Recalls in August 2022

The D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. is recalling 44-oz packages of Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies.

The product may contain pieces of metal wire.

It's important to be on the lookout for foodborne foreign objects. Those that are hard, sharp and large may cause serious injury or dental injury.

Foodborne foreign objects that are flexible -- not sharp -- and smaller in length are more likely to cause minor injuries such as choking or small lacerations in the gastrointestinal system.

The recalled product, which comes in a bear-shaped clear plastic jug with lot number Y052722, Best By Date of February 21, 2023, and UPC code 085239817698, was sold at Target stores nationwide.

Stauffer was involved in a recall more than five years ago for animal crackers containing milk powder, which was not declared on the label.

What to do.

If you purchased the recalled product do not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (888) 480-1988, Monday – Friday from, 8am to 5pm (EST).

Lyons Magnus is expanding its earlier recall of nutritional and beverage products, a list of which may be found here.

Items in bold text in the list indicate additional brands, products and lots in the expanded recall.

The products may be contaminated with organisms including Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

Common symptoms from Cronobacter sakazakii could include fever, vomiting and urinary tract infection.

Clostridium botulinum may cause a severe form of food poisoning that can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food containing the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing and muscle weakness.

Botulism poisoning can cause respiratory paralysis, resulting in death, unless mechanical ventilation is provided.

The recalled products were sold starting in April 2021-- some nationally, while others were limited in scope.

What to do

Consumers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, even if they do not look or smell spoiled, but should discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Lyons 24/7 at (800) 627-0557, or online at ww.lyonsmagnus.com.

The number of recalled products, from automobiles to apparel, has virtually exploded this year, according to an industry source.

Sedgwick's brand protection division reports more than 1 billion products have been recalled so far this year, which will likely set a record. Only two other years on record have seen more than 1 billion units recalled: 2018 and 2021.

For both of those years, it took a full 12 months to reach 1 billion recalled products. This year, recalled products eclipsed that mark in the first seven months.

"In recent years there seems to have been a significant increase in recalls, especially by automakers," said ConsumerAffairs' long-time recall reporter James Limbach. "But the scope of recalls also seems to have expanded to include just about every  consumer product category." 

According to the report, automotive recall events increased in the second quarter of this year to 245, following two consecutive quarters of decline. The number of units impacted was relatively stable from the previous quarter at 9.2 million.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food and beverage recall events increased to 120 in the second quarter, up 9.1% from the first quarter of 2022. Medical device recalls increased 34%, reaching a two-year high, with 268 events.

Second-hand products can be problematic

In many cases, products are recalled because of potential safety risks. While those products are generally pulled from retail store shelves, consumers purchasing used cars or trucks and shopping at thrift stores should be aware that some recalled products could have slipped through the cracks.

In the case of used cars and trucks, an automaker will contact the owner of record when there is a recall. But if the car has changed hands several times, the current owner may be unaware.

That’s why it’s a good idea for a used car buyer to check the National Highway Safety Administration’s recall database to determine if the vehicle has open recalls.

Thrift store shoppers should also be mindful that second-hand products may be subject to recalls. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), this is especially urgent when it comes to products for children.

“Products used in the nursery, especially cribs and bassinets, have caused deaths and have been the subject of numerous recalls of millions of units,” CSPC writes in its Reseller Guide. “Do not sell any broken or wobbly nursery furniture or durable infant product that is missing parts, even if it has not been recalled. A baby’s life could depend on it. The risk is too high.” 

Before using a second-hand product it is wise to Google the name of the product, followed by the word “recall,” to determine if it is subject to a recall.

Kia America is recalling close to 256,000 model year 2012-2013 Optimas.

The right and left headliner plates, which are part of the car's energy-absorbing structure may not be secured properly.

Thus, the plates may detach when the side curtain airbag deploys and strike an vehicle occupant causing an injury.

The automaker became aware of the problem when it was hit with a lawsuit in May. According to Carscoops, the driver of a 2012 Optima allegedly was injured by a metal bracket when a side curtain airbag deployed.

What to do

Dealers will secure the headliner plates free of charge.

Notification letters are expected to be sent to owners September 26, 2022.

Owners may contact Kia customer service at (800) 333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC245.

