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RoundUp - 2nd Week of May 2025
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CPSC Recalls
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Deuter Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro, and Kid Comfort Active Child Carriers Can Eject Your Baby
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJug62wJ-FK/
The hinges on the foldable rear kickstand support leg crack and break causing the carrier to collapse and babies within to fall.
About 5,080 units were sold at REI, Bass Pro, and other stores nationwide as well as online through Deuter.com, Amazon.com, and other websites from March 2023 through March 2025.
Immediately stop using these recalled child carriers and contact Deuter at 1-877-384-9252 or email the email recall@deuterusa.comto receive a free replacement or for more information. To obtain the replacement, you must fill out the recall form at deuter.com/us-en/service/kid-comfort-recall, print a prepaid return shipping label, and return the product.
#deuter #childcarriers #infants #toddlers #collapse #falls #recall
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Delta Gas Ball Valves Spurt Fire
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJuh7GOu2Q1/
The valves can leak small amounts of gas when in the open position, posing a risk of fire or burns.
About 3,700 units were sold in the United States with an additional 18,500 sold in Canada through plumbing supply distributors nationwide from January 2006 through January 2025.
Stop using these recalled Delta Gas Ball Valves and contact Masco Canada at 1-888-789-6779 or vis the email recall@mascocanada.com to receive general information about this recall and to verify if your product is part of the recall.If so, you will receive instructions on obtaining a refund and reimbursement for labor costs related to removal and disposal.
#delta #gasvalve #leakage #fires #burns #recall
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Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers Have Dangerous Tow Handles
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJuiwHgPtGX/
The tow handle can pinch consumers' fingertips against the cooler risking fingertip amputation and crushing injuries. Affected models include Latitude 90 Qt Roller (models 34692 and 34785) and MaxCold Latitude 90 Qt Roller (model 34790) manufactured prior to January 2024.
This recall has been expanded and now includes an additional 130,000 coolers sold in the United States, about 20,000 in Canada, and 5,900 in Mexico. These coolers were sold nationwide at Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s, and online at Amazon.com and Igloocoolers.com from January 2019 through January 2025.
Stop using the recalled coolers and contact Igloo at 1-888-943-5182 or via the email igloo90qt@sedgwick.com to receive a free replacement handle.
#igloo #cooler #handle #finger #injury #recall
igloo, cooler, handle, finger, injury, recall
Xylolin Peg Doll Toy Sets Have Parts That Choke
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJujYI7OMfX/
These peg dolls’ small spherical ends can block your child's airway creating risks of serious injury or death. The affected product is labeled as "Model SD13" on the side of the packaging.
About 3,400 sets were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from May 2021 through January 2025.
Immediately take the toy set away from your children and dispose of the product. To obtain more information or a full refund, send a picture of the disposed product to Babywants at recall@twoodtoy.com.
#xylolin #babywants #pegdoll #toysets #choking #recall
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Maril Branded Scented Candles Can Lacerate And Burn
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJukAwlvMOh/
These candles’ glass containers crack or break while burning creating risks of lacerations and burns.
About 3,000 units were sold nationwide at gift shops, including Bachman’s in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Flowers Around the Corner in Bowling Green, Kentucky; Coopers Uptown Store in Kenosha, Wisconsin; Haws & Co. Floral and Gifts in Lehi, Utah; Past and Presents in Lenexa, Kansas; and online at www.demdaco.com between July 2024 and November 2024.
Stop burning these candles and contact DEMDACO at customercare@demdaco.com for a full refund as well as more information. Do not return the candles to retail stores.
#maril #demdaco #candles #containers #lacerations #burns
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Yamaha PA-300C AC Power Adaptors Dangerously Overheat
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJukq4XuEix/
These adaptors overheat and ignite cresting fire and burn risks. The recall also includes some Yamaha Clavinova® digital pianos that have these affected adaptors built in their housings.
About 37,400 recalled power adaptors and Clavinova pianos were sold at music stores nationwide and online at www.shop.usa.yamaha.com from September 2010 through November 2014.
Immediately stop using and unplug these recalled power adapters. To initiate the recall process and receive a replacement adapter, visit yamaha.com/us/support/pa300crecall/ to complete the recall process. If you own a Clavinova® digital piano, unplug it and contact Yamaha at 1-844-703-5446 or via the email PA300CRECALL@yamaha.com to arrange for a technician to inspect and replace the adaptor.
