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A number of products have been recalled in the last week for health and safety reasons. Here are the latest recalls from Feb. 21-28 that consumers should know about.
1. Gun safes recall: Biometric safes can fail, posing 'serious injury hazard'
Gun safes recall: Biometric safes can fail, posing 'serious injury hazard'
Nearly 60,000 gun safes have been recalled because the biometric locks can fail, "posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms."
2. Toyota recalls 280,000 vehicles after concerns they 'creep forward' in neutral
Toyota recalls 280,000 vehicles after concerns they 'creep forward' in neutral
The recall applies to Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX600 vehicles made between 2022 and 2024.
3. IKEA USB chargers pose burn, electric shock hazards
Just over 22,000 IKEA Askstorm 40W USB chargers are being recalled because the cable can become damaged or break, posing burn and electric shock hazards. The charger has the model number ICPSW5-40-1 printed on the back.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return the charger to any IKEA store for a full refund; or, if you are unable to return it to a store, contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers to receive a full refund," the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission wrote in a news release. "Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a full refund."
Officials say IKEA has received 17 incident reports worldwide, including five reports of burns and four reports of electric shock injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.
The USB chargers were sold in IKEA stores and online.
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4. Burn, scalding risks from camping cooking pots
Over 60,000 MSR camping cooking pots are being recalled because the handle can detach or become loose, posing burn or scald risks, officials said.
"This recall involves select Cascade Designs camping cooking pots. The anodized aluminum pots are various 1- to 2-liter pots sold individually and as a part of stove systems and kits," USCPSC wrote in a news release. "The recalled models include Reactor, Trail Lite and PocketRocket Stove Kits. MSR is written on the side of the pots."
Cascade Designs says it has received two reports of burn injuries.
Consumers with the recalled products should stop using them and contact Cascade Designs for a refund.
The cooking pots were sold at outdoor equipment stores nationwide.
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5. Eye products sold at Walmart, CVS could pose infection risk
Eye products sold at Walmart, CVS could pose infection risk
Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled due to a potential risk of infection, federal health officials said.
Other recalls
Hydrogen peroxide mouthwash recalled nationwide for poisoning risk
Hydrogen peroxide mouthwash sold at stores nationwide and online is being recalled over the potential poisoning risk for children.
Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: Over 330K SUVs impacted by steering wheel issue
Chrysler’s Jeep Grand Cherokee recall involves 338,238 SUVs over a steering wheel issue that could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
Toyota recalling 381K Tacoma trucks over axle issue that may result in crashes
The trucks impacted in the recall are models from 2022 through 2023.