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Consumer Affairs Recalls - Products, Vehicles, Foods

  1. The air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 18, 2024

    PhotoBest Buy Purchasing of Richfield, Minn., is recalling about 189,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens sold in the U.S. and Canada.

    The air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards.

    Additionally, the air fryer ovens can overheat and the glass on the door can shatter, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards.

    The firm has received 24 reports of overheating/melting or glass shattering, including six reports of air fryers catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

    This recall involves Insignia air fryers and Insignia air fryer ovens, model numbers NS-AF34D2, NS-AF5DSS2, NS-AF5MSS2, NS-AF8DBD2, NS-AF10DBK2, and NS-AF10DSS2.

    The brand name INSIGNIA is on the top or front of each unit. A product rating label on the underside of each unit identifies the brand INSIGNIA and the model number.

    The air fryers and air fryer ovens have cooking chamber capacities ranging from about 3.4 to 10 quarts, and plastic or plastic and stainless-steel bodies in black and stainless-steel finishes.

    The air fryers and air fryer ovens, manufactured in China, were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com, www.eBay.com, and third-party sellers from November 2021, through November 2023, for between $32 and $180.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens and visit https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer for instructions on how to submit photos of the recalled unit(s), the model number, purchase receipt, and on the destruction of the unit.

    Consumers may receive a refund in the form of a refund check or a Best Buy store credit. A consumer will receive the amount on the purchase receipt, or the average sales price for the model if no receipt is provided.

    Consumers should not return the recalled air fryers or air fryer ovens to Best Buy stores. Best Buy has contacted all known purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Best Buy at (800) 566-7498 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or register online at https://www.recallrtr.com/airfryer to receive a refund.

    They may also go online at http://www.bestbuy.com/productrecalls for more information.

  2. The biometric lock can fail and be opened by unauthorized users

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 14, 2024

    PhotoMachir of Springfield, Mo., is recalling about 24,820 Machir biometric personal safes.

    The safes biometric lock can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms.

    The firm has received 15 reports of the recalled safes being opened by unauthorized users when the biometric lock failed. No injuries have been reported.

    This recall involves certain Machir biometric personal safes used to store personal items.

    They measure about 10 inches by 14 inches by 10 inches.

    The serial numbers are located on the lower right-hand corner of the front door of the safe.

    The following serial number ranges are included in this recall:

    • SW190035551 SW190038050
    • SW190070151 SW190072650
    • SW190175401 SW190175857
    • SW190262061 SW190264301
    • SVA2001200005001 SVA2001200007000
    • SVA2001200014632 SVA2001200014995
    • SVA2001200015001 SVA2001200017577
    • SVA2001200086685 SVA2001200089624
    • SVA2001200164001 SVA2001200165000
    • SVA2001200115471 SVA2001200119880
    • SVA2001200122399 SVA2001200124758
    • SVA2001200172611 SVA2001200174080

    The safes, manufactured in China, were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Machir.com from July 2019, through at least September 2021, for about $98.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric lock feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store their items until they get the free replacement.

    Contact Machir to receive instructions on disabling the biometric lock feature and on how to receive a free replacement safe.

    Consumers will be asked to disable the biometric reader and email a photo of the disabled biometric reader to Info@machir.com in order to receive a replacement safe. The instructions on how to safely destroy the biometric reader are also located at http://machir.com/biorecall/.

    Consumers may contact Machir toll-free at (888) 505-5195 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at Info@machir.com or online at https://machir.com/biorecall/ page for more information.

  3. The product may be contaminated with foreign materials

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 13, 2024

    PhotoSalm Partners of Denmark, Wis., is recalling approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage.

    The product may be contaminated with foreign materials -- specifically pieces of rubber.

    There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.

    The following item, produced October 30-31, 2023, is being recalled:

    • 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of "Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY" sausage and best by dates "05/17/24" and "05/18/24" printed on the side of the packaging.

    The recalled product, bearing establishment number "P-32009" on the side of the package, was shipped to retail locations nationwide.

    What to do

    Customers who have purchased the recalled products should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

    Consumers with questions may contact Johnsonville at (888) 556-2728 or by email at sschafer@johnsonville.com.

