Recalls in October 2021

Jacobus Pharmaceutical Company is recalling three lots of Ruzurgi (amifampridine) 10-mg tablets.

Laboratory tests found that the product is contaminated with yeast, mold, and aerobic bacteria that may cause serious and life-threatening infections.

The use of the defective product in patients with underlying immunosuppressive conditions such as Lambert Eaton Syndrome (LEMS) increases the concern for serious infections.

The recalled product, which is used as a treatment for Lambert Eaton Syndrome (LEMS) in patients ages 6 to less than 17, is packaged in 100 count bottles (NDC: 49938-110-01) with the following control numbers and expiration dates:

• Control Number 18038, Expiration 03/2023, distributed between 05/25/2021 – 08/26/2021 (Canada only).
• Control Number 18039, Expiration 03/2023, distributed between 06/01/2021 – 08/10/2021.
• Control Number 18079, Expiration 05/2023, distributed between 08/10/2021 – 08/30/2021

The Control Number is located to the right of the bottle’s front panel below the D2 Barcode.

What to do

Consumers who have the recalled product should should stop using and return it as follows:

• If shipping via US Postal Service ship to: Jacobus Pharmaceutical Company, Inc., P.O. Box 5290, Princeton, NJ 08540.
• If shipping via courier service (i.e., UPS, FedEx, etc.) ship to: Jacobus Pharmaceutical Company, Inc., IRL Building, 31 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08356.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (609)799-8221 ext. 2120, Monday thru Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST).

Ajinomoto Foods North America of Hayward, Calif., is recalling approximately 33,567 pounds of raw, frozen chicken and vegetable potstickers.

The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically, clear flexible and hard plastic. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following item, produced on July 22, 2021, is being recalled:

• 4.2-lb. plastic bags containing “Ling Ling POTSTICKERS CHICKEN & VEGETABLE” with lot code 1911203 and a “BEST BUY” date of 22 OCT 2022 on the label.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “P20069” printed on the back of the package, was shipped to distribution centers in California and Washington, and from there sent to retailer locations.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (855) 742-5011 or by email at customercare@ajinomotofoods.com.

Newmar Corporation is recalling 1,554 model year 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire & Mountain Aire, model year 2020-2021 Ventana, and model year 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles.

The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.

A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information like the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 8, 2021.

Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at (800) 731-8300.

Move over Takata; there’s another airbag recall in town. Volvo announced this week that it will recall over 460,000 of its S80 and S60 vehicles because their airbags can explode and cause lethal harm to passengers. In announcing the recall, Volvo said that it is aware of at least one fatality connected to the issue.

The company said airbag inflators in affected vehicles can rupture upon deploying and spray metal fragments into a car’s interior. The problem reportedly occurs because of moisture that can seep into the inflator over time and degrade the propellant tablets. When these tablets degrade, the dust particles that form can increase the pressure inside the inflator and cause it to explode.

Volvo said the airbag inflators in question were supplied by two companies based out of Sweden and Germany, respectively.

COVID-19 home test produced false positives

Ellume, a maker of COVID-19 test kits, is recalling certain lots of its products because they may provide users with a false-positive result. 

Dr. Sean Parsons, the company’s CEO, notes that the reliability of negative results from the test kits is unaffected by the issue. However, the company is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove the products from the market.

“At Ellume, we understand that trust is central to fulfilling our purpose as a company, and we recognize that this incident may have shaken the confidence of some of those who trusted Ellume to help them manage their health and to take back a bit of control of their lives during this pandemic. To those individuals, I offer my sincere apologies – and the apologies of our entire company – for any stress or difficulties they may have experienced because of a false positive result,” Parsons said in a statement.

Ford recalls Ranger vehicles over child seat issue

Ford is issuing a recall for over 37,000 of its 2020-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles because they came equipped with rear seats that have fixed head restraints. 

The company says the restraints can prevent a child seat from being properly installed, and that could increase the risk of an injury for children in those seats if a crash occurs. The automaker is working with dealers to inspect the rear-lower child restraint anchorages in affected vehicles and to align them as necessary. 

Vehicle owner notification letters are scheduled to be sent on November 15.

Maserati North America is recalling 701 model year 2021 Levantes, Quattroportes, and Ghiblis.

The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies -- as necessary -- free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Maserati customer service at (877) 696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 434.

Nestle USA of Schaumburg, Ill., is recalling approximately 27,872 pounds of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza.

