Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS Motorcycle toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-us.html or https://www.gasgas.com/en-us.html. Consumers can click on “Safety Information” located at the bottom of the web pages for more information.

To determine if your motorcycle is subject to this recall, check your vehicle identification number “VIN” at https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-us/service/Service-and-safety-check.html or https://www.gasgas.com/en-us/service/service-and-safety-check.html.

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 162 model year 2022 Scope and Rize motorhomes.

The LP gas line may be too short and improperly installed, creating an excessive bend in the line that could rupture and leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will replace the LP gas line and reroute it -- as necessary -- free of charge.

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

Owners may contact TMC customer service at (877) 855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000243.

Forest River is recalling 61 model year 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers.

The federal placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load-carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.

An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Forest River will mail owners a new federal placard, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 3, 2021.

Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at (574) 534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.

Simple Mills is recalling a select number of boxes of Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers.

Some boxes were erroneously packed with bags of Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers containing milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

One consumer illness has been reported.

The recalled product -- which comes in a 4.25-oz. box with UPC 856069005131 and “best by” dates of 02/12/2022, 02/13/2022, 02/14/2022, and 02/15/2022 -- was sold nationally at brick-and-mortar retail stores and via direct delivery and e-commerce channels.

What to do

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

Consumers with questions may contact Simple Mills at (312) 410-8414, Monday through Thursday from 9 am - 5 pm (CST) and Friday 9 am - 1 pm (CST), or by email at info@simplemills.com.

DRV Suites is recalling 715 model year 2018-2021 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth wheel trailers.

The brake caliper retaining clips may bend or warp while braking, causing the caliper to become unseated.

An unseated brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the caliper retaining clips free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 14, 2021.

Owners may contact DRV customer service at (260) 562-3500.

Chocolate and the Chip of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling chocolate chip cookies, cookie bundt cakes, and rice crispy treats.

The products may contain allergens like wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts that are not declared on the label. No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products -- sold in California, Massachusetts, Texas, New York, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Washington, Utah, New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, Colorado Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Virginia, Oregon, as well as e-commerce and pop-up retail locations -- may be found here.

The cookies were packaged in uniform pairs in a clear resealable plastic package, the recalled bundt cakes were packaged in a unit of 4 in a white bakery box, and the rice crispy treats were packaged in single units in a food-grade poly tubing. All of them were labeled with the company logo and ingredient information.

What to do

Customers with allergies or severe sensitivity to wheat, milk, soy, or tree nuts who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they're being urged to throw the products away.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (213) 792-2810.

Ducati North America is recalling 205 model year 2019 Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles.

The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing it to break.

A broken side stand could result in the motorcycle falling down, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will install a new side stand free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 22, 2021.

Owners may contact Ducati customer service at (888) 391-5446 for more information. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-011.

Bayer is recalling all unexpired Lotrimin AF and Tinactin spray products.

The products contain benzene, which is classified as a human carcinogen.

The levels of benzene detected are not expected to cause adverse health consequences in consumers.

A list of the over-the-counter antifungal products -- sold individually or in combo packs in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico through a variety of retail channels from September 2018, to September 2021 -- may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products may request a refund by visiting www.lotrimin.com and www.tinactin.com. A photo of the product will be required to receive a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Bayer at (866) 360-3266, Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

Coppertone is recalling five Coppertone aerosol sunscreen sprays.

The products contain benzene, which is classified as a human carcinogen. There are no reports of adverse events to date.

A list of the 12 lots being recalled, which were sold throughout the U.S., may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop using them and dispose of them appropriately.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (888) 921-1537 Monday – Friday, from 8:30 am -- 5 pm (PT). To request a product refund, consumers may access https://www.sunscreenrecall2021.com/.

Hyundai is recalling over 95,000 model year 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrids due to an issue that could increase the risk of a fire or crash. 

The automaker said the connecting rod bearings inside affected vehicles can become worn prematurely and cause damage. If the problem becomes bad enough, it could cause the engine to stall or catch on fire -- both of which increase the risk of a crash. 

Hyundai is working with dealers to replace any damaged bearings and to install a software update that will mitigate the problem. The fix will be free for all vehicle owners, and the automaker plans to send notification letters on November 12. 

