Recalls in August 2024

OleOleToy is recalling about 1,000 Glow in Dark Party Supplies toy sets because federal regulators say the small batteries in them can pose a choking hazard to young children. 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recalled toy sets violate the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the Bunny Ears Headbands found in the sets contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed without requiring the use of a common household tool. 

When button cell batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death, posing an ingestion hazard to children. The company says no injuries have been reported.

The toy sets include 250 glow sticks, 12 foam glow sticks, 12 LED glasses and 12 bunny ear headbands, and come in various colors. They were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from December 2023 through March 2024 for about $40.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bunny Ears Headbands found in Glow in Dark Party Supplies Toy Sets and take them away from children. Consumers should cut the battery compartment off the Bunny Ears Headbands and contact OleOleToy for instructions on how to receive a full refund. 

Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local procedures for hazardous household waste. Amazon is notifying all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Contact OleOleToy via email at degong99@yeah.net or online at Amazon.com Seller Profile: OleOleToy Direct-High quality offered for more information.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded this month’s recall of Great Value apple juice sold at Walmart to Class I, the agency’s highest threat alert.

Refresco Beverages, which produced the eight-ounce six-packs, recalled nearly 10,000 cases of the beverages because they are suspected of having higher-than-allowed levels of inorganic arsenic.

The recalled apple juice was sold at Walmart stores in Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia.

The recalled products can be identified by the label, declaring a "Best if Used by DEC2824" code and the UPC number 0-78742-29655-5. The recall was issued on Aug. 15.

What to do

Consumers should not drink the recalled apple juice but should discard it, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has identified inorganic arsenic as a carcinogen. Consumed over a long period of time it can pose significant health risks.

The original recall was issued as a Class II. It was upgraded after testing revealed the elevated levels of arsenic in the beverages.

Siemens Industry has issued a recall for nearly 4,000 SolarReady Meter Combos because of a potential fire hazard. The company says an interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat.

This recall involves SolarReady Meter Combos with catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC, manufactured from August 2021 through August 2022. The catalog number and date stamp are located on a label on the inside of the front panel of the solar meter. 

This product serves as the connection point between the utility power supply, a rooftop solar system, and the main electrical panel serving a home. Depending on the installation, the panel within this product could contain the branch breaker circuits (breaker box) for the entire home or part of the home. This panel also contains the main breaker service disconnect for the whole home’s power.

The firm has received eight reports of overheating, including one report of a localized fire. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled units were sold at electrical distributors nationwide from August 2021 through April 2024 for between about $640 and $990, depending on the model.

What to do

Contact Siemens to determine if your SolarReady Meter Combo is included in this recall. Siemens will arrange for an on-site inspection, and repair or replacement of recalled meter combos by a licensed contractor at no cost to the consumer. Siemens is contacting distributors directly.

Consumers may contact Siemens Industry at 800-756-6996 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at psn.industry@siemens.com, or online at https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/low-voltage/solarready-meter-combo-safety-recall.html or at https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/low-voltage.html and click on the “Email us for Further Information for Recall” button for more information.

Authentik Fudge is recalling 840 units of Chocolate Fudge with Nuts branded Montreal Fudge, due to potential mold growth contamination.

The recalled Fudge with nuts branded Montreal Fudge were distributed in late June through Marshalls and sold in the retail chains in the below states:

TJ Maxx: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

Marshalls: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.

The product is packaged in a Montreal Fudge gable box, Chocolate Fudge with nuts 5.6 Oz marked with the lot 0241500805 with expiration date of 2025/MR/01, lot 0241690105 with expiration date of 2025/MR/17, and lot 0241690205 with expiration date of 2025/MR/17, on the back of the box. No other products are impacted by this recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

“We initiated this recall after a consumer complained about some mold pieces inside the purchased box and we found also some remaining unpacked sealed products at the manufactured place that had beginning signs of mold,” the company said in a statement.

What to do

Consumers who have purchased those affected products are urged to destroy them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company AUTHENTIK FUDGE/MONTREAL FUDGE: info@authentikfudge.com or at phone number (450) 649-1331 / 1 877 313-1331 post 210 or 205 Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm ET.

