National Recall Roundup, May 16
Major new recalls and safety alerts today involve children’s products, electric appliances, food contamination risks, and vehicle defects
Major consumer hazards
Burn hazards from electric kettles
Entrapment and fall risks involving children’s tower stools
Listeria contamination in mushrooms and deli meat
Salmonella concerns tied to dairy ingredients and pet food
Vehicle defects involving seats, tires, and fire risks
Consumer product recalls (CPSC)
Zwilling electric kettles recalled over burn hazard
More than 157,000 Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle units sold in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are being recalled because the handles can loosen or detach, causing hot liquids to spill. The company received more than 160 reports, including several injuries and at least one second-degree burn. (EatingWell)
Children’s tower stools recalled over injury and death risk
More than 125,000 Cosyland Children’s Tower Stool toddler tower stools sold through Amazon were recalled because they can tip over, collapse, or trap a child’s torso in frame openings. The CPSC warned the defect poses a risk of serious injury or death. (People.com)
Lithium coin batteries recalled
The CPSC also highlighted recalls involving lithium coin batteries sold online that allegedly failed child-resistant packaging requirements, creating potentially fatal ingestion hazards for children. (Forth News)
FDA food recalls and alerts
Enoki mushrooms recalled for possible Listeria contamination
Two mushroom brands — IQ Enoki Mushrooms and HH Fresh Trading Enoki Mushrooms — were recalled after FDA testing found possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed in multiple states including Texas and Florida. (EatingWell)
Salmonella-related dairy ingredient recalls continue expanding
The FDA continues tracking expanding recalls tied to powdered milk products from California Dairies Inc. over potential Salmonella contamination. Affected products include snack foods, frozen items, and packaged grocery products sold nationwide. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Raw pet food recalled for Salmonella risk
Albright’s Raw Pet Food voluntarily recalled one lot of frozen dog food after FDA testing detected possible Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed nationwide. (People.com)
USDA FSIS public health alerts
Deli meat alert tied to Listeria concerns
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert involving headcheese deli meat products from Crawford Sausage Co. because of possible Listeria contamination. Federal officials said illnesses have already been reported. (FSIS)
Vehicle recall watch (NHTSA)
Ram heavy-duty trucks recalled over tire-speed defect
Ram is recalling more than 12,000 Ram 2500 HD pickup trucks because the vehicles may exceed the maximum speed rating of their tires, increasing the risk of tire failure and crashes. (Road & Track)
Ford recalls continue expanding
Ford Motor Company issued several new recalls involving:
Loose front-seat frame bolts
Airbag occupant sensor failures
Engine block heaters that may overheat and catch fire
Ongoing backup-camera and visibility problems
Some recalls affect hundreds of thousands of vehicles. (Reuters)
Waymo robotaxis recalled after flood incidents
Waymo recalled roughly 3,800 robotaxis after software problems reportedly caused vehicles to drive into flooded areas. (New York Post)
Recall resources
Consumers can check official databases here: