Laptop adapters can catch fire, E. coli linked to cheese, and more | Latest consumer product recalls
A number of products have been recalled in the last week for health and safety reasons. Here are the latest recalls from Feb. 14-21 that consumers should know about.
1. Over 15 million laptop AC adapters recalled, can spark and catch fire
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Over 15M Toshiba laptop adapters recalled after reports of overheating, catching fire
More than 15 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters are being recalled after hundreds of people reported that the product overheated or caught fire.
2. E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese: Here’s what you need to know
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E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese: Here’s what you need to know
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
3. Smokers pose an electric shock hazard
(United States Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Over 200,000 Char-Broil smokers are being recalled because officials say they can leak an electrical current while in use, posing a shock hazard.
The recall includes the following models: Digital Electric Smoker; Digital Electric Smoker w/Window; Digital Electric Smoker, Black w/Window; Digital Electric Smoker, Medallion; Digital Electric Smoker, Connected; and Digital Electric Smoker, XL.
Char-Broil has received 79 reports of minor electric shock injuries.
The smokers were sold nationwide and in Canada. They were also sold online through Amazon.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit," the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission wrote in a news release.
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4. Sandwiches sold in Arizona recalled due to undeclared sesame
(USFDA)
Nearly 4,000 sandwiches sold in multiple states have been recalled because they may contain sesame.
"Prepared turkey and cheese sandwiches included sesame that was not declared on the product label," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wrote in a news release. "Potential cross contact occurred when chicken salad on a croissant and egg salad sandwiches were prepared on the same surface as the turkey sandwiches."
The sandwiches were distributed to convenience stores in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
"People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product," officials said.
No allergic reactions have been reported.
Consumers with the affected products should not eat them and dispose of them, or return them to the store of purchase for a refund.
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5. Recalled cheese over listeria concerns expands: See the full list
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Recalled cheese over listeria concerns expands: See the full list
The growing list of recalled products made by Rizo-Lopez Foods includes dairy products linked to possible listeria contamination. Here’s what's getting removed from store shelves.
Other recalls
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."
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.