  4. Electrical wiring may be exposed, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 12, 2024

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    Yamaha Corporation of America of Buena Park, Calif., is recalling about 34,500 Yamaha PA-10 AC power adaptors.

    A crack can occur between the adapters upper and lower cases allowing them separate completely and expose electrical wiring, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards.

    No incidents or injuries are reported.

    This recall involves Yamahas PA-10 AC power adaptors with date codes ranging from 2126 to 2319.

    Yamaha is printed on the front of the black power adapter and the date code is printed on the back.

    The PA-10 AC Power Adapter was bundled with five Yamaha analog mixing console models -- MG10, MG10X CV, MG10XU, MG10XUF, and MG12XUK -- and sold as a stand-alone replacement part.

    Only the PA-10 AC power adapter is being recalled.

    The power adaptors, manufactured in China, were sold at Guitar Center, Amazon.com, Sweetwater Sound, Sam Ash, Musicians Friend, B & H Foto & Electronics, American Musical Supply, and other independent, authorized Yamaha professional audio stores nationwide; and directly by Yamaha online at www.usa.yamaha.com and www.shop.usa.yamaha.com/ from June 2021, through November 2023, for about $60.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the power adaptor and contact Yamaha for a free replacement.

    Yamaha will provide a free replacement AC power adapter to any consumer who purchased a Yamaha mixing console that contained a defective power adapter and/or purchased a defective power adapter as a stand-alone replacement part.

    Consumers may contact Yamaha toll-free at (844) 703-5446 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at pa10recall@yamaha.com or online at www.yamaha.com/us/support/pa10recall/ for more information.

  5. The swings pose a suffocation risk

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 11, 2024

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    Jool Baby of Lakewood, N.J. is recalling about 63,100 Nova Baby infant swings.

    The swings pose a suffocation risk. They were marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep, and have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees in violation of the CPSCs Infant Sleep Products Regulation and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act.

    In addition, the swing fails to meet mandatory warning requirements regarding sleep under the swing standard.

    No incidents or injuries are reported.

    The recall involves Jool Babys Nova Baby infant swings, manufactured from June 2022, through September 2023.

    The recalled swings are gray and measure about 28 inches long, 19 inches wide and 24 inches high.

    They have a round aluminum base with music buttons on the front, a metal seat frame, a cloth seat with restraints and a headrest, and a canopy with hanging toys (yellow moon, blue cloud, and pink star.)

    The swings can be powered using AAA batteries or an AC adaptor and come with an electronic remote control.

    Jool Baby appears on the swings base and NOVA on the seat label.

    The manufacturing date code in month, day, year format may be found on the sewn-in warning label on the back of the swings seat.

    The swings, manufactured in China, were sold at Walmart stores and online at www.JoolBaby.com, www.amazon.com, www.babylist.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com and other websites from November 2022, through November 2023, for about $150.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings for sleep, and contact Jool Baby to receive a free repair kit, including shipping.

    Consumers should upload a photo of the warning label to the firms online registration page at www.JoolBaby.com/recall.

    Once registered, Jool Baby will send consumers a repair kit consisting of a new seat with updated on-product warnings, updated plush toys and an updated remote control.

    Consumers may contact Jool Baby toll-free at (888) 788-5665 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET), Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET), on Friday, by email at recall@JoolBaby.com or online at www.JoolBaby.com/recall for more information.

  6. The chargers cable can become damaged or break over time

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 8, 2024

    PhotoIKEA US Retail of Virginia is recalling about 32,850 SKSTORM 40W USB chargers sold in the U.S. and Canada.

    The chargers cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards.

    The firm has received 17 incident reports globally, including five reports of burns and four reports of electric shock. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.

    This recall involves IKEA SKSTORM 40W USB chargers.

    The product consists of a charger and a detachable power cord with a C7 connector and a plug.

    Model number ICPSW5-40-1 is printed on the label on the back side of the gray USB charger.

    The chargers, manufactured in China, were sold at IKEA stores nationwide and online at IKEA.com from April 2020, through December 2023, for about $30.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. If unable to return it to a store, consumers may contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the chargers to receive a full refund.

    Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a full refund.

    Consumers may contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/ for more information.

  7. The charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 7, 2024

    PhotoVernier Science Education of Beaverton, Ore., is recalling about 15,000 Vernier Go Direct charge stations.

    The charge station can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

    The company has received two reports of the chargers overheating. No injuries have been reported.

    This recall involves the Vernier Go Direct Charge Station, which supports the Go Direct line of wireless sensors containing rechargeable batteries.

    The sensors are widely used in educational settings by teachers and students to conduct a variety of science experiments, including collecting data on temperature measurements, O2 levels, CO2 levels, pH values, and more.

    The Vernier charge stations can charge up to 16 sensors at the same time 8 via USB and 8 via Go Direct wand-style sensor ports.

    The product is marked as Go Direct Charging Station and can be identified by the order code GDX-CRG and model number GDXCRG2617R1 on a label located at the bottom of the charge station.

    The product may have been purchased individually or as a part of a Teacher Pack of sensors with order codes GDX-TMP-TP or GDX-PH-TP.

    The charge stations, manufactured in Taiwan, were sold online at Vernier.com, www.fishersci.com, www.flinnsci.com, and www.us.vwr.com from November 2017, through December 2023, for between $90 and $930, depending on whether it was purchased individually or as part of a Teacher Pack.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the charge stations and contact Vernier to receive instructions on how to return it for a free repair.

    Vernier is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Vernier Science Education toll-free at (888) 837-6437 from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Thursday, from 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PT) on Friday by email at support@vernier.com, or online at www.vernier.com/gdx-crg-recall for more information.

  8. The water heaters can leak gas, posing a fire hazard

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 6, 2024

    PhotoThe Home Appliances (Camplux) of North Charleston, S.C., is recalling about 43,000 Camplux portable tankless water heaters.

    The water heaters can leak gas from the gas regulator connection, posing a fire hazard.

    The firm has received 19 reports of fire incidents . No injuries have been reported.

    This recall involves certain Camplux brand portable tankless water heaters , model numbers AY132, BD158, BW211, BW264, and BW422. A list of the sizes and manufacturing dates may be found here.

    The water heaters, manufactured in China, were sold online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from June 2018, through December 2021, for between $160 and $400.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled portable water heaters and contact The Home Appliances for a free repair kit.

    The repair kit consists of a replacement gas regulator with a quick connect attachment that allows for easy connection and disconnection without the need to screw in the gas regulator.

    Instructions for installing this repair kit will also be provided.

    Consumers may contact The Home Appliances (Camplux) toll-free at (844) 538-7475 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at support@camplux.com, or online at www.thehomeappliances.com/waterheaterrecall for more information.

  9. The product may be contaminated with hard plastic

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 5, 2024

    PhotoCJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation of Beaumont, Calif., is recalling approximately 61,839 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumpling.

    The product may be contaminated with foreign materials -- specifically hard plastic from a permanent marker pen.

    There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury.

    The following item, produced on December 7, 2023, is being recalled:

    • 6-oz. boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of TRADER JOES Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings with lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2 printed on the side of the box.

    The recalled product, bearing establishment number P-46009 inside the USDA mark of inspection, was shipped to Trader Joes retail locations nationwide.

    What to do

    Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

    Consumers with questions may contact the CJ Foods at (800) 544-6855.

  10. The products packaging is not child-resistant as required by law

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 4, 2024

    PhotoNutraceutical Corporation, of Salt Lake City, Utah, is recalling about 102,100 containers of Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash.

    The mouthwash contains ethanol in a concentration that must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).

    The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

    No incidents or injuries are reported.

    This recall involves Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash in Wintermint and Eucalyptus Mint flavors.

    The bottles are a dark opaque brown with a white lid.

    The pink and white label on the front of the bottles displays the Heritage Store logo, product name and flavor.

    All lots are included in the recall.

    The mouthwash, manufactured in the U.S., was sold at Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Moms Organic Market, New Seasons Market and Mothers Market & Kitchen, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon, iHerb, HeritageStore.cm and other websites from October 2010, through December 2023, for about $10.50.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately store the recalled mouthwash in a safe location out of reach and sight of children, and contact Nutraceutical for a full refund or free replacement product, including shipping, depending on availability.

