Recalls in October 2022

Audi is recalling is recalling 170,296 of the following vehicles:

Model year 2021 A8s, RS7s, RS6 Avants, RS5 Sportbacks, RS5 Coupes, Q8s, Q7s, Q5 Sportbacks, S4 Sedans, Q5s, A7s, A6s, A6 Allroads, A5 Sportbacks, A5 Coupes, A5 Cabriolets, A4 Sedans, A4 Allroads, E-Tron Sportback Quattros, SQ7s, S5 Cabriolets, E-Tron Quattros, SQ8s, SQ5 Sportbacks, SQ5s, S8s, S7s, S6 Sedans, S5 Sportbacks, S5 Coupes

Model year 2022 E-Tron GTs, and

Model year 2021-2022 RSQ8s.

Because of a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is in reverse.

What to do

Dealers will update the infotainment unit software free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the issue are expected to be mailed December 2, 2022.

Owners may contact Audi's customer service at (800) 253-2834. The automaker's number for this recall is 91DZ.

Kia Motors is recalling 69,038 model year 2021-2022 Sorentos and model year 2021-2023 K5s.

The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission -- as necessary -- and update the transmission control unit software. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Letters regarding this recall are expected to be mailed to owners December 9, 2022.

Owners may contact Kia customer service at (800) 333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.

BE Jewel Accessories of Roslyn, N.Y., is recalling about 1,200 children’s bowtie hairclips.

The crystals on the hairclip 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 are reported.

According to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, half of the U.S. population is exposed to adverse lead levels in early childhood.

This recall involves BE Jewel Accessories’ children’s bowtie hairclips covered in small and large white and color crystals.

The back of the hairclip is black with a clip to hold hair back in place.

The hairclips were sold in packs of two in a clear plastic bag and are attached to a white card with “Accessory” and “Made in China” printed on it.

The hairclips were sold at Dollar stores and other discount stores nationwide from May 2019, through July 2022, for between $1 and $3.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled hairclips away from children and contact BE Jewel Accessories for information on how to dispose of the hairclips properly and receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact BE Jewel Accessories collect at (212) 273-0887 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or by email at Bejewelacc@yahoo.com.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 19,968 model year 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupes & AMG E53s, model year 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupes, and model year 2021-2022 E450s.

The 12-Volt battery in the vehicle's trunk may not be secured properly which, in a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

Safety features that don't work can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will make sure the 12V battery is secured properly free of charge.

Owners will be notified about the recall beginning November 29, 2022.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

The automaker has issued 29 recalls so far this year for more than 969,000 vehicles

Lipari Foods is recalling sesame sticks mix and roasted and salted sunflower meat packaged by its sister company, JLM.

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

This can produce a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction for those allergic to cashews.

No illnesses are reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold as generic products without branding at retail stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin and West Virginia, may be found here.

What to do

Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (800) 729-3354, from 8:15 am -- 4:30 pm, (EST), Monday through Friday.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 11,098 model year 2022 Mavericks.

There are certain conditions when the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate when the driver isn't stepping on the brake pedal.

This may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

This is Ford's third recall of 2022 involving exterior lighting, which has affected more than 90,000 vehicles.

What to do

Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 7, 2022.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C24.

Textron Specialized Vehicles of Augusta, Ga., is recalling about 34,000 E-Z-GO RXV personal transportation vehicles (PTVs).

The PTV’s steering knuckles and A-arms can break during or after an impact and cause loss of steering control, posing crash and injury hazards.

The firm has received 335 reports of incidents of the steering knuckles and A-arms, including one incident that resulted in two reports of abrasion injuries.

This recall involves model year 2022 and 2023 Freedom and Valor E-Z-GO RXV PTVs with serial numbers within the range of 5656874 through 5656886, and 5659215 through 5700741. The serial number is printed near the base of the steering column.

These vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used primarily to transport people.

The PTVs, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at E-Z-GO dealerships nationwide and online via E-Z-GO’s Dealer to Driveway program from January through September 2022, for between $10,000 and $17,000.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PTVs and contact Textron Specialized Vehicles for a free repair. The company is contacting all purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Textron Specialized Vehicles toll-free at (888-) 525-6040 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at jcook03@textron.com, or online at https://ezgo.txtsv.com/resources/recall-information for more information.

Nissan North America is recalling 20,040 model year 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles.

The power steering assist may become disabled due to an intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor.

A loss of power steering assist can make the vehicle hard to steer, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

The auutomaker has recalled more than 1.4 million vehicles in 2022.

What to do

When you take the car in, dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the column -- if necessary – at no cost.

Owners will be notified may mail starting November 9, 2022.

Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at (800) 867-7669.

Kia is recalling as many as 70,887 SUVs equipped with trailer hitches because the wiring harness can cause a fire.

The recall covers certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. 

