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Do you own products that were recalled this week? Our list includes a popular steamer, Walmart food chopper and more
Plus, here's what you should do if you have any of these potentially risky items in your home.
You do a lot to keep your family safe, from installing video security doorbells and investing in carbon monoxide detectors to switching to reusable water bottles. Well, here's one simple thing you might not be doing, but should: keeping an eye out for recalled products. This week, major recalls include a Black + Decker garment steamer that might spray hot water, a mini food chopper with a blade that may spin unexpectedly and Veggie Straws with a potentially undeclared milk allergen. If you have any of these items in your home, you'll want to get rid of them ASAP.
If you want to stay up to date on recalls, we'll be back here every Friday to help out. (You can also take a look at past recalls just to be safe.) And check these sites for daily updates:
Recalls.gov (U.S. government recalls)
? Recalled: Black & Decker Easy Garment Steamer
No, your steamer shouldn't be leaking scalding hot water. Empower Brands is recalling more than 2 million Black & Decker Easy Garment Steamers for leaking or spraying hot water. The device was recalled in November 2022 and the company repaired affected units, but it's recalling them again after continued injury reports. Empower, Black & Decker's parent company, has received 317 reports of hot water being expelled from the steamers and 82 reports of burn injuries. Seven of those incidents included second-degree burns.
Where were they sold? Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target and Walmart
What to do: Stop using the steamer immediately and contact Empower Brands through this self-serve portal to receive a full refund, even if your steamer was among units that were previously repaired.
Alternative option: Looking for a steamer that's portable enough to take on a trip? Amazon shoppers love this affordable option.
? Recalled: Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers
Walmart is recalling over 50,000 of its Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers after five reports of customers sustaining cuts during assembly or cleaning. Two incidents required medical attention. The blade may spin unexpectedly, the CPSC reports.
Where were they sold? Walmart
What to do: You can contact Walmart at 800-925-6278 or bring your chopper to your local store for a full refund.
Alternative option: Skip the spinning blade altogether and try this easy-to-use produce chopper — more than 75,000 Amazon shoppers swear by it. Love to cook? Yahoo editors also compiled a list of their favorite kitchen products, including another top food chopper.
? Recalled: Garden Veggie Straws 30-Count Variety Pack
Garden Veggie Snacks is recalling 30-count Veggie Straws variety packs sold at select stores last month because of a potential milk allergen that was undisclosed. No other Garden Veggie Snacks products are affected.
Where were they sold? Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club between March 18 and March 28
What to do: Toss them and contact Garden Veggie Snacks for a full refund.
Alternative option: Looking for a healthy snack? Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards raves about this high-protein, low-sugar cereal.
? Recalled: Thule RideAlong Rear-Mounted Child Bike Seats
Thule is recalling over 8,000 rear-mounted child bike seats because the harness padding may contain a flame retardant, DecaBDE, over regulatory limits. The chemical can be toxic if ingested or if it comes into contact with skin or eyes. The recalled seat is gray with a black three-point harness. The model number (100107) and date code (21/3-23/10) can be found on the bottom side.
Where were they sold? Amazon, REI and select baby stores
What to do: Thule is contacting affected customers. However, if you think you have a recalled seat, stop using it and reach out to the brand to receive free replacement harness padding and return the recalled padding.
Alternative option: While you may have to pause bike rides until you get the replacement piece, you can keep your toddler entertained with these awesome toys.
? Recalled: Lidl Deluxe Branded Macarons Party Edition
Lidl is voluntarily recalling its Deluxe Branded Macarons Party Edition over undeclared allergens. The packaging didn't disclose wheat, soy, egg, milk and tree nut allergens "as a result of non-English ingredient labeling," according to the FDA.
Where were they sold? Lidl
What to do: Return your macarons to the nearest Lidl for a full refund (a receipt is not required).
Alternative option: Looking for a good food gift? These gift baskets will satisfy any tastes.
