National Safety Recalls - July 3
The latest new and still-active recalls from federal safety agencies
Top hazards
CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes — About 75,315 recalled because the lidocaine wipes are not in child-resistant packaging, creating a risk of serious injury or death from child poisoning. Sold at CVS and CVS.com. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Rowenta cordless vacuum cleaners — About 3,660 recalled because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. Sold at Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Amazon, Walmart.com, Rowenta.com and others. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Ford rollaway recall — Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles, including certain Expedition, Navigator, Explorer, Aviator and F-150 models, because a transmission defect can damage the park system and allow vehicles to roll away. (Reuters)
CPSC consumer products
ABC Trading children’s toys — About 84,700 toy headbands and electronic pet-cage toys recalled because accessible button-cell batteries pose a deadly ingestion hazard. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
FDA food/drug safety
Eunha Fisheries sliced halibut/flounder sashimi — Recalled for undeclared wheat, soy and sesame in condiment packets; severe allergic reactions are possible. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo — Select 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz lots recalled for possible Pluralibacter gergoviae contamination, a greater risk for immunocompromised users. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
USDA FSIS
No newer FSIS recall surfaced in this check. Recent FSIS alerts remain focused on ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wraps and other products with undeclared allergens or possible contamination.