    Consumers will be asked to dispose of the product.

    Nutraceutical is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Nutraceutical at (800) 227-6063 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT) Monday through Friday, by email at info@nutracorp.com, or online at https://heritagestore.com/pages/recall, www.betterbeing.com/recall or www.Nutraceutical.com and click on "Product Recall at the bottom right of the page for more information.

  11. The mattresses violate several provisions of the federal safety regulation

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    March 1, 2024

    PhotoBiloban of China is recalling about 20,000 Spring Spirit and Biloban Pack and Play mattresses.

    The mattresses violate multiple provisions of the federal safety regulation for crib mattresses, including the thickness test, and are missing warnings and labels.

    These issues pose a suffocation hazard to infants.

    No incidents or injuries are reported.

    This recall involves Spring Spirit (Amazons ASIN B086X5RKRZ) and Biloban (Amazons ASIN B09WMP2BS3) pack and play mattress.

    The Spring Spirit mattress is a trifold mattress with a bamboo pattern print, manufactured from August 2022 through July 2023.

    Spring Spirit is printed on a tag located on one side of the mattress, and batch number 230315US and the manufacture date in the format PD DD.MM/YYY are printed on another tag located on the opposite side of the mattress.

    The Biloban mattresses are white and Biloban and gray stars are printed on the top. The underside of the mattress is gray. They were manufactured from August 2022 through July 2023.

    Biloban is printed on the mattress hangtag, and batch number 2304US and the manufacture date in the format PD DD.MM/YYY are printed on a tag stapled to the mattress cover.

    The mattresses, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from August 2022, through August 2023, for about $40.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using and destroy the recalled mattresses, and contact Biloban to receive a full refund and for directions on how to dispose of the mattresses.

    Biloban and Amazon are contacting all purchasers directly.

    Consumers may contact Biloban by email at recall@biloban.com for more information.

  12. The popular snack, recalled months ago, contains dangerous levels of lead

    By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs
    March 1, 2024

    PhotoAt the end of October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an urgent health advisory, leading to the recall of WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. The FDA warned some of the products were tainted with lead.

    Lead exposure is highly toxic for humans, especially children. Unfortunately, not all parents got the message or acted on it. Within two weeks there were 22 reports of children around the U.S. injured by the tainted products.

    The children, who were between the ages of one and three, were diagnosed with high blood lead levels after eating WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Pure pouches. The recalled products included Schnucks Cinnamon-Flavored Applesauce pouches and variety pack and certain Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches.

    400 reported injuries

    Now, the situation has gotten worse much worse. In a consumer alert, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein warns parents to check their pantries for the recalled applesauce, reporting that nearly 400 childhood lead poisoning cases were recently linked to recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches that were sold in stores without first being tested for toxic metals.

    Stein and 19 other state attorneys general are calling on the FDA to protect babies and young children from lead and other toxic metals in baby food. They are asking the FDA to require the baby food industry to test all finished food products for lead and other toxic metals.

    Its unsettling that companies arent already testing baby food for toxic metals and lead, Stein said. The FDA needs to act now to protect our kids from dangerous products.

    Hundreds of WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches have been recalled. Stein urges parents who still have the products in their pantries to dispose of them by carefully opening each pouch and emptying the contents into the garbage.

    What to do

    The FDA says parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed the product should contact their childs healthcare provider about getting a blood test.

    Consumers with questions may contact the firm by email atsales@wanabanafruits.com.

  13. The biometric lock can fail and be opened by unauthorized users

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    February 29, 2024

    PhotoAwesafe of China is recalling about 60,000 Awesafe biometric gun safes.

    The biometric lock can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death.

    The firm has received reports of 71 incidents of the gun safes being opened by unauthorized users when the biometric lock failed to secure the safe. No injuries have been reported.

    This recall involves black Awesafe biometric gun safes that can fit two pistols, and have the brand name Awesafe on the front.

    The gun safes, manufactured in China, were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from August 2019, until December 7, 2022, for about $130.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature, remove the batteries, and only use the key for the recalled safes to store firearms until they get the free replacement safe.

