Recalls in June 2022

Hisense has recalled 55,200 French Door refrigerators because of an issue with the door hinges. 

The company says the door hinges on affected products could break, causing the door to detach when a consumer tries to open the French doors. This could create an impact injury hazard if the door detaches and hits an unsuspecting person.

Hisense has received 139 reports of the refrigerator doors loosening or detaching and five reports of injuries, including foot bruises and lacerations.

The recall includes the company's 26.6 cubic foot capacity stainless steel French door refrigerators that come equipped with an ice maker. The model number of the recalled products is HRF266N6CSE and the serial numbers range from C2020050100001 through C2020123109000.

They were sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from August 2020, through February 2022, for about $1,500.

What to do

Consumers who have a recalled refrigerator are advised to stop using it immediately if the doors fail to open or close normally until the issue can be repaired. Owners can visit Hisense's site here to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall.

Customers can contact Hisense by email at recall.usa@hisense.com or toll-free at 888-497-1189 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday for more information.

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling 56 model year 2020 ERA motorhomes that come equipped with certain two-burner cooktops. 

The company says the burner control valves in recalled motorhomes may become damaged, causing a gas leak. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. 

Dealers are being advised to replace the cooktops in affected vehicles for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. 

Consumers can contact Winnebago customer service by phone at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 for more information.

TM Industries has issued a recall for 10 model year 2021-2022 TrailManor 2518 series travel trailers that come equipped with 2-burner cooktops.

The company says the burner control valves may become damaged and cause a gas leak. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. 

Dealers are being advised to replace the cooktop in affected vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in June 2022. 

Consumers may contact TM customer service by phone at 1-605-951-7580 for more information.

Urban Remedy has issued a voluntary recall for its Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose because it may be contaminated with Hepatitis A.

The company says the strawberries used in the product may be linked to the FDA outbreak investigation of FreshKampo strawberries that was issued last month. The products fall under lot number 1232 and have a "BEST BY" date of 7/17/2022.

The recalled product was sold in 12 oz. resealable plastic bottles at retail stores in California, New Mexico, Virginia, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Wisconsin, Texas, Wyoming, Missouri, Maine, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Utah between May 17, 2022, and May 29, 2022.

What to do 

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged not to consume it. Those who have consumed it should consult their health care provider or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate.

Those who have symptoms of a Hepatitis A infection should contact their health care provider and local health department immediately.

Consumers with questions can contact Urban Remedy by phone at (855) 875-8423 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PDT or by email at Connect@UrbanRemedy.com.

Buzzagogo Inc. of Nottingham, N.H., is recalling one lot (number 2006491) of its Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy because of possible microbial contamination. The company says the affected lot could contain elevated levels of yeast, mold, and the bacteria Bacillus cereus.

Immunocompromised consumers who are exposed to these microbes could experience severe or life-threatening health problems, including bacteremia/sepsis, pneumonia, invasive fungal rhinosinusitis, or disseminated fungal infection. Non-immunocompromised consumers may experience less severe reactions but still face a higher risk of certain infectious complications.

The company says it has received no complaints related to microbial concerns or reports of adverse health events related to the recalled lot. 

The recalled product's lot number is 2006491. It has an expiration date of 8/2024 and a UPC code of 860002022116. It was distributed nationwide to wholesale distributors and retail stores, as well as through online platforms like Amazon.com and the company's own website.

What to do

Consumers are being advised to stop using the product, discard any remaining product, and contact the company at recall@buzzagogo.com for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions can contact Buzzagogo by phone at (800) 963-2861 or via e-mail at recall@buzzagogo.com Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

DEMDACO has issued a recall for over 56,000 microwavable bowl holders because the fabric can char after being microwaved for the suggested three minutes, posing a fire hazard.

The company has received three reports involving charring or the products catching fire, but no injuries have been reported.

The bowl holders are made of cotton and linen fabric and range in size from 6.5 inches square to 8.5 inches square. DEMDACO is printed on a tag that is sewn into the side of the product.

They were sold at gift shops, hardware stores, florists, drug stores, and pharmacies nationwide and online at Demdaco.com, Target.com, Amazon.com, and Zulily.com from June 2020 through March 2022 for about $23.

What to do

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the products and to either return them to the place of purchase or contact DEMDACO directly for a full refund. 

The company can be reached toll-free at 888-336-3226 Monday through Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT), by email at customercare@demdaco.com, or online for more information.

