Do you own products that were recalled this week? Our list includes Tide Pods, quilts and Yoto Mini Speakers
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 Tide Pods, cotton quilts sold on Amazon and Yoto Mini Speakers, a popular kids' toy. 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: Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets
Proctor & Gamble is recalling 8.2 million packages of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods due to defective packaging. The outer packaging — meant to keep kids and other vulnerable people safe — can split near the zipper track, allowing for easier access. The pods pose a risk of serious injury if they're ingested or come in contact with the skin or eyes. The affected packages were sold between September 2023 and February 2024 and include bags that held from 12 to 39 laundry detergent pods. You can see a list of all recalled packages on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
Where were they sold? Amazon, Big Lots, CVS, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart and other major stores nationwide
What to do: Place the recalled bags out of sight and reach of children, then contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund and free replacement. Shoppers can also receive a free cabinet lock for securing their laundry supplies.
Alternative option: Want to create a more sustainable laundry routine? Here are a few tips and tricks — including the best laundry detergent to use.
⛔ Recalled: Red Land Cotton Quilts and Quilted Shams
You want your bedding to be soft and cozy — pretty much anything but stabby. More than 17,000 Red Land Cotton quilts and quilted shams are being recalled because pieces of broken needles have been found inside the textiles, posing a laceration hazard. So far, the brand has received three reports of consumers being jabbed by a needle, including one where the skin was broken.
Where were they sold? Amazon and Red Land Cotton's website between May 2023 and February 2024
What to do: Stop using the quilt and shams right away and go to Red Land Cotton's website to receive a replacement or a refund. Red Land Cotton is also contacting affected customers.
Alternative option: Check out this comforter one Yahoo editor calls "five-star luxury at a Motel 6 price."
⛔ Recalled: Yoto Mini Speakers
If your child has a Yoto Mini Speaker, take heed: Over 250,000 of these toys are being recalled because of risks associated with the product's lithium-ion battery. While no injuries have been reported, Yoto has received seven reports of the speakers overheating and melting the toy, posing a burn risk and fire hazard. The recalled product has SKU PRPLXX00860 on the bottom.
Where were they sold? Amazon, Target, Maisonette and Yoto's website
What to do: Consumers should stop using the speaker (take them away from kids) and contact Yoto to receive a free replacement smart charging cable.
Alternative option: Check out this list of top-selling toys that both kids and parents love.
⛔ Recalled: Touchat Large Fuzzy Area Rugs
Beware of your fuzzy rug: Touchat is recalling just over 350 of its Large Fuzzy Area Rugsbecause they violate federal flammability regulations. The affected rugs are gray and measure 8 feet by 10 feet. No injuries have been reported.
Where were they sold? Amazon
What to do: Touchat is contacting all known purchasers directly, but if you don't hear from the company, you should reach out for a full refund by calling 909-390-0801. You'll need to provide proof the rug has been destroyed.
Alternative option: Check out these designer-approved area rugs from Amazon.
⛔ Recalled: Jugader Zipline Kits
Adventurers, listen up: 6,600 Jugader Zipline Kits are being recalled because the zipline’s stainless-steel cable can break, putting users at risk of falling. There have been 20 reports of the cable breaking, resulting in nine injuries including lacerations and one broken clavicle.
Where were they sold? Amazon
What to do: Stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact Jugader for a free repair kit and updated installation instructions.
Alternative option: These fun outdoor games are sure to keep kids busy and safe this summer.
