Recalls in November 2021

Nexus RV is recalling 2,000 model year 2018-2020 Nexus Bentley, Bentley Diamond, Evoque, Ghost, Maybach, Wraith, Phantom, Triumph, and Viper recreational vehicles built on International or Ford chassis.

These vehicles are equipped with certain Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves that have a saddle valve securing bolt that may be overtightened. This could possibly damage the o-ring seal and cause a continuous gas leak.

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Nexus will work with Dometic, which will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge.

Owners may contact Nexus customer service at (574) 970-0848.

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 111 model year 2021-2022 Phaeton recreational vehicles.

During manufacturing, an electrical outlet was not installed as intended, resulting in an open electrical wire inside the wall.

An open electrical wire can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install an outlet on the wire at no charge.

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

Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at (256) 356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-119.

Kubota Tractor Corporation of Grapevine, Texas, is recalling about 48,875 Kubota RTV-X1100C model utility vehicles.

The floor mats can warp or degrade and interfere with the throttle pedal, posing crash and injury hazards.

The firm has received one report of a loss of control that resulted in black eyes and minor bruising.

This recall involves model year 2013 through 2021 base model Kubota RTV-X1100C utility vehicles. Specific models may include an additional letter after the “C,” for example, 1100CR. Recalled units have serial numbers ranging from 10001 through 67546. The model number and serial number are on the side of the unit and on the data plate.

The utility vehicles, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from April 2013, through September 2021, for between $21,300 and $22,950.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized Kubota dealer.

If the floormat is warped or degraded, consumers will receive a new floormat installed by the dealer that will be secured by rivets to the floor. If the utility vehicle's floormat is not warped or degraded, the dealer will complete a modification to the existing floormat by trimming the mat and then securing it by rivets to the floor.

Kubota is contacting all known consumers directly.

Consumers may contact Kubota toll-free at (888) 458-2682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, online at https://www.kubotausa.com/service-support/safety/safety-notices, or www.kubotausa.com. Consumers can click “Contact” at the bottom of those pages for additional information.

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) is recalling 1,514 model year 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies.

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 an injury in a crash.

What to do

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

Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at (877) 762-8267.

Usines Giant Factories of Canada is recalling about 12,000 Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters with Emerson control valves sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The heater’s Emerson control valves can fail to close properly, causing soot to accumulate on the burner, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

No incidents or injuries are reported in the U.S. The company has received 20 reports of incidents with the Emerson control valves in Canada, including one report in which medical attention was necessary due to the release of carbon monoxide.

The recall involves propane and natural gas water heaters in 40-, 50-, and 75-gallon capacities that are white with a red “Giant” logo decal on the front.

The water heaters have a nameplate near the Emerson gas control valve with the following model number ranges: UG40-38LFPV2-P1U-US, UG40-40LFPV2-N1U-US, UG50-38LFPV2-P1U-US, UG50-38LFPV2-P2U-US, UG50-38TFPDV1-N2U-US, UG50-40LFPV2-N1U-US, UG50-40LFPV2-N2U-US, UG75-76MEPV1-N2U-US, UG75-76MEPV1-P2U-US.

The control valves are black with a white “Emerson” logo on the front. The Emerson control valve model numbers and date code are located on a label on the right-hand side of the bracket holding the Emerson control valve to the gas water heater.

The recalled control valve model numbers are 37H73A-301P1 (natural gas) and 37H74A-301P1 (propane) with a date code between 1821 and 1839.

The heaters, manufactured in Canada, were sold at BGM Supply, Utica N.Y., Central N.Y. Plumbing & Heating Supply, Whitesboro, N.Y., and Maryland Pipe & Supply Company in Hancock, Md., from June 2018, through July 2020, for between $840 to $2,100.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Usines Giant Factories, who will arrange to have the Emerson control valve replaced by a certified technician, free of charge. Consumers who continue to use the water heaters while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the home.

Consumers may contact Giant at (800) 363-9354 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) on Friday. Contact can also be made by e-mail at recall@giantinc.com or online at www.giantinc.com by clicking on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page.

Arcimoto is recalling 30 TRiO conversion kits.

The bolt that connects the shock hoop to the pivot plate may fail and cause an immediate loss of traction power.

A loss of traction power can make the vehicle more difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The remedy is currently under development.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 15, 2021.

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

artnaturals is recalling ten manufacturing lots of artnaturals 8-oz Scent Free Hand Sanitizer.

The products, used to remove germs on hands that may cause illness when soap and water are not available, may contain several impurities.

The firm has not received any reports of adverse events.

A list of the ten manufacturing lots being recalled may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop using and discard them.

Consumers desiring a refund or who have questions may contact the firm at (855) 278-4488, Monday – Friday, from 8 am – 5 pm (PST).

Jayco is recalling 2,047 model year 2021-2022 Feather and Flight SLX recreational trailers.

The cooktop is installed in a cabinet that may not be entirely sealed from the furnace.

As a result, during furnace operation, the interior range cooktop burner flame may invert, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels -- as necessary -- free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Jayco customer service at (800) 283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901571.

Elektron Music Machines of Sweden is recalling about 700 Elektron BP-1 power handles sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

The firm has received one report of the power handle overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Elektron Power Handle BP-1, a portable power source for Elektron music synthesizers and music effects devices.

