Recalls in February 2024

Tesla is recalling 2,193,869 model year 2012-2023 Model S, model year 2016-2024 Model X, model year 2017-2023 Model 3, model year 2019-2024 Model Y, and model year 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.

An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the brake, park and antilock brake system (ABS) warning lights.

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Tesla is releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update free of charge.

Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners March 30, 2024.

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at (877) 798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Visual Comfort of Skokie, Ill., is recalling about 6,600 Maverick Coastal 60-inch outdoor ceiling fans sold in the U.S., and Canada.

The fan’s blade can crack or break and fall off, posing an impact injury hazard.

The firm has received nine reports of fan blades cracking or breaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

This recall involves Visual Comfort’s Maverick Coastal 60-inch outdoor ceiling fans sold in white and black finishes.

Model number 3MGMR60XXX is printed on a white label located at the top of the fan motor.

The fans, manufactured in Taiwan, were sold at Home Depot, Circa Lighting and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Build.com, Wayfair.com and others from January 2021, through November 2023, for about $850.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Visual Comfort to obtain free replacement new blades.

If consumers are unable to install the blades, they should schedule installation of the repair kit by a certified electrician.

Once the repair kit has been installed, consumers should send the invoice for the installation charges to Visual Comfort to receive a reimbursement check in the full amount of the cost of the service.

Consumers may contact Visual Comfort toll-free at (888) 475-1136 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at techlightingcs@visualcomfortco.com; or online at www.visualcomfort.com/recall for more information.

Rivian Automotive is recalling 7,873 model year 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles.

The accelerator pedal may not detect when the driver releases the pedal, failing to activate "auto-hold" or "park" as intended.

Failure to activate "auto-hold" or "park" can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Rivian has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, and will also replace the accelerator pedals free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024.

Owners may contact Rivian customer service at (888) 748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM 1342.

Neptune Resources is recalling all lots of Neptune's Fix Elixir, Neptune's Fix Extra Strength Elixir, and Neptune's Fix Tablets.

The products, which claim to improve brain function and treat anxiety, depression, pain, opioid use disorder and other conditions, contain tianeptine, an ingredient that is not FDA-approved for any medical use.

Tianeptine may cause life-threatening events including suicidal thoughts or behavior for children, adolescents and young adults.

The firm has not received any reports of adverse events, although the FDA has received reports of seizures, loss of consciousness and death.

Neptune's Fix Elixir and Extra Strength Elixir are packaged in amber glass bottles with a "shrink sleeve" label that covers the entire cap/bottle. Neptune's Fix tablets are packaged in 20-count blister packs held in small boxes or 4-count foil packets.

The recalled products were sold by retailers nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop using them and either destroy or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (816) 256- 2071, Monday -- Friday from 9 am -- 6 pm (CT).