National Safety Recalls - July 30
Galanz retro refrigerators head the recall list. They can catch fire.
Galanz refrigerators — fire hazard linked to one death
Galanz Americas is recalling about 121,680 retro-style refrigerators because internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite.
CPSC has received 34 reports of refrigerator fires, including one fire associated with a death. Consumers should unplug the refrigerator immediately and stop using it until repaired. Galanz is offering a free in-home repair. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Affected models are:
- BCD-215V-62H
- GLR76TRDER
- GLR76TBKER
- GLR76TBEER
- GLR76TWEER
Only units with date codes from December 2018 through December 2020 are recalled. They were sold at Home Depot and Amazon from January 2019 through September 2022.
Heated blankets and throws — fire, burn and shock risks
About 178,000 OCTROT heated Sherpa throws and blankets sold through Amazon are recalled because their electrical cords can detach and ignite.
Consumers should stop using them immediately, unplug them and follow the company’s instructions for obtaining a refund. Injuries have been reported. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Backyard zip lines — cables and seats can break
About 60,720 TT Trsmima zip-line kits and 19,120 separately sold spring brakes are recalled.
The steel cable, turnbuckle or seat can detach or break, while the spring brakes may fail to slow riders adequately. The defects create serious fall and collision hazards. Consumers should stop using the equipment and seek a refund. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Children’s products — suffocation, falls and battery ingestion
CPSC also announced several recalls involving children:
- 404,000 Sloosh dive sticks: Can cause impalement, facial or eye injuries.
- 47,166 HARPPA Nordi toddler towers: Can collapse, tip over or entrap a child.
- Cpzzkq baby loungers: Padding can obstruct an infant’s breathing and cause suffocation.
- 55,350 Fantastic Four cups and Captain America popcorn helmets: Accessible button batteries can cause internal chemical burns or death if swallowed.
- 12,800 EnHomee 15-drawer dressers: Can tip over and entrap children if not anchored. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Publix frozen berries — possible E. coli contamination
Publix is recalling all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries because they may contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O145.
The frozen fruit was sold in 10- and 48-ounce packages at Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Consumers should not eat it and should discard it or return it for a refund. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Affected UPCs are:
- Blueberries, 10 ounces: 41415-06453
- Blueberries, 48 ounces: 41415-12053
- Mixed berries, 10 ounces: 41415-06753
- Mixed berries, 48 ounces: 41415-12153
E. coli O145 can cause severe cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting; young children, older adults and immunocompromised people face an elevated risk of kidney failure. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Egg-allergy alert: Aquafaba powder
Rooted in RARE Aquafaba Powder is recalled because it may contain undeclared egg. One consumer has reported an allergic reaction.
The recall involves 4- and 12-ounce pouches sold nationwide through Amazon and the company’s website, with best-by dates December 14, 2026, or December 12, 2027. People with egg allergies should not consume it. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
NHTSA and USDA FSIS
NHTSA: No new major nationwide vehicle-recall alert was posted July 30.
USDA FSIS: No new meat, poultry or processed-egg recall or public-health alert was confirmed in the latest official listings.
