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RoundUp - 4th Week of Feb 2025
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CPSC Recalls
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OdorStop Boot and Shoe Dryers and Deodorizers Short-Circuit
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlv7xdPFw_/
These Boot and Shoe Dryers and Deodorizers have heat or ozone on-off switches that short circuit leading to arcing and fires. Affected are models OSBSDD2 and OSBSDD.
About 13,000 units were sold online through Amazon.com, OdorStop.com, Lowes.com, Globalindustrial.com, and webrestaurantstore.com. The dryers were available for purchase from December 2018 through October 2023 nationwide.
Stop using these recalled dryers and contact OdorStop at 1-800-414-2191 or via the email support@odorstop.com to arrange a free repair. The company will install a new in-line fuse and return the repaired unit. To participate in the recall, visit OdorStop.com/recall to register and obtain a free return shipping label.
#odorsto #dryers #deodorizer #shortcircuit #fires #burns #recall
odorstop, dryers, deodorizers, shortcircuit, fires, burns, recall
Shadeks ShadesU Roller Window Shades create a strangulation and entanglement hazard for children.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlwrlGpfKD/
The blinds have dangerously long operating cords that violate federal regulations for window coverings and labeling requirements.
About 15,500 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between June 2024 and September 2024.
Immediately secure window blind cords out of children’s reach and contact Shadeks at 1-866-267-4233 or via email at info@shadesu.comfor a free repair. The company will provide instructions on returning the shades, removing the hazardous cord, and updating them to a cordless design. A free shipping label will be provided.
#shadeks #rollerblinds #cords #entrapment #children #recall
shadeks, rollerblinds, cords, entrapment, children, recall
SuperATV’s carrier bearings for Polaris RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles create fire and burn hazards.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlxMKZs5OU/
As the fuel tank expands, the drive shaft comes in contact with it, causing a fuel leak, and leads to a serious risk of fire. Affected are models BEA01-001, BEA01-002, and BEA01-005 (Rev A00 and A01) sold between April 2017 and September 2022.
About 10,700 units were sold nationwide through SuperATV’s website and off-road vehicle dealers across the United States.
Stop using all vehicles equipped with these carrier bearings, remove them, and register online at form.jotform.com/243023918871055 to receive a postage-paid return label anda free replacement carrier bearing. No proof of purchase is required. For more information,
contact SuperATV at 1-855-728-8256.
#superatv #polaris #fueltank #bearings #fire #recall
superatv, polaris, fueltank, bearings, fire, recall
Super73 Model year 2024 Z Miami SE and Z Adventure Core electric bicycles have defective brakes.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlxrG-MONc/
The retaining pin in the e-bike’s disc brake calipers can loosen and dislodge, causing brake failure with a significant risk of injury to the rider and bystanders.
About 1,400 units were sold nationwide at Super73’s store in Irvine, California, various bicycle stores, and online at super73.com from April 2024 through September 2024.
Stop riding these recalled e-bikes and contact Super73 at 1-888-841-3584, or via the email safety@super73 to obtain a free repair kit. This kit includes a new retaining pin, and consumers will receive up to $50 toward professional installation of the new pin.
#super73 #ebikes #brakes #injuries #recall
super73, ebikes, brakes, injuries, recall
Homebox Blackout Roller Window Shades have cords that strangle
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlyLJYPN_j/
These blinds have long operating cords that pose a risk of entrapment and strangulations to children. They violate federal safety regulations for window coverings and labeling.
About 4,900 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com across the United States from December 2022 through September 2024.
Secure these window blind cords out of children’s reach and contact Zhejiang Mingjing Textile via email at recall@homebox.net.cn to receive a free repair kit with a replacement operating cord device or a free cordless blind.
#homebox #rollerblinds #cords #entrapment #children #recall
homebox, rollerblinds, cords, entrapment, children, recall
Sauder Woodworking’s tip-over restraint straps don’t restrain.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlyq8YvxwB/
These safety straps are sold with Sauder and Sauder Beginnings dressers and 4-drawer chests. They fail and create tip-over and entrapment hazards that could injure or kill children.