Target has issued a recall for approximately 120,000 Cat & Jack Unicorn Cozy Pajama Sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear. This means the products could pose a risk of burn injuries to children in some situations. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recalled products were sold at Target stores nationwide and at Target.com from October 2021, through March 2022, for around $15. 

The recall includes children’s two-piece, long-sleeved top and pant pajama sets that are branded with the "Cat & Jack" and "Unicorn Cozy" patterns. The pajama top is black with ivory unicorns and ivory stars with the words “Dream Away” printed in metallic gold lettering. The pajama bottoms are ivory with black unicorns and black stars.

The pajama set is 100% polyester and was sold in children’s sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. The product item number is printed on the inside sewn-in side seam label on both the pajama top and pants.

A full list of products and item numbers can be found here.

What to do

Consumers are being advised to immediately take the recalled pajama sets away from children and to return them to a Target location for a full refund. Those who purchased the products online can contact the company for a prepaid return label so they can return the sets and receive their refund.

Target is contacting all known purchasers directly. 

Consumers can contact Target by phone at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily or online for more information.

Asweets has recalled 13,300 of its Wonder & Wise Baby Activity Walkers because of an issue that could harm young children who use the products. The company says the rubber rings on the rear wheels can separate from the wheels and detach from the activity walkers, posing a strangulation hazard.

The company has received 10 reports of the rubber rings detaching from the wheel of the activity walkers, but no injuries have been reported.

The wooden push walkers have a panel of interactive toys and activities for babies. They are white with black and wood-colored accents. The front panels of the products include a shape sorting puzzle, bead activities, a storage compartment, and other wooden toys. 

A roller containing five wooden balls is attached between the two front wheels. Only units with no batch number label, or units labeled with Batch No. 0521SCP01155 on the undercarriage of the walker, are recalled.

The recalled products were sold at Albee Baby, Bloomingdales, Crate & Barrel, Nordstrom, The Tot, and children’s boutiques nationwide, as well as online at www.crateandbarrel.com, www.littlewonderandco.com, www.modernnursery.com, www.nordstrom.com www.thetot.com, and www.wonderandwise.com, from October 2020, through March 2022, for between $90 and $120.

What to do

Product owners are being advised to immediately take the recalled walkers away from children and to stop using them until they are repaired. The company says it will provide instructions on getting free replacement rear wheels for the products to those who reach out to its representatives.

Consumers can contact Asweets toll-free by calling 833-422-2028 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. They can also email the company at info@asweets.com or visit its online page for more information.

Backcountry Access has issued a recall for approximately 9,000 Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers. 

The company says the toggle switch can separate from the transceiver and prevent it from switching to search mode. This could make it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which could result in severe bodily harm or death if they are buried under snow. There have been 14 reports of broken toggle switches, but no injuries have occurred so far. 

The recalled transceivers have a digital screen on the front and are about five inches long and three inches wide. “BCA” and the model name “Tracker4” are printed on the front of the product. The serial number for a transceiver is located inside the battery compartment after removing the top AAA battery. Only the transceivers with serial numbers beginning with 21H05 or 21H06 are affected by this recall.

The products were sold at REI, Evo, Cripple Creek Backcountry, and other specialty stores nationwide, as well as online at amazon.com, backcountry.com, snowbigdeal.com, jagaloon.com, and specialty websites from July 2021, through February 2022, for about $390.

What to do

Product owners are advised to stop using the recalled transceivers immediately and to contact Backcountry Access to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceiver for a free replacement transceiver.

Consumers can contact Backcountry Access by phone at 800-670-8735 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at bcatracker4@backcountryaccess.com, or online for more information.

Escape Trailer has issued a recall for 486 model year 2021 and 2022 Escape 17, 19, 21, and 5.0TA travel trailers. 

The company says the quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, which could cause a gas leak. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. 

Dealers have been instructed to replace the quick disconnects at no charge to trailer owners. Notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 15, 2022. 

Consumers can contact Escape Trailer’s customer service by phone at 1-604-703-1650 for more information.

Joey Clothing of Moonachie, N.J., has issued a recall for 15,946 children’s robes because the products fail to meet flammability standards. This could increase the risk of a burn injury to children who wear them. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recall includes Leveret branded children’s robes that are made of cotton and nylon and have an attached hood, cuffed wrists, two functional front pockets, and a detachable belt. The products were sold in children’s sizes of 12-18 months through size 14 in black, dark blue, green, gray, navy, pink, purple, and white colors. 