The metal and plastic power handles measure about 11 inches wide, 3 inches deep, and 1 inch high and were sold with a connection cable and a screw.

Recalled power handles have a serial number beginning with 4250A located on the inside edge of the battery compartment.

UPC code 7350049242057 and a stamp signifying "Made in Sweden" can be found on the back of the product packaging.

The power handles were sold at specialty music stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Alto Music, American Music Supply, Austin Bazaar, Chicago Music Exchange, Control, Control Voltage, Detroit Modular, Patchwerks, Reverb.com, Sweetwater Sound, Wish You Were Gear, and zZounds.com from May 2021, through July 2021, for about $50.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power handles, disconnect the power cable, remove the batteries, and contact Elektron for instructions on receiving a full refund, including shipping. The firm will provide consumers with a prepaid shipping label after they have contacted the firm to report the product.

Consumers may contact Elektron toll-free at (888) 312-2709 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at support@elektron.se, or online at www.elektron.se and click on BP-1 Recall at the bottom of the page.

StarCraft RV is recalling 198 model year 2021-2022 Autumn Ridge Outfitter recreational trailers.

The cooktop is installed in a cabinet that may not be entirely sealed from the furnace.

As a result, during furnace operation, the interior range cooktop burner flame may invert and increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels -- as necessary -- free of charge.

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

Owners may contact StarCraft customer service at (800) 283-8267. StarCraft's number for this recall is 9902571.

Smilin’ Bob’s is recalling 461 cases of Smilin’ Bob’s Original Smoked Fish Dip.

The product was mistakenly packed in Smilin’ Bob’s Natural Smoked Fish Dip cups with an Original Smoked Fish Dip lid that does not list the presence of a possible egg allergen.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in an 8-oz round container with a “best if by date” of December 19, 2021, was shipped to retailers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume

Consumers with questions may call (305) 395-8382 during normal business hours.

Highland Ridge RV is recalling 48 model year 2021 Highland Ridge Open Range recreational trailers.

The cooktop is installed in a cabinet that may not be entirely sealed from the furnace.

As a result, during furnace operation, the interior range cooktop burner flame may invert and increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels – as necessary – free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at (260) 768-7771.

Jayco is recalling 994 model year 2019-2021 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, Reatta XL, and Jayco Embark Class A motorhomes.

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

A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as 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.

Owners may contact Jayco customer service at (800) 283-8267.

Evans Food Group of Chicago, Ill., is recalling approximately 10,359 pounds of pork pellet products.

The products did not undergo import re-inspection into the U.S. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

A list of the recalled pork rind and chicharrones items containing the pellets may be found here.

The recalled products, bearing the establishment number “EST. 6030” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington.

What to do

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

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (800) 543-7113.

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 54 model year 2021-2022 Venetian motorhomes.

The patio awning may have been improperly installed, allowing it to separate.

An awning that separates while the vehicle is in motion can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will secure the awning 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 RC000244.

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 13,891 model year 2009-2011 RX-8s and model year 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6s.

Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.

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

What to do

Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8s. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at (800) 222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.

Mex-tamale Foods of San Jose, Calif., is recalling approximately 20,759 pounds of pork and beef tamales.

The products contain sesame seeds, an allergen not declared on the label.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following items, produced from September 20, 2021, to October 14, 2021, are being recalled:

• Bulk packages containing individually wrapped 6-oz pieces of fully cooked, not shelf stable of “MEX-TAMALES FOODS 6oz PORK TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk.”
• Bulk packages containing individually wrapped 6-oz pieces of heat treated, not fully cooked and not shelf stable of “MEX-TAMALES FOODS 6oz Beef TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk.”
• Bulk packages containing individually wrapped 8-oz pieces of heat treated, not fully cooked and not shelf stable of “MEX-TAMALES FOODS 8oz PORK TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk.”
• Bulk packages containing individually wrapped 6-oz pieces of heat treated, not fully cooked, and not shelf stable of “MEX-TAMALES FOODS 6oz PORK TAMALES Wrapped In Inedible Corn Husk.”

The recalled products, bearing an establishment number that reads “EST. 45434” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were sold from retailers' deli counters in Northern California.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they're being urged to discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (408) 580-7745.

Entegra Coach is recalling 119 model year 2021-2022 Anthem, Aspire and Reatta XL Class A vehicles with Cummins L9 diesel engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses.

A fuel leak may occur in the fuel hoses between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.

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

What to do

Entegra will work with Cummins to replace the fuel hoses free of charge.

Owners may contact Entegra customer service at (800) 283-8267.

Ivar’s Soup and Sauce Company of Mukilteo, Wash., is recalling 14,968 sleeves of refrigerated Kettle Classic Clam Chowder With Uncured Bacon.

The product may contain hard, sharp, opaque, plastic pieces.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The recalled product (Costco Item #1270666 packaged in 2-24-oz sleeved packs with UPC 0 30383 19649 6 and a Use By Date of 12-22-2021) was sold at Costco stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not eat it. Instead, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (425) 493-1402 Monday – Friday, from 8 am – 5 pm (PDT).