    Contact Awesafe to receive instructions on disabling the biometric feature and to receive a free replacement safe. Consumers will be asked to disable the biometric reader and email a photo of the disabled biometric reader to Recall@awesafeus.com in order to receive a replacement safe.

    The instructions on how to safely disable the biometric reader are also located at http://awesafeus.com/RECALL.

    Once consumers receive a replacement safe, they should discard the recalled safe in accordance with local laws.

    Consumers may contact Awesafe by email at Recall@awesafeus.com or online at https://awesafeus.com/recall/ for more information.

  14. Users of these products run a risk of eye infections or related harm

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    February 28, 2024

    PhotoBrassica Pharma is recalling various eye ointment products, a list of which may be found here.

    An inspection conducted by the Food and Drug Administration found lack of sterility assurance at the facility at which they were produced.

    Patients who use these products have a potential risk of eye infections or related harm.

    There are no reports of adverse events to date.

    The recalled products were shipped nationwide to Walmart, CVS and AACE Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    What to do

    Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop using them and may return them to the place of purchase.

    Consumers with questions may contact Brassica Pharma at (833) 225-9564 or by email at info@brassicapharma.com.

  15. The pot handle can detach or become loose, posing burn and scald risks

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    February 27, 2024

    PhotoCascade Designs of Seattle, Wash., is recalling about 83,000 MSR camping cooking pots sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

    The pot handle can detach or become loose, posing burn and scald risks from hot food and liquids spilling from the product.

    The company has received 22 reports of the pot handle either detaching or becoming loose, including two reports of burn injuries.

    This recall involves select Cascade Designs camping cooking pots.

    The anodized aluminum pots are various 1- to 2-liter pots sold individually and as a part of stove systems and kits.

    The recalled models include Reactor, Trail Lite and PocketRocket Stove Kits. MSR is written on the side of the pots.

    The pots, manufactured in Thailand, were sold at outdoor equipment stores nationwide from January 2008, through October 2023, for between $40 and $290.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camping cooking pot, and contact Cascade Designs for instructions on submitting a photo of the product to receive a free replacement pot handle/lifter.

    The replacement pot handle/lifter does not require tools to install.

    Consumers may contact Cascade Designs at (800) 531-9531 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or online at https://www.msrgear.com/pot-recall.html for more information.

  16. The reflectors may not reflect light as intended

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    February 27, 2024

    PhotoHarbor Freight Tools is recalling 79,326 Kenway LED Trailer Light Kits and Submersible LED Trailer Lights

    The LED kits have part number, 64275 (UPC 193175352965); the Submersible LED Trailer Lights have part numbers, 64362 (Left UPC 792363643620) and 64361 (Right UPC 792363643610).

    The reflectors may not reflect light as intended.

    Side reflectors that do not reflect properly can reduce the visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    What to do

    Harbor Freight will replace the reflectors or provide a refund in the form of a Harbor Freight gift card free of charge.

    Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024.

    Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at (800) 444-3353.

  17. The propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    February 26, 2024

    PhotoWorthington Enterprises of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling about 146,160 EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinders.

    The propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

    No incidents or injuries are reported.

    This recall involves EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinders with model number EVAS M0859, a serial number beginning with a W, and a date code of either 06-23 or 07-23.

    The model number, serial number, and date code are stamped on the collar of the cylinder.

    While the cylinders were initially sold with an AmeriGas label, consumers could have exchanged these cylinders with other propane distributors who would have then placed their own branded sleeve/label on them.

    The cylinders, manufactured in Turkey, were sold at AmeriGas propane cylinder exchange suppliers in New Hampshire and Eastern Massachusetts (Boston Metropolitan) area from July through August 2023, or from a propane cylinder exchange supplier thereafter, for between $20 and $80.

    What to do

    Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately, close the top valve completely and return them to any AmeriGas Propane Exchange retail location for a free replacement.

    Consumers can find exchange retail locations at https://www.amerigas.com/locations/find-propane.

    Consumers may contact Worthington toll-free at (888) 520-1304 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET), by email at propanecylinders@realtimeresults.net, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/PropaneCylinders for more information.

