If you were going to try to get a lot of home-improvement and landscaping projects done this weekend, be careful of these products recalled this week.
LED flashlights sold nationwide at BJ’s Wholesale Clubs were recalled because the lights can overheat and pose burn hazards. BJ’s is aware of two incidents associated with the flashlights, including one minor burn.
KYMCO utility vehicles in three different models were recalled; an exposed portion of the exhaust pipe can allow material to enter, posing a fire hazard. There were three reports of the vehicles catching fire, but no injuries. Customers can get a repair kit for the utility vehicle vehicle; visit our marketplace for KYMCO’s contact information.
950 replacement mower blades are being recalled by Blount International; the blades can break during use posing laceration hazards.
If you’re trying to enjoy the weekend weather, be careful of bike handlebars by Nitto Co. The handlebars can break during use posing fall hazards to bicycle riders. This recall is the fifth bike-related recall in the past few weeks.
For the kids, watch out for baby rattles and Luchamania action figures. Lee Carter is recalling both of the items. the baby rattles pose choking hazards to infants and the paint of the action figures contains excessive lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
On the food side of this week’s recalls, Jone’s Seasoning Blends recalled several styles of Mock Salt for salmonella risks. It was distributed in Minnesota, California, and Washington as well as to individuals online.
Listeria risks prompted the recall of Anytime Deli Turkey and Ham Sub Sandwiches. M. E. Thompson is recalling the sandwiches in Florida and Georgia.
And if you put those sandwiches in a lunchbox, watch out for the recalls for expandable lunchboxes and food carriers. Both lunchboxes by California Innovations have incorrectly labeled “non-toxic” cooling gel packs that are in fact poisonous if consumed.
Do you own any of these items? Have something to say about a recall? Sound off in the comments.
