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RoundUp - 2nd Week of Dec 2024
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CPSC Recalls
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South Shore Branded Baby Cribs Dangerously Entrap
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDc4C6UxBte/
South Shore Industries has recalled South Shore Balka and Olena Baby Cribs with model numbers 13825, 13824, 12937, 12938, and 14408. The spacing between some of the crib slats exceeds federal safety standards creating an entrapment and asphyxiation risk for babies.
About 1,200 cribs were sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Cymax.com, Southshorefurniture.com, and other websites.
Stop using these recalled cribs. To obtain a refund, take apart the crib and take a photo of it placed in an outdoor waste container. Email the photo to service@southshorefurniture.com. For additional information, call South Shore at 1-800-290-0465 or email the company at service@southshorefurniture.com.
#southshore #cribs #entrapment #injury #asphyxiation #recall
southshore, cribs, entrapment, injury, asphyxiation, recall
Nerf Barrage Youth Bike Helmets Won’t Protect
Vidcast: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Nyu6AH/
Todson Inc. now recalls Nerf Barrage Youth Bike Helmets, model number 6011 with lot numbers BC01BJ01-200623 and BC01BJ01-111521. The helmets fail to meet federal safety regulations for bicycle helmets and create risks of head injuries.
About 6,500 helmets were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com.
Stop allowing your children to use these recalled helmets. To obtain your refund, destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps, take a photo of the destroyed helmet, and email the photo to NerfHelmetRecall@Todson.com.. Safely dispose of the helmet after submitting proof of destruction. For additional information, call Todson at 1-800-278-2565 or visit their website Todson.com.
#todson #bikehelmet #children #safety #headinjuries #recall
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Dorel Murphy Wall Beds Can Crush
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfP79Msbt6/
Dorel Home Furnishings has recalled its Dorel Murphy-type Wall Beds branded as Pinnacle, Paramount, Impressions, Holly Hills, Her Majesty, Signature Sleep, and Novogratz. These full- and queen-sized wall beds, sold in various finishes, pose serious impact and crush hazards as they can detach from the wall and fall.
About 69,300 units were sold online at retailers such as Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, Walmart.com, HomeDepot.com, and others.
Stop using these recalled wall-murphy beds. Contact Dorel at 1-888-828-8620 or email them at wallbed@ameriwood.com to arrange for a free professional inspection and possible reinstallation or to obtain more information.
#dorel #beds #murphy #collapse #crush #recall
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Segway Kick Scooters Have Collapsing Front Ends
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfQ3oEvNKf/
Segway is recalling its 2023 Segway Ninebot P100 KickScooters, model number P100S. These scooter’s front forks break leading to falls and injuries to riders and bystanders.
About 1,400 scooter were sold at various retailers, including Broward Motorsport in Florida, Mad Dog Cycles in Utah, NYC Bike and Scooter in New York, and online at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and Segway’s website.
Immediately stop using these recalled kickScooters and contact Segway at 866-473-4929 or via the email recall@segway.com to arrange for a free repair either locally or at a national repair depot.
#segway #scooter #steering #crashes #injuries #recall
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Polaris Off-Road Vehicles Prone To Electrical Fires
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfSNrQvlOv/
Polaris Industries ow recalls Model Year 2024-2025 RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs). These vehicles have a defective positive battery terminal cover that triggers electrical shorts, fires, and burns.
About 21,000 units were sold in the US and 1,300 were sold in Canada.
Owners should inspect their ROVs. If the positive battery terminal cover is damaged, stop using the vehicle and contact Polaris at 1-800-765-2747 for a free repair as well as more information.
#polaris #offroadvehciles #batterycover #fires #burns #recall
polaris, offroadvehciles, batterycover, fires, burns, recall
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Polaris Off-Road and Utility Vehicles Have Defective Seatbelts
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfS3TAPfes/
Polaris Industries is recalling 2024 Ranger Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) and ProXD and Bobcat Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) due a defective weld on the passenger side seat belt anchor bracket that can cause the anchor point to separate from the frame, posing a risk of injury during a crash.
About 2,500 units were sold in the US and 130 units were sold in Canada.
Owners should immediately stop carrying passengers in these vehicles and contact an authorized Polaris or Bobcat dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. You can reach Polaris at 1-800-765-2747 and Bobcat at 1-800-743-4340.
#polaris #offroad #utility #seatbelts #injuries #recall
polaris, offroad, utility, seatbelts, injuries, recall
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Belkin Fast Chargers Overheat
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfTqjcRz3G/
Belkin has recalled its BoostCharge Pro Fast Wireless Charger Power Banks 10K, model number BPD005. The lithium-ion batteries in these power banks tend to overheat creating fire and burn hazards.
