Recalls

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BMW VEHICLES

BMW has issued a recall for 917,106 vehicles because a short circuit may cause a fire. The recalled vehicles include the 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe and Convertible (128i), 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive) and Convertible (328i), 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i) and X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i), 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi) and Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i), 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive), 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi), 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi), and 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si). Drivers may first notice smoke near the engine compartment, the smell of burning plastic, and an illuminated check engine light. What to do: BMW has not yet developed a solution for this problem but will notify owners of the recall by mail and, once a remedy is developed, instruct owners on how to get a free repair. If you already had a repair performed at your own expense prior to the recall notification, you may be eligible for reimbursement. For details, call BMW at 800-5257417. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign number for this recall is 22V119.

MUSHIE & CO PACIFIERS

Mushie & Co is recalling about 333,725 Frigg silicone pacifiers because the base of the silicone and return it to the nearest Harbor Freight Tools store for a free replacement or full refund in the form of a gift card. Call 800-4443353 or go to harborfreight.com/ rollerseatrecall for details.

nipple has a fine slit that can cause the nipple to detach from the plastic shield, posing a choking hazard. The pacifiers were sold at SpearmintLove, T.J.Maxx, Lil’ Tulips, and Olivia & Jade Company stores, and online at mushie.com and Amazon from April 2021 through December 2021 for about $8 for a single pacifier and about $15 for a pack of two. What to do: Stop using the pacifier, and contact Mushie & Co at 877-687-4431 or go to mushie. com/pages/recalls for details and to get a full refund or credit.

HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS ROLLER SEATS

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 478,800 Pittsburgh Automotive pneumatic roller seats because the connection from the seat to the seat post can break, posing a fall hazard. The seats were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide and online at harborfreight.com from July 2014 through September 2021 for about $30. What to do: Stop using the seat and call 866-236-8993 or go to coolster.com/recall for details and to get a free repair.

MAXTRADE YOUTH ATVs

Maxtrade is recalling about 141,000 Maxtrade Youth Coolster Mountopz ATVs because they fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard, posing a risk of serious injury or death. The youth ATVs fail to meet the maximum speed limitations for vehicles intended for children ages 6, 10, and 12 years and older, or for teenagers, depending on the model. Additionally, for certain ATVs, the parking brakes do not prevent the movement of the vehicle. The ATVs were sold at Maxtrade dealers nationwide, and online at Amazon, familygocarts. com, killermotorsports.com, superiorpowersports.com, walmart. com, and youthmotorsports.com from January 2007 through January 2021 for $370 to $1,100. What to do: Stop using the ATV

FAMILY DOLLAR BEACH LOUNGERS

Family Dollar is recalling about 38,300 beach loungers because they can collapse unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard if fingers get caught in the metal folding joints. The loungers were sold at Family Dollar stores and online at familydollar.com from January 2019 through September 2021 for about $25. What to do: Stop using the lounger. Return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund, or email Family Dollar for instructions to make the beach lounger unusable and then provide Family Dollar with a photo. Once confirmed, Family Dollar will issue a refund. Go to familydollar.com/ product-recalls for details.

GIANT BICYCLES

Giant Bicycles is recalling about 20,800 2021 Cypress DX, Escape 3 Comfort, Liv Flourish FS 1, and Liv Alight 3 Comfort bicycles because the adjustable handlebar stem can become loose, posing fall and injury hazards. The bicycles were sold at authorized Giant Bicycles dealers nationwide and online at giant-bicycles.com/us or liv-cycling. com/us from October 2020 through October 2021 for $590 to $690. What to do: Stop using the bicycle. Go to giant-bicycles.com/us/recallinformation for details on how to get an inspection and free repair.

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