The sewn-in neck label on the products displays the Leveret brand name, the robe’s size, the material content, washing instructions, and the phrase “Made in China.”

What to do

Consumers are being advised to immediately take the recalled robes away from children and to stop using them. Customers can contact Joey Clothing for a full refund. 

The company says consumers who purchased the recalled robes on Amazon will be contacted through the site’s messaging platform. Those who purchased them directly at Joey Clothing, Nordstrom Rack, and Zulily will be contacted via email. 

Consumers must cut the robes in half and send a photo of the destroyed robes and sewn-in label to receive a $30 refund via email through productrecall@leveret.com. Those who show a receipt of the full purchase price can receive a $35 refund. 

Consumers can contact Joey Clothing toll-free at 844-338-3738 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday, by email at product productrecall@leveret.com, or online for more information.

The German federal transport authority (KBA) has announced a recall of 993,407 older Mercedes-Benz models to address a braking issue. The recalled cars were all produced in model years between 2004 and 2015.

Affected models include ML and GL SUV series and the R-Class luxury minivan. The cars were sold worldwide, and it is not clear how many were sold in the U.S.

“Corrosion on the brake booster can in the worst case lead to the connection between the brake pedal and the braking system being interrupted,” the KBA said in a statement. “As a consequence, the service brake can stop functioning.”

The company confirmed the recall in a statement to the French news agency AFP, saying the recall was triggered by an “analysis of isolated reports for certain vehicles.”

What to do

Mercedes-Benz said the recall would begin immediately and that registered owners would receive notification by mail. Until the cars are inspected and necessary repairs are made, the company said owners should not drive their vehicles.

U.S. owners can check to see if their vehicle is included in the recall by entering their vehicle's VIN in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall database here.

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 2,865 model year 2022 Outlanders.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted. This can result in an unsecured child restraint system.

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during 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 June 23, 2022.

Owners may contact MMNA customer service at (888) 648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.

White Cane Sockeye Salmon of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is recalling Wild Alaskan Cooked and Smoked Salmon.

The product contains wheat and soy, which are allergens that are not declared on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, packaged in vacuum bags and frozen with no lot code or best by date, was last sold on May 15, 2022, at farmer’s markets in Green Valley, Udall Park, Oro Valley, and Rillito Park in Arizona.

What to do

Customers with wheat or soy allergies or sensitivities who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they should discard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm by phone at (208) 661-7927 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (GMT) or by email at WCSockeye@yahoo.com.

Lucid Motors is recalling 1,117 model year 2022 Air vehicles (all grades).

The display wiring harness may not be secured properly, which can disable the display screens.

Disabled display screens will not show critical information, such as the speedometer, gear selection indicators, and warning lights. Not being able to see this information can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 20, 2022.

Owners may contact Lucid customer service at (888) 995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is NCR-22-01-0.

Starcraft RV is recalling 785 model year 2022 Super Lite and Super Lite Maxx travel trailers.

The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

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

What to do

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 1, 2022.

Owners may contact Starcraft customer service at (905) 636-6888. StarCraft's number for this recall is 9902577.

KZRV is recalling 14,524 model year 2021-2022 KZRV SportTrek, Sonic, Stratus, Connect, Sportsmen, Sportsmen SE, Sportsmen Classic, and Sportsmen Sportster fifth wheel and travel trailers.

The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, which could cause a gas leak.

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

What to do

Dealers will replace the fittings free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022.

Owners may contact KZRV customer service at (800) 768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2022-02.

DRV Suites is recalling 88 model year 2022 DRV Mobile Suites and Full House fifth wheel RVs.

The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, which could cause a gas 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 replace the fittings -- if necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in July 2022.

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

Mrs. Miller’s Homemade Jams of Fredericksburg, Ohio, is recalling 9-oz glass jars of Smokey BBQ Bacon Jam and Spicy Chili Bacon Jam. 

The products contain soy, an allergen not declared on the label. There have been no reports of illness.

The recalled products were available for sale from April 1, 2019, through May 9, 2022, online at a list of retailers and distributors that can be found here.

What to do

Customers with a soy allergy or sensitivity who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard them and contact Mrs. Miller’s Homemade Jams for a replacement jar.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm by phone at (330) 674 1165 or by email at info@millershomemadejams.com.