  18. The adapters can overheat and spark, posing burn and fire hazards

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    February 23, 2024

    PhotoDynabook Americas of Irvine, Calif., is recalling 16.8 million Toshiba Laptop AC Adapters sold in the U.S. and Canada.

    The adapters can overheat and spark, posing burn and fire hazards.

    The firm has received 679 reports of the recalled adapters overheating or catching fire, melting, and burning. This includes 43 reports of minor burn injuries.

    This recall involves AC adapters sold with Toshiba brand personal laptop computers as well as sold separately.

    They have date codes between April 2008, through December 2012, in either a year month, date format, i.e. April 2008 is 0804, or year week, date format, i.e. week 15 of 2008 is 0815.

    A list of the adapters which are black with model numbers, serial numbers and date codes printed on the AC adapter rating label, may be found here.

    The adapters, manufactured in China, were sold at various stores nationwide and Toshiba.com from April 2008, through April 2014, with Toshiba brand laptop computers, or separately for between $25 and $75.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled AC adapters and contact Dynabook Americas for a free replacement.

    They may check online at https://support.dynabook.com/axx2024 to see if their adapter is part of the recall and for instructions on how to order a replacement.

    Consumers should submit a photo of their AC adapter with the power cord cut and certify proper disposal to dba-acadapter2024@dynabook.com to receive a free replacement.

    Consumers may contact Dynabook at (800) 457-7777 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at dba-acadapter2024@dynabook.com or online at https://support.dynabook.com/recall2024ax for more information.

  19. The product contains elevated levels of vitamin D3

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    February 22, 2024

    PhotoNordic Naturals is recalling a single lot of Nordic Naturals Babys Vitamin D3 Liquid.

    The product contains elevated levels or super potent dose of vitamin D3.

    Prolonged use of the product could lead to elevated vitamin D levels, resulting in vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, frequent urination, and inability to thrive in infants.

    The recalled product, lot number 234909, is used as a dietary supplement for infants up to 12 months of age, and packaged in boxes containing one 0.76 fl. oz. bottle and one dropper for dosage, under SKU RUS-02733 with an expiration date of December 2025.

    What to do

    Those in possession of the recalled product should discontinue use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

    Consumers may contact Nordic Naturals at (888) 294-7440, Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PST) or by email at customerservice@nordicnaturals.com.

  20. The smokers can leak electrical current during use, posing a shock hazard

    By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs
    February 20, 2024

    PhotoChar-Broil of Columbus, Ga., is recalling about 212,000 digital electric smokers sold in the U.S. and Canada.

    The smokers can leak electrical current during use, posing a shock hazard.

    The firm has received 79 reports of consumers who experienced a minor electric shock from touching the smokers while in use, including one report of a consumer developing a finger blister after the shock.

    This recall involves Char-Broil digital electric smokers with the following model descriptions:

    • Digital Electric Smoker;
    • Digital Electric Smoker w/Window;
    • Digital Electric Smoker, Black w/Window;
    • Digital Electric Smoker, Medallion;
    • Digital Electric Smoker, Connected; and
    • Digital Electric Smoker, XL.

    These electric smokers were designed and intended only for outdoor use to cook without charcoal.

    The smokers were sold in black and stainless-steel finishes with the Char-Broil logo plate on the front of the unit.

    The product label is located on the outside back of the unit and includes the model and serial numbers and brand information. UPC codes, located on the packaging, are included in this recall with a list of model descriptions and item numbers found here.

    The smokers, manufactured in China, were sold at Lowes, Menards, Ollies Bargain Outlet, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, HSN.com and Charbroil.com from April 2015, through January 2024, for between $300 and $600.

    What to do

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit.

    The repair kit consists of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) plug (also known as a pigtail), a clamshell enclosure to secure the GFCI pigtail, and a cable clamp.

    Instructions for installing each of these repair kit items will also be provided.

    Consumers may contact Char-Broil toll-free at (833) 206-4647 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET) Monday through Saturday, by email at recall@charbroil.com, or online at https://www.charbroil.com/support/char-broil-digital-electric-smoker-recall for more information.