The company says debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module’s printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

“Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in an advisory. 

The agency said Kia is currently working on a remedy to the safety issue. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. 

Kia's number for this recall is SC249. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Last week Old Europe Cheese of Benton Harbor, Mich., recalled all of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is now getting bigger.

This week the company expanded the recall and other companies joined in. Swiss American recalled its St. Louis Brie products in response.

Old Europe Cheese added 12 cheese products to the recall. A complete list can be found here.

Swiss American joins the recall

Swiss American this week announced a recall of St Louis Brie products after being alerted by the manufacturer Old Europe Cheese, Inc. that the products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is part of a voluntary broader recall by the manufacturer.

Customers are urged to check for:

St Louis Domestic Brie Wedge

7 oz

UPC: 041563 263709

All dates up to and including 12/14/2022

St Louis Domestic Cut Brie Wedge-6 lb RW

Variable weight

UPC: 041563 370018

All dates up to and including 12/14/2022

St Louis Brie

Variable Weight

UPC: 21107100000

All dates up to and including 12/14/2022

ST LOUIS BRIE PRE CUT WEDGES

Code Date: best by dates through 12/14/2022

Size: 16.00 OZ

UPC: 00021565000000

ST LOUIS CW BRIE WHEEL

Code Date: best by dates through 12/14/2022

Size: 16.00 OZ

UPC: 00021171800000

Fruit and cheese plate added to the recall

Cut Fruit Express of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., is recalling Caribou Coffee Fruit and Cheese Plate 6.2oz because of potential Listeria contamination. Caribou Coffee Fruit and Cheese Plate, item #3818, was distributed from Caribou Stores at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Caribou locations in the airport. The product comes in a clear plastic package. The USE BY DATES are 9/30/2022, 10/2/2022, 10/4/2022, 10/7/2022, and 10/9/2022.

Cut Fruit Express said it learned that their supplier is issuing a recall on brie cheese for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Cut Fruit Express is initiating a recall on the affected product that contains the recalled brie cheese. The affected products were shipped between September 26th through October 5th, 2022.

“Consumers should immediately DESTROY THE PRODUCT if they have it in their possession,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned. “Please do not share or give it to anyone to eat. Consumers who have purchased 6.2oz snack packages of Fruit and cheese plate may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.”

Consumers with questions may contact

Shelley M. Ryan

Partner | 952.746.2705 Hoff Barry, P.A.

100 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 200

Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.941.9220

Target is recalling 12,800 Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Tea Kettles sold nationwide. The company says the paint can chip on the bottom of the recalled kettles, posing a fire hazard. 

An additional potential hazard was also cited in the recall. Target says the handle can break and the spout can leak, posing a risk of burn injuries.

The company is offering a refund to consumers who purchased the recalled tea kettles. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the tea kettle by mail.

The 1.75 Quart (7 cup capacity) stainless steel tea kettles are white and have a copper-colored stainless steel handle with a wooden grip and a white lid with a wooden knob. The inside of the kettles are brushed stainless steel. 

Item Number 324-03-7894 is printed on the kettle’s hang tag. The bottom of the tea kettle is imprinted with the following information: 

• Hearth & Hand

• WITH MAGNOLIA

• STAINLESS STEEL

• 1.75 QUART (7 CUPS)

• FOOD SAFE  - HAND WASH ONLY

• GAS ELECTRIC STOVE

• INDIA

More than two-dozen incidents

Target has received 27 reports of incidents with the tea kettles which included the kettles leaking, wobbling/moving on the stovetop while in use, the handle grip breaking off, and the paint chipping/melting on the bottom of the kettle. 

One consumer reported a fire due to the paint chipping off of the bottom of the kettle. No injuries have been reported.

To communicate with Target, consumers may call 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily or online at https://help.target.com or at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Home Goods” for more information. 

Consumers can also click the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.

A nationwide outbreak of E. Coli has launched both an investigation and a recall. Supermarket chain ALDI and Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC, have recalled  Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb products sold in U.S. stores.

The two companies say the recall was initiated out of an abundance of caution. Upon notification from the supplier, ALDI said it immediately removed the affected products from all stores in the U.S.

The items were also available for purchase through the company’s partnership with Instacart, a grocery delivery service.

The affected products are:

Traditional Falafels 12 oz. box 4099100224337 

Garlic & Herb Falafels 12 oz. box 4099100224344

“ALDI takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product(s) affected by this voluntary recall, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund,” ALDI said in a statement. 

Customers who have been impacted by this recall or who would like additional information can call the supplier at 1-201-439-1036, Ext. 26.

CDC and FDA are investigating

Meanwhile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are conducting an investigation into the E. coli outbreak to confirm the source.  

So far, at least 20 people have reportedly been infected with the E. coli strain O121. Five people have been hospitalized, including one who was reported to have developed the hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can cause kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.

