Recall Roll Call: August 2024
Recalls happen more often than you may think. Knowing the products that could be dangerous can help you stay safe. Here’s a quick recap of the major recalls for August 2024.
ALDI Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers
These coffee makers can shoot hot water from the top, posing a burn risk. There have been 25 reports of hot water expelling, causing 3 burns. Consumers should stop using the coffee makers and return them to the store for a full refund or an electronic gift card through the recall link.
Units affected: 28,000
Sold: Aldi grocery stores in 38 states and the District of Columbia from July 2023 through September 2023
For more information: http://www.recallrtr.com/aldicoffeemaker or (888) 770-7124
Avocado Green Mattress Pads
The mattress pads do not meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire risk. The company is offering a free replacement.
Units affected: 55,480
Sold: Avocado stores nationwide and online at www.avocadogreenmattress.com from January 2019 through March 2024
For more information: https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/pages/recall or (844) 326-5009
BJ’s Wholesale Club Berkley Jensen Gazebos
The roof panels for the gazebo can come off in high winds, posing an injury risk. There have been 137+ reports of the panels dislodging, one of which caused injuries. The company is offering a free repair kit to secure the panels.
Units affected: 32,500
Sold: BJ’s Wholesale Club stores nationwide and online at www.bjs.com from October 20, 2020 through May 30, 2022
For more information: http://www.bjs.com/help/recall or (800) 257-2582
Chem-Pak Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants
The lubricants contain a contaminant that can irritate skin. The company is offering a free replacement upon safe disposal of the item.
Units affected: 21,130
Sold: Sweetwater, Guitar Center and U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, MusiciansFriend.com and StLouisMusic.com from March 2024 through May 2024
For more information: https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/ or (888) 504-9533
Fisher-Price Dumbbell Toy
The dumbbell toy in the Baby Biceps Gift Sets has a gray cap that can come off, posing a choking hazard for infants. There have been 7 reports of the cap coming off. Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children. Fisher-Price is offering a $10 refund for the dumbbell toy only.
Units affected: 366,200
Sold: Walmart, Kohls, Fred Meyer, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Buy Buy Baby and Target stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Zulily.com, Target.com and other websites from April 2020 through August 2024
For more information: https://consumersupport.mattel.com/mattelsupport/s/create-case or (855) 853-6224
Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers
These loungers fail to meet federal safety standards. They pose a suffocation hazard because the sleeping pad is too thick. They pose a fall and entrapment hazard due to an opening at the foot of the lounger and the lack of a stand if used on elevated surfaces. Their sides are too low to contain the infant. The company is offering a full refund.
Units affected: 32,270
Sold: Online at Amazon.com from June 2023 through June 2024
For more information: recallemail@163.com
Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges
Accidental contact by humans or pets can activate the front-mounted knobs for these ranges, posing a fire hazard. There have been over 300 reports of unintentional activation, resulting in about 250 fires. At least 18 fires caused extensive property damage, 7 fires caused pet deaths, and 40 injuries have been reported. The company is offering a free set of knob locks or covers, depending upon the model.
Units affected: 1,120,905
Sold: Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance stores nationwide, and online at Samsung.com from May 2013 through August 2024
For more information: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/range-knob-kit/ or (833) 775-0120
Stanley Black & Decker DeWALT Battery Walk-Behind Mowers
The mower can fail to shut off if there is water in the handle support while the battery is installed, posing a laceration hazard. There have been 10 reports of the mower failing to shut off when the handle is released, and one report of the mower starting without a key inserted, resulting in a finger laceration. The company is offering a free repair at authorized dealers.
Units affected: 46,200
Sold: The Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware and various stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com, www.tractorsupply.com and www.acehardware.com from January 2024 through July 2024
For more information: https://www.dewalt.com/push-mowers-recall or (800) 990-6421
Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles
The candle can have a larger than expected flame, with the fire spreading from wick to wax, posing a fire hazard. There have been 14 reports of high flames, including 3 reports of property damage, and 2 burns. Consumers should stop using the candle and return it for a full cash refund at the store or a gift card by mail.
Units affected: 653,000
Sold: Trader Joe's stores nationwide in June 2024
For more information: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback or (833) 771-0299
To see additional recalls by the Food and Drug Administration, click here.
Life-changing injuries and tragedies occur due to risky ingredients and errors made by manufacturers. If you have a question about what you believe may be a harmful or faulty product that may have caused injury, it may help to speak with a top Philadelphia product liability attorney.