About 4,000 units were sold in the US and an additional 62 were sold in Canada online at Amazon.com, belkin.com, and other websites.
Stop charging and using these recalled power banks. Contact Belkin at 1-800-223-5546 to receive a full refund or store credit by submitting photos of the product along with a recall submission form found on Belkin.com. Dispose of the these lithium-ion batteries at your local recycling center.
#belkin #chargers #lithiumion #batteries #overheating #fires #recalls
belkin, chargers, lithiumion, batteries, overheating, fires, recalls
Redfield Fireproof Gun Safes Aren’t Safe
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfUwpFJjgf/
Academy Sports + Outdoors now recalls its Redfield 12-Gun and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes. The safes’ internal locking plates fail to align properly allowing unauthorized access creating a serious injury hazard and risk of death.
About 6,100 safes were sold exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at academy.com.
Owners should immediately stop relying these safes and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors location for a free replacement or full refund. You can also contact Academy’s Customer Care center at 1-888-922-2336 or via the email customerservice@academy.com.
#redfield #academy #gunsafe #locking #access #injury #death #recall
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QVC’s Temptation Oven Gloves Allow You To Burn
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfVbchPvQV/
QVC is recalling more than 1.1 million pairs of Temp-tations Oven Gloves, model numbers K51459, K76398, and K308719. The gloves fail to provide adequate heat protection creating a burn risk . The recall includes all gloves whether sold individually, in pairs, and as part of sets with drying mats or trivets.
The gloves were sold on QVC.com, during QVC televised shows, and through QVC digital shopping platforms.
Stop using these recalled oven gloves and contact QVC at 1-888-770-7119 or via email at ovengloves@realtimeresults.netto obtain a refund.
#qvc #tempations #heatgloves #burns #recalls
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High Bay LED Light Fixtures Have Defective Power Boards
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfWKPYAm3s/
NetZero USA now recalls High Bay LED Light Fixtures, model numbers NZ 9110.3, NZ 9160.4, and NZ 9321.5. The internal LED power board can loosen and contact flammable items leading to fires and burns.
About 16,000 affected fixtures were sold through NetZero USA, Citory Solutions, Red Sail Developments, and other distributors nationwide.
Stop using any fixtures showing signs of a loose LED board or lens discoloration. Turn off the circuit and contact NetZero USA at 1-888-326-2220 or via email at recall@netzero-usa.com to arrange for a free inspection and repair or replacement of the LED board.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/NetZero-USA-Recalls-High-Bay-LED-Light-Fixtures-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
#highbay #led #lights #overheating #fires #burns #recalls
highbay, led, lights, overheating, fires, burns, recalls
Vacation Black Scented Candles Burn Too Intensely
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfXuIhOjQs/
Vacation Inc. has recalled The Legendary ‘VACATION’ candles produced by Vacation® Black Label Scented Candles. The candle’s flame can burn too high, causing the glass container to break creating fire and laceration hazards.
About 13,000 units were sold online at vacation.inc, Amazon.com, Ulta.com, as well as at various beauty and fashion retailers nationwide.
Stop burning these candles immediately. To obtain a $42 refund, visit vacation.inc/candlerecall for detailed instructions. You will need to upload a photo of the candle with a note showing the date and their initials, confirm the candle’s disposal, and choose a refund method. For more information, contact Vacation Inc. at recall@vacation.inc.
#vacation #candles #fires #burns #recalls
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Anker Bluetooth Speakers Overheat
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfYVrTtXo-/
Anker Soundcore (A3102) and PowerConf S3 (A3302) Bluetooth speakers, models A3102016, A3302011, and A330203, are on recall. The lithium-ion batteries in these speakers overheat creating fire and burn risks.
About 69,000 speakers were sold in the US and about 9,764 units were sold in Canada on amazon.com and amazon.ca.
Stop charging and using these recalled speakers, turn them off, and disconnect them from power sources. To check if your speaker is recalled, visit support.anker.com for information about obtaining a free replacement. Dispose of the speaker’s lithium-ion battery at your local recycling center. For more info, call Anker at 1-800-988-7973 or email support@ankerwork.com or service@soundcore.com.
#anker #bluetoothspeaker #lithiumion #battery #overheating #fire #burns #recall
anker, bluetoothspeaker, lithiumion, battery, overheating, fire, burns, recall
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FDA Recalls
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Arizona Cucumbers Have Salmonella Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfZCd4OXI5/
Baloian Farms of Arizona now recalls all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers due to salmonella contamination. The affected products include the “Pamela” brand, those in a generic white box with the grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,” or clear PamPak branded bags of 6 cucumbers.
These cukes were sold in California, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and other states as well as in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.
