Recalls in February 2025

TS Food Packaging has issued a voluntary recall for its bacon flavor popcorn seasoning sold under the Rural King and Wabash Valley Farms brands. The recall was prompted by the presence of an undeclared soy ingredient, which can pose a serious risk to individuals with soy allergies.

This issue was identified when a supplier provided an ingredient containing soy that was not disclosed. Affected units were distributed through retail stores and online platforms nationwide. The exact number of affected products has not been reported. In response, the company is removing these items from shelves and offering refunds to those who purchased them.

What to look for?

Product name and description:

• Bacon Flavor Popcorn Seasoning distributed under the Rural King and Wabash Valley Farms brands
• 4.2 oz plastic jars and 1 oz sample gift packets
• The packaging contains brand logos and the product name on the front label

Identifiers:

• 4.2 oz jars: lot numbers 17324s, 27824s, 30324s
• 1 oz sample gift packets: lot numbers 16524SP, 16624SP, 23424SP, 26324SP, 26424SP, 26724SP, 20624S, 20724S
• Lot numbers may appear on the bottom or side of the container

Affected purchase locations and dates:

• Distributed across the United States through online stores and retail outlets
• Sold until January 2025, with no specific start date provided

What should buyers do?

Return or disposal instructions:

• Stop using the product immediately
• Return it to the retailer for a full refund

Refunds, replacements, or repairs:

• Purchasers can request a refund by contacting the retailer where the item was bought
• For direct assistance, call TS Food Packaging at 262-763-9434 (8 AM to 4 PM Central Time) or email mail@tsfoodpackaging.com

Health and safety advice:

• Individuals with soy allergies who have consumed the product should watch for possible reactions, such as hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing
• Seek medical attention if any symptoms appear

Sources

• FDA recall announcement
• Coverage on Fox Sports 1450
• Source86 coverage

Autocar LLC has issued a voluntary recall for certain 2022-2023 DC “Legend” dump trucks due to a potential failure of the upper hoist cylinder mounting pin. This defect can affect the stability of the dump body, creating a risk of injury or property damage. The issue was identified during internal inspections, prompting the manufacturer to collaborate with federal regulators on this recall.

Approximately 41 vehicles are estimated to be affected. These trucks were distributed through authorized dealers nationwide. Autocar LLC is notifying dealerships and registered owners to address the problem, and the company is providing a remedy at no charge.

What to look for?

• Product name and description:
• 2022-2023 Autocar DC “Legend” dump trucks
• Trucks typically display the Autocar name and logo on the cab

• The recalled models include a dump body with a hoist mechanism

• Identifiers:

• NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V261000
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the driver’s side door frame

• Production dates vary, but vehicles were generally manufactured in 2022 and 2023

• Affected purchase locations & dates:

• Sold through authorized Autocar dealerships across the United States
• Sales mostly occurred between March 2022 and March 2023

What should buyers do?

• Immediate action:
• Stop using the hoist function until the vehicle has been inspected or repaired

• Contact an authorized Autocar dealer to schedule a service appointment

• Repair process:

• The manufacturer is offering a no-cost inspection and replacement of the affected mounting pin

• Appointments can be arranged by calling Autocar Customer Service at 1-877-855-9548 (available Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST) or by emailing [email protected]

• Additional advice:

• If anyone has been harmed by a malfunction, seek medical evaluation promptly
• Report any safety-related incidents to the dealer and keep documentation of any repairs

Sources

• Visit the NHTSA recall website
• Recall listing on Justia

Thy Trading Company has announced a voluntary recall of its bamboo roll up window blinds due to strangulation and entanglement hazards linked to their long operating cords. The affected blinds violate federal regulations for window coverings, and approximately 720 units are impacted.

Internal testing and regulatory review determined that these products pose a serious risk to young children. The blinds were sold exclusively through Wayfair.com in a variety of colors and sizes. In response, Thy Trading Company has pulled the products from further distribution and is offering full refunds to customers.

What to look for?

