Recalls in April 2024

Subaru of America is recalling 118,723 model year 2020-2022 Outbacks and Legacys.

A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.

Failure of an airbag to deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat free of charge.

Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 21, 2024. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Subaru customer service at (844) 373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

The Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, is recalling about 8.2 million Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets.

The outer packaging can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents are ingested, as well as posing a risk of skin or eye injuries.

Ingestion of a large quantity of any surfactant-containing household cleaning products can cause death among individuals with underlying health issues.

While there are no confirmed cases directly relating to the packaging defect, the firm has received four reports of children accessing the liquid laundry packets, three of which reported ingestion during the time period that the recalled lots were sold. It’s not known if these packets came from recalled bags.

This recall involves certain lot codes of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags manufactured between September 2023, and February 2024.

Recalled products range from bags with 12 to 39 laundry detergent packets, a list of which may be found here.

The detergent pods, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Big Lots, CVS, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart, and other major stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2023, through present, for between $5 (one 12 ct. bag) and $30 (four 39 ct. bags in a box).

What to do

Consumers should immediately place the recalled bags out of sight and reach of children and contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund and a free replacement child-resistant bag to store the product. Consumers may also receive a cabinet lock for securing laundry materials.

Consumers may contact Procter & Gamble toll-free at (833) 347-5764 from Monday through Friday, 9 AM ET to 6 PM (ET), Saturday, 9 AM ET to 5:30 PM ET, or online at pg.com/bags.

Lidl US is recalling Deluxe-branded Macarons Party Edition cookies.

The product contains wheat, soy, egg, milk, almonds, pistachios and coconut, allergens not declared on the label.

There are no reports or complaints of illness to date.

This product, with the brand, “Deluxe,” printed at the top of the front panel, and “Party Edition” at the bottom of the front panel, and UPC 4056489365365., was sold at Lidl stores in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.

What to do

Customers with allergies to the ingredients listed above who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund (a receipt is not required for return).

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (844)-747-5435 from 8 am -- 8 pm (ET) Monday through Saturday.

Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 13,000 model year 2022-2024 MATRYX snowmobiles with PATRIOT 650 and 850 Engines.

These snowmobiles were previously recalled in May 2023, August 2023, and November 2023.

The primary (drive) clutch can fail causing the clutch or its components to separate from the vehicle, posing an injury hazard.

The firm has received 109 reports of clutch failure, including nine reports where the clutch components separated from the unit; one incident that resulted in a laceration injury.

This recall involves certain Polaris Model Year 2022-2024 MATRYX Voyageur, Indy, Switchback, RMK, and SKS snowmobiles.

The recalled snowmobiles were sold in black and custom color combinations and equipped with PATRIOT 650 and 850 engines. The recall also includes primary (drive) clutches sold as service parts with part numbers 1323613 (e-start) and 1323614 (manual start). “POLARIS” is stamped on the front side panel of the vehicles. The VIN and model number are located on the right side of the vehicle’s frame.

A list of the recalled models may be found here.

The snowmobiles, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2021 through June 2023, for between $13,000 and $17,600.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair to replace the primary (drive) clutch.

Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is notifying all dealers and contacting registered owners directly.

Consumers may contact Polaris Industries at (800) 765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.

Consumers may also contact Polaris’ owner connections team at www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.

Ravin Crossbows of Superior, Wis., is recalling about 13,725 Ravin R500 model crossbows sold in the U.S. and Canada.

If nearly but not fully cocked, the crossbow can discharge unexpectedly while consumers cock or uncock it, posing an injury hazard.

The firm has received one report of the crossbow unexpectedly discharging. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves eight Ravin R500 models of crossbows which are about eight inches wide, axle-to-axle un-cocked, and about 28 inches from end to end.

All models have a split limb arrangement with cams mounted between the upper and lower limbs. R500 series crossbows were sold in slate gray and camo colors.

All the crossbows include a scope, quiver, cocking handle, quiver bracket and six arrows. The Ravin logo and model names are on a decal located on both upper limbs.

The serial number is on the left side of the rail above the trigger.

A list of the recalled models may be found here.

The crossbows, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Ravin, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and other stores nationwide, and online at www.ravincrossbows.com from September 2021, through October 2023, for between $2,550 and $4,025.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbows and contact Ravin Crossbows for a free repair.

Consumers may contact Ravin Crossbows toll-free at (888) 298-6335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT), by email at R500recall@ravincrossbows.com, or online at https://www.ravincrossbows.com/r500recall for more information.