Recalls
Ring Recalls Their Video Doorbells Due to Potential Fire Risk! (Is Yours Affected?)
I hope everyone is listening up! Ring has issued a recall on their video doorbells due to fire hazard! This affects nearly 350,000 of their products for both the stain nickel and bronze editions. This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front. They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. The two-way audio doorbell can be hardwired or battery-powered and supports night vision. The Ring logo is printed on the bottom front of the doorbell and the model and S/N are on a label on the back of the doorbell and the outer packaging. You can determine if your doorbell is included in this recall by entering the doorbell’s serial number at http://support.ring.com/ring-2nd-gen-recall. Only Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) models with certain serial numbers are included.
FDA Recalls Hand Sanitizers Due to Risk of Methanol Contamination!
 
FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can be life-threatening when ingested.
Blumen Hand Sanitizer Recall! Did you get this Sam’s Club deal?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use hand sanitizers from 4 E Global SAPI de CV (Mexico) or with the Blumen product name. These products are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic and life-threatening when absorbed through the skin or ingested. This product is Blumen Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer (18 oz.) with the UPC 81426602391 4.
Possible Metal Pieces in Select Skippy Peanut Butter!
I don’t usually post about recalls/health alerts… but I thought I better share this one! Hormel Foods Sales LLC has voluntarily recalled a limited number of jars of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread due to possible metal pieces. That is definitely something you do not want to give your kids.
Select Apple MacBook Pro System Recall!
If you have a MacBook Pro then you will want to check this out! Apple has said there is a small percentage of MacBook Pro systems that show distorted video, no video, or unexpected system restarts. These systems were sold between Feb 2011 and Dec 2013.
Graco Stroller & Travel Systems Recall!
Do you own a Graco stroller? There is a recall on 11 different Graco & Centruy-Branded Strollers. If yours was manufactured between August 1, 2000 and September 25, 2014, your stroller has been recalled due to the folding hinge on the sides of the stroller which can pinch a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program For Select Phones!
Have an Apple iPhone 5? It looks as if Apple has noticed that a small amount of their iPhone 5 devices may not be holding a charge like they should.
Nissan/Infiniti Recall! Passenger Airbag Not Deploying In Accidents!
If you haven’t already heard, here is an important recall you’ll want to know about if you own a Nissan or Infiniti. There are 2 accidents in which the passenger airbag did not deploy. The vehicle occupant classification system software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, deactivating the airbag and increasing the risk of an injury in a crash. The Affected vehicles include the:
Important! Graco Recalls 3.8 Million Child Car Seats!
Graco is recalling nearly 3.8 million car seats! The recall is based on the malfunction of buckles that may not unlatch. Making it difficult to get a child out of the car seat in an emergency situation.
Samonella in Foster Farms Chicken Products!
I don’t usually post about recalls/health alerts… but I heard about this on Good Morning America this morning and thought I better share it! FSIS has issued a Public Health Alert for Chiken Products Produced at Three Foster Farm Facilities due to Samonella contamination. That is definitely not something that you will want your kids to get.
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