Product name and description:

• Bamboo roll up window blinds
• Sizes: 24" wide by 84" high, and 72" wide
• Colors: Light brown, brown, camel, dark brown, blue, burgundy, and white

Identifiers:

• SKU numbers: TYCO1012, TYCO1013, TYCO1014, TYCO1015, TYCO1017, TYCO1022, TYCO1024, TYCO1025, TYCO1026, TYCO1027, TYCO1034, TYCO1035, TYCO1039
• This information can be found on product packaging and in purchase confirmation materials

Affected purchase locations and dates:

• Sold exclusively at Wayfair.com
• Distributed online from January 2023 to May 2023

What should buyers do?

Product disposal or return:

• Stop using the recalled blinds right away
• Remove from your window
• Mark the product with the word “Recalled”
• Place the blinds in the garbage and take a photo showing they have been discarded
• Email the photo to thytradingllc@outlook.com for refund processing

Refunds, replacements, or repairs:

• A full refund is available
• Contact the company by phone at 484-831-5010 (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ET) or by email at thytradingllc@outlook.com
• Visit the company website for further instructions on completing the refund process

Health and safety advice:

• There is a risk of serious injury to children from strangulation or entanglement if the product remains in use
• Discuss concerns with a healthcare professional if a child has shown any signs of distress related to the cords

Sources

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice
• Recall report summary

A voluntary recall has been issued by Doosan Bobcat North America for Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments. The recall involves a crush hazard that occurs when the locking pins cannot be inserted to secure the mower deck in the upright or tilted position.

This issue was discovered following five reported incidents of unsuccessful attempts to install the locking pins; no injuries have been reported. Approximately 552 units were sold in the United States, and 27 were sold in Canada. These products were distributed through authorized Bobcat dealers. The company is working with regulatory agencies to provide a free repair and is advising current owners to follow interim safety guidelines until the fix is available.

What to look for?

Product name and description:

• Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments labeled with “AirFX” and either “72” or “61”
• Black color and branded “AirFX”
• Used as attachments for lawn and ground maintenance

Identifiers:

• Model numbers: 7526575, 7526579, 7449223, 7447341
• The model number can typically be found on product labeling or the mower deck itself

Affected purchase locations and dates:

• Sold through authorized Bobcat dealerships in the United States and Canada
• The attachments were sold before the recall announcement date (check purchase or service records to confirm)

What should buyers do?

Immediate actions:

• If the locking pins cannot be inserted while the deck is in the upright or tilted position, discontinue regular use of that maintenance position
• Use two straps, each rated for 1,500 lbs., to secure the deck when performing service or maintenance until a repair is completed

Refunds, replacements, or repairs:

• A free repair will be provided
• Contact customer support at 800-743-4340, Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM CT, or visit the website listed below to request service or learn more
• If shipping is needed, request a prepaid return label from customer support

Health and safety advice:

• Do not attempt to force the locking pins into place
• If an injury occurs during deck adjustment or service, seek medical attention promptly

Sources

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice
• Canadian recall alert

A voluntary recall has been issued for UVIPC Baby Gates (model number W046) made by Xianshengyouli. The recall addresses an entrapment hazard identified during evaluation by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). About 1,500 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The company is pulling these items from distribution and offering refunds.

What to look for?

Product Name and Description:

• UVIPC Baby Gates

• Pressure-mounted gates made of steel and ABS plastic

• Available in white or black, open both inward and outward

• Versions with and without a secondary pet door

Identifiers:

• Model number: W046

• This information appears on the product’s tracking label

Affected Purchase Locations and Dates:

• Sold exclusively on Amazon.com

• Sold in the United States (specific sales timeframe not provided)

What should buyers do?

Product disposal:

• Stop using the baby gate immediately

• Contact the manufacturer at (626) 529-6048 or xianshengyouli@outlook.com for instructions on safe disposal and proof of destruction

Refunds, Replacements, or Repairs:

• Buyers are eligible for a full refund

• Contact customer service for a prepaid return label or to arrange destruction with proof of disposal

• Customer service is available Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST

Health and safety advice:

• Check for any injuries related to entrapment

• Seek medical attention if a child may have been harmed

Sources

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

• Franklin County Free Press coverage

A recall has been announced for select Pella sliding patio doors and windows with automated shades, as well as certain battery-operated remote controls. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued this recall due to noncompliance with federal regulations for products containing button cell or coin batteries.

The batteries can be accessed by children, posing a risk of ingestion. Approximately 340 units are affected across the United States. The recall was prompted by federal safety checks that identified missing warning labels and the potential for children to remove the batteries.

Pella is removing affected units from distribution and contacting known purchasers to arrange free repairs or replacements.

What to look for?

Product Name and Description:

• Pella Reserve sliding doors with Insynctive technology (2-panel, 3-panel, and 4-panel)
• Pella Lifestyle sliding doors with Insynctive technology
• Pella Lifestyle windows with Insynctive remote control
• Battery-operated remote controls sold individually
• Some items display a Pella logo on the lower 1/3 of the remote; packaging may include Pella branding

Identifiers:

• Date codes on sliding doors: 031924 to 060524 (etched on the lower corner of the glass)
• Model numbers for window remote controls: 206A0000 (Generation 2) and 206A0001 (Generation 3)
• UPC code on packaging: 748171618722 for certain remote controls
• The lot or date code is typically found on the lower edge of the glass or on the remote’s packaging

Affected purchase locations and dates:

• Distributed through Pella-authorized retailers and possibly online channels nationwide
• Sold in recent months leading up to the discovery of the regulatory violation

What should buyers do?

Immediate action:

• Remove any batteries from the door sensor housing and remote controls
• Keep the batteries in a place that children cannot reach

Refunds, replacements, or repairs:

• Contact Pella for complimentary remote replacement and free door repair by a qualified technician
• Call toll-free at 844-807-2219 or visit the company’s website for details (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET)

Health and safety advice (if applicable):

• If someone, especially a child, may have swallowed a button cell battery, seek medical attention promptly
• Watch for symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, or chest pain

Sources

• Official CPSC recall notice
• Additional recall details

A voluntary recall has been issued by Doosan Bobcat North America for Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments. The recall involves a crush hazard that occurs when the locking pins cannot be inserted to secure the mower deck in the upright or tilted position.

This issue was discovered following five reported incidents of unsuccessful attempts to install the locking pins; no injuries have been reported. Approximately 552 units were sold in the United States, and 27 were sold in Canada.

These products were distributed through authorized Bobcat dealers. The company is working with regulatory agencies to provide a free repair and is advising current owners to follow interim safety guidelines until the fix is available.

What to look for?

Product name and description:

• Bobcat & Steiner AirFX Finish Mower Deck attachments labeled with “AirFX” and either “72” or “61”
• Black color and branded “AirFX”
• Used as attachments for lawn and ground maintenance

Identifiers:

• Model numbers: 7526575, 7526579, 7449223, 7447341
• The model number can typically be found on product labeling or the mower deck itself

Affected purchase locations and dates:

• Sold through authorized Bobcat dealerships in the United States and Canada
• The attachments were sold before the recall announcement date (check purchase or service records to confirm)

What should buyers do?

Immediate actions:

• If the locking pins cannot be inserted while the deck is in the upright or tilted position, discontinue regular use of that maintenance position
• Use two straps, each rated for 1,500 lbs., to secure the deck when performing service or maintenance until a repair is completed

Refunds, replacements, or repairs:

• A free repair will be provided
• Contact customer support at 800-743-4340, Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM CT, or visit the website listed below to request service or learn more
• If shipping is needed, request a prepaid return label from customer support

Health and safety advice:

• Do not attempt to force the locking pins into place
• If an injury occurs during deck adjustment or service, seek medical attention promptly

Sources

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice
• Canadian recall alert

A recall has been issued for Pearhead Learning Sets, model number 87150. This action was taken in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a potential choking hazard associated with the wooden egg-shaped rattle in the set.

The rattle can become lodged in a child's throat and does not meet federal safety standards for infant rattles. According to reports, approximately 2,700 units are affected in the United States, with an additional 288 in Canada.

These items were distributed through various retail and online outlets. The company has removed the products from the marketplace and is working with authorities to address consumer concerns. No injuries have been reported at this time.

What to look for?

