National Safety Recalls - July 9
Lawn tools, Kia Tellurides and Cuisinart gas grills lead today's recall list
Top hazards
Kobalt yard tools with USB-C lithium batteries — 554,780 units
Greenworks recalled Kobalt trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws and pruning saws because batteries can short-circuit while charging in the tool, creating a serious fire hazard. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Kia Telluride “park outside” warning — 463,000 vehicles
NHTSA warned owners of certain 2020–2024 Kia Tellurides to park outside because front power-seat motors can overheat and catch fire. (Reuters)
Cuisinart Propel+ gas grills — 12,660 units
The pizza-oven glass window can shatter during use. CPSC says Conair has received 37 reports of shattered glass and one fire report. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Other CPSC recalls
BBRKIN/MouTec biometric gun safes — 9,100 units; biometric locks can open for unauthorized users, creating serious injury and death risks. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Flaunt MagSafe battery chargers — Lithium-ion fire/burn hazard; five overheating/fire reports, two burn reports and four property-damage reports. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Best Buy Insignia gas ranges — Front knobs can be accidentally activated by people or pets, creating a fire hazard. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Moodooy adult bed rails — Entrapment/asphyxiation hazard; sold on Amazon. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
WonderStone infant walkers — Fall hazard; walkers can fit through doorways and fail to stop at stair edges. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Auto
Honda Odyssey — 325,588 minivans
Honda is recalling 2018–2022 Odyssey minivans because rearview cameras can fail due to water intrusion and corrosion. (Car and Driver)
Ford Mustang/Mustang Mach-E — 110,626 vehicles
Recent Ford recalls cover wiper/washer problems and rear differential pinion shaft defects that can cause loss of drive power or unintended movement. (Reuters)
FDA
No newer FDA posting appeared beyond July 7. The major active food hazard remains GreenWise Organic IQF Frozen Blueberries, recalled for possible E. coli O145 contamination; FDA-linked information reports 12 illnesses and distribution through Publix stores in eight states. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
USDA FSIS
No newer major FSIS recall surfaced. The latest notable FSIS item remains the GoodTimes ready-to-eat beef jerky public health alert for misbranding and undeclared allergen concerns. (fsis.usda.gov)