Butterball recalls over 14,000 pounds of ground turkey

We’re not even through October yet, but some consumers are already looking forward to seeing their families during the upcoming holiday season. That might have some people thinking of Thanksgiving and the classic Butterball turkey that’s a staple of their favorite holiday meal. 

Unfortunately, it looks like the company has its hands full with a massive recall of its ground turkey products. It announced the recall of over 14,000 pounds of those products this week because they may have been contaminated with pieces of blue plastic. Luckily, no reports of injuries have been reported thus far. 

Customers who purchased the recalled products are being urged not to consume them and to discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Regulators question Tesla over not initiating recall

The Recall Roundup usually focuses on the various products or vehicles that were recently recalled, but it’s the recent lack of a recall that’s grabbing headlines. 

NHTSA officials sent a letter to Tesla earlier this week to ask why it didn’t issue a recall for its vehicles that have a tendency to hit emergency vehicles with flashing lights while in Autopilot mode. The agency cited recent crash data that highlights the severity of the problem and noted that Tesla rolled out a software update designed to address the issue.

The NHTSA stated in its letter that Tesla must give the agency more information about the defect and the software update that was released. Vehicle owners would be wise to check to see if the software update has already been applied to their Tesla.

COVID-19 tests recalled over false-positive results

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall for certain COVID-19 tests made by Abbot Molecular, Inc. to the Class I designation, marking it as the most serious type of recall. 

The company recalled the tests in early September after discovering that they can sometimes give false-positive results, meaning that the test could tell a consumer that they are infected by COVID-19 even if they actually aren’t. 

A false-positive result could lead to a delayed diagnosis of another disease or condition, unnecessary treatment for COVID-19, and further spread of the virus if the person is put in close proximity to others who do have COVID-19.

B&G Foods is recalling 3,867 cases of Tone’s Taco Seasoning Blend.

The product contains wheat, an allergen not declared on the label. No allergic reactions or consumer complaints have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 23-oz. container with UPC 0-41351-91461-5 and “best by” dates of SEPT 03 24 and SEPT 06 24, may have been distributed in Sam’s Club stores nationwide and through the Sam’s Club website.

What to do

Customers with an allergy or sensitivity to wheat who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they're being urged to discard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact B&G Foods at (800) 247-5251 Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET) or online at https://tones.com/contact.

DRV Suites is recalling 77 model year 2021 Mobile Suites fifth wheel trailers.

The brake rotor bolts were improperly tightened, which can cause them to become loose or fall off.

Loose or detached bolts can cause wheel separation, a tire blowout, or brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts -- if necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 14, 2021.

Owners may contact DRV customer service at (260) 562-3500.

Forest River is recalling 61 model year 2022 East to West Alta Travel Trailers.

The LP gas quick disconnect fitting may not have been properly tightened, which could allow gas to leak.

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

What to do

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting -- as necessary -- and run a propane system check free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (574) 264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 501-1419.

Kia Motors America is recalling 88,576 model year 2015-2017 Sedonas.

The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the SJB software free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Kia customer service at (800) 333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC217.

Forest River is recalling 29 model year 2022 Forest River Aurora travel trailers.

The trailers were manufactured with the incorrect tires -- size ST225/75R15 LRD, instead of tire size ST225/75R15 LRE -- as identified on the federal placard.

The incorrectly sized tires can become overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the tire and wheel assemblies free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (574) 825-6327. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1420.

Cuisine Innovations Unlimited of Lakewood, N.J., is recalling Vemondo Vegan Crabless Mini Crabcakes by Lidl.

The product contains egg yolk, an allergen not declared on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in an 8.5-ounce, 6-piece box marked with either of the following lot numbers: 23021 (Exp. Date 2/17/2023), 23121 (Exp. Date 2/18/2023), 23821 (Exp. Date 2/25/2023) and UPC Code 4056489310402, was sold after August 20, 2021, by retail stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.

What to do

Customers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg yolk who purchased the recalled products should not consume it. Instead, they can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (201) 439-1036, Ext. 26, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST).

Fox Factory is recalling 1,413 model year 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500s and Chevrolet Silverado 1500s with Tuscany Kits, model number 501T-02-00064.

Excessive wear to the front-upper control arm ball joints could result in ball joint failure and wheel separation.

Separation of a front wheel while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the original equipment front-upper control arms with new Tuscany front-upper control arms free of charge.

Owners may contact Fox Factory at (831) 274-6500.