National Recall Roundup - May 18
Key hazards emerging today
Serious injury and death risks involving toddler tower stools
Burn hazards tied to electric kettles
Peanut allergen contamination in noodles sold nationwide
Salmonella and Listeria contamination concerns in multiple food products
Flood-related software defects in autonomous vehicles
Major vehicle recalls involving seats, visibility systems, and trailer brakes
Consumer product recalls (CPSC)
Toddler tower stools recalled over “risk of death”
More than 125,000 Cosyland Children’s Tower Stool toddler tower stools sold on Amazon were recalled because the products can collapse, tip over, or trap children in openings large enough to create entrapment and suffocation hazards. The CPSC said the defect poses a risk of serious injury and death. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Additional children’s tower recall issued
Separately, about 25,000 Guidecraft Children’s Standing Tower units were recalled because the standing platform can loosen and detach, creating fall hazards for children. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Zwilling electric kettles recalled over burn hazard
More than 157,000 Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle electric kettles sold through Costco, HomeGoods, and other retailers were recalled because handles can loosen or detach, causing hot liquids to spill. The company received more than 160 complaints, including burn injuries. (EatingWell)
FDA food recalls and alerts
Sesame noodles recalled over undeclared peanut risk
Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles were recalled nationwide because the products may contain undeclared peanuts due to cross-contamination during manufacturing. The products were sold through Whole Foods, Thrive Market, and online retailers. (Allrecipes)
Enoki mushroom recalls expand over Listeria contamination
The FDA announced recalls involving enoki mushrooms distributed by:
IQ Produce LLC
HH Fresh Trading
Testing found possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Salmonella-related dairy ingredient recalls continue
The FDA continues tracking expanding recalls tied to powdered milk ingredients from California Dairies Inc. over potential Salmonella contamination. Affected products include snack foods, chips, and packaged grocery items sold nationwide. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Glass contamination alert for desserts
The FDA elevated a recall involving Aldi crème brûlée desserts sold in glass jars because of possible glass contamination hazards. (The Independent)
Vehicle recalls and transportation safety (NHTSA)
Waymo robotaxis recalled after flooded-road incidents
Waymo recalled nearly 3,800 autonomous vehicles after software defects allegedly allowed robotaxis to drive into flooded roadways. Federal regulators said the issue emerged after a driverless vehicle entered floodwaters in Texas. (Reuters)
Tesla recalls more than 218,000 vehicles
Tesla recalled more than 218,000 Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles because rearview camera images may lag or fail to display properly while reversing. (Yahoo Autos)
Ford recall activity continues
Ford Motor Company continues issuing major recalls involving:
Loose seat-frame bolts
Trailer brake software failures
Visibility-system problems
Engine heater fire hazards
Some Ford campaigns now affect millions of vehicles across multiple model years. (The Sun)