Recalls in February 2025

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.

Gerber Products Company is initiating a recall and discontinuation of all batches of Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. 

Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks were distributed nationwide via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico.

Recalled products can be identified as follows:

• GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes

• GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – BANANA, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes

• GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – BANANA, Net Wt. 1.59 Oz (45g), with UPC 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes

This recall and discontinuation is isolated to Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks – strawberry apple and Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks – banana.

The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents. To date, one emergency room visit has been reported to the firm.

What to do

Consumers who may have purchasedGerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks should not feed this product to their child and can return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. For any additional support needed, Gerber is available 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).

“We are working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall and will cooperate with them fully,” the company said in a statement.

“We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers.”

In late December broccoli sold at Walmart was recalled because it was tainted with Salmonella. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now upgraded the recall to Class I, its highest threat level.

A Class I recall is "a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." The FDA said it is concerned some consumers may still have the recalled produce in their freezers.

 The tainted vegetables were sold at Walmart locations in 20 states across the country. The possible health concerns were discovered after Texas Health & Human Services conducted a random sampling of the products. Multiple samples of the broccoli showed listeria contamination, which had been distributed to Walmart locations throughout the state of Texas. 

The items part of the recall are 12 oz. bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets that have a UPC code of 6 81131 32884 5 and a Lot Code of BFFG327A6. 

Walmart locations in the following states carried the broccoli part of the recall: Arizona, Arkansas, Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. 

If consumers find the affected products in their refrigerators or freezers, they are advised to throw them away immediately. 

Questions about this article? Contact Jim Hood at jhood@consumeraffairs.com.