About 15,800 units were sold at Cook Brothers, Homemakers Furniture Plaza, and Menards stores nationwide and online through Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, CYMAX.com, HomeDepot.com, Menards.com, Sauder.com, Target.com, UrbanOutfitters.com, Walmart.com, and Wayfair.com, among other retailers. Sales occurred between July 2020 and December 2024.
Immediately check the back of your Sauder storage units for a manufacture date sticker between July 2020 and August 2023. If your unit is affected, call Sauder at 1-866-218-8312 for a free replacement tip-over restraint kit.
#sauder #restraint #straps #tipover #entrapment #injury #children #recall
sauder, restraint, straps, tipover, entrapment, injury, children, recall
SEJOV Five-Drawer Dressers tip over and injure.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlzLFFRXV4/
If not wall-anchored, these tall dressers can fall over and entrap, injure, and possibly kill children. Affected are lot numbers SPG0000905N, SPG0000905BN, SPG0000905B.
About 900 dressers were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between September 2023 and August 2024.
Immediately stop filling these recalled dressers unless they are secured to a wall. Keep children away from them. To receive a full refund, contact SEJOV at 1-800-331-9670 or email the company at SEJOVrecall@aliyun.
#sejov #dressers #5drawer #tipover #entrapment #injury #death #children #recall
sejov, dressers, 5drawer, tipover, entrapment, injury, death, children, recall
Holosun Red Dot Sights (Model HS503G-ACSS) and Gold Dot Sights (Model HE512C-GD) contain dangerous button batteries.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlz_wAvxKX/
The lithium coin battery in these sights can be easily accessed by children due to absence of child-resistant packaging and required warning labels. There is a serious risk of internal chemical burns or death if these batteries are swallowed.
About 9,400 sights were sold nationwide through retailers including Primary Arms, EuroOptic, GRITR Sports, Davidson’s, MidwayUSA, Carolina Sporting Arms, Palmetto State Armory, and online at OpticsPlanet.com between February 2023 and August 2024.
Stop using the recalled Firearm Dot Sights around children. Contact Holosun Technologies at 1-888-869-1180 or via the email cpscinquiries@holosun.com to receive a free recall kit which could include a new battery compartment enclosure or tray, an updated manual, and new packaging.
#holosun #sight #buttonbattery #ingestion #children #burns #recall
holosun, sight, buttonbattery, ingestion, children, burns, recall
Kubota Utility Tractors have defective clutches and braking.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl0-WquNr-/
The clutch cable breaks and diminishes braking power creating accidents and injuries. Affected is model MX5400DTC.
About 2,600 tractors were sold in the United States and 180 units were sold in Canada through authorized Kubota dealers from February 2020 through December 2024.
Immediately stop riding these recalled utility tractors and contact an authorized Kubota dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. For more information, call Kubota Tractor Corporation at 1-888-458-2682.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kubota-Recalls-Utility-Tractors-Due-to-Crash-Hazard
#kubota #tractor #clutch #brakes #crashes #injuries #recall
kubota, tractor, clutch, brakes, crashes, injuries, recall
Rebecca’s Toys & Prizes Bowling Pin Sipper Cups contain poison.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl1iaZvHiO/
These toys contain toxic levels of lead in the red tape on the cups. Lead is a well-known neurotoxin for children that can trigger serious developmental issues.About 2,400 units were sold nationwide at bowling alleys from January 2018 through July 2019.Stop allowing your children to use these recalled sipper cups. To receive a full refund, contact Nazzaro at 1-800-777-2235 or via email at service@rebeccas.com.
#rebeccas #nazzaro #bowlingpin #sippercup #lead #poisoning #children #recall
rebeccas, nazzaro, bowlingpin, sippercup, lead, poisoning, children, recall
Walmart’s Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters Dangerously Overheat.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl2HGaNPAt/
Their lithium-ion batteries overheat leading to housing melting, ignition, and fires with serious injuries and death.
About 17,970 units were sold nationwide at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, as well as online at Walmart.com and SamsClub.com, from May 2018 through October 2024.