#yamaha #poweradapter #pa3000 #clavinova #overheateing #burns #recall
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FDA Recalls
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Ariana Sweets Afghani Corn Bread “Doda” Has Hidden Allergens
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw5MOWuaW4/
This cornbread contains undeclared sesame and wheat. The recall affects all products manufactured prior to April 24, 2025. Consuming this cornbread creates serious or life-threatening risks to individuals with allergies to sesame or wheat or have celiac disease.
This product was distributed to retail locations exclusively in California.
If you, household members, or visitors have sesame or wheat allergies, return this cornbread to the place of purchase for a full refund.For more information, contact Ariana Sweets Inc. at 1-510-795-9600 or email info@arianasweets.com.
#Ariana #afgani #cornbread #sesame #wheat #celiac #allergy #recall
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NatureMills Food Products Contain Undeclared Allergens
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw6LKfgdnJ/
The undeclared allergens are wheat, milk, and sesame. Affected are a range of products including Idly Chilli Powder, Sesame Rice Mix, Dal Garlic Rice Mix, Moringa Rice Mix, Curry Leaf Rice Mix, Vallarai Rice Mix, Horsegram Rice Mix, soups like Wonderberry Leaf and Moringa Leaf Soup, spice mixes like Traditional Sambar Powder, and porridge mixes sold between December 1, 2023, and May 10, 2025. If you have allergies to wheat, milk, and sesame, consuming these products puts you at risk of developing severe or life-threatening reactions.
About 37,400 units were sold nationwide through the NatureMills website.
Dispose of the items and contact NatureMills US Inc. at 1-833-628-8736 or info@naturemills.com for a full refund, replacement, or more information.
#naturemills #rice #soup #spices #allergy #wheat #sesame #milk #recall
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Knockroe Bonya Low Fat Yogurt Parfaits Have Undeclared Almonds
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw65yHvPxz/
This yogurt has almond allergen in the granola component. Those with an allergy to almond could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected are packages with an expiration date of May 5, 2025.
Twelve ounce containers of the Bonya Yogurt Parfaits were sold nationwide in retail stores.
Do not consume this yogurt but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Knockroe Inc. at 1-914-313-6905.
#knockroe #bonya #yogurt #almonds #allergy #recall
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Fresh & Ready Foods Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches Have Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw7r8-tXCH/
The sandwiches recalled are sold under the brand names Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, and City Point Market Fresh Food to Go and include ready-to-eat sandwiches and snack items with “Use By” dates from April 22, 2025, to May 19, 2025.
Listeria causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. It can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.
These items were sold in in vending machines and breakroom areas in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington state between April 18, 2025, and April 28, 2025.
Immediately check the “Use By” dates on the products you purchased and discard any remaining items. For a refund, contact Fresh & Ready Foods at RecallConcern@HotLineGlobal.com or by calling 1-855-424-8390.
#freshandready #sandwiches #listeria #infection #recall
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New Grains Gluten Free Bakery Products Contain Undeclared Allergens
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw8ZoTA_XA/
The recall due to undeclared eggs, soy, and milk includes a variety of gluten-free bakery products, including breads, bagels, cookies, and croutons sold in the state of Utah from April 7th to April 21st, under lot numbers 90–107.
Do not consume these products. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.For further information or questions, contact New Grains Gluten Free Bakery at 1-801-980-5751.
#newgrains #glutenfree #bakedgoods #eggs #soy #milk #allergy #recall
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Advantage Health Matters Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds Have Bacterial Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw9CO2AiKk/
These pumpkin seeds have contamination with Salmonella. This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Affected is lot # L250320200 and an expiration date of May 2, 2027
This affected product was sold in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia both in retail stores and via mail orders.
Return these pumpkin seeds to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Advantage Health Matters Inc. via email at info@organictraditions.com.
#advantagehealthmatters #pumpkinseeds #salmonella #infection #recall
advantagehealthmatters, pumpkinseeds, salmonella, infection, recall
Sacred Tattoo Ink Products Have Bacterial Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw-DmORycV/
These tattoo inks are contaminated with dangerous bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Affected are: Sacred Tattoo Ink, Raven Black - Lot#: RB0624, Best Before: June 28, 2027; Sacred Tattoo Ink, Sunny Daze - Lot#: SD1124, Best Before: November 1, 2027. These inks cause serious infections with rashes, lesions, and permanent scarring.
If you are planning to get some ink, inquire about the inks used and avoid the ones I just mentioned. For more information or to report a complications, visit the FDA's SmartHub at https://safetyreporting.fda.gov/smarthub.
#sacredtattoo #tattoo #ink #bacteria #pseudomonas #infection #recall
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