Recalls

R EC A L L S T O S TAY I N F O R M E D A B O U T R E C A L L S F O R Y O U R V E H I C L E S , R E A D E R S W I T H M E M B E R S H I P C A N U S E O U R F R E E C A R R E C A L L T R A C K E R AT C R . O R G / M O R E .

H Y U N D A I V E H I C L E S Hyundai announced a recall of almost 130,000 vehicles, including 2012 Santa Fe SUVs, 2011-2013 and 2016 Sonata Hybrids, and 2015 and 2016 Veloster hatchbacks, because of an engine defect. A vital part inside the engine—called a connecting rod bearing— may wear prematurely. If this happens, drivers may notice an abnormal knocking noise from the engine and/or illumination of the oil pressure warning light, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Left unrepaired, the defect could cause the vehicle to abruptly lose power while driving, and may cause an oil leak that could lead to a sudden fire. Recalled cars may need a total engine replacement to fix the problem. This recall is part of a larger investigation that NHTSA opened into Hyundai and Kia vehicle fires in 2019 (both manufacturers are owned by the same corporate parent and share parts and designs). What to do: Owners can schedule an appointment for a repair at Hyundai’s website or contact the manufacturer at 855-371-9460. Hyundai dealers will inspect the engines of affected vehicles for damage and will replace the engine, if necessary, free of charge.

S O N O M A G O O D S C A N D L E S Kohl’s is recalling about 512,000 Sonoma Goods For Life three-wick candles because the candles’ high flames can ignite the surface of the wax or cause the glass to break, posing fire and burn hazards. The candles were sold at Kohl’s stores and website from December 2019 through October 2020 for about $20. What to do: Stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Kohl’s store. Consumers with a receipt will be given a full refund, and those without a receipt will get a store credit. Call Kohl’s at 855-564-5755 or go to kohls.com for details.

Y E T I T R A V E L M U G S Yeti is recalling about 241,500 Rambler 20-ounce travel mugs with Stronghold lids because the magnet slider over the drinking opening on the lid can eject and hot contents can spill out, posing injury and burn hazards. The mugs were sold at Yeti stores and online at yeti.com during October 2020 for about $35. What to do: Stop using the mug and go to yeti.com or call Yeti at 833-444-3151 for instructions on returning the lid for a full refund.

C A T & J A C K T O D D L E R B O O T S Target is recalling about 122,500 Cat & Jack “Himani” and “Jaren” toddler boots because the toggle on the boot can detach from the lace, posing a choking hazard for children. The boots were sold at Target stores and online at target.com and Google Express from September 2019 through February 2020 for about $30. What to do: Take the boots away from children and return them to any Target store for a full refund. If you purchased the boots on target.com, contact Target at 800-440-0680 or go to target.com for a prepaid return label.

Z I N U S B U N K B E D S Zinus is recalling about 26,000 metal bunk beds because the welds that secure the upper bunk can come apart, causing the upper bunk to collapse, posing fall and injury hazards. The beds were sold on Amazon, homedepot.com, Overstock, walmart.com, Wayfair, and zinus.com from December 2016 through January 2020 for $90 to $240. What to do: Stop using the upper bunk. Call Zinus at 800-613-1225 or go to zinus.com for details and instructions on receiving a free repair kit with reinforcement brackets or a full refund.

O A K M O N T F I R E P I T T A B L E S Sunjoy is recalling about 10,900 Oakmont LP fire pit tables due to an incorrectly installed part that could ignite, posing a fire hazard. The tables were sold at Big Lots stores and online from January 2020 through June 2020 for about $480. What to do: Stop using the table. Call Sunjoy at 866-578-0101 or go to oakmont.sunjoygroup.com/ service for part replacement details.

S A F E T Y U P D A T E : P R E V E N T I N G F U R N I T U R E T I P - O V E R S Since 2000, more than 200 people—mostly children ages 6 and younger—have been killed when a dresser or other furniture that stores clothes has tipped over, a CR investigation found. While CR believes furniture should be more stable in the first place and we are pushing for legislation that would create strong, mandatory federal standards, anchoring your furniture as soon as you get it is essential to protect everyone in your home. Anchoring kits are typically comprised of two brackets tethered by a strap or cable that secures the furniture to the wall to prevent tip-overs. Right now, however, many homes don’t make use of these kits. Among CR’s survey participants who purchased furniture that can be anchored (dressers, bookcases, TV stands), low percentages said they’ve anchored them in their homes— just 15 percent overall and 37 percent among those with young children.* To make anchoring as easy as possible, CR has created a step-by-step guide at CR.org/tipover0221. And if you’re in the market for new furniture, turn to “The Best (and Worst) Places to Buy Furniture,” on page 34 of this issue.