• Product name and description:
• Pearhead Learning Sets, labeled for babies 0-6 months
• Includes eight pieces (cow stroller toy, crinkle sheep toy, black and white tummy time book with flashcards, plush activity cube, wooden egg shaker rattle, and others)

• Packaged in a box marked “learning set developmental toys for babies 0-6 months”

• Identifiers:

• Model number: 87150

• The model number may appear on a label on the box or on accompanying documentation

• Affected purchase locations & dates:

• Sold through multiple retailers and online in the United States and Canada
• Distributed throughout 2023 (specific sales dates may vary by retailer)

What should buyers do?

• Next steps:
• Immediately stop using the egg-shaped rattle

• Contact the manufacturer for guidance, replacement, or refund

• Refunds, replacements, or repairs:

• Reach customer support at 888-308-4928 (toll-free), Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–6 PM ET
• Email service@pearhead.com to request assistance

• Visit the manufacturer’s recall page to initiate a prepaid return

• Health & safety advice:

• If a child has used the rattle and experienced any difficulty breathing or coughing, seek medical attention

Sources

• Recall announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Pearhead product recall notice
• Inspection alert from the Government of Canada

Ariens Company has announced a voluntary recall of certain DELUXE-, PLATINUM-, and PROFESSIONAL-series Sno-Thro® snow throwers due to a laceration hazard linked to the impeller and auger assembly continuing to rotate after the control lever is released.

The recall, issued on February 6, 2025, was conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It affects approximately 6,264 units in the United States and 108 units in Canada. No injuries have been reported to date.

The recalled units were sold through authorized Ariens dealers in the United States and Canada from August 2024 to September 2024. Ariens Company is arranging free repairs and has taken steps to address the issue.

What to look for?

Product name and description:

• Ariens DELUXE-, PLATINUM-, and PROFESSIONAL-series Sno-Thro® snow throwers
• Bright orange exterior with rear wheels or tracks

Identifiers:

• Model and serial numbers are located on the white square ID tag on the frame

Affected purchase locations and dates:

• Sold at authorized Ariens dealers throughout the United States and Canada
• Available from August 2024 to September 2024

What should buyers do?

Product handling:

• Stop using the recalled snow throwers immediately
• Contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer to arrange for a free repair

Refunds, replacements, or repairs:

• Buyers are eligible for a free repair
• Contact Ariens Company at 877-740-7060 (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM CT) or visit the website listed below for further assistance

Health and safety advice:

• The recalled units pose a laceration risk from rotating parts
• Anyone who experiences an injury should contact a healthcare provider for further evaluation

Sources

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Health Canada
• Ariens Company recall page

Appliance maker LG recalled around 500,000 slide-in and freestanding electric ranges following more than two dozen reported fires and hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage.

The company said the front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be accidentally switched on by humans or pets.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has received at least 86 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs. These LG ranges have been involved in more than 28 fires. At least five fires caused extensive property damage totaling over $340,000. At least eight minor injuries have been reported, including burns, and there have been reports of three fires involving pet deaths.

The ranges were sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other appliance stores nationwide and online at LG.com. Depending upon the model, the ranges were sold from 2015 through January 2025 for between $1,400 and $2,650.

"LG is reminding consumers about our unique safety function called “Lock Out” or “Control Lock” available on LG electric ranges with front-mounted knobs since 2015," the company said in a statement to ConsumerAffairs.

"In cooperation with the CPSC, LG will provide a more prominent label that reminds consumers to use the exclusive Control Lock/Lock Out function. When activated, this innovative function, available only on LG ranges, locks the cooktop heating elements from being turned on even when the knob is turned."

What to do

Consumers should contact LG to get a warning label and placement instructions. The label reminds owners to use the Lock Out/Control Lock function on the range control panel to disable activation of the heating elements when the range is not in use. 

LG said to view the instructions regarding the control lock/lock out feature on a video hosted on Vimeo.

Consumers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs to ensure they are off before leaving home or going to bed, and not to leave objects on the range when the range is not in use.

Consumers may contact LG at 800-399-3265 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at lgrange.recall@lge.com, or at LG's website lgecares.com/rangerecall and enter your information to request a free warning sticker, instructions on where to place the sticker, and how to use the Control Lock or Lock Out feature on their range.

