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bottle(s) to receive a full refund. Bottles that have already been opened are not subject to this recall because they would have released any pressure buildup and do not present an injury hazard. F I T B I T I ON I C SM A R T WAT CHE S
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General Motors is recalling 681,509 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs from the 2014 and 2015 model years to address a windshield wiper defect. The automaker found that ball joints in the windshield wiper modules may experience corrosion and wear that could cause one or both front wipers to fail. An inoperative wiper could obstruct visibility and increase the risk of a crash. GM says there is no warning sign of an imminent failure. What to do: The automaker will send owners a notification letter, but you can also contact Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 800-462-8782. Dealerships will inspect the wiper module that houses the defective ball joint and repair it or replace it with an improved module as necessary. GM will reimburse owners who paid for a similar repair prior
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to this announcement. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s campaign number for this recall is 22V-165. GM’s number for this recall is N212352530. A I RBOR NE GUMM I E S
Reckitt is recalling about 3.7 million 63- and 75-count bottles of Airborne Gummies (sold in blueberry pomegranate, orange, and assorted fruit flavors), due to more than 70 reports of caps or seals popping off the bottles, posing an injury risk. The bottles were sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, CVS, Kroger, Sam’s Club, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon and schiffvitamins.com from May 2020 through February 2022 for between $18 and $33. What to do: Contact Reckitt at 888-266-8003, or go to schiffvitamins.com for details on a prepaid return label for unopened
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Fitbit is recalling about 1 million Ionic Smartwatches sold in the U.S., and about 693,000 sold internationally, following 78 reports of burn injuries in the U.S., including two reports of third-degree burns and four reports of second-degree burns due to a faulty lithium-ion battery. The watch model number is FB503 and is listed on the back of the device near the band. This Ionic smartwatch was sold at Best Buy, Kohl’s, Target, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon and fitbit.com from September 2017 through December 2021 for between $200 and $330. What to do: Stop using the watch. Contact Fitbit at 888-925-1764, or go to help.fitbit.com/ionic. Upon receipt of the watch, the company will issue a refund of $299. It will also provide participating consumers with a discount code for 40 percent off select Fitbit devices. L O V E V ER Y DR I NK I NG CUP S
Lovevery is recalling about 169,000 stainless steel drinking cups included in its Inspector Play Kits (in addition, about 11,000 cups were sold in Canada) for babies 7 to 8 months old. The company
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received 70 reports of the handle of the cup becoming partially or fully detached, including two incidents where a child had the cup handle in their mouth. The recalled cups were sold online at lovevery.com from July 2018 through July 2021 for about $80. What to do: Take the cups away from children. Contact Lovevery online at lovevery.com/pages/ product-recalls, or call 877-3673175 about free replacement cups. Lovevery is also contacting all known purchasers directly. P H Y S I C I A NSC A RE PA I N REL I EF TA BL E T S A ND P I L L S
Acme United Corporation is recalling about 165,000 PhysiciansCare brand Aspirin, Extra Strength Non Aspirin, Extra Strength Pain Reliever, Ibuprofen, Medication Station, and Multi-Packs packaged in cardboard boxes of 50, 100, 250, and 500 tablets per box, sold online at Amazon and fsastore.com from February 2014 through June 2021 for between $5 and $50. The recalled overthe-counter products contain regulated substances (aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen) and aren’t in the type of child-resistant packaging required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by young children. What to do: Keep these products away from children. For more information, call 888-520-2199 or go to recallrtr.com/acmeunitedotc.
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