If you bought any of these cakes, do not consume them. Dispose of them properly and sanitize any surfaces they may have touched. For more information, contact Baloian Farms’ customer service at 1-888-840-6642.
#cucumbers #salmonella #infection #recall
cucumbers, salmonella, infection, recall
Russ Davis Cucumbers Are Salmonella Carriers
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfZqdUAnsv/
Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling multiple products including Crazy Fresh brand cucumbers and salad kits due to Salmonella contamination. Affected are cukes packaged with a 7-digit lot code preceded by an “X” and a sell-by or use-by date on the top label.
About 69,300 cuke bags were sold in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Don’t not consume these cukes and dispose of them properly and clean any surfaces they have touched. For more information, contact Russ Davis Wholesale at 1-877-433-2173.
#russdavis #cucumbers #salmonella #infection #recall
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Gracie’s Kitchens, King Kullen, and Wild By Nature branded prepared foods have listeria
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfaRSOurFc/
Gracie’s Kitchens Inc has recalled all ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products manufactured between November 4 and November 13, 2024 due to listeria contamination. The recall includes multiple items under the brands Gracie’s Kitchens, King Kullen, and Wild By Nature. Listeria can trigger serious infections, in young children, in the elderly, and in individuals with weakened immune systems. Included are packaged fruits, vegetables, and pre-prepared mixes, such as diced onions, mango cups, and vegetable platters
The recalled products were sold in Connecticut and New York, with sell-by dates ranging from November 9 to November 24, 2024.
Check your refrigerators and freezers for these tainted products. Return items to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Gracie’s Kitchens at 1-203-773-0795 or email them at info@gracieskitchens.com.
#gracies #kingkullen #wildbynature #listeria #infection #recall
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Sunfed Cucumbers Have Salmonella Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfa9G6uNwa/
SunFed Produce, LLC has recalled its whole fresh American cucumbers. This salmonella contaminated produce is packaged in containers labeled “SunFed” brand or in boxes labelled “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V” and were sold between October 12, 2024, and November 26, 2024.
About 3,000 cases of these tainted cucumbers were sold in Alaska, Arizona, California, New York, Texas, and other states as well as Canadian provinces such as Alberta and Ontario.
These contaminated cucumbers should not be consumed, served, or sold. Dispose of the cucumbers and clean all surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled cucumbers. For additional information, call SunFed’s recall hotline at 1-888-542-5849 or email the company atsupport@sunfedproduce.com.
#sunfed #cucumbers #salmonella #infection #recall
sunfed, cucumbers, salmonella, infection, recall
Costco’s Kirkland Eggs Are Infected
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfb7LYJkFU/
Handsome Brook Farms is recalling Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs, lot number 327, due to contamination with salmonella. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. The affected eggs have a use by date of 1/5/2025.
About 10,800 boxes of these eggs were sold at 25 Costco locations in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee starting November 22, 2024.
Do not consume these eggs but return them to your local Costco store for a full refund or dispose of the product safely. More information from Handsome Brook Farms is available at 1-646-733-4532, ext. 1 or via email at recall@hbfeggs.com.
#kirkland #eggs #salmonella #infection #recall
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Hollywood Feed Dog Treats are contaminated
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfcpBQJeoU/
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc.now recalls Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips, lot number 20051324L2 and an expiration date of 11/13/25. These dog treats have salmonella contamination.
About 400 bags of these treats were sold at Hollywood Feed stores in 19 states including Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas, as well as online at HollywoodFeed.com.
Stop giving these treats to your dogs. Contact Carolina Prime Pet at 1=828-394-6460 or via email at treats@carolinaprimepet.com to arrange a return for a refund or replacement. Be careful handling these treats and cleanse all surfaces they have contacted.
#Hollywoodfeed #dog #treates #salmonella #infection #recall
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Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips have an undeclared allergen
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfdMwHs8Sh/
Sugar Foods is recalling Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style due to undeclared wheat. Affected product has a Best By Date of June 20, 2025. Fresh Gourmet Crispy Onion Strips containing wheat, were packaged in Tortilla Strip packaging.
These mislabelled packages were sold in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Washington state.
Stop consuming these tortilla strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Sugar Foods’ Consumer Care Department at 1-332-240-6676 or via email at Customerfeedback@sugarfoods.com.
#freshgourmet #tortillastrips #wheat #onionstrips #allergy #recall
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Super Cinnamon Power Contains Poison
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfd-zTgupi/
IHA Beverage now recalls Super Cinnamon Powder due to lead contamination. Lead is toxic to the nervous system and it particularly dangerous for growing children.
This cinnamon powder was sold in California retail stores and at a few other locations across the U.S.
Stop using this cinnamon powder and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions? Contact IHA Beverage at 1-323-724-8551.
#super #cinnamon #powder #lead #poisoning #recall
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