Consumers may contact LG at 800-399-3265 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at lgrange.recall@lge.com, or at https://lgecares.com/rangerecall and enter your information to request a free warning sticker, instructions on where to place the sticker, and how to use the Control Lock or Lock Out feature on their range.

Johnson Health Tech North America has issued a recall for 12,885 Matrix training cycles due to a fall hazard. The training cycles’ adjustable seat can unexpectedly lower while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

The firm has received 63 reports of seats unexpectedly lowering, including two reports that users fell off the cycle when the seat lowered. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves certain Matrix-brand Training Cycles models CXP-03, CXC-02, CXM-03, CXV and CXM-02. The recalled products have adjustable saddles and handlebars with an aluminum rear flywheel and a magnetic resistance system. 

They have matte black steel frames, forged steel cranks, dual-sided SPD pedals, four leveling feet and two transport wheels. “Matrix” is printed on the side. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the lower rear area of the cycle frame. Recalled cycles have a serial number that contains a serial prefix of FC32, ZFC32B, FC33, FC36, FC29D or FC27.

The products were sold primarily to commercial fitness facilities, both by JHTNA directly and through third-party distributors, from January 2021 through October 2024 for between $2,530 and $7,305.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cycles and contact Johnson Health Tech North America Inc. to schedule a service technician to install a free repair kit.

Consumers may contact Johnson Health Tech North America Inc. (“JHTNA”) toll-free at 866-218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at cxrecall@matrixfitness.com or online at https://www.matrixfitness.com/us/eng/recalls, or go to www.matrixfitness.com and click on “Recalls” for more information. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Email Mark Huffman at mhuffman@consumeraffairs.com

Alvogen has issued a nationwide recall of one lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 patches because the patches may stick together, providing unhealthy – even fatal - dosages.

The company says there is a possibility that the application of a multi-stacked 25 mcg/h patch could result in serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression. Groups at potentially increased risk could include first-time recipients of such patches, children, and the elderly. So far, Alvogen has received one serious adverse event related to this recall.

The product is used for the management of severe and persistent pain in opioid-tolerant patients who require an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic. The affected Fentanyl Transdermal System lot is:

Lot 108319 of Fentanyl Transdermal System, 25 mcg/h, expiration date 04/2027.

This lot of Fentanyl Transdermal System was distributed nationwide at the pharmacy and patient level. 

What to do

Alvogen, Inc. is notifying its distributors and direct customers by certified letter and is arranging for the return and replacement of all recalled products. Pharmacies are requested not to dispense any product subject to this recall

Patients who have the product subject to this recall should immediately remove any patch currently in use and contact their healthcare provider. Patients with any unused product should return it to the point of purchase for replacement. Consumers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Questions regarding this recall should be directed to Alvogen Customer Complaints by calling 866-770-3024 or sending an e-mail to alvogensmb@continuumindia.com, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Email Mark Huffman at mhuffman@consumeraffairs.com

About 6,000 Cozchique Tebbis and Beeziac girls pajamas are being recalled because the pajama sets violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Online at Amazon.com from May 2024 through September 2024 for between $12 and 17. No incidents have been reported.

This recall involves styles of Cozchique, Tebbis and Beeziac girls pajama sets.  They are sold in sizes 4T, 5T, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14. The two-piece shirt and shorts sets came in six prints, including Tebbis "Sleepy Panda"; Cozchique "Pink & Gray Sloth", "Stripe Easter Bunny", and "Cherry"; and Beezizac "Panda & Donut" and "Blue Avocado." 

The label on the shorts lists the size, fabric content 65% cotton 35% polyester, washing instructions and “Made in China”. The second sewn in labels has the batch ID, manufacture date and location. Impacted units have the batch number 20240415TTL, 20240501TTL or 20240509TTL. Cozchique, Tebbis or Beeziac is printed on the pajama’s hang tags.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them, and contact Tupop to receive a full refund. Consumers should destroy the garments by cutting the top and bottom in half and dispose of them. 

Consumers should send the recalling firm a photo of the destroyed garments by email at bzzservice@hotmail.com to receive a full refund. Tupop and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Tupop by email at bzzservice@hotmail.com for more information.