Costco issues recall for several items, urges consumers not to use them
FILE-A worker pushes carts outside a Costco Wholesale store. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Costco issued a recall for nearly a dozen of its products in recent months.
The retail warehouse chain posted a list of the recalled goods manufactured by multiple companies.
Which Costco products are being recalled?
Why you should care:
The full list of recalled products is listed below, and here’s what you need to know.
Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) Model A1257 (Costco Next): The recall notice states that a “potential issue involving lithium-ion battery cells from a single vendor” with minimal likelihood to malfunction. It doesn’t go into detail, but Anker’s website says consumers should “Stop using the device immediately.”
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Anker Powercore 10000 Power Bank Model A1263 (Costco Next): According to the recall notice, the product’s power bank could overheat, posing a potential fire risk. Anker’s website says anyone with this item should stop using it immediately.
Danby 8k U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner: The recall notice says units might not drain water quickly, which may lead to mold, and the company is telling consumers to stop using the product immediately.
Midea U-Shape Window AC’s (Item #’s 1572673, 1657921, 1677429, 1768985, 2677450, and 2677429): According to the recall notice, pooled water in the product could cause mold, which may lead to respiratory issues or other infections.
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric Tires Size 185/60R15C: Michelin’s recall notice states that these tires fail to meet a federal safety standard for tire endurance, and “chunks of tread rubber may detach from the shoulder block.”
Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Tires Size 235/40R19: According to Bridgestone’s recall notice, the tires are missing a Department of Transportation certification seal, and although the tires comply with performance requirements, DOT officials determined that tires without the seal may be used inappropriately, possibly heightening crash risk.
BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells: Bowflex cites in its recall notice reports of weight plates dislodging from the handle during use, posing risk of impact. Consumers who own these dumbbells should stop using them.
Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass 18pk – Select Lot Code – Select Locations in Texas and Louisiana: According to the recall notice, the water could be contaminated with pseudomonas, which happen naturally in water sources like mineral water and might pose minor health consequences in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Fresh and Ready Foods Prepared Sandwiches and Salads (Multiple Items) AZ, CA, NV and WA Business Center Locations Only: The recall notice states that select items with a use by date of May 11 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should not be eaten.
According to the notice, this organism may cause serious and possibly deadly infections in young children, “frail or elderly people” and other people with weaker immune systems. It may also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.
Igloo 90 Qt Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler: According to the recall notice, the product poses a risk of pinching consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, which may lead “fingertip amputation and crushing hazards.” Owners of the product are encouraged to stop using it immediately.
Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer: The recall notice states reports of pressure cooker lids being able to be opened while pressurized, leading to severe burns. Customers are encouraged not to use the pressure-cooking function until they get a replacement lid.
Where can I find more information?
What you can do:
Consumers seeking more information about the recalls can visit Costco’s website and can also find more information about the products by visiting the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Recall website.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by Costco’s recall website and the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall site. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.
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