National Recall Roundup, May 20
Nothing new today but many serious recall campaigns still underway
Major hazards emerging today
- Child entrapment and fall hazards involving toddler tower stools
- Burn hazards tied to electric kettles and pressure cookers
- Peanut allergen contamination in packaged noodles
- Salmonella and Listeria contamination concerns in multiple foods
- Crash risks involving rearview cameras, flooded-road navigation, and seat defects
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 online through Amazon were recalled because they can collapse, tip over, or trap children in frame openings large enough to create entrapment and suffocation hazards. The CPSC warned the defect poses a risk of serious injury and death.
Additional standing tower recall issued
About 25,000 Guidecraft Children’s Standing Tower units were recalled because the standing platform can loosen or detach, creating a fall hazard for children.
Electric kettles recalled after burn injuries
More than 157,000 Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle electric kettles sold at Costco, HomeGoods, and other retailers were recalled because the handles can loosen or detach while filled with hot liquid. The company reported more than 160 incidents, including burn injuries and one second-degree burn.
Pressure cooker warning expanded
The CPSC warned consumers to immediately stop using certain Gourmia pressure cookers after reports that the lids can open during use, ejecting hot food and liquids and causing severe burns.
FDA food recalls and alerts
Sesame noodles recalled over hidden peanut contamination
Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles sold at Whole Foods, Thrive Market, and online retailers were recalled nationwide because the products may contain undeclared peanuts due to cross-contamination during manufacturing. The recall poses serious risks for people with peanut allergies.
Salmonella-related dairy recalls continue expanding
The FDA continues tracking expanding recalls tied to powdered milk ingredients from California Dairies Inc. because of potential Salmonella contamination. Affected products now include snack foods, chips, seasonings, and packaged grocery products sold nationwide.
Mushroom recalls continue over Listeria risk
The FDA issued additional warnings involving enoki mushrooms distributed by:
- IQ Produce LLC
- HH Fresh Trading
Testing found possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
USDA FSIS public health alerts
Deli meat alert linked to Listeria illnesses
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service continued warning consumers about headcheese deli meat products from Crawford Sausage Co. because of possible Listeria contamination tied to reported illnesses.
Vehicle recalls and transportation safety (NHTSA)
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 while reversing, increasing crash risks.
Waymo robotaxis recalled after flood incidents
Waymo recalled nearly 3,800 autonomous vehicles after software defects allegedly allowed robotaxis to drive into flooded roadways during severe weather events.
Ford recalls continue expanding
Ford Motor Company continues issuing recalls involving:
- Loose seat-frame bolts
- Trailer brake software failures
- Visibility-system defects
- Engine block heater fire hazards
Some campaigns affect hundreds of thousands of vehicles across multiple model years.
