National Safety Recall - Aug. 20

Today brings a large new CPSC recall and warning batch, including nearly 377,000 carbon-monoxide detectors that may fail to warn of deadly CO, 46,200 portable power stations with a fire hazard, and more than 21,000 off-road motorcycles with defective rear brakes. FDA also posted a nationwide injectable-drug recall involving reported adverse reactions.

Nearly 377,000 carbon-monoxide detectors may fail to sound

CPSC is warning consumers to stop using 4-in-1 plug-in natural-gas and carbon-monoxide detectors, model KH158, sold under numerous brand names including ARIKON, ELECOIN, FLUNGSKY, KH Alert, Sooguard, YOJOCK and others.

CPSC says the detectors can fail to alert users to hazardous carbon monoxide, creating a potentially deadly risk. About 376,974 units are involved. The Chinese manufacturer has not agreed to a recall, so CPSC says consumers should stop using and dispose of the units immediately and install working CO alarms. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

This is probably today’s most important household-safety warning because the product’s entire purpose is to provide warning of an otherwise invisible, odorless hazard.

Goal Zero YETI 3000X power stations — overheating and fire

Goal Zero is recalling about 46,200 YETI 3000X portable power stations because the circuit board can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumers should stop using affected power stations until they install the company’s free firmware repair through the Goal Zero app or have Goal Zero perform the update. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Given the growing use of large lithium-battery power stations for backup power, camping and emergency preparedness, this one has fairly broad consumer relevance.

21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna motorcycles — rear brakes can fail

KTM North America is recalling approximately 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles from model years 2021 through 2024.

The rear brake caliper can crack or break, reducing braking effectiveness and creating a crash risk that CPSC says could result in serious injury or death. No injuries have been reported. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Owners should stop riding the motorcycles immediately and take them to an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna dealer for a free repair. A long list of EC, EX, MC, FE, TE, FX and TX models is affected. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Workbless electric pressure washers — electrocution hazard

About 2,200 Workbless pressure washers are being recalled because they lack an integral ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, and have an inadequate-length power cord.

CPSC says the design creates a risk of serious electrical shock or electrocution, particularly given that pressure washers are inherently used around water. Consumers should stop using the washers and contact Workbless for a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Button-battery tea lights — ingestion can cause internal burns and death

About 2,798 JINHEZO Mini Waterproof LED Tea Lights are recalled because children can easily access their button-cell batteries.

Swallowed button batteries can become lodged in the esophagus and cause severe internal chemical burns or death in as little as a few hours. CPSC says the products also lack required warnings under Reese’s Law. Consumers should stop using them and obtain a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Other CPSC warnings today

CPSC also announced several smaller but serious hazards:

TJTFJS combination smoke/CO detectors can fail to alert users to smoke or fire; consumers should stop using them and replace them with working alarms.

VONLX hunting safety ropes can snap during a fall from a tree stand, potentially causing serious injury or death. About 555 units are involved.

Monkey Mania Nuclear Bubble Beretta firework toys can produce high-temperature material capable of traveling far enough to ignite fabric, creating serious burn and fire hazards.

Koorlian mattresses, sold on Amazon, fail the federal mattress-flammability standard.

CCM Hockey FMHVR Hybrid Visors and replacement visors, about 12,957 units, can crack on impact and cause laceration or impact injuries.

Modine/Airedale heating and cooling units, about 6,061, have ventilation-fan motors that can short-circuit if water reaches the circuit board and create a fire hazard. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

FDA: compounded glutathione injections — endotoxin contamination

FDA today posted a nationwide recall by Optimal Balance Pharmacy of one lot of compounded Glutathione Injection, 200 mg/mL, 30 mL multi-dose vials after testing found elevated bacterial endotoxin levels. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

FDA says contaminated injectable products could cause fever, dangerously low blood pressure, severe inflammatory reactions, anaphylactic shock and death.

More concerning, this is not merely theoretical: the pharmacy has already received reports of adverse events including fever, chills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, pain and symptoms resembling an allergic reaction. The company announced the recall August 19; FDA posted it August 20. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

NHTSA and USDA FSIS

NHTSA: We found no new urgent national vehicle-recall announcement dated August 20 in today’s official search. Routine manufacturer recalls can still appear in NHTSA’s VIN database without receiving a national press release.

USDA FSIS: We found no new August 20 meat, poultry or processed-egg recall or public-health alert. Its newest major items remain the earlier August actions already covered. (Food Safety and Inspection Service)