Recall Roll Call: March 2025
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 March 2025.
Aiper Seagull Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner
The vacuum’s current adapter can overheat, which presents burn and fire risks. There have been 19 reports of the vacuums melting, smoking or catching fire while charging. Consumers should immediately stop using the vacuums and send the recalled product back to the company for a replacement.
Units affected: 32,660
Sold: Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's and Walmart stores nationwide, and online at www.aiper.com, Amazon.com, Bestbuy.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com and Walmart.com from March 2023 through May 2024
For more information: https://aiper.com/seagullpro-recall/ or (888) 968-0666
Auto World Unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit Slot Car by Round 2
The magnets used to power the cars are loose before assembly and so pose an ingestion hazard to children. Consumers should contact Round 2 for a prepaid return shipping label and a full refund.
Units affected: 55,000
Sold: Online at autoworldstore.com, protinkertoys.com, and hobbylobby.com and in the following stores nationwide: Hobby Lobby, SlotsnStuff, NitroHobbies Inc., Hercules Distributors, RC Superstore, Bobby’s Hobby’s, Harden Creek Slot Cars, Emery Distributors, Hobbytyme Distributors, Grumpy’s Slot Cars, M&D International Distributors, Power Hobby & Sports Inc., JS Sporting, NAG Hobbies, Radak LLC, DDK Group LLC, TysToys & Garage Signs, Hydrohead34 Diecast, Hobby Express Inc., Hobbies Unlimited, Stevens International, OK Toys Inc., Mark Twain Hobby Center, Gibson Products, Saucier Enterprises d/b/a/ Hobbies Unlimited, and Prism RC Inc. These products were sold from July 2023 through February 2024.
For more information: http://autoworldstore.com/deluxepitkitrecall or (888) 770-7120
Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits by LaRose Industries
The kit contains a resin that is potentially hazardous. In its liquid form, it can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched or ingested. Consumers should stop using the kit and contact the company for a full refund.
Units affected: 224,100
Sold: Target, Marshall’s, T.J. Maxx, and Joann stores, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and Joann.com from January 2023 through September 2024
For more information: https://www.recallrtr.com/GemGel/ or (888) 770-7029
Gerolsteiner Sparkling Water Bottles
Certain manufacturing lots of these bottles can crack, which poses a laceration hazard. Consumers should return the bottles for a refund.
Units affected: 61,500
Sold: Trader Joe’s stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas from December 2024 through January 2025
For more information: https://www.gerolsteiner.de/en/recall or (800) 777-0633
GIKPAL Dressers
These dressers are unstable and can tip over if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a risk of injury or even death to children. Consumers should remove them from areas that children can access. The company is offering a full refund with submission of photo proof that the dresser has been destroyed.
Units affected: 28,590
Sold: Walmart.com from September 2023 through January 2025
For more information: https://onmeus.com/pages/recall-1 or (833) 449-5777
LINKCOO Blackout Roller Window Shades
These shades have long cords that could strangle or entrap children. Consumers should immediately stop using the shades and cut the cord. Upon providing proof to the company that the cord is cut, LINKCOO will provide a replacement cord device.
Units affected: 16,300
Sold: Amazon.com from December 2022 through September 2024
For more information: http://recall-linkcoo.com/ or recalllinkcoo@163.com
Luv n’ care Nuby Stroller Fans
Due to faulty housing, fingers can reach in and touch the fan’s blade, posing a potential laceration hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the fans, and contact the company for a free replacement.
Units affected: 33,600
Sold: Baby Express, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, and Unique Photo stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and us.nuby.com from May 2024 through June 2024
For more information: https://us.nuby.com/pages/fanrecall or (800) 588-5227
NFH Iron Dietary Supplement Bottles
The packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if the supplements are ingested. Consumers should immediately secure the bottles and keep them out of reach of children. The company is offering a free replacement child-resistant bottle.
Units affected: 17,660
Sold: Multiple naturopathic/homeopathic clinics nationwide, A Woman's Time and Doctor Supplement stores, and online at WholescriptsInc.com and Natural Partners (Fullscript.com) from March 2022 through December 2024
For more information: https://nfh.ca/contacts/ or (866) 510-3123
Onasti Toddler Tower Stools
The stools can tip over and/or collapse with children in them, posing fall and injury hazards. There have been four reports of the stools tipping or collapsing, with one resulting in a bruising injury and another in a brain injury to a toddler. Consumers should stop using the stools and keep them away from children. The company is offering a free repair kit.