The product contains textured soy protein, an allergen that's not declared on the label.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following item, produced on June 30, 2021, is being recalled:

• 26-oz. carton containing “DIGIORNO PEPPERONI CRISPY PAN CRUST” with lot code 1181510721 and “Best Buy” date of MAR2022 on the label.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “EST. 1682A” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to retail locations and distribution centers nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they can discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Bonita Cleveland at (800) 681-1676 or by email at bonita.cleveland@us.nestle.com.

Forest River is recalling 41 model year 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes.

The outdoor cooktop can be stowed with the propane hose connected.

A stowed cooktop with the propane still connected can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (574) 825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1418.

Porsche Cars North America is recalling 11 model year 2020-2021 911 Carreras and Taycans.

The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 7, 2021.

Owners may contact Porsche customer service at (800) 767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9.

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 262 model year 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles.

Excessive grease in the ABS modulator may collect debris, which can get stuck in the check valve and cause a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator and replace it -- as necessary -- free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at (866) 784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM6.

Hobby Lobby Stores of Oklahoma City, Okla., is recalling about 14,000 White Wood Stools.

The stools can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.

The firm has received seven reports of the stool breaking while in use, including six incidents resulting in minor injuries.

This recall involves the White Wood Stool, which has a wooden brown curved seat with squared-off legs that are painted white with a touch of distressing.

The legs have supportive cross beams at the bottom of the stool. The stool is about 24 inches tall and 15 inches wide.

The stools, manufactured in China, were sold at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from June 2021, through July 2021, for about $80.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Hobby Lobby Stores at (800) 326-7931 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.hobbylobby.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

Pfizer is recalling all lots of Chantix 0.5-mg and 1-mg tablets.

The anti-smoking product contains N-nitroso-varenicline at or above the FDA interim acceptable intake limit.

Long-term ingestion of N-nitroso-varenicline may be associated with a theoretical potential increased cancer risk, but there is no immediate risk to patients taking this medication.

Pfizer has not received any reports of adverse events.

A list of the recalled products may be found here.

What to do

Consumers who purchased the recalled product should contact Stericycle at (888) 276-6166 Monday – Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (ET) for instructions on how to return their product and obtain a refund.

Guangzhou Hengshang Network Technology (GHNT) is recalling 3,656 Nineo F2-H11 replacement LED bulbs because the lights may be too bright.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the bulbs exceed the maximum light output allowed, which may adversely affect the vision of drivers.

Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Nineo will provide a replacement halogen bulb free of charge.

Owners may contact GHNT customer service at (345) 027-4753 or Nineo customer service at (852) 2709-9962 for more information.

Forest River is recalling four model year 2021 Berkshire recreational vehicles.

The vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers, which could cause a spark in the battery compartment.

A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will install sealed mini-breakers free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 13, 2021.

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (574) 522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1414.

Green Field Farms Dairy of Fredericksburg, Ohio, is recalling its Whole Chocolate Milk product.

A laboratory analysis indicates the product was not effectively pasteurized.

There have been no reports of illness.

More than 1,200 units of the recalled product with an expiration date of September 29, 2021, were sold from September 7 – 16, 2021, in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware and Washington D.C.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase to receive a refund.

Consumers with questions may call (330) 263-0248.

Forest River is recalling 175 model year 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes.

The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery was installed incorrectly inside the vehicle, which can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle.

Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will install a battery box to the exterior of the vehicle and vent it free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 13, 2021.

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at (574) 825-6319 or (574) 825-6625. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1416.

Cummins is recalling 30 Electric Drivetrain Systems, model number BES CM2450 EV101B, and part number D1U0001BX03.

When a system shutdown occurs, the high voltage shutdown override switch may not function, with no warning to the driver.

An unexpected vehicle shutdown without the ability to override it, can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and update -- as necessary -- the parameter settings for the protection override switch free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Cummins customer service at (800) 286-6467. Cummins number for this recall is C2491.

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 10,409 model year 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus & Phaeton, and model year 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles.

The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers.

Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts -- as necessary -- free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at (256) 356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.

Porsche Cars North America is recalling 4,934 model year 2013-2015 Boxster, model year 2013-2014 Boxster S, model year 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, and model year 2015 Boxster GTS & Cayman GTS vehicles.

The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.

A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Porsche customer service at (800) 767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.

Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling 550 model year 2020-2021 Unity U24IB, U24TB & U24RL, and Wonder W24RL & W24RTB vehicles.

The 12-volt wire for the illuminated assist handle is routed too close to the refrigerator exhaust, which could melt the wire and blow the fuse.

A melted wire and blown fuse can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will install foil tape over the 12-volt wire free of charge.

Owners may contact Triple E customer service at (877) 992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA#9949-1.