Recalls in December 2023

Ducati North America is recalling 2,906 model year 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles.

The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.

A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation, tighten the screws -- as necessary -- and also apply a warning sticker on the component free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 9, 2024.

Owners may contact Ducati customer service at (888) 391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-005.

Wet & Forget (USA) of Elgin, Ill., is recalling about 2.7 million bottles of Wet & Forget “Xtreme Reach” Outdoor Rapid Application Moss, Mold, Mildew & Algae Stain Remover.

The hose end nozzle clip can dislodge and allow the cleaning solution to spray on users, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation and other injuries.

The firm has received nearly 3,200 reports of dislodgement of the nozzle insert, including 157 reports of exposure to the cleaning solution and 28 reports that include complaints of skin or eye irritation.

This recall involves the nozzles on Wet & Forget “Xtreme Reach” Outdoor Mold & Mildew Stain Remover (48 oz. and 68 oz.) bottles with hose end nozzles.

The stain remover is sold in a blue plastic bottle and with UPCs 879288000077 (48 oz.) and 879288000084 (68 oz.) printed on the back of the bottle in the bottom right-hand corner of the label. “Wet & Forget” is written on the hose end nozzle.

The stain remover, manufactured in New Zealand, was sold at Ace Hardware, Costco, Home Depot, Lowes, True Value, Walmart, and other home goods stores nationwide, and online at www.amazon.com, www.SamsClubs.com, www.walmart.com, and other websites from February 2018, through November 2023, for between $30 and $35.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free replacement nozzle. Consumers should not resume use of the stain remover until the replacement nozzle has been installed. Once replaced, the original nozzle should be discarded.

Consumers may contact Wet & Forget toll-free at (888) 359-4623 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at nozzle@realtimeresults.net or online at www.recallrtr.com/nozzle for more information.

Mazda North American Operations is recalling 12,741 model year 2004-2006 B-Series pickup trucks that received replacement front passenger airbag inflators under a previous recall.

The replacement front passenger airbag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.

An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger airbag inflator -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners January 12, 2024.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at (800) 222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6423L.

Empower Brands of Middleton, Wis., is recalling about 319,000 PowerXL DUAF-10 and DUAF-005 Vortex Dual-Basket Air Fryers.

The plastic U-Channel connector used to optionally combine the two food baskets inside the air fryers can break during use, posing a burn hazard.

The firm has received 41 reports of the product breaking during use, including three reports of burns.

This recall involves two models of the PowerXL dual-basket air fryer. The egg-shaped air fryers have two baskets that can be used separately or optionally combined into one large single basket. The recalled air fryers were sold in black or cinnamon.

The 10-quart DUAF-10 model is about 17 inches long by 16 inches wide by 12 1/2 inches tall, and weighs about 14 1/2 pounds.

The 9-quart DUAF-005 model is about 14 inches long by 13 inches wide by 15 inches tall, and weighs about 14 pounds.

The product has a silver label on the front that says “PowerXL”.

A white label on the bottom of each unit or on the unit’s power cord lists the model number.

The air fryers, manufactured in China, were sold at Target, Walmart, Kohls and other stores nationwide, and online at www.target.com, www.walmart.com, www.kohls.com and other websites from August 2021, through October 2023, for between $60 and $190, depending on the model.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dual basket air fryers and contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Empower Brands toll-free at (866) 704-9370 from 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/duaf for more information.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 1,464 model year 2023 FLHXSE (Street Glide CVO) motorcycles.

The motorcycle may react unexpectedly and become difficult to control when traveling at certain high speeds, especially on rough roads or through wind gusts.

A motorcycle that is difficult to control can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the engine control module software and install a ballast and strap free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2023.

Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at (800) 258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0185.

Vornado Air of Andover, Kan., is adding about 1.75 million Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons to its earlier recall.

The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards.

In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.

The firm has received a total of 74 reports of incidents, including 18 additional reports of the iron’s power cord smoking, sparking, catching fire, or overheating at the power cord, or of the power cord becoming damaged. It also has received two reports of minor shocks.

This recall expansion involves all Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727. The model numbers are printed on the back of the irons. Steamfast is printed on the white irons.

The irons, manufactured in China, were sold at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, Steamfast.com and other websites from January 2009, through September 2023, for between $13 and $30.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled irons and visit the Steamfast or Vornado website to register for the recall and receive a refund or a free replacement iron.

Consumers may contact Vornado toll-free at (866) 827-3362 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.steamfast.com/recalls/travelirons to start a recall submission.

Automobili Lamborghini is recalling 7,805 model year 2015-2024 Huracans.

The headlights may be adjusted incorrectly, which can reduce the visibility of oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the software to deactivate the headlight functions for Tourist Mode and the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) free of charge.

Letters to owners notifying them of this issue are expected to be mailed February 1, 2024.

Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at (866) 681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L62X-R.01.24.

WS Global of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling all lots of Himalayan Pain Relief Tea.

