Recalls in April 2017

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 148 model year 2017 Ace, Hurricane and Windsport motorhomes.

The weight rating labels for the vehicle's tow hitch indicates a 10,000lb weight capacity when the actual hitch capacity is 8,000lbs.

If the hitch is loaded to the capacity on the label, the hitch may damage the motorhome or it may disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.

What to do

TMC will notify owners and provide them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2017.

Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.

Soylent of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling 890 boxes of Soylent 1.8 Powder that may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.

The following product is being recalled:

• Soylent 1.8 powder (SKU: 1WK-V108) with Lot #: G7076PA, Expiration / Best Buy date: 02/2018.

The lot information is printed on the front of the pouch.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should immediately discard it.

Consumers may request a refund/replacement by email at info@soylent.com.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 58,323 model year 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles; model year 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles; and model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic and GL550 4Matic vehicles.

The recalled vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.

If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Tesla is recalling 31,473 model year 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles.

The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.

If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace the electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2017.

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.

Forest River is recalling 579 model year 2007-2011 Cherokee recreational trailers.

The vehicles' federal placards contain an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating of 3,970 lbs., when the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating also is incorrect.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the federal placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 5, 2017.

Owners may contact Forest River at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-04042017-0367.

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 90 model year 2017 Palazzo 36.1 and 36.3 motorhomes.

The federal certification label on these vehicles indicates an incorrect front tire rim size.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

If the front rim is replaced based on the incorrect label information, it can cause an unsafe driving condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

TMC will notify owners and will provide corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall expected to begin June 5, 2017.

Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000133.

Request Foods of Holland, Mich., is recalling approximately 30,537 pounds of burrito products.

The products, mislabeled as a chicken with cheese and bean burrito, contain egg and soy, allergens not declared on the label.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

The following frozen items, produced on December 19, 2016, are being recalled:

• 6 oz. plastic package containing “ATKINS CHICKEN WITH CHEESE AND BEAN BURRITO” with a “Best By” date of Dec. 19, 2017.

The recalled products, bearing establishment number “P-17644” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Request Foods consumer affairs at (844) 342-3400. 

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 154 model year 2017 Allegro Breeze motorhomes.

The ball joints on the independent front suspension modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-108.

Razor USA of Cerritos, Calif., is recalling about 158,000 RipStik electric motorized caster boards.

The rear wheel can stop rotating while in use and lock up, posing a fall hazard.

The company has received more than 700 reports of the rear wheel locking up, resulting in four injuries, including one loose tooth and three scrapes and bruises.

This recall involves Razor RipStik electric motorized caster boards with two wheels, a hub motor and a lithium ion battery. They have a wireless digital hand remote that controls the speed up to 10 mph.

The manufacturing date is on the bar code label located on the bottom of the product and Razor USA LLC is embossed on the bottom. “RipStik” is printed on the top of the board. They are blue and black in color.

The boards, manufactured in China, were sold at Target, Toys R Us, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, toysrus.com and Walmart.com and other websites from February 2016, through April 2017, for about $180.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled caster boards and contact Razor to receive a free repair kit.

Consumers may contact Razor toll-free at 866-467-2967 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or online at www.Razor.com and click on “CPSC Safety Recalls” for more information.

Newmar Corporation is recalling 26 model year 2017 King Aire motorhomes.

The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.

If the driver cannot see the speedometer and RPM displays, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reseat the seals as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 3, 2017.

Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Gulf Stream Coach is recalling 251 model year 2011-2017 Amerilite trailers, model 14RBC.

The vehicles' federal placard may have incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.

As such, they fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Gulf Stream will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2017.

Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS040417.

Organic Herbal Supply is recalling all lots of several male and female sexual enhancement products after the FDA found they may be dangerous.

A complete list of the drugs is available on the FDA website.

Analysis by the FDA found the products contain tadalafil a FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

However, the presence of tadalafil in the recalled products renders it an unapproved drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established.

Consumer dangers

Using the recalled products my be dangerous because the undeclared active ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. ED is a common problem in men with these conditions, and consumers may seek these types of products to enhance sexual performance.

There have been no reports of illness to date.

The male enhancement capsules are marketed as a dietary supplement for erectile dysfunction, are are packaged in 2, 4 and 10-count packages and sold nationwide.

The female products are packaged in 30-count packages and sold nationwide through Amazon.com and other online shopping sites. 

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should stop using them and return any unused portion directly to the company for a full refund.

Consumers may call 855-429-7328 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PST) for instructions on the return and refund process. 

Forest River is recalling 54 model year 2016-2017 XLR Toyhauler RVs.

The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.

If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 31, 2017.

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03242017-0360.

TP Food Processing of Westminster, Calif., is recalling Lemongrass Satay and Shrimp Satay.

The products may be contaminated with Clostridum botulinum.

No illnesses or customer complaints have been reported to date.

T following products, sold in supermarkets throughout California, are being recalled:

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not eat them, but return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may call Philip Ma at 714-891-3838.

Subaru of America is recalling 33,131 model year 2017 Imprezas.

Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.

High Liner Foods is recalling High Liner Captain's Crew brand breaded fish strips and High Liner Captain's Crew brand breaded fish nuggets.

The products may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of these products.

The following products, sold throughout Canada, are being recalled:

What to do

People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled products, but thrown them away or return them to the store where purchased.

Consumers with questions may contact High Liner Foods at 1-877-991-3474.

Nine Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California are recalling some decorated (iced) cookies from the self-service cookie displays.

The products contain egg, an allergen not declared on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The cookies, iced in the shape of eggs, bunnies or chicks and available unwrapped in the self-service bulk cookie displays were sold in the following locations in Northern California:

• 777 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
• 390 Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
• 4800 El Camino Real, Los Altos, California, 94022
• 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa, California, 94558
• 1001 Galleria Blvd., Roseville, California, 95678
• 2001 Market Street, San Francisco, California, 94114
• 6910 McKinley St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
• 911 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
• 201 W. Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products and wish to return them may bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact their local store or call (510) 428-7400 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday.

Standard Homeopathic Company is recalling all lots of Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets and Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Teething Tablets.

The medicines contain inconsistent amounts of belladonna alkaloids that may differ from the calculated amount on the products’ labels.

The Food & Drug Administration believes belladonna represents a serious health hazard to children and that the effects of belladonna are unpredictable.

According to the agency, “There is no known safe dose or toxic dose of belladonna in children because of the many factors that affect it.”

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should discard them.

Consumers with questions may contact Standard Homeopathic Company by calling 1-800-991-3376 Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT). 

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling 35,674 model year 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles.

The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.

If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.