Recalls in September 2022

The approach of fall signals harvest time and for many consumers that means canning what they've grown to enjoy later in the year.

Just in time, LEM Products Distribution of West Chester, Ohio, is recalling about 15,900 Roots & Harvest Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars

Pieces of glass may be found in some of the recalled jars, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

No incidents or injuries have been reported so far.

This recall involves Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars sold in 12-packs in a cardboard sleeve shrink wrapped in clear plastic.

The jars are clear glass with the Roots & Harvest brand molded on each jar and have a metal lid and screw on type band.

The jars are used for canning food.

The canning jars, manufactured in India, were sold at Orscheln Farm & Home stores in the Midwest during July 2022 for about $17.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jars and contact LEM to receive a full refund.

LEM will provide a return shipping container free of charge and a prepaid return label.

The company is assisting in contacting all known purchasers, and Orscheln Farm & Home is contacting known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact LEM toll-free at (877) 536-7763 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at connectwithus@rootsandharvest.com or online at https://www.lemproducts.com/product_recalls or https://www.rootsandharvest.com/product_recalls.

PT. Elangperdana Tyre Industry (EP Tyre) is recalling 33,107 of the following Zeetex AT 1000 and 126/123R Zeetex AT1000 tire models:

• AT 1000/LT245/75R17
• AT1000/285/75R16
• AT1000/LT275/65 R20
• AT1000/LT275/70 R18
• AT1000/LT235/80 R17

The sidewall may prematurely separate near the bead area of the tire.

This may cause a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Owners who purchased the recalled tires will receive a refund.

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

Owners may contact EP Tyre's customer service at +62 (21) 876-5105.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and thyssenkrupp Access Corp., now known as TK Access Solutions Corp., of Grandview, Mo., have settled an administrative lawsuit.

As a result, TK Access is recalling about 16,800 home or residential elevators under a variety of model names, including Chaparral, Destiny, LEV, LEV II, LEV II Builder, Rise, Volant, Windsor, Independence, and Flexi-Lift.

Children can become trapped in the space between the exterior hoistway door and the elevator car door or gate and suffer serious injury or death if the elevator is called to another floor.

Three incidents involving these elevators include a 2-year old child who died in 2017 and a 3-year old child who was permanently disabled in2010.

The elevators, manufactured and sold to dealers for installation in homes between approximately 1996, and 2012, sold for between $15,000 and $25,000 for a two-landing installation.

What to do

Homeowners should immediately contact TKA for a free inspection and free installation of the free space guard(s).

Alternatively, TKA will provide inspection and installation instructions directly to homeowners who do not wish to have an installer come into their home.

Until the inspection and installation of space guards has been completed, homeowners should prevent children living in or visiting their homes from accessing a residential elevator.

Homeowners may contact TKA at (800) 285-9862 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, online at https://homelevator-safety.com or by email at info@homelevator-safety.com.

Porsche is recalling 193,000 model year 2003 -- 2020 Cayenne and Macan SUVs, Cayman S coupes, and Panamera sedans.

The caps covering the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing which can put the headlights out of adjustment.

As a result, the road may not be illuminated properly or there could be a glare to oncoming drivers, both of which may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will check the installation of the caps to see if they are fitted. If they are not, they will be retrofitted.

Owners will be notified by mail starting around October 29, 2022.

Owners may contact Porsche’s customer service at (800) 767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 83,725 model year 2022 Lexus NX250s & NX350s, and Toyota Tundras.

The Brake Actuator Assembly's Skid Control ECU may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode.

This prevents the EPB from being engaged while in "park," and may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Owners should take their vehicle to the dealer, who will reprogram the Skid Control ECU free of charge.

Notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 31, 2022.

Owners with questions may contact Toyota's customer service at (800) 331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.

Magnolia Provision Company of Knoxville, Tenn., is recalling approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky.

The product may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause listeriosis, primarily affecting older adults, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions to date.

The following ready-to-eat items, produced on August 25, 2022, are being recalled:

• 2-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.
• 8-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.
• 16-oz. packages of “BEEF JERKY EXPERIENCE CHOP HOUSE STYLE PRIME RIB FLAVORED BEEF JERKY” with “EXP 8/25/23” displayed on the back of the package.

The recalled product, bearing establishment number “EST. 8091” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail stored throughout the U.S.

What to do

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

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at Rob@magnoliajerky.com.

Now hear this!

Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio of Fort Worth, Texas is recalling about 31,150 sets of Children’s HearMuffs sound compression ear muffs.

The HearMuffs' AAA alkaline batteries can rupture, posing hearing, projectile and/or burn injury.

The firm has received 19 reports of rupturing batteries, but no injuries.

This recall involves four models of powered HearMuffs, sound protection active sound compression ear muffs designed for children, which use AAA alkaline batteries.

Models included in the recall are LA-infant-AM-WH, LA-infant-ASM-WH, LA-infant-ASM-WHPlus, and LA-kids-AM-WH which is printed on the original packaging.

