Recalls in December 2021

Kia Motors America is recalling 53 model year 2020-2021 Stingers. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 10, 2021.

Owners may contact Kia customer service at (800) 333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare of Port Washington, N.Y., is recalling about 564,000 bed assist handles and bed assist rails sold in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

When the devices are attached to an adult’s bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.

The firm has received two reports of entrapment deaths associated with two of its Bed Assist Handle bed rails (models 15064 and RTL15073). The deaths occurred in February 2011, and February 2015.

The name “Drive” and the model number are printed on a label located on the product’s metal tubing. The rails are made of steel tubing either in white or chrome.

Models RTL15063-ADJ and RTL15073 include black non-slip padding on the grip handle and under-bed frame. Model 15062 features a wooden under-bed board attached to the grip handle. A list of the four models being recalled may be found here.

The bed rails were sold at medical supply stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.walmart.com from October 2007, through December 2021, for between $30 and $80.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare at (877) 467-3099 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.drivemedical.com and click on “Important Safety Information” at the top of the page for more information.

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 121,038 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2018 Mazda3s & Mazda6s,
• Model year 2019 CX-3s,
• Model year 2018-2019 MX-5s, CX-5s & CX-9s, and
• Model year 2019-2020 Mazda2s.

The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 11, 2022.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at (800) 222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

Kraft Heinz is recalling Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea powdered beverages, and Kool-Aid powdered beverage products.

The products may contain foreign material -- specifically, very small pieces of metal or glass.

A list of the recalled products may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they can discard or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Consumers with questions may contact Kraft Heinz Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. --6 p.m. (ET) at the following numbers:

• U.S. Consumer Relations at 1-855-713-9237
• Canada Consumer Relations at 1-855-268-1775

Keystone RV Company is recalling 133 Arcadia 3660RL fifth wheel travel trailers.

The federal identification label has the incorrect tire size and tire pressure information.

The incorrect information may result in unintentionally over-inflating the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the federal identification label free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Keystone customer service at (866) 425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-417.

Cargill is recalling 469 1-lb. bags of Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls.

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

No illnesses or health-related complaints have been reported to date.

The recalled products, including lot numbers 211007MB and 210917MB & UPC and item code 200171-16, were sold at the Wilbur Chocolate Store in Lititz, Pa., and online at Wilburbuds.com between September 28, 2021, and November 17, 2021.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product and have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts should not consume it. Instead, they can discard it and contact the Wilbur Chocolate Store to receive a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (717) 627-7946 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) or by email at Denise_Auker@cargill.com.

American Chrome Company (ACC) is recalling 1,357 One Piece Hub Cap Kits specifically made for certain Volvo and Mack vehicles.

The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate. A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

A list of the recalled hubcap kits may be found here.

What to do

ACC will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to have the hubcap removed free of charge.

The recall began on June 30, 2021. Owners may contact ACC at (630) 685-2200.

E-filliate of Rancho Cordova, Calif., is recalling about 301,800 sets of DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones.

The earphones can overheat while charging or in use, posing burn and fire hazards.

The firm has received 61 reports of the earphones overheating during charging or use, including five reports of fire and four reports of minor burn injuries.

This recall involves DEWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones with a black and yellow neckband and wired earbuds.

Manufacture codes included in this recall are D4 1910, D4 1912, D4 2003, D4 2004, D4 2006, D4 2009, D4 2011, D4 2012, D4 2101, D4 2103, and D4 2104. The manufacture code is printed on the left side of the band.

If no manufacture code is present, the product is included in the recall.

The earphones, manufactured in China, were sold at The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other electronics and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.cyberguys.com from December 2019, through July 2021, for about $60.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the wireless earphones and contact E-filliate to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the product and receive a free replacement.

Consumers may contact E-filliate toll-free at (888) 979-4439 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at DW2091@efilliate.com, or online at www.efilliate.com. Consumers can click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the company's webpage for more information.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is recalling 442 model year 2019-2022 Rolls-Royce Phantoms.

The Central Information Display may not rise to the correct position, resulting in a rearview camera image that is partially blocked from view.

A partially blocked rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the software free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Rolls Royce customer service at (877) 877-3735.

The Spice House is recalling Sichuan Chili BBQ Rub.

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

While fewer than 40 jars of the product are affected, all Sichuan Chili BBQ Rub produced is being recalled. No allergic reactions have been reported to date.

The recalled product, with the UPC 816328028240, was sold at The Spice House retail stores and on the company’s website from November 12, 2021, through November 18, 2021.

What to do

Customers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame who purchased the product should not consume it. Instead, they should discard it and contact the company for a replacement at support@thespicehouse.com.

Halo Branded Solutions of Sterling, Ill., is recalling about 82,500 projector flashlights (included as part of a care package).

A child can disassemble the flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards.

The firm has received two reports of children accessing the button cell batteries from the flashlight and -- in one case -- a child required surgery to remove a swallowed battery.

This recall involves five models of children’s projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers, and ESPN versions with a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end.

The flashlights are red, dark blue, or light blue. They measure 3 inches long and .5 inches in diameter, with the model name imprinted on the middle of the flashlight. There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight.

The flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that also includes a tote bag, silicone wristband, playing cards, ink pen, journal, wall decals, and a set of postcards.

The flashlights, manufactured in China, were distributed by Starlight Children’s Foundation as care packages to hospitals and health care facilities between February 2021, and June 2021, free of charge as a promotional item.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight.

Upon return, Halo will send the consumer a $5 gift card that can be redeemed at a major national retailer.

Consumers may contact Halo toll-free at (855) 425-6266 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) or by email at http://www.halo.com. Consumers can click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the webpage for more information.

Kia Motors America is recalling 10,731 model year 2017-2018 Optima Hybrids and Optima Plug-In Hybrids.

The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS).

Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Owners may contact Kia customer service at (800) 333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC218.

American Screening of Shreveport, La., is recalling 153,336 units of hand sanitizer.

The product is packaged in 8-oz. containers that resemble water bottles, posing a risk of consumption.

The firm has not received any reports of adverse events to date.

The recalled products -- with lots including expiration dates of 5/21/2022 and 05/24/2022 for black capped bottles, and no lot numbers or expiration dates for clear capped bottles with UPC 8 4005051579 2 -- were sold to customers and distributors nationwide on the internet and via in-house sales.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should stop using it and discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (318) 606-6037 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST) or by e-mail at wlaskowski@americanscreeningcorp.com.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling 16 model year 2021 Tracer 900 GT (MTT9GTM) motorcycles.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the federal certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle.

An owner who references an incorrect VIN label may not recognize that the vehicle is involved in a safety recall and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.

What to do

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label free of charge.

Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at (800) 962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990151.

Procter & Gamble is recalling specific Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and its Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray.

The products contain benzene, which is classified as a human carcinogen. The company has not received any reports of adverse events to date

A list of the recalled products, used as antiperspirants and hygiene products and packaged in aerosol cans, may be found here.

The recalled products, with expiration dates through September 2023, were sold nationwide by retail outlets and online.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should discard them. Old Spice and Secret will offer reimbursement for the recalled products.

Consumers with questions may contact the companies at (888) 339-7689 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST). They can also go online and visit www.oldspice.com and www.secret.com for more information about the recalled products and to learn how to receive reimbursement.

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 424 model year 2017 Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes.

The external compartment outer door skin may separate from the motorhome during transit.

A door skin that separates during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the compartment door skin and replace the door -- as necessary -- free of charge.

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

Owners may contact TMC customer service at (877) 855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000247.