The two health agencies report that 15 of the 18 people interviewed by officials said that they shop at ALDI. Six of the 18 reported eating Earth Grown frozen falafel in the week before they got sick.

Hyper Products of Fremont, Calif., is recalling about 13,800 HyperJuice 130W USB-C battery packs, sold in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The battery pack can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

The company has received two reports of the battery pack overheating, resulting in smoke, melting, and property damage. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Hyper Products HyperJuice 130W USB-C battery packs and kits.

The battery packs were sold in gray and silver, model number HJ307, and measure about three inches wide and seven inches long.

The model number is printed on a label located at bottom of the battery pack.

The battery packs manufactured in China were sold at B&H Photo Video stores in New York and at www.bhphotovideo.com and online at www.hypershop.com, www.indiegogo.com, and www.kickstarter.com from October 2018, through April 2022, for between $122 and $158.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Hyper Products for a refund in the form of a www.Hypershop.com store credit for the purchase price of the product.

Consumers may contact Hyper Products toll-free at (866) 203-5570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday or online at https://www.hyperjuicerecall.expertinquiry.com or www.hypershop.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information and to register.

Chrysler is recalling 83,453 model year 2017-2018 Dodge Journeys.

The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough.

A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The automaker has recalled nearly 1.4 million vehicles thus far in 2022

What to do

Chrysler is still working on a remedy for this problem, but will send out owner notification letters around November 8, 2022.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z99.

Old Europe Cheese of Benton Harbor, Mich., is recalling all of its Brie and Camembert cheeses.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

In the U.S., about 1,600 people get listeriosis, the disease caused by Listeria, each year, according to the CDC. Of those, about 260 die.

A list of the recalled products, with best by dates through December 14, 2022, may be found here.

The recalled products were sold from August 1, 2022, through September 28, 2022, at supermarkets, wholesale and retail stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Meijer, Harding’s, Shaw’s, Price Chopper, Market Basket, Raley’s, Save Mart, Giant Foods, Stop & Shop, Fresh Thyme, Lidl, Sprouts, Athenian Foods and Whole Foods nationwide and Mexico.

Consumers should be on the lookout wherever they shop as the above list may not include all retail stores that received the recalled products, or may include stores that did not actually have the recalled products.

What to do

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

Consumers with questions may contact Old Europe Cheese at (269) 925-5003, ext 335 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – -12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm – 4:00pm (ET).

Audi is recalling 13,004 model year 2021-2022 Audi Q3s.

The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged when the fuel tank was being assembled

This could result in fuel spilling out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

Audi's parent company, Volkswagen, has recalled more than a-half million vehicles this year

What to do

If an inspection of the internal vent pipe shows it's been damaged, dealers will replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank free of charge.

Owners should receive notification letters sometime around November 4, 2022.

Owners may contact Audi's customer service at (800) 253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.

North States Industries of Plymouth, Minn., is recalling about 103,000 Toddleroo Rotating Cabinet Latches.

The latching button can dislodge and detach from the cabinet latches, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received 19 reports of the latching button dislodging or detaching, including one report of a child gagging on a dislodged button.

According the the New York Department of Health, choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional death in children 5 years of age and younger, with children under 5 at greatest risk for choking injury and death.

This recall involves North States Industries’ Toddleroo rotating cabinet latches used to childproof cabinets.

The white plastic latches were sold in a package of four latches, with each latch measuring 3 13/16 inches wide by 1 3/8 inches high by 1/2 inch deep. Application adhesive is included.

North States is printed on the center of the latch. Model number 6178 is printed on the top left corner of the product’s packaging, and UPC numbers 0-26107-06178-2 or 0-26107-06177-5 are printed on the bottom left-hand corner of the product packaging.

The cabinet latches, manufactured in China, were sold at Walmart, BuyBuyBaby and other stores nationwide and online at https://northstatesind.com and other websites from November 2019, through August 2022, for between $5 and $10.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cabinet latches and contact North States Industries for a refund.

Consumers will be asked to send North States Industries photos of the front and back of the product, and confirm that they have destroyed or disposed of the latches.

Upon receipt of the photos and confirmation, consumers will be issued a refund of $5.50 or the purchase price indicated on the receipt if available.

Consumers may contact North States Industries toll-free at (888) 243-8350 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, or online at https://northstatesind.com/recall for more information.

General Motors is recalling 95,231 model year 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5s & XT6s, and GMC Acadias equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature.

The coaxial cable connectors for the rearview camera may have been crimped improperly, causing the camera to fail or function intermittently.

A rearview camera that doesn't work as intended can reduce the driver's rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

GM has recalled more than 2 million vehicles this far in 2022

What to do

Dealers will replace the coaxial cables free of charge.

GM will mail letters notifying owners of the safety risk around November 7, 2022, and send a second letter once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006 or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.