Major Retailer’s Wine Bottles May Spontaneously Explode: Recall Roundup

Costco customers were warned this week to check their stock of bubbly for a Kirkland-brand prosecco that may spontaneously explode, and four automakers combined have recalled more than 1.4 million vehicles over safety issues.

Also in recent recalls, cotton candy makers sold at Aldi stores and power banks sold in stores nationwide and online have been recalled because they pose fire hazards. And a personal misting and cooling fan may short-circuit while it is charging, also posing a fire risk.

This report was sourced from company websites, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Costco Wine May Explode And Shatter

Costco Wholesale is recalling bottles of its Kirkland-brand prosecco because unopened bottles have shattered or could shatter spontaneously, posing a risk of injury from flying glass.

Bottles of Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene can explode even when they are not being handled, Costco said. The company did not say if it had received any reports of cuts and other injuries as a result of bottles of the prosecco shattering.

The prosecco was sold in a dozen states — Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin — between April 25 and Aug. 26.

In a letter to members, Costco said the bottles should neither be opened nor returned to the store. Instead, it told customers to wrap the unopened bottle in paper towels, then place the wrapped bottle in a plastic bag, and then dispose of the double-wrapped bottle in the garbage.

Questions should be directed to Ethica Wines via email to customercare@ethicawines.com or by phone at 786-810-7132 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Toyota, Lexus Owners May Be ‘Driving Blind’

Toyota is recalling more than 590,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles because the 12.3-inch display of the cars’ instrument panels may be blank at startup, reducing the driver’s ability to see certain “malfunction indicators,” according to a news release.

The recall includes certain models of its Crown, RAV4, GR Corolla, 4Runner, Camry and Highlander vehicles, as well as Lexus models LS, RX and TX cars.

“If malfunctions occur while driving, continuing to drive could lead to an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash,” Toyota said.

Toyota said it plans to notify affected customers about fix by mid-November.

Hyundai Seat Belt Buckles May Not Latch

Hyundai is recalling 568,580 model year 2020-2025 Palisade SUVs because the seat belt buckles may fail to latch and properly restrain passengers, increasing the risk of injuries in a crash.

Hyundai has received 546 reports of defective driver, passenger and/or second-row window seat belt latches in the recalled vehicles, but none of the reports involved a crash, injury or fatality, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall report.

Owners of the affected vehicles should take them to a dealership, where the seat belt buckle assemblies will be inspected and replaced as necessary. In the meantime, passengers are advised to insert the best firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion.

Questions may be directed to Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460. The recall number is 283. Owners can also search on NHTSA.gov for more details using their vehicle identification number (VIN).

Ford Recalls 100,900 Vehicles For Airbag Defect

Ford is recalling 100,900 of its 2024-2026 Ford Ranger vehicles because certain side-curtain airbags may tear when they deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Letters notifying owners of the defect were mailed on Sept. 5, and a second will be mailed once a permanent fix is available, likely in late 2025.

As an interim fix, Ford is asking affected owners to take their trucks to local dealers, where they will be inspected, and protective shields will be installed.

Questions or concerns should be directed to Ford customer service at 866-436-7332.

160,000 Jeeps Recalled Because Parts May Fly Off

Chrysler is recalling about 160,000 Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer vehicles because the trim on the driver and passenger doors was not installed properly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash,” the agency said.

The affected vehicles are from model years 2022-2025. Dealers will inspect and replace the door trim as necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 31, 2025. In the meantime, owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. The recall number is 77C.

Power Banks Linked To Fires, Injuries Recalled

About 481,000 Anker Power Banks have been recalled after the company received nearly three dozen reports of overheating, including four in which minor burn injuries were sustained and one that sparked a fire resulting in substantial property damage.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the problem is with the lithium-ion battery, which can overheat.

The power banks were sold from in stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, AliExpress.com, ebay.com, Walmart.com and on TikTok from August 2023 through June 2025 for between $30 and $50.

Consumers are entitled to a full refund or an Anker gift card. Questions should be directed to Anker Innovations Limited at 800-988-7973 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday to Friday, by email at support@anker.com or online.

Cotton Candy Maker Sold At Aldi May Spark Fires

About 21,690 Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers sold at Aldi have been recalled because the heating element may cause the sugar to ignite, posing a fire hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The company has received 12 reports of fires or sparking. No injuries have been reported. The problem occurs if the consumer uses the product without the included sugar.

The items were sold nationwide in Aldi stores in August and September 2024 for about $15. Customers are entitled to a full refund.

Questions may be directed to Aldi at 800-325-7894 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, online or by email to Wuensche USA at service@801service.net.

Cooling Fans May Overheat And Cause Fires

IcyBreeze is recalling about 22,600 of its Buddy Portable Misting Fans after receiving a handful of reports that the fan overheated while charging and, in two cases, started a fire, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The fans were sold online IcyBreeze and Amazon from November 2023 through August 2024 for about $150.

Customers are entitled to a full refund. Questions may be directed to IcyBreeze at 817-900-2664 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, by email at support@icybreeze.com, or online.