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CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, AND GMC SUVs
GMC is recalling 338,735 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs because their daytime running lights (DRLs) may not turn off when the headlights are on, which is against federal motor vehicle safety standards. If the DRLs do not deactivate when the headlamps are on, the resulting glare could increase the risk of a crash. What to do: Dealerships will update software to correct the condition, free of charge. The automakers will notify owners of affected vehicles by mail. Owners may also call Cadillac at 800458-8006, Chevrolet at 800-2221020, or GMC at 888-988-7267. NHTSA’s campaign number is 22V827, and GM’s own number for this recall is N222382220.
MOCKINGBIRD STROLLERS
Mockingbird is recalling about 149,000 Single-to-Double strollers because the lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall risk to children in the stroller. The strollers were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at hellomockingbird.com, babylist. com, goodbuygear.com, and target.com from March 2020 to September 2022 for $395 to $450. What to do: Stop using the stroller. Call 877-274-3240 or go to hellomockingbird.com for details and to receive a free frame reinforcement kit.
BLACK+DECKER GARMENT STEAMERS
Empower Brands is recalling about 518,500 Black+Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers because the steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard. The steamers were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, and online at bedbathandbeyond.com, blackanddeckerappliances.com, target.com, and walmart.com from June 2021 through September 2022 for $16 to $23. What to do: Stop using the steamer. Call Empower Brands at 800-990-5298 or go to blackanddeckerappliances.com for details and to receive a free replacement part for the steamer.
GENERAC GENERATORS
Generac is recalling about 321,160 Generac and DR 6,500-watt and 8,000-watt portable generators because an unlocked handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. (These portable generators were also previously recalled in July 2021.) The generators were sold at major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide, and online from June 2013 through June 2021 for $790 to $1,480. What to do: Stop using the generator, unless the locking pin has been inserted to secure the handle in place before and after moving the unit. Call Generac at 844-2423493 or go to generac.com for details and to get a free repair kit. Customers who responded to the original recall will automatically be sent a new kit.
HORIZON TREADMILLS
Johnson Health Tech Trading is recalling about 192,000 Horizon T101-05 treadmills because the treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, change speed, or stop without user input, posing a fall hazard. The treadmills were sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Johnson Fitness & Wellness stores nationwide, and online at Amazon, dickssportinggoods. com, horizonfitness.com, and johnsonfitness.com from March 2018 through October 2022 for $600 to $1,000. What to do: Stop using the treadmill. Call Horizon Fitness at 888223-1045 or go to horizonfitness. com/support/recall for details and to receive a free USB with a software repair that you can install.
CLARKS CANVAS SHOES
Clarks Americas is recalling about 113,000 Breeze Ave, Breeze Shore, and Breeze Step women’s shoes in navy colors because prolonged and direct contact with the shoes’ upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine and/or dimethoxybenzidine, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects. The shoes were sold at Clarks outlet stores and other retailers, including DSW, Kohl’s, Macy’s, QVC, and Zappos, and online at Amazon and clarksusa.com from February 2022 to October 2022 for about $65. What to do: Stop wearing the shoes. Call 800-480-5092 or go to clarksusa.com for details and to get a full refund. You may return the shoes to the store where you purchased them or Clarks will send you free shipping materials and a prepaid return shipping label.
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