Unilever is recalling approximately 137,000 cases of Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products (single serve offerings) because the products may contain milk, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label.

Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The only impacted products are Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop single-serve products which are marked for individual sale. These products are typically sold through channels such as ice cream trucks, concession stands, and grab-and-go freezers throughout the United States. This recall does not apply to the 18-count Popsicle Jolly Rancher multi-pack products that are sold in grocery stores and retailers nationwide.

The following products are subject to recall:

The products were distributed nationally to wholesale distributors and operators between February 1, 2024, and August 15, 2024. The applicable UPC and lot codes can be found on the outside wrapper of the product.

This recall has been initiated as a result of findings which indicate there may be a presence of milk allergens in the product which is not disclosed on the packaging. There have been two reported allergic reactions in connection with the use of this product.

What to do

No other Unilever or Popsicle products are affected by this recall. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should visit www.PopsicleRecall.comExternal Link Disclaimer. Consumer services representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time, at (888) 926-3554. Reimbursement will be provided with proof of purchase.

Shawshank LEDz has issue a recall for 9,600 Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters Toys and Easter Squeezable Toys due to an injury hazard. The toys were sold exclusively at ACE Hardware stores.

The squeeze ball toy contains a liquid and glitter combination inside a thick membrane. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that if the membrane is ruptured, the glittery water can splash onto a child’s face and body, possibly causing an injury.

The firm has received two reports of incidents. One incident involved a child having their eyes flushed out by a medical professional to remove glitter.

This recall involves the Monster Squeezable and Easter Squeezable designs of the Squeeze Plush Ball toys. The Monster Squeezable toys have model number 702053 and UPC code 810447020536, and Easter Squeezable toys have model number 768152 and UPC code 810067681520. 

The model number and UPC code are printed on a removable hang tag. The lot numbers that are included (PC: 0224 for Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters and PC:1223 for Easter Squeezable) are printed on the top right corner of the permanent sewn-on tag. 

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Squeeze Plush Ball Monster Squeezable and Easter Squeezable toys, and return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund of $5 in the form of cash. 

If it is not possible for a consumer to return the recalled product to a store, they can contact Shawshank for a postage-paid label to return their toys to Shawshank for a full refund of $5 in the form of a check.

Consumers may also contact Shawshank LEDz Inc. collect at 480-802-1085 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at robert@shawshankledz.com, online at https://shawshankledz.com/Disclosures-recall.html or https://shawshankledz.com/ and click on “Product Recall” for more information. 

Honda has issued a recall for 5,031 2024 Acura ZDX All-Wheel Drive vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the vehicle's service brake system.

A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The electronic brake control module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is UJE.

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.safercar.gov.

Tesla has issued a recall of 9,136 2016 Model Xs because the front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may were not securely attached to the exterior of the vehicle. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle and fall in the road.

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard. It can not only damage tires but it can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Tesla service will test the roof trim adhesion and reattach the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 14, 2024. 

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-008. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-710 will need to have the new inspection and remedy completed.

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.safercar.gov.

BJ’s Wholesale Club is recalling 32,500 Gazebos because roof panels can come loose in high winds and pose a risk of injury to people who are nearby.

This recall involves Berkley Jensen branded cedar hard-topped gazebos with model numbers A102008010, A102008 100, A102011920, and A102011902. The gazebos measure about 10 feet by 12 feet, or 12 feet by 14 feet. They were sold in copper color, which may appear brown, or black; and with or without netting panels and tie-back bands. Only these models sold during the dates identified below are included in this recall.

BJ’s Wholesale Club said it is aware of at least 137 incidents of panels dislodging from the gazebo’s roof, one resulting in minor injuries.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gazebos, stay away from them, and request a free repair kit, including shipping, to secure the gazebo’s roof panels.

Consumers may contact BJ’s Wholesale Club at 800-257-2582 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Sundays; email at gazebos@bjs.com; or online at www.bjs.com/help/recall and click on the email icon or www.bjs.com/productsafety for more information. BJ’s Wholesale Club is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Ford is recalling 85,238 2020 to 2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. There is a risk of engine failure, during which engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

What to do

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is advising owners to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. 

Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. 

Interim letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed this week A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated in the second quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S52.

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.safercar.gov.