The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide

Mowers and compact tractors recalled by Kubota due to burn hazard

Kubota is recalling about 121,100 mowers and compact tractors.

Hot coolant can spray out onto consumers from the overheated and pressurized coolant reservoir tank, posing a burn hazard.

Kubota has received three reports of burn injuries from coolant ejecting.

This recall involves model year 2014 to 2018 Kubota with model numbers BX, GR, ZD, and ZG, diesel and gasoline-powered zero turn mowers, compact tractors, and ride-on mowers.

Hammer drills recalled by Black & Decker due to possible injuries

Black & Decker is recalling about 641,000 Bostitch and Porter-Cable hammer drills and drill drivers in the United States and about 18,000 in Canada.

The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard.

Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury.

Blood pressure medication recalled due to impurities that could cause cancer

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling some lots of Irbesartan tablets because they may be contaminated with an impurity.

The impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine, is classified as a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

The Irbesartan tablets recalled include 75 mg., 150 mg., and 300 mg. dosages and were manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma Limited.

Top-mount refrigerators recalled by Haier America due to fire hazard

Haier is recalling about 137,000 top-mount refrigerators.

An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Haier America has received three reports of smoke, fire, and property damage. No injuries have been reported. 

This recall involves the Haier models HA10TG31 with 10.1 cubic foot capacity. They measure about five feet high and two feet wide. The Haier logo is located on the refrigerator door. Only the following models and serial numbers are included in this recall. Model and serial numbers can be found on the rating plate on the back of the refrigerator’s rear panel.

Solar-powered outdoor LED light fixtures recalled by Cooper Lighting due to fire hazard

Cooper Lighting is recalling about 350,000 All-Pro and Defiant solar-powered outdoor LED light fixtures in the United States and about 11,963 in Canada.

The batteries in the solar-powered light fixtures can overheat and cause the light fixture’s housing to melt, posing a fire hazard.

Cooper Lighting has received seven reports of light fixtures overheating and property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Beef contaminated with Salmonella triggers massive recall

JBS Tolleson Inc. is recalling about 6.5 million pounds of beef, including ground beef, which may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport.

Fifty-seven people infected with the bacteria have been reported from 16 states. Fourteen people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

The recalled beef was produced and packaged from July 26 to Sept. 7 and was shipped to retailers nationwide.

Stinger insect zappers recalled by Kaz due to shock hazard

Kaz is recalling about 72,000 stinger insect zappers.

The insect kill grid can detach inside the container, posing a shock hazard.

Kaz has received three reports of units with internal grid detachments. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Stinger BK series Insect Zapper electric insect/mosquito zapper including the Stinger Insect Zapper – Model BK 110v3; Stinger 3-in-1 Insect Zapper – Model BK310v3; and the Stinger 5-in-1 Insect & Mosquito Zapper – Model BK510v3.

Emerson Tool Co. recalling wet/dry vacuums due to shock hazard

The Emerson Tool Co. is recalling about 208,000 RIDGID wet/dry vacuums in the United States and about 2,600 in Canada

The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves RIDGID NXT wet/dry vacuums, models HD06000, 6-gallon, and HD09000, 9-gallon. The orange and black wet/dry vacuum has four swivel casters, a carrying handle, a hose, and accessories. RIDGID is printed on the front of the vacuum. The model number can be found on a silver product identification label on the back of the vacuum’s powerhead assembly.

General Motors recalling more than 1 million pickups, SUVs for power steering problem

 

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General Motors is recalling about 1.2 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a power-steering problem. The steering can fail momentarily because of a drop and sudden return in voltage, mainly during low-speed turns.

The company said 30 accidents and two injuries have been reported, but no deaths.

More than 1 million of the vehicles were sold in the United States, with 96,000 sold in Canada. A small number were sold in other countries.

Don’t eat Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal due to salmonella contamination, CDC warns

Consumers shouldn’t eat any Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal regardless of package size or best-by date, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent recommends. People who recently became ill with Salmonella report eating Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal that they had in their homes.

Thirty more ill people from 19 states were added to this outbreak since the last update on July 12. A total of 130 people infected with the outbreak strain of Mbandaka have been reported from 36 states. Thirty-four people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

The Kellogg Co. recalled Honey Smacks cereal on June 14.