The recalled product was sold in multiple colors and has a multi-mode power button to switch from Off, Active or Soothe Mode. HearMuff is printed in blue lettering on the recalled ear muffs.

Only powered HearMuffs that use two AAA Alkaline batteries are included in this recall.

The Hearmuffs, manufactured in China, were sold at Sam’s Club, Kroger and other stores nationwide and online at www.samsclub.com and www.kroger.com from January 2018, through December 2021, for between $30 and $40.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled HearMuffs and contact Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio to receive two new replacement AAA batteries free of charge.

Consumers may contact Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio toll-free at (833) 408-0479 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CT), or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/hearmuffs for more information.

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 122,919 model year 2020-2021 Palisade SUVs.

The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

This can reduce the driver's visibility, posing the risk of a crash.

What to do

While a remedy is currently under development, Hyundai plans to mail out owner notification letters in October 14, 2022.

Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at (855) 371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.

Hyundai has recalled more than 1.3 million vehicles so far in 2022.

St. James Smokehouse of Miami, Fla., is recalling 93 cases of St. James Smokehouse brand Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon.

The product, imported from Scotland, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women are possible as well.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 4-oz package, lot# 123172 and UPC code 060022710356, was sold in stores between February and June 2022 in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Washington State, Virginia and Wisconsin, and Safeway stores in Washington State.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may call (305) 461-0231, Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00 pm (EST).

Kolan of Foster City, Calif., is recalling about 100 pair of Otter MOMO children’s sandals.

The inner layer of the sandals contains levels of lead that exceed the federal ban. Lead is toxic, and if ingested by young children can cause adverse health issues.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

However, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported in 2017 that roughly 1.2 million cases of elevated blood lead level are believed to have occurred in the U.S. between 1999 -- 2010, but only 50 percent were reported to the CDC.

According to the CDC, adverse effects of lead ingestion include damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavior problems and hearing and speech problems.

This recall involves Kolan’s Otter MOMO children’s sandals.

The sandals were sold in brown with Velcro closure (model D741) and gold with buckle closure (model D723) and in children’s sizes 6 to 12.

Otter MOMO is printed on the inside of the shoe. The model, batch number #LIANG2201 and the size are printed on the inside of the heel straps.

The sandals, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively online on Amazon.com from March 2022, through April 2022, for between $22 and $26.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sandals and contact Kolan for information on how to dispose of them properly and receive a full refund.

Kolan is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Kolan toll-free at (888) 928-5118 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, or by email at kolanllc@gmail.com.

Sunset Farm Foods of Valdosta, Ga., is recalling approximately 4,480 pounds of fully cooked chicken and pork smoked sausages.

The product may contain extraneous materials – specifically thin pieces of blue plastic.

While the company received consumer complaints about the plastic pieces embedded inside the pork and chicken sausage, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

The following item, produced on June 30, 2022, is being recalled:

• 28-oz. vacuum sealed packages of “Georgia Special Chicken and Pork Smoked Sausage” with a sell by date of 10-28-22.

The recalled product, bearing the establishment number “P 9185” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was sold at retail locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

What to do

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

Should you suffer an injury or become ill, contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (229) 242-2952 or by email at R.Harris@sunsetfarmfoods.com.

General Motors is recalling 120,688 model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Sparks and model year 2014-2015 Spark EVs.

The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.

If the hood latch fails, the car's hood could open unexpectedly, posing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Once owners take their vehicles to the dealer, the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly will be replaced free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on October 10, 2022. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Chevy customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A222359300.

Owners whose cars were repaired under a 2014 recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

This recall was the 19th for GM so far this year, affecting a total of more than 2 million vehicles.

Subaru of America is recalling 188,397 model year 2017-2019 Imprezas.

The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light.

If reflectors do not provide adequate illumination, the driver's ability to see may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

So far this year, Subaru has posted four recalls totaling more than 248,000 vehicles. Two of the recalls dealt with exterior lighting issues.

What to do

Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies free of charge.

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

Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at (844) 373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.

Yuboloo of Hockessin, Del., is recalling about 1,050 infant bath seats.

The bath seats fail to meet the federal safety standard for infant bath seats, including requirements for stability and leg openings, and can tip over while in use, posing a drowning hazard to babies.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

More than 6,000 infant bath seats have been recalled by various companies over the past year. Fortunately, none of them resulted in injuries or deaths.

The recalled bath seats, made of molded plastic in a navy blue and orange color combination, have suction cups on the bottom, a plastic seat back, flat base and t-shaped handle.

“Baby Bath Seat, X002TS8NDN and Made in China” is printed on the packaging.

The bath seats, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from May through November 2021, for about $36.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant bath seats and contact Yuboloo to receive a pre-paid label to return the infant bath seats.

Upon receipt of the infant bath seats, consumers will be issued a full refund for the purchase price. 

Yuboloo is notifying all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Yuboloo by email at suiwenlu1009@sina.com.

