6 recalls you can’t miss this week

The safety of consumer goods in the U.S. is of the utmost importance when looking to buy food, products or even automobiles.

However, when these items are recalled, it calls into question how safe these products are to eat, use or even drive.

These recalls, ranging from smoke detectors to sea salt crackers, highlight the need for consumers to stay informed at all times.

Here is what you need to know about the latest recalls, what triggered them and what you should do if you have a recalled item in your possession.

6 food, car and product recalls between June 2-8

Kia is recalling more than 80K vehicles. Is your vehicle affected?

Kia is recalling about 82,000 cars due to an issue with parking vehicle lights that flicker, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Owners can bring their affected Kia vehicles to their local dealership for a software update for free, which can also be done over the air.

For more information about this recall, you can check out our article on the subject.

Churro bites sold at Aldi recalled due to undeclared milk allergen

Camerican International, Inc. recalled its Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream sold at Aldi due to an undeclared milk allergen, according to a recall notice from Aldi.

The affected product came in a 7.05-ounce box with a sell-by date of July 14, 2026, and a UPC code of 4061459561807.

The product was sold at Aldi stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Aldi removed the affected products from store shelves after the supplier notified them of the recall.

Customers should discard the churros immediately or return them to their local Aldi for a full refund.

For more information about this recall, you can read about it at Aldi’s website.

50K smoke detectors recalled due to failure to notify consumers of a fire or carbon monoxide leak

Vivint is recalling 50,000 Apollo America Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors due to their failure to alert consumers when there is a fire or carbon monoxide leak, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The CPSC notes that this defect can lead to smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning or death.

No injuries or casualties have been reported to date.

The product was sold on Vivint’s website and through door-to-door and telephone sales from June 2024 through October 2024 at prices ranging from $50 to $100.

Vivint is sending replacement detectors to all known consumers, and those with the detectors are advised to keep using the old one until their replacement is delivered and installed.

You can find the replacement guide for the recalled smoke detectors here.

1.7M air conditioners recalled due to mold exposure risk

Midea recalled 1.7 million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners due to an issue with the pooled water failing to drain quickly, leading to mold growth that can cause respiratory issues and other health conditions, according to the CPSC.

The CPSC notes there were at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of illnesses ranging from respiratory infections to allergic reactions due to the mold exposure.

The air conditioners were sold at Costco, Best Buy, Home Depot, Amazon and other stores, including Midea.com, between March 2020 and May 2025.

The prices of the air conditioners ranged from $280 to $500.

Consumers should contact Midea for a free repair or a full refund.

If you have one of these air conditioners, you can validate your claim at this website.

3.8M BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells recalled due to impact hazard

BowFlex is recalling 3.8 million of its branded Model 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and Model 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells because the plates can dislodge and cause injury, according to the CPSC.

There were 349 total instances where the plates dislodged, including 11 reports of “injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes or contusions,” the agency noted.

Consumers should immediately stop using the dumbbells and contact Johnson Health Tech Trading for a voucher refund or a replacement set of dumbbells.

You can read more about this recall and the models affected at the CPSC website.

Sea salt crackers recalled due to undeclared sesame allergen

Firehook of Virginia is recalling one lot of its branded Classic Organic Sea Salt Crackers due to an undeclared sesame allergen, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The crackers came in an 8-ounce clear container with a sell-by date of Sept. 29, 2025, and a UPC code of 8 99055 00063 5.

The product was sold at retail stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

Consumers are encouraged to return this product to its place of purchase for a full refund.

You can read more about the recall at the FDA’s website.

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