Recalls in October 2024

A death and fire has spurred a warning to stop using the Garberiel lithium-ion battery chargers manufactured by Jisell, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

When plugged into the wall, the chargers can overheat and cause fires, the CPSC said.

There have been reports of six incidents where the charger overheated, including a fire that killed a 74-year old in Shreveport, Louisiana in Dec. 2019, the CPSC said.

The battery charger sold on Amazon, Newegg and other websites for $10 to $27 depending on if it had four or six slots, the CPSC said.

Owners shouldn't use the product and throw it away, the CPSC said.

The manufacturer Jisell hasn't recalled the product, which is likely because the firm hasn't responded to regulators.

NPW Group has issued a recall for more than 4,700 Halloween projector flashlights because they can overheat and even catch fire. The flashlights were sold exclusively at Target.

The firm has received nine reports of overheating including six reports of smoke or fire, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries.

The flashlight is orange with white stripes and a black end piece and measures about six inches long by one inch wide. The product comes with three Halloween themed projector covers, including pumpkin, ghost and skull patterns that fit over the black end piece to change the pattern of the flashlight. The flashlight uses two AA batteries.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers should turn off the product, remove the batteries, mark the product with “recalled” in permanent marker prior to returning the flashlight to Target. Target is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact NPW Group at 888-674-3778 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at technical@npwgroup.com or online at www.npwgroup.com/recalls or www.npwgroup.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Updated Oct. 16, 2024: The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service increased the amount of meat in this recall to 1,779,040 pounds of product subject to recall, increasing the weight from 9,986,245 to 11,765,285 pounds. FSIS said it is continuing to gather distribution information and is committed to ensuring consumers have the information needed to identify recalled products effectively. 

BrucePac is recalling approximately nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). 

The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. These products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide and then distributed to restaurants and institutions. 

The recall was classified as Class I, the rating given to the most serious health threats.

The products subject to recall bear establishment numbers "51205 or P-51205" inside or under the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing of finished products containing RTE poultry products produced by BrucePac and confirmed those products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. A subsequent FSIS investigation identified BrucePac RTE chicken as the source of the Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

What to do

FSIS is concerned that some product may be available for use in restaurants, institutions, and other establishments. These other establishments may have used affected meat and poultry in RTE products that may be on store shelves or in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. 

Restaurants, institutions, and other establishments are urged not to serve or use these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Jeff Golangco, VP Business Development at BrucePac, at 503-874-3000.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.

For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Honda is recalling nearly 1.7 million 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. 

The company says the steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

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 nhtsa.gov.

To determine if your vehicle is included in the recall, go to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recall site and enter your license plate number or 17-digit VIN.

Lunds & Byerlys is voluntarily recalling approximately 500 containers of L&B Lone Star Dip because of potential mold growth contamination.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. This product concern was first noticed by store employees, and they notified the company’s Quality Assurance team.

What to do

If a customer recently purchased the impacted product, they are encouraged to return it to any Lunds & Byerlys for a full refund (no receipt required) or destroy the product immediately.

For additional questions, customers can call 952-548-1400 Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that last month’s massive egg recall is more serious than first thought. The agency has upgraded the recall to Class I, meaning it carries the most serious risk of illness, or even death.

In early September Milo’s Poultry Farms issued a recall for all “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs because the eggs had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 

Milo’s Poultry Farms’ eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors.

This recall included:

• All carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms.” This recall covers all expiration dates.
• All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs, all expiration dates.
• All cases of eggs for retail foodservice distribution, all expiration dates. In the initial recall, only chicken eggs were included. But the FDA says the firm’s Happy Quackers Farm duck eggs have been added to the recall and the increased risk classification.

What to do

The recall was initiated after the FDA informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria. FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.

The FDA increased the risk classification because the strain of salmonella that has tainted the eggs is resistant to the antibiotics nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin, meaning that severe infections may be more difficult to treat.

