National Safety Recalls - July 14
Several significant consumer-product recalls were announced, including gas ranges, infant walkers and adult bed rails that pose serious safety hazards.
Home appliances
Best Buy recalls Insignia gas ranges
Thousands of Insignia gas ranges sold through Best Buy are being recalled because the front-mounted control knobs can be activated accidentally by people or even pets, creating a fire hazard.
- Hazard: Unintended burner activation
- Remedy: Free knob covers and updated safety instructions
- Consumers should verify the knobs are in the OFF position whenever the range is unattended. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Children's products
Infant walkers
WonderStone infant walkers sold through Walmart.com are being recalled because they fail federal safety standards intended to prevent falls down stairs.
- Hazard: Serious fall injuries
- About 70 units affected
- Remedy: Full refund after consumers destroy the product and submit photographs. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Bedroom safety
Adult portable bed rails
Moodooy portable bed rails sold through Amazon have been recalled because users can become trapped between the rail and mattress.
Hazards include:
- Entrapment
- Suffocation/asphyxiation
- Missing required warning labels
Consumers should stop using them immediately and request a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Fire hazards
Meisinuo and METASONO heated insoles
Rather than formal recalls, CPSC issued urgent "Stop Using" warnings.
The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can:
- explode
- ignite
- catch fire even when switched off
Consumers should dispose of them through appropriate household hazardous-waste channels rather than regular trash. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Earlier recall worth noting
Rowenta cordless vacuum batteries
Consumers who have not yet responded should know the recall remains active.
The lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite. Owners should remove the battery immediately and register for a free replacement. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Food recalls
Glutinous Rice Balls
The FDA announced a recall of Khong Guan Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling because the product may contain undeclared peanuts, creating a potentially life-threatening risk for consumers with peanut allergies. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
FDA safety update (not a recall)
The FDA also sent a new warning letter to infant-formula manufacturers urging tighter oversight of ingredient suppliers after several recent contamination events involving powdered formula ingredients. While this is not a new recall, it reflects heightened concern following multiple infant-formula safety incidents investigated over the past year. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Automotive recalls
Arriving later today.
What to do
If you own any of these products:
Stop using recalled infant products and bed rails immediately.
- Verify whether your Insignia gas range is included in the recall.
- Dispose of recalled lithium-ion heated insoles only through approved hazardous-waste programs.
- Check food labels if anyone in your household has a peanut allergy.
- Register recalled products promptly so manufacturers can provide repairs, replacements or refunds.