Albertsons Companies is expanding an earlier recall of ReadyMeals seafood items.

The products contain various fish allergens not declared on the label.

The are no reports of injuries or adverse reactions.

A list of the items in the initial recall, sold at ACME, Albertsons, Andronico’s Community Markets, Balducci’s, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, JewelOsco, King’s, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market and Vons in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington state, Washington D.C. and Wyoming, may be found here.

A list of the additional items being recalled, sold at Safeway and Albertsons located in Oregon and select cities in Washington state (Battle Ground, Camas, Hazel Dell, Kelso, Longview, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Washougal and Woodland), may be found here.

What to do

Customers with certain food allergies or severe sensitivities who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to their local store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Albertsons at (877) 723-3929 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (PST).

UPPAbaby of Rockland, Mass., is recalling about 14,400 UPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE jogging strollers.

The rear disc brakes on the stroller have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a non-occupant child’s fingertip gets caught in the openings while the stroller is in use.

The firm has received one reported incident, resulting in a fingertip amputation to a child who was not in the stroller while in use.

According to The Hill, which covers Congressional news, the company said it believes the injury was “likely due to consumer misuse.”

This recall involves all UPPAbaby all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers, which have an extendable canopy with a mesh window and zipper pocket, disc hand brake system and an adjustable handlebar with a wrist strap.

The brand UPPAbaby is on the front of the stroller, and RIDGE is on the side of the stroller frame.

The strollers have a black frame and a fabric color scheme that is white (“BRYCE”), charcoal (“JAKE”), or slate blue (“REGGIE”) and have black tires.

The serial numbers of the recalled products begin with “1401RDGUS” and appear on the right side of the stroller frame above the rear wheel of the stroller.

The model number “1401-RDG-US” is printed on the left side of the stroller frame above the rear wheel of the stroller.

The strollers, manufactured in China, were sold at BuyBuyBaby, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn Kids and other children’s stores and specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from October 2021, through August 2022, for about $600.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact UPPAbaby to receive free replacement brake discs for both wheels.

Consumers may contact UPPAbaby toll-free at (844) 823-3132 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at support@uppababy.com or online at www.uppababy.com/ridge/disc-brakes/ and click on “Submit Info” near the bottom of the page.

Previous recalls

In 2021, the company recalled some 86,000 UPPAbaby adapters included with Rumbleseats as the adapters can detach, posing a fall hazard to the child in the RumbleSeat.

And in 2015 Uppababy recalled about 79,000 UPPAbaby CRUZ and VISTA strollers and RumbleSeats in the U.S and Canada whose bumper bar posed a choking hazard.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 198,482 model year 2015-2017 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators.

The front blower motor, which is located behind the glove box and pushes heated or cooled air through dashboard vents, may fail.

This can pose the risk of a fire inside the car.

What to do

Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly free of charge.

If you own one of the vehicles being recalled, you can expect a notification letter around the middle of September 2022.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.

Tough times for Ford

This has been a rough couple of years for the automaker.

The newsletter Ford Authority reports that in 2021 Ford had 53 recalls totaling 5.4 million vehicles, second only to the tally of 8 million racked up by General Motors.

This year is shaping up to be worse.

As of the end of August, Ford has recalled more than 7 million vehicles, including nearly 3 million in June for a possible problem with transmissions.

Epoch Everlasting Play of Pine Brook, N.J., is recalling about 10,000 Epoch Everlasting Play My First Activity Desk toys sold in the U.S. and Canada.

When the activity desks are attached to a crib, a protruding knob can become entangled with a child's clothing, posing an entanglement hazard.

In addition, the opening in the handle on the desks can pose a jaw entrapment hazard to children under 18 months.

While no incidents or injuries are reported in this case, injuries involving  children’s products are clearly a matter of concern.

In 2020, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were nearly 150,000 toy-related, emergency department-treated injuries, and nine deaths among children ages 14 and younger.

The CPSC also reports that in that same year, there were an estimated 44,600 emergency department-treated injuries associated with, but not necessarily caused by, nursery products among children younger than five years of age.

In August 2022, millions of MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant swings and rockers were recalled due to entanglement and strangulation hazards, with one death reported.

This recall involves the Kidoozie brand My First Activity Desk, a children’s toy that can be used in the crib, on a tabletop or on the floor.

The toy has adjustable crib straps, four removable legs and requires batteries, and was sold in white, with buttons of various shapes and sizes, It was marketed for children 12 months and older.

The model number and product name, “G02587 My First Activity Desk,” is located on the underside on the desk.

The activity toy, manufactured in China, was sold at Learning Express, Marshalls, and independent toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from January 2020, through July 2022, for about $30.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children, stop using them and contact Epoch Everlasting Play for a free replacement or a full refund.

The company will provide consumers with a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled activity desk.

Consumers may contact Epoch Everlasting Play at (800) 631-1272 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at productsafety@epocheverlastingplay.com or online www.epocheverlastingplay.com/recalls for more information.