Units affected: 10,300
Sold: Amazon.com from March 2024 through December 2024
For more information: https://onasti.com/pages/product-recall-information or (833) 999-9327
Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters
Due to a faulty folding mechanism, the scooter can fold while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Segway has received 68 reports of the folding mechanism failure, including 20 injuries that range from abrasions and bruises to lacerations and broken bones. Consumers should immediately stop using the scooter and contact the company. Segway is offering a free maintenance kit and instructions on adjustments.
Units affected: 220,000
Sold: Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target and Sam’s Club nationwide and online at Segway.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through February 2025
For more information: https://service.segway.com/recall or (800) 914-6110
Sensio Steam Espresso Machines
The handle from the brew cup can forcibly eject, posing a burn and laceration hazard while in use. There have been 18 reports of the handles ejecting, eight of which resulted in burns and/or lacerations. Consumers should immediately stop using the machine and contact the company for a refund.
Units affected: 12,300
Sold: JCPenney stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and JCPenney.com from August 2023 through January 2025
For more information: https://bellakitchenware.com/ or (855) 647-3125
Specialized Bicycle Components Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain Guards
The bike’s chain/belt guard does not fully cover the belt drive, and loose clothing can become entrapped. This poses a fall hazard to riders. Consumers should immediately stop using the bikes and contact an authorized Specialized retailer for a free installation of an updated guard.
Units affected: 32,400
Sold: Authorized Specialized Bicycle retailers nationwide and online from March 2021 through November 2024
For more information: http://www.specialized.com/safety-recall-notices or (877) 808-8154
Sublue Lithium-Ion Batteries
These batteries, sold for Sublue Mix Underwater Scooters, can overheat and ignite, posing risks of fires and burn injuries. There have been 161 reports of incidents, including 8 reports of fire, one report of injury, and two reports of property damage totaling $651,400. Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries. The company will provide a battery collection kit for safe return of the recalled batteries and will send a replacement.
Units affected: 40,370
Sold: Online at www.amazon.com, www.costco.com, www.sublue.com, www.westmarine.com and other websites from June 2018 through February 2025
For more information: http://www.sublue.com/recalls or (855) 206-8698
Taylor Water Technologies Phosphate Reagent Bottles
These bottles, which were sold with pool and aquarium test kits, contain sulfuric acid and are not in child-resistant packaging. This puts children at risk for chemical burns to the eyes and face, or internally if ingested. Consumers should place the bottles in a safe location away from children and contact the company for safe disposal instructions. The company will provide a free replacement bottle.
Units affected: 10,000
Sold: Online at www.taylortechnologies.com and other websites and in pool and aquarium stores nationwide from August 2022 through August 2024
For more information: https://www.taylortechnologies.com/en/content/contact-customer-service or (800) 837-8548
Tzumi Electronics FitRx SmartBell XL Quick-Select Adjustable Dumbbells
The weight plates can fall off during use. This poses a possible impact injury hazard to users. There have been more than 60 reports of the plates dislodging, resulting in at least 7 injuries including bruises, contusions, and abrasions. Consumers should immediately stop using the dumbbells and contact the company for a free repair, including a new dumbbell handle and tray.
Units affected: 12,400
Sold: Exclusively online at www.walmart.com from September 2023 through June 2024
For more information: http://www.myfitrx.com/Recall or (866) 363-2237
VC Group Wireless Portable Power Banks with Lithium-Ion Batteries
The lithium-ion battery in the unit can overheat. This can cause it to ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn injuries. There have been 19 reports of the unit overheating or catching on fire, resulting in 10 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the power banks and contact the company for a free replacement.
Units affected: 89,500
Sold: Online at velvetcaviar.com and Amazon.com from November 2022 through October 2024
For more information: https://velvetcaviar.com/pages/magsafe-battery-pack-recall or recall@velvetcaviar.com
Woolite Delicates Detergent
Certain lots of 50-ounce Woolite detergent bottles have been exposed to bacteria, and as a result can cause harm to people with weakened immune systems. Consumers should immediately stop using the detergent, and mark the bottle, “Recalled,” in permanent marker. Do not empty the bottle and do not recycle it. The company is offering a full refund upon proof of marking.
Units affected: 16,200
Sold: Sold exclusively on Amazon.com in January 2025
For more information: https://www.woolite.us/Voluntary-Recall/ or (800) 228-4722
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