Consumers who have purchased “Milo’s Poultry Farms” eggs or “Tony’s Fresh Market” eggs are urged not to consume them. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (715) 758-6709.

Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. has issued a recall for its 5-ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 

The produce was sold in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa at grocery stores and local co-ops.

The product comes in a 5-ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot #300 UPC 763247198915 or #246 UPC 763247195945 on the top.

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

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 5-ounce packages of Alfalfa sprouts.

The production of the product has been suspended while the company continues to investigate the source of the problem.

What to do

Consumers who have purchased 5 ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts are urged to discarded or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 715-425-9495, 8:00-2:00, Monday thru Fridays.

Nissan is recalling 23,887 of its all-electric Nissan LEAFs with 2019-2020 model years because the lithium-ion battery can overheat during charging, posing the risk of starting a fire.

The issue is specific to LEAFs with a port for Level 3 charging, which is one of the fastest ways to charge an electric vehicle, Nissan said in a letter to regulators dated Thursday.

The recall covers 14,490 LEAFs with the 2019 model year and 8,947 LEAFs with the 2020 model year, representing around 1 out of 100 of those models that Nissan has sold.

Nissan said it is still investigating the cause of the issue, but early signs point to "excessive lithium deposits within battery cells, increasing electrical resistance and potentially causing a flunctuation in the state of charge."

It adds to a growing list of EV recalls due to battery or charging issues.

ConsumerAffairs has reported that nearly-one fifth of EVs have been recalled because of batteries or charging issues as of the end of July 2024, with risks of fires being the main concern.

What to do

Owners of 2019-2020 Nissan LEAFs shouldn't use Level 3 charging.

A solution is expected sometime in November, but dealers will currently update the battery software for free to prevent Level 3 charging in the meantime.

Tesla has issued a recall for nearly 28,000 2024 Cybertrucks, the fifth recall since the vehicle was introduced in 2023.

The recall will address a rearview camera issue. Specifically, the camera’s screen can go blank for several seconds after the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Tesla notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the vehicles don’t meet the requirement for the image to display within two seconds.

A delayed rearview image can prevent the driver from viewing what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

The recalled trucks were manufactured between Nov. 13, 2023, and Sept. 14, 2024.

What to do

Tesla will provide a free software update that should resolve the issue. Owners should expect to receive a letter from Tesla with instructions by late November.

Consumers with questions may Tesla customer service at (877) 798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-016. 

Cybertruck owners can also contact NHTSA at (888) 327-4236 (toll-free at (800) 424-9153)) or go to www.nhtsa.gov for further information. NHTSA's number for the recall is 24V-718.

Hammond’s Candies has issued a recall for 4-ounce bags of Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones were distributed to 38 states and the District of Columbia through retail stores and mail order via https://www.hammondscandies.comExternal Link Disclaimer and https://www.amazon.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

The recalled Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones are packaged in a 4-ounce stand-up, resealable bag, with UPC -6 91355 90513 5. Hammond’s item number for this product is FC23212. The recalled product codes LN0525453 Use By: 03/20/2025 and LN0525453 Use By: 05/20/2025 can be found printed on the lower-center region of the back of the bag. 

One report of an allergic reaction has been reported in connection with this problem to date.

The recall was initiated after the firm received one consumer report of an allergic reaction experienced after consuming the product. As part of the firm’s ongoing investigation, the product was tested and found to contain more than trace amounts of milk proteins, which is not indicated on the packaging. The firm’s investigation into the cause is ongoing.

What to do

Consumers who have purchased Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Devon DeVries at Hammond’s Candies at 1-888-226-3999 or at 303-333-5588 x 180 Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm MST.

Recent car safety recalls include:

2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid

Toyota is recalling over about 42,000 U.S. vehicles over a potential loss of power brake assist.

That could can extend the distance required to stop, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

The recall affects certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. The agency flagged a software error in the electronic control unit that manages the vehicle during skidding, which could result in loss of braking assistance when turning a corner.

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required for vehicle to stop, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA11.

2024 Ford Bronco Sport

Ford is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.