The products contain Diclofenac and Dexamethasone.

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (commonly referred to as NSAIDs), which may cause increased risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke.

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions, and can impair a person’s ability to fight infections and can cause high blood sugar levels, muscle injuries and psychiatric problems.

There are no reports of adverse events to date.

The recalled product, used as tea and packaged in a light-yellow box containing six tea packets, printed with barcode 0841920015, was sold nationwide online and by Amazon.

What to do

Customers taking Himalayan Pain Relief Tea should immediately consult their health care professional to safely discontinue its use as abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal symptoms.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (347) 925-1755, or by email wsnyinc@outlook.com.

SourceOne Ventures of Anaheim, Calif., is recalling about 12,275 Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The Xtrabed can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards.

Further, the outer case or cabinet on the front, or smaller side, of the Xtrabed can break and fall when opening the bed from the front, posing an injury hazard.

The firm has received 19 reports of the Xtrabed’s outer case breaking and falling when opened from the front, resulting in 11 injuries to consumers’ shoulders, back, legs, knees or feet. There has also been one report of a tip-over resulting in bruising to the arm.

This recall involves the Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Bed sold in white, brown and grays.

When in the closed and stored position, it measures about 62 inches wide and 47 inches tall and has the appearance of drawers. When opened in the bed position, it measures about 62 inches wide and 82 inches long.

Recalled models have a manufactured date prior to May 2022. These models do not have a notch in the small tray of the bed, which is visible when opened.

The beds, manufactured in Vietnam, were sold online at www.wayfair.com from November 2016, through April 2023, for between $1,500 and $1,860.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Xtrabeds and contact J Grubb Designs, a wholly owned subsidiary of SourceOne Ventures, to schedule a free home repair by a technician. Consumers who opt to not receive the repair can instead select a full refund.

J Grubb Designs is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact J Grubb Designs at (800) 392-0090 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT), Monday through Friday, by email at Service@roomandloft.com or online at www.roomandloft.com/recalls for more information.

Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling 1,215 of the following motorcycles:

• Model year 2023 Chieftain Elites,
• Model year 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horses, Chieftain Dark Horse Icons, Chieftain Limitedss Chieftains, Roadmaster Limiteds, Roadmaster Dark Horses, Roadmasters, Springfields and Springfield Dark Horses, and
• Model year 2024 Roadmaster Elites.

The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and reroute or replace the crankshaft position sensor -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 28, 2023.

Owners may contact Indian customer service at (877) 204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.

DM Merchandising of Elmhurst, Ill., is recalling about 34,600 sets of Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights.

The bulbs can overheat when the string lights are plugged directly into an outlet, presenting burn and fire hazards.

The firm has received three reports of the string lights overheating. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights.

The recalled lights are a nine-foot strand of 20 LED clear bulbs with white light, for use with batteries and/or USB input.

They were sold in three different packages:

• Everyday (SKU: BHSTL24)
• Christmas (SKU: XSTL24) and
• Halloween (SKU: HSTL24)

The SKU number can be found on the back of the packaging.

The string lights, manufactured in China, were sold at gift stores and boutiques nationwide and online from August through September 2023, for between $10 and $13.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled string lights and contact DM Merchandising for a full refund and information on how to take part in this recall.

DM Merchandising is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact DM Merchandising at (800) 548-6784 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@dmmerch.com; or online at https://247dm.com/globalassets/episerver-forms/0923-recall_string-lights.pdf for more information.

Tesla is recalling 2,031,220 of the following:

• Model year 2017-2023 Model 3 vehicles,
• Model year 2012-2023 Model S vehicles,
• Model year 2016-2023 Model X vehicles, and
• Model year 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has determined that when the vehicle's driver does not recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

NHTSA has been invesigating complaints from owners who reported either losing power steering control or complete steering control.

What to do

The automaker will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 10, 2023.

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at (877) 798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

American Snuff Company (ASC) is recalling certain lots of Kodiak Premium Wintergreen Longcut Tobacco.

The product may contain foreign metal objects which may or may not be visible to the consumer.

No consumer complaints, or reports of consumer injury have been received.

The key characters (GxxxxlK3, GxxBxJK3, GxxAxJK and GxxCxJK3) to identify potentially affected product are in upper case and highlighted in red. The x characters in lower case in the can code are not relevant to identifying the recalled product.

The recalled product was manufactured at ASC's facility in Clarksville, Tenn., and sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not open or use it.

Consumers desiring a refund or who have questions may contact ASC at (866) 843-0636

Manischewitz, a food manufacturer, has issued a recall of its Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins, warning that the dark chocolate coins contain milk, an allergen that’s not on the label.

The holiday candy was sold from September 26 through November 28, mostly at the company’s stores in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. But with family and friends traveling over the holidays they could end up anywhere.

Here are the details of the recall, provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

There are plenty of other hazards associated with the December holidays, including unsafe toys. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), seized more than 1.1 million dangerous or illegal toys in fiscal year 2023. Of those, nearly 101,000 toy seizures were lead related. 

