Recalls in August 2023

Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough “break and bake” Bar (16.5 oz) products due to the potential presence of wood fragments.

This voluntary recall is isolated to two batches of NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough “break and bake” Bar products that were produced on April 24 and 25, 2023. 

This product was distributed at retailers in the U.S. This recall does not involve any other NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE products, including other varieties of refrigerated cookie dough in “break and bake” bars, rolls, or tubs, or Edible cookie dough

“While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, we are taking this action out of an abundance of caution after a small number of consumers contacted Nestlé USA about this issue.,” the company said in a statement.

What to do

Consumers who have purchased NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar (16.5 oz) with batch codes 311457531K and 311557534K should not prepare or consume the product and should return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a replacement or refund. 

For any further support needed, please contact Nestlé USA at (800) 681-1678 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST.

Independence Day has come and gone but if you still have some unused fireworks lying around, make sure they aren’t subject to recall. Liuyang Xiaohe Fireworks Manufacturing Co, of China and 13131 Imports LLC, of Las Vegas, Nev., are recalling about 2,400 units of potentially dangerous fireworks.

The recall involves two different Red Apple Fireworks reloadable tube artillery shell fireworks. The American Glory firework contains 24 shells and was sold in red, white and blue packaging featuring a cartoon depiction of an eagle. 

The ’Merica AF firework contains six shells and was sold in red, white and blue packaging featuring a cartoon representation of the Statue of Liberty, a hotdog, a popsicle, or an eagle.

The recalled shell fireworks can explode prematurely, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers and bystanders. The firm has received 72 reports of fireworks prematurely exploding. No injuries have been reported.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact 13131 Imports for a full refund. Information on how to properly dispose of the products, or how to return them to the Red Apple Fireworks store where purchased, or to Red Apple if purchased online is at  www.bbinc.co/voluntary-product-safety-recalls.

The fireworks were sold at Red Apple Fireworks in Valdosta, Georgia; Flint, Michigan, and Pahrump, Nevada, and online at www.redapplefireworks.com from April 2023 through July 2023 for between $27 and $230.

The recall number is 23-260.

General Motors is recalling 3,893 model year 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s & 3500s, and GMC Sierra 2500s, 3500s.

The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.

A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear -- if necessary -- free of charge.

Owners should receive letters notifying them of this issue starting September 18, 2023.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232414720.

Crate & Barrel of Northbrook, Ill., is recalling about 600 Avena Mini Table Lamps.

A loose electrical cord connection in the lamps can pose a fire hazard.

The firm has received two reports of arcing or smoking when plugging in the lamp. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Crate & Barrel Avena Mini Table Lamps with a handwoven rattan shade with an iron neck, black cord and house two light bulbs.

The lamp housing measures approximately 21 inches in height and 11 inches in width and 21 inches in depth.

Model number 601-126 is printed on a label that is on the bottom of the lamps.

This recall includes only the Avena Mini Table Lamp with model number 601-126.

The lamps, manufactured in India, were sold online at www.crateandbarrel.com from September 2022, through March 2023, for about $170.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Crate & Barrel for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Crate & Barrel is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Crate & Barrel at (800) 967-6696 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CT) Saturday and Sunday, by texting the company at (312) 779-1979, or online at www.crateandbarrel.com/customer-service/product-recalls for more information.

Kia America is recalling 121,411 model year 2017-2022 Niros and model year 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrids.

Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire and increase the risk of injury

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator -- as necessary -- and install a new fuse free of charge.

Owners will be notified by mail beginning September 29, 2023.

Owners may contact Kia customer service at (800) 333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling recalling two lots of Tydemy (Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol and Levomefolate Calcium Tablets).

One lot of the birth control pills tested low for ascorbic acid (an inactive ingredient) and high for a known impurity.

There have been no reports of adverse events. However, if there were a significant reduction in the amount of ascorbic acid, this could potentially affect the effectiveness of the product which could potentially result in unexpected pregnancy.

A list of the lots of the product, packaged in 28’s blister and distributed nationwide to wholesalers, drug chains, mail order pharmacies and supermarkets, may be found here.

What to do

Patients taking Tydemy should continue taking their medication and immediately contact their pharmacist, physician, or medical provider for advice regarding an alternative treatment.

Consumers with questions may contact Inmar Rx Solutions, Inc. at (866) 480-8206 Monday – Friday 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (EST).

For reimbursement, consumers must have the recalled lots returned to Inmar Rx Solutions, Inc.; the lot number can be found on the side of the carton.

Porsche Cars North America is recalling 2,934 model year 2024 Cayennes, Cayenne Ss, Cayenne Coupes, Cayenne Turbo GTs and Cayenne S Coupes.

After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off.

Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023.

Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at (800) 767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB1.

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing (DCT), of Houston, Texas, is recalling about 62,500 Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps with “DigiAir” modules sold in the U.S., and Canada.

The DigiAir module compressor can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

DCT has received 52 reports of incidents with the “DigiAir” compressor, including ten that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Amana-branded Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PTACs) assembled with “DigiAir” modules.

DigiAir modules are factory-installed make-up air systems with configurable dehumidification.

The recalled units are beige and have a model number that begins with PMH or PMC.

Amana is printed on the unit’s control cover and the model number is on the label located below the control board.

The air conditioners and heat pumps, manufactured in the U.S., were sold through direct sales and heating and cooling dealers nationwide from May 2015, through January 2023, for between $1,200 and $1,400.

