National Safety Recalls - July 5
Metal grill brushes can cause serious problems if they detach and stick to food. 1.7 million recalled.
Top hazards
Cuisinart grill brushes — 1.7 million units
Metal wire bristles can detach, stick to food and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. This is today’s highest-volume, high-severity consumer recall. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Winco fireworks — explosion/burn hazards
Two fireworks recalls are especially timely for July 4: Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack and Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake devices can malfunction, tip over or blow out the side of the tube, posing serious explosion and burn risks. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes — child poisoning risk
About 75,315 recalled because lidocaine wipes are not in child-resistant packaging. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
AMASKY nursing pillows / Vevor baby loungers
Infant products sold on Amazon recalled for suffocation, entrapment and fall hazards; both violate mandatory infant-product safety standards. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Auto & transportation
Ford rollaway recall — 741,195 vehicles
Ford is recalling Expedition, Navigator, Explorer, Aviator and F-150 vehicles because a transmission defect can damage the park system and allow vehicles to roll away. NHTSA says owners should use the parking brake. (Reuters)
Other CPSC recalls
Projecting LED finger-light toys — 62,490 units; accessible button-cell batteries can cause internal burns or death if swallowed. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Rowenta cordless vacuums — lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite; about 3,660 units. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Cooper Lighting Metalux LED fixtures — about 42,000 recalled due to fire hazard. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
FDA
PEDIGREE High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck wet dog food — two lots recalled after product meant for destruction was apparently diverted into the market; cans may contain sharp metal and plastic pieces. Lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
USDA FSIS
GoodTimes beef jerky — FSIS issued a public health alert for a ready-to-eat beef jerky product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen concerns. (fsis.usda.gov)
