Dynarex, HP Hood, Jo-Ann Stores, Polaris, Ford recalls overview:
- Who: Dynarex, HP Hood, Jo-Ann Stores, Polaris and Ford recalled products last week.
- Why: The top recalls involve product safety and possible risk of harm.
- Where: The recalls are effective in the United States; the Polaris recall is also effective in Canada.
Several popular companies, retailers and manufacturers announced recalls for products that may pose a risk of injury to consumers. Here are Top Class Actions’ top recalls for the week of Sept. 23.
Recall issued for baby powder sold in 12 states, on Amazon
Dynarex Corp. issued a recall of 62 cases of its Dynacare Baby Powder due to concerns over potential asbestos contamination.
The company distributed the affected baby powder to various states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Florida, Washington and Wisconsin, according to the recall notice. It also sold the product online via Amazon.com.
Packaged in 14-ounce plastic bottles within 24-bottle cases, the recalled products are marked with number B051 and have an expiration date of Dec. 28, 2026, the recall notice states.
Although no illnesses or adverse events have been reported, Dynarex ceased distribution of the affected baby powder and is actively investigating the source of contamination, according to the recall notice. Consumers who purchased the product should stop using it and return it for a full refund.
Lactaid milk recalled due to potential almond allergen
HP Hood is recalling five batches of its Lactaid 96-ounce milk cartons due to the possible presence of trace amounts of undeclared almonds.
The recall affects products shipped Sept. 5-18, 2024, to retailers and wholesalers in 27 states, the recall notice states. Individuals with almond allergies who consume these products could experience serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.
No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported, according to the recall notice Consumers who purchased the affected Lactaid products, identified by code 51-4109 P2, should return them to the point of purchase for a full refund or exchange.
Jo-Ann Stores initiates recall for desk lamps due to fire hazard
Jo-Ann Stores recalled approximately 9,700 Place & Time battery-operated desk lamps due to a potential fire hazard.
The recall affects lamps equipped with a USB charging cord, which may cause the battery compartment to overheat while in use, the recall notice states. The lamps come in green, pink and cream colors with model numbers 4843351B, 4843351A and 4843351D, respectively.
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Jo-Ann store for a full refund, according to the recall notice. Jo-Ann sold the lamps, priced at around $23, between May and July 2024 both online and in-store. Although the company received three reports of the battery compartment overheating, no injuries have been reported.
Polaris issues recalls for ROVs, ATVs due to fire risk
Polaris is recalling more than 20,000 recreational off-road vehicles and all-terrain vehicles due to fire risks.
The company issued two separate recalls Sept. 19 via the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The first recall covers approximately 10,500 Ranger XD 1500 ROVs and 1,336 winches sold in the United States, as well as around 660 ROVs in Canada. The winch wiring in these vehicles can overheat, creating a fire hazard and posing a serious injury risk to riders, the recall notice states.
While Polaris received one report of fire, no injuries have been reported, according to the recall notice. The company sold affected ROVs, available in camouflage, red and silver, from February 2023 to August 2024 for between $40,000 and $50,500. Consumers should stop using the winch immediately and contact Polaris for a free repair.
The second recall affects approximately 10,300 Sportsman ATVs and 3,158 fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies in the United States, along with about 1,500 ATVs in Canada.
These ATVs, from model years 2023-2024, may leak fuel at the fuel pump flange outlet, posing a fire risk, the recall notice states. Polaris received 14 reports of fuel leaks and three reports of fires, but no injuries have been recorded. Consumers are advised to stop using the ATVs and schedule a free repair with an authorized Polaris dealer. Polaris is notifying registered owners directly about both recalls.
Ford announces recall for Mavericks over rearview camera defect
Ford Motor Co. issued a recall for certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles due to a problem with the rearview camera image.
The recall affects 144,516 vehicles equipped with Connected Touch Radios, according to the recall notice. The issue can cause the rearview camera image to freeze when the vehicle is in reverse, leading to a distorted view of the vehicle’s surroundings and increasing the risk of a crash.
The problem stems from improper memory handling in the CTR software, which disrupts the image processing path, the recall notice says. Ford received four warranty claims and 22 complaints regarding the frozen camera image, with two accidents reported but no injuries. Owners will be notified by mail beginning Sept. 30, 2024, and dealers will update the software free of charge to correct the issue.
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