Recall Roundup Feb 2: Break line failures, deadly infant sleepers, pepperoni
By Grace Brombach and Dylan Robb
Despite clear evidence inclined sleepers pose a safety risk to sleeping babies, they are still on the market. Some more were recalled this week. Also, utility vehicles that may not stop, numerous food recalls for undeclared allergens. Stop using or do not eat, and then return the below recalled items.
PRODUCT RECALLS
Pier 1 is recalling 6,000 desk chairs after accounts that the chair legs can break. 29 consumers have reported their chair legs breaking, leading to one minor back injury. You should stop using immediately and contact Pier 1 to send you a repair kit, with shipping included.
Contact Pier 1 toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or online at www.pier1.com and click on "Product Notes & Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
K-Apparel Children’s Lounge Pants
K-Apparel has recalled 2,200 children’s lounge pants that don’t meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. Under these standards, sleepwear must be snug-fitting or flame resistant. While no incidents have been reported so far, parents should take the sleepwear away and contact K-Apparel for a refund. K-Apparel is also taking steps to notify all known purchasers.
Contact K-Apparel at 800-201-8734 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email at mir2015@outlook.kr with “Product Recall” in the subject line for more information.
Polaris Pro XD Utility Vehicles
760 of the Polaris Pro XD Utility Vehicles were recalled this week after reports that the rear brake line can become punctured, causing the rear brakes to fail. There have been eight accounts of rear brake failures so far, but no crashes, injuries or deaths. The UTVs were sold at Polaris dealerships nationwide.
Contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7a.m. to 7p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polaris.com and click on “Off Road Safety Recalls” for more information. Consumers should also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if their vehicle is included in any other recalls.
Polaris Brutus Utility Vehicles
340 of the Polaris Brutus Utility Vehicles have been recalled after reports that the rear brake line can become punctured, causing the rear brakes to fail. There has been one report of the rear brake line rupturing while the vehicle was in use. The UTVs were sold at Polaris dealerships nationwide.
Contact Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Recalls” for more information. Consumers should also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the “Product Safety Recalls” page to see if their vehicle is included in any other recalls.
522 Bobcat Utility Vehicles have been recalled for faulty brake lines that can become punctured and lead to rear brake failures. No incidents have been reported, but if you own one you should stop using it immediately and contact Bobcat to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Contact Bobcat at 800-743-4340 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.bobcat.com and click on the “For Owners” tab located at the top of the page.
Inclined Infant Sleepers
Inclined infant sleepers are still being recalled after years of reporting and research has revealed they are unsafe for infant use. These products fail to meet the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). If you own any version of an inclined sleeper, you should stop using it immediately, remove it from your home or child care facility, and seek a refund from the appropriate manufacturer.
Summer Infant SwaddleMe by Your Bed Inclined Sleepers
About 46,300 of these sleepers have been recalled. Summer Infant is now offering cash refunds or vouchers.
Contact Summer Infant online at www.summerinfant.com and click on “Safety Alerts and Recall Information” or at 1-800-426-8627 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.
Graco Little Lounger Rocking Seats
About 111,000 of these sleepers have been recalled. Graco is now offering cash refunds or vouchers.
Contact Graco toll-free at 800-345-4109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gracobaby.com and click on Recall Information.
Evenflo Pillo Portable Napper Inclined Sleepers
About 3,100 of these sleepers have been recalled. Evenflo is now offering cash refunds or vouchers.
Contact Evenflo online at www.evenflo.com and click on “Product Notices & Recalls” or at 1-800-233-5921 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.
Delta Enterprise Incline Sleeper
About 5,900 of these sleepers have been recalled. Delta Children is now offering cash refunds or vouchers.
Contact Delta Enterprise online at www.deltachildren.com and click on “Recall Center” or at 1-800-377-3777 from 9 a.m. a 6 p.m Monday through Friday for more information.
FOOD RECALLS
Astrochef Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Sandwiches
A Texas company is recalling over 7,000 pounds of pepperoni stuffed sandwich products because of the undeclared presence of soy, a known allergen. The products are labeled as pepperoni stuffed pizza sandwiches but could contain meatball stuffed pizza sandwiches.
The recall was prompted by consumer complaints made to the firm. There have been no confirmed adverse reactions. USDA is concerned that these products could still be in consumers freezers and encouraged consumers to throw them away immediately.
Bakkavor Foods Mushroom Barley Soup
Bakkavor Foods is recalling 840 units of Fresh Food Market Mushroom Barley Soup sold at Harris Teeter. The product is being recalled because of the undeclared presence of milk, a known allergen. The issue was discovered by a Harris Teeter employee.
Products were distributed in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington DC at Harris Teeter stores.
A Wisconsin company is recalling Goulash because of the undeclared presence of milk. The product was distributed throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois. No illnesses have been reported.
Salud Natural Entrepreneur Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Powder and Capsules
Salud Natural Entrepreneur is recalling flax seed fiber power and capsules because of potential contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella can cause dangerous and sometimes fatal illness, especially in children or seniors.
The products were distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The recall is being issued because FDA testing of the senna leaves powder in the product revealed the powder was contaminated with Salmonella