Parents shopping for back-to-school outerwear should be aware that hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings can be dangerous for their kids.

Hard Rock Cafe International, as an example, has put out a recall notice for about 1,550 Hard Rock Cafe Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts.

The drawstring in the sweatshirt's hood can become tangled or caught on objects, and pose a strangulation.

While no incidents or injuries have been reported in this case, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says there were 26 deaths and 73 nonfatal incidents between January 1985 and June 2019 involving children 18 months to 15 years of age.

The most common of these involved drawstrings getting tangled on playground slides, but there have also been cases when the long, trailing drawstring at the waist of a jacket was caught on the closed door of a moving school bus.

The recalled Hard Rock Cafe Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt with a neck drawstring was sold in black with red and white lettering on the front reading “HARD ROCK MUSIC 1971.”

It comes in sizes ranging from S (6-8), M (8-10) and L (10-12).

A list of the item numbers printed on a tag inside the neckline of the sweatshirt, may be found here.

The sweatshirts were manufactured in Portugal and were sold from September 2019, through January 2022, for about $36 at Hard Rock Cafes nationwide.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these garments away from their children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

Or. they may return the sweatshirt to Hard Rock for a full refund, shipping included.

Consumers may contact Hard Rock toll-free at (888) 519-6683 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT), Monday through Friday, by email at rockshop@hardrock.com or online at https://shop.hardrock.com/en-us/cms/recall/recall/1.html for more information.

Conagra Brands of Russellville, Ark., is recalling approximately 119,581 pounds of P.F. Chang's Beef and Broccoli.

The product contains eggs, an allergen not declared on the label. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following recalled frozen item, labeled as beef and broccoli but containing orange chicken, was produced on May 26, 2022, and May 27, 2022:

• 22-oz. plastic bag packages containing “P.F. CHANG’S HOME MENU BEEF & BROCCOLI” with lot code “5006 2146 2012” and “BEST BY MAY 21 2023”

The recalled product, bearing the establishment number “P115” on the side panel above the nutrition facts, was shipped to retail locations nationwide. The recall does not include any product sold at P.F. Chang’s restaurants.

What to do

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

Consumers with questions may contact Conagra Brands at (800) 280-0301 or by email at Consumer.Care@conagra.com.

KTM North America is recalling 27,399 various model year 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles that come equipped with TKC80 tires.

The full list of models can be found here. 

Cracks longer than 3/16 of an inch may develop in the tread grooves, which can lead to tread separation that increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 19, 2022.

Owners may contact KTM's customer service at (888) 985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company of Towson, Md., is recalling about 1.4 million DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The miter saw’s rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders. They also pose a laceration hazard to users who could come into direct contact with the saw blade.

The company has received 571 reports of the rear safety guard assembly or components breaking or detaching, including nine reports of laceration injuries.

This recall involves DeWALT Models DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 Miter Saws with a yellow body with black accents and the DeWALT logo. The model number is printed on the saw’s nameplate. Only saws with date codes 2019 04 through 2022 04 are affected.

For the DWS779 and DWS780 models, the date codes are marked on the black plastic motor end cap adjacent to the nameplate. For the DHS790 model, the date code is marked on the outside of the plastic yellow housing adjacent to the batteries.

Only saws without a green dot on the nameplate or a black dot on the arm of the saw are included in this recall.

The saws, manufactured in Taiwan and Mexico, were sold at Lowe’s stores, The Home Depot, hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com, and other websites from April 2019, through May 2022, for between $600 and $820.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled miter saws and contact DeWALT for details on how to receive a free repair kit. Alternatively, they can take their saw to a DeWALT service center for a free repair. DeWALT is directly contacting all known purchasers.

Consumers may contact DeWALT online or by phone at (800) 990-6421 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday for more information.

Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2,448 model year 2022 Mesa Ridge, Mesa Ridge S-lite, Mesa Ridge XLT, Olympia, Olympia Lite, Olympia Sport, Open Range, Open Range Light, Open Range Roamer, Range Lite, Range Lite Air, Silverstar, Silverstar S-lite, and Silverstar XLT trailers.

The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and repair, or -- if necessary -- replace awning fabric, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 2, 2022.

Owners may contact Highland Ridge's customer service at (800) 283-8267. Highland Ridge's number for this recall is 9904578.

