Recalls: 1.1M Stoves Recalled After 250 Fires; Latest On Salmonella

ACROSS AMERICA — Cucumbers linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds and sent many to the hospital; stoves that have caused at least 250 fires, resulting in 40 injuries and pet deaths; and walk-behind mowers that can start and shut down on their own are among products recalled in recent days.

This week’s recall roundup was taken from notices issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Samsung Recalls 1.1M Stoves: Fire Injuries, Pet Deaths

Samsung is recalling about 1,120,905 electric ranges after receiving reports of 250 fires, including 18 that caused extensive property damage; others that resulted in the injuries of 40 people, eight of whom required medical attention; and seven in which a pet died.

Front-mounted knobs on the front of Slide-In Electric Ranges can easily be unintentionally activated, the company said in a recall notice on the CPSC website. Specific model numbers affected by the recall are found on the agency’s website.

The ranges were sold nationwide at Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance stores, and online at Samsung.com. Depending upon the model, the ranges were sold from May 2013 through August 2024 for between $1,250 and $3,050.

Consumers should contact Samsung for a free set of knob locks or covers by calling 833-775-0120 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday; by email at rangesupport@sea.samsung.com, or online here.

450 Sickened: Latest On Salmonella Linked To Cucumbers

In a food alert Wednesday, the CDC said 449 people have been sickened, including 125 who have been hospitalized, in a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to two cucumber growers in Florida.

The number of people sickened in the outbreak is up from 160 in June. No deaths have been reported. Reports of illnesses have been taken in 31 states and the District of Columbia.

The outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections — originally reported as two separate outbreaks — was combined by the CDC and FDA because they shared several similarities, including “where and when illnesses occurred, the demographics of ill people and the foods they reported eating before they became sick,” the CDC said.

The two Florida growers linked to the outbreak likely don’t account for all the illnesses in the outbreak, first reported in May. The cucumbers were distributed nationwide. Patch has more.

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Some DeWALT Mowers May Start On Their Own

Stanley Black & Decker is recalling about 46,200 DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers because they can start without a key or fail to shut off if water gets into the mower’s handle support while the battery is installed.

The company said on the CPSC website it has taken 10 reports of mowers failing to shut off when the ball handle is released, and one report of the mower starting without a key inserted. In that incident, the user’s finger was cut, but the person didn’t need medical attention.

The recall is for 2024 model year DeWALT Battery 21” Push walk-behind mowers, model numbers DCMWP234U2 and DCMWP600X2, and DeWALT Battery 21” Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers, model numbers DCMWSP256U2 and DCMWSP650Y2. More details, including the manufacture date and factory code, are found on the CPSC website.

The affected were sold for between $530 and $750 at Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Ace Hardware and other retail outlets nationwide from January through July 2024. Some purchases were made online at the affected stores.

People who bought the mowers should immediately stop using the mowers if they have gotten wet and contact DeWALT for a free repair at an authorized service center. DeWALT’s toll-free line at 800-990-6421 is answered from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday. Or, they may go here or here for more information.

Gazebos A Hazard In High Winds

BJ’s Wholesale Club is recalling about 32,000 of its Berkley Jensen Gazebos because the cedar panels on the hard-top roof may not withstand high winds. The company said in a notice on the CPSC website that it has taken 137 reports of incidents in which the roof panels dislodged, including one causing minor injuries.

The gazebos, which cost between $1,300 and $1,800, were sold at BJ’s Wholesale stores nationwide and online between Oct. 20, 2020, and May 30, 2022.

BJ’s is contacting all known purchasers of model numbers A102008010, A102008100, A102011920, and A102011902 of the gazebos. Consumers who bought them should immediately stop using and stay away from them and request a free repair kit to secure the panels.

For information, contact BJ’s Wholesale Club at 800-257-2582 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern on Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern on Sundays. Or, contact the company by email at gazebos@bjs.com; or online at here or here.

Uneviscerated Fish May Contain Botulism

North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida, is recalling an undisclosed amount of imported 9-ounce packages of Cold Smoked Capelin because the uneviscerated fish exceed length limits, which increases the potential the fish may contain the bacteria that causes life-threatening botulism.

The recalled product was distributed to wholesale companies New York and Georgia and further distributed to retail stores along the East Coast, according to an announcement on the FDA website. The product comes in a 9-ounce, plastic package marked with UPC code 4811527003360, and with best-before dates of July 13, 2024, and Jan.07.13.2024.

Even if the product doesn’t look or smell bad, don’t eat it, the FDA warned.

Uneviscerated fish cannot exceed 5 inches in length under federal guidelines because the Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish, the agency said.

No illnesses have been reported. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

Customers can receive a full refund by returning the fish to the place of purchase. Questions may be directed to the company at 954-251-2021, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern.

Trader Joe’s Candles Pose Fire Hazard

Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 Mango-Tangerine Scented Candles because the flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger-than-expected flame that can start a fire, according to the recall notice on the CPSC website.

Trader Joe’s said it has taken 14 reports of high flames, including three reports of minor property damage and two reports of minor burns.

The 5.7-ounce candles have white-colored wax and a cotton wick, and were sold in a tin container with the SKU number 56879 on the bottom.

People who bought the candles, sold in June 2024, should stop using them and return them to any Trader Joe’s store for a full cash refund of $4, or complete a product feedback form online to receive a $4 gift certificate by mail.

Coffee Makers Sold At Aldi Pose Burn Hazard

Aldi is recalling about 28,000 Ambiano Single-Serve Coffee Makers because they can expel hot water from the top and burn users. The coffee makers were sold. Aldi said on the CPSC website it has taken 25 reports from customers who reported the defect, including three who were burned.

The products were sold for about $50 at Aldi stores in 38 states and the District of Columbia between July and September 2023. Customers who bought the coffee makers, which came in gray, blue, pink and purple colors, should immediately stop using them.

They can get a full refund by returning the coffee makers to any Aldi store, or a $75 Aldi gift certificate if they register the recalled coffee maker online. Those customers will receive instructions on how to destroy the product and provide proof of purchase.

More details, including affected UPC codes, are found on the CPSC website.

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to reflect the correct customer service support number for the Samsung electric range product recall.