When shopping for children on your list, CPSC recommends:

• Follow age guidance and other safety information on toy packaging and choose toys that match each child's interests and abilities.

• Get safety gear, including helmets, for scooters and other riding toys–and make sure that children use them every time. 

• Keep small balls and toys with small parts away from children younger than age three and keep deflated balloons away from children younger than age eight. 

• Once the gifts are open, immediately discard plastic wrappings or other packaging on toys before they become dangerous playthings.

Kitchen hazards

Holidays are often associated with feasting, meaning the kitchen is a busy place. And in spite of the old adage about “too many cooks,” family gatherings can increase the number of chefs who pitch in, many who may be unfamiliar with the appliances.

CPSC reports that of the 360,800 home fires every year, cooking fires account for nearly half. And yes, deep-fried turkey is delicious, but this way of cooking requires a lot of careful planning and preparation.

Only fry a turkey outside and away from your home or other flammable materials. Never use turkey fryers in an enclosed area like the garage or on the porch.

Decorations

Hanging Christmas lights, whether from a tree in the living room or from the exterior of a house, can carry risks of falling.

CPSC says that on average, there are about 160 Christmas decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season, with over 40% of the incidents involving falls. In the 2022 holiday season, about 14,800 people were treated in hospital emergency departments due to holiday decorating-related injuries.

Berkshire Blanket & Home Co., of Ware, Mass., is recalling about 29,840 heated throws and blankets.

The electric throws and blankets may overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

The firm has received nine reports of the throws and blankets burning, melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Berkshire Blanket Heated Throws and Blankets sold in a variety of colors and patterns, including blue, cream, gray, hummus, striped blue and snowflake.

The throws measure about 50 inches wide and 60 inches long and are made of polyester. The blankets are sized to fit twin-, full/queen- and king-sized beds and are made of polyester.

The heated throws and blankets are controlled by a white cord with a white digital controller unit.

The model numbers are on a white label on the back of the throws and blankets and on the back side of the controller unit.

The Berkshire Blanket logo and tracker numbers are printed on the wash label affixed to the throws and blankets.

The tracker numbers subject to this recall fall within the following range:

• 05012218806-06302218806
• 05012218807-06302218807
• 05012218828-06302218828
• 05012218811-06302218811
• 05012218809-06302218809
• 05012218810-06302218810
• 050122E0551-063022E0551
• 050122E0549-063022E0549
• 050122E0545-063022E0545
• 050122E0546-063022E0546
• 050122E0550-063022E0550
• 050122E0544-063022E0544

The throws and blankets, manufactured in China, were sold at L.L. Bean and at Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores nationwide and online at berkshireblanket.com, amazon.com, target.com, macys.com and qvc.com from August 2022, through October 2023, for between $50 and $180.

What to do

Consumers must complete an online recall registration form, submit a photo of the destroyed blanket showing the cut cord, and submit a photo of the wash label after writing “Refund” and an assigned 5-digit refund code on the wash label to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Berkshire Blanket & Home toll-free at (888) 359-4662 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday thru Friday, by email at berkshireblanket@realtimeresults.net or online at www.recallrtr.com/BerkshireBlanket for more information.

Wine Country Gift Baskets is recalling all gift baskets produced with Acorn Baking Company raspberry crème filled cookies.

The cookies may contain hazelnut, an allergen not declared on the label.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

This recall affects the following Raspberry Crème filled cookies in gift baskets shipped from August 29 to November 21, 2023:

• #067 Believe Cookie, Cake and Brownie Collection: Gift lot code LC605975
• #197 Gourmet Bakery Basket: Gift lot codes LC598713, LC605114 and LC607073
• #342 Bakery Bonanza: Gift lot codes LC598715 and LC605960
• #343 Brownie, Cookie & Cake Assortment: Gift lot codes LC598716, LC605961 and LC607074
• #359 Brownie, Cookie & Cake Sleigh: Gift lot code LC602489
• #373 Cookie, Brownie and Cake Winter Assortment: Gift lot code LC601586
• #925 Bakery, Coffee & Cocoa Gift Collection: Gift lot codes LC597449 and LC600895
• #926 Tis The Season Bakery Gift Box: Gift lot code LC601587
• #927 Fresh Baked Cookie, Brownie and Cake Collection: Gift lot code LC601192

The lot code label may be found on the bottom of the basket.

Lot code for the cookie is #106052023.

What to do

Customers with a hazelnut allergy who purchased the recalled product should not consume it.

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (866) 712-5910 Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or online at www.houdiniinc.com/recall/raspberrycookie.

Ricon Corporation is recalling 5,321 Threshold Warning System (TWS) kits, part number RI32885, designed for use with Ricon Baylift and Mirage Series wheelchair lifts.

The red beacon lighting on the TWS may not be bright enough.

Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ricon will replace the TWS kits free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.

Owners may contact Ricon customer service at (800) 322-2884.