What to do

Consumers should contact DCT for instructions on disabling the DigiAir compressor in the recalled PTACs and to arrange for the free repair of the unit by a qualified technician. DCT is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact DCT toll-free at (844) 309-1141 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.amana-ptac.com/digi-air-recall for more information.

Maggie's Farm of Kansas City, Mo., is recalling about 14,500 cans of Maggie's Farm Bed Bug & Flea Killer.

The pressurized aerosol cans can rupture and expel shrapnel, posing injury and laceration hazards. In addition contents can leak, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation upon contact.

The firm has received four reports of cans rupturing. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Maggie's Farm Bed Bug & Flea Killer 14-ounce aerosol cans. The cans are green with a red target and bar and Maggie’s Farm logo, UPC: 811249020540, and Lot #: 0101325.

The UPC is printed on the rear label below the barcode. The lot code is printed on the bottom of the can.

The aerosol cans, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Meijer, Big Y, Stop & Shop, Woodman's, and defense commissaries nationwide and online at maggiesfarmproducts.com, Walmart.com, and Amazon.com for between about $6 and $12.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, take a photo of the can and lot code, wrap the product in a plastic bag or several layers of paper, and dispose of it in the trash.

Consumers should submit their photo of the can, their contact information and written confirmation that they will dispose of the recalled can to Maggie’s Farm at info@maggiesfarmproducts.com to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Maggie's Farm toll-free at (844) 368-2280 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT), by email info@maggiesfarmproducts.com or online at https://maggiesfarmproducts.com/pages/voluntary-recall for more information and to request a refund.

Lucid USA is recalling 5,523 model year 2022-2023 Air vehicles.

The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Lucid Service Centers will inspect, tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace damaged parts as – necessary -- free of charge.

Letters notifying owners of this issue are expected to be mailed September 25, 2023.

Owners may contact Lucid customer service at (888) 995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.

Philips Personal Health of Stamford, Conn., is recalling about 30,000 Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the parent unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage.

The firm has received 23 reports of monitors overheating in Europe, including seven reports of minor injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.

This recall involves Philips Avent video baby monitors used to remotely monitor infants. They consist of a baby unit (camera) and a parent unit (monitor) pair. The monitor has a 3.5-inch color screen.

The recalled models are SCD630 and SCD843 only, manufactured between March 2016, and December 2019.

The model numbers and production date codes, in day-month-year format, are located on the bottom of the parent unit. The monitors and camera are white. Philips Avent is printed on the front.

The baby monitors, manufactured in China, were sold online at ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Jet.com, and https://www.usa.philips.com/ from March 2016, through January 2020, for between $120 and $200.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Digital Video Baby Monitors and contact Philips Avent for a free replacement.

Consumers may contact Philips Avent toll-free at (833) 276-5311 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (ET) Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Sundays, or online at www.philips.com/video-babymonitor-recall for more information

Kia America is recalling 39,765 model year 2023 Souls & Sportages, and model year 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles.

The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

An overheated electric oil pump assembly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What to do

Owners are should park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owners will be notified by mail starting September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at (800) 333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

ECR International of Utica, N.Y., is recalling about 1,745 gas-fired hot water residential boilers.

The boilers can be missing the flue inspection cover plate, posing a risk of exposure to combustion flue gasses and a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves gas-fired hot water residential boilers with brand names Dunkirk, Utica Boilers, Utica Heating, Pennco, Green Mountain and Columbia and with model numbers DXL-K, MGB-K, UH15B-K, 15B-K, GMGW-K, or MCB-K respectively.

The boilers are blue and/or gray, 32 inches tall, 13 to 27 inches wide and 26 inches deep.

The model and serial numbers are located on the boiler rating plate in the front left corner of the top panel.

A list of the recalled models and serial numbers may be found here.

The boilers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at wholesale distributors mainly in the Midwest and Northeast from December 2022, through May 2023, for between $2,000 and $4,000.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers and contact ECR International to arrange for a free inspection and repair in the form of a free installation of the inspection cover plate, if missing.

Consumers may contact ECR International at (800) 241-5501 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday thru Friday, by email at ecrcustomerservice@ecrinternational.com, or online at www.ecrrecall.com for more information.

GAF Energy of San Jose, Calif., is recalling about 2,100 Timberline solar energy shingles.

The electrical components in the shingles can malfunction, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received one report of fire and five reports of thermal incidents resulting in property damage, including damage to the roof deck. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves TLS-1 jumper modules and TLS-1 energy shingles that were installed as part of a residential solar energy system.

The energy shingles are roof mounted and measure about 64 inches by 17 inches by 1 inch. They weigh about 10 pounds.

The shingles, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at GAF direct sales to and through installing contractors in select states from November 2021, through April 2023. They were sold as part of solar systems that range in price from $40,000 to $100,000.

What to do

GAF Energy will replace all jumper modules and check the electrical components of each solar shingle for defects, and repair free of charge.

The firm has been remotely shutting off affected systems until the remediation is complete and consumers will be compensated for monetary losses due to the loss of solar energy generation during that time.

GAF Energy is contacting known owners of the energy shingles directly by phone to schedule the repair and replacement of the recalled jumper modules and affected electrical components.

Consumers who have not been contacted by GAF Energy should contact their installers to determine if their solar energy shingles’ components are recalled.

Consumers may contact GAF Energy toll-free at (888) 838-5567 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.gaf.energy/important-safety-message/ for more information.