Immediately stop using and charging these recalled scooters, cut the throttle cord, and dispose of the entire product following local hazardous waste disposal procedures for lithium-ion batteries. Walmart and Sam’s Club will contact owners via email with refund instructions. If they don’t and for more information, call Walmart at 800-925-6278.
#walmart #Swagtron #escooters #overheating #fires #burns #recall
walmart, Swagtron, escooters, overheating, fires, burns, recall
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FDA Recalls
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Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos contain undeclared milk.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl2pfMvSWN/
Affected product has a lot code 02092024.These chocolates were sold a retail stores primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut as well as on amazon.com from October, 2024, through February 14, 2025.If you have these chocolates, return the product for a credit or refund. For additional information, call Kayco at 1-718-369-4600 or email the company at Customercare@kayco.com.
#glicks #kayco #chocolates #conettos #milk #allergy #recall
glicks, kayco, chocolates, conettos, milk, allergy, recall
Ulker Brand snack rolls, biscuits, and wafers contain multiple undeclared allergens.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl3D9PNDIM/
These baked goods contain undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk.
Affected products were sold in retail stores across 31 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia, and Ontario, Canada.
Any of these affected products should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. With questions, contact ZB Importing LLC at info@ziyad.com.
#ulker #rolls #biscuits #wafers #egg #wheat #milk #allergies #recall
ulker, rolls, biscuits, wafers, egg, wheat, milk, allergies, recall
Las Ollas Botana Mix Snacks contain undeclared sesame, soy, wheat, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, and Red No. 6.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl3lqRt9Uk/
These products were sold in Texas through both wholesale and retail stores.Return affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Kedake Inc. at 1-713-996-7550.
#lasollas #snacks #sesame #soy #wheat #yellow5 #yellow6 #red6 #allergy #recall
lasollas, snacks, sesame, soy, wheat, yellow5, yellow6, red6, allergy, recall
Vitality Male Enhancement Dietary Supplement Capsules contain dangerous prescription drugs.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl4PLRPb_9/
This supplement contains unlisted sildenafil and tadalafil. These phosphodiesterase inhibitors are active ingredients in FDA-approved medications used for erectile dysfunction. They can cause dangerously low blood pressure, particularly if taken along with prescription nitrate drugs such as nitroglycerin.
These Vitality capsules were sold nationwide through retail outlets.
Immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.For more information, call One Source Nutrition at 1-501-778-3311 or email at onesourcelr@gmail.com.
#vitality #male #supplement #tadalafil #sildenafil #hypotension #nitrates #recall
vitality, male, supplement, tadalafil, sildenafil, hypotension, nitrates, recall
Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes branded bento box snack packs contain undeclared wheat and eggs.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl4vJIviA3/
Affected is lot #1097901 with an expiration date of 2/25/2025.This product was sold at Kroger and Meijer retail stores in Arkansas, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Minnesota, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you, a family member, or a household visit has a wheat or egg allergy, return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Naturipe at 1-239-598-6045 or email at info@naturipefarms.com.
#berrybuddies #naturipe #snackls #wheat #eggs #allergy #recall
berrybuddies, naturipe, snackls, wheat, eggs, allergy, recall
Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias snack pouches contain undeclared almonds.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl5RBWAEwh/
Affected is lot number K4351 with a best by date 07 2026.
The recalled product was sold at World Market and Abraham & Sons, Inc. both in Southern California.
Those with almond allergies who purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Mauna Loa Customer Service at 1-888-255-5998.
#maunaloa #chocolate #macadamia #snack #almonds #allergy #recall
maunaloa, chocolate, macadamia, snack, almonds, allergy, recall
Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes have Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGl5zrsP4Xn/
Listeria causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.At least 38 illnesses and 11 deaths have been caused by this product. These recalled supplemental shakes were distributed nationwide to long-term care facilities but were not sold at retail.Immediately quarantine any recalled shakes and do not allow anyone to consume them. For more information, contact frozenshakerecall@lyonsmagnus.com.
#lyonsmagnus #lyons #sysco #supplemental #shakes #listeria #infection #recall
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