King’s Hawaiian is recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns, and Pretzel Bites.

The products may be contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

No illnesses have been reported, and no pathogens have been found in any King’s Hawaiian products to date.

A list of the recalled lots may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard them.

Consumers who have questions or want to request replacement products may contact King’s Hawaiian at (877) 695-4227 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PT).

Pleasure Way Industries is recalling 1,237 model year 2021-2022 Plateau FL, Rekon, Ontour 2.2, Ontour 2.0, Ascent, and Tofino motorhomes.

The DCF 4 circuit board is labeled for 30 amps, while the pins for the fuse holder are rated for 20 amps. This discrepancy could overload the circuit board and cause the fuse or wiring to overheat or melt.

Overheating or melting of wiring increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will relabel the DCF4 circuit board free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 29, 2022.

Owners may contact Pleasure Way's customer service at (800) 364-0189.

NUK of Germany is recalling about 177 NUK First Choice 240 mL glass baby bottles sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The markings on the outside of the bottles contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves NUK-branded First Choice glass baby bottles (ASIN B0027SVJ9O) that were manufactured for the U.K. market only and not intended for sale in the U.S.

The glass bottles have a latex teat intended for 0 to 6 months old in 240 mL size. The bottles include the brand name NUK in white lettering, a graduated volume scale in white markings, and white and gray stars on the outside of the bottle.

The baby bottles, manufactured in Germany, were sold online at Amazon.com from January 2018, to May 2022, for about $20.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass baby bottles and contact NUK for information on how to return the recalled baby bottle and receive a full refund.

Consumers can register for a kit to return the baby bottles for free here. Astir Care (Amazon seller) is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact NUK online or toll-free at (888) 685-1238 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday for more information.

Grand Design RV is recalling 8,150 model year 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers.

The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 24, 2022.

Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at (574) 825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.

Parents who put Capri Sun pouches in their kids' school lunch boxes will need to double-check to make sure the drinks are safe. 

Kraft Heinz has recalled approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages because they were contaminated with a diluted cleaning solution that was intended to be used on food processing equipment.

Particulars on the recalled product, with a “Best When Used By” date of June 25, 2023, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Instead, they should return it to the store where it was purchased.

Consumers may contact Kraft Heinz by phone at (800) 280-8252 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday for more information.

Forest River is recalling 224 model year 2022 Flagstaff and model year 2022-2023 Rockwood tent campers.

The axle may be installed backward, which can reduce brake function.

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and properly install the axle -- if necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 9, 2022.

Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at (574) 642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1539.

Vi-Jon is recalling all lots of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor.

Third-party and company microbial testing found the presence of Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens, which could lead to serious, life-threatening adverse health consequences for some consumers.

The company has received one report of an adverse reaction to date.

A list of the recalled products, packaged in 10-oz. clear round plastic bottles and sold nationally at retail outlets, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase. Vi-Jon is notifying its customers by phone and email

Consumers with questions may contact the firm by e-mail at Recalls@Vijon.com.

Jayco is recalling 11,532 model year 2022-2023 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jayflight, Jayflight SLX, North point, Pinnacle, and Seismic travel trailers.

The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the awning fabric and will either repair or replace it -- if necessary -- for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 2, 2022.

Owners may contact Jayco's customer service at (800) 283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9901578.

Tesla is recalling five model year 2022 Model S vehicles.

The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly in certain low-speed crashes.

A passenger airbag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.

What to do

Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 19, 2022.

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at (877) 798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.

Home Run Inn Frozen Foods of Woodbridge, Ill., is recalling approximately 13,099 pounds of frozen meat pizzas.

The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically metal. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries or adverse reactions

The following item, produced on June 6, 2022, is being recalled:

• 33.5-oz cartons containing “Home Run Inn CHICAGO'S PREMIUM PIZZERIA DELUXE SAUSAGE CLASSIC PIZZA” with “best by” date “12/03/22”.

The recalled product, bearing the establishment number “EST. 18498-A” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to a distributor in Illinois and distributed to retailers.

What to do

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

Consumers with questions may contact Home Run Inn Frozen Foods at (630) 783-9696, ext. 2151.