SAN ANTONIO – Several popular products are recalled due to serious safety concerns, including TravisMatthew Sweaters, Jazwares Microphones and TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Mowers.
The recalls involve potential dangers such as burn and fire hazards, crash risks and contamination hazards.
Here’s what you need to know to keep your family safe.
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment Mowers
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment said it is recalling around 217,500 of its RYOBI Battery-Powered Mowers for safety reasons.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the mowers’ push-on connectors inside the powerhead can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
There have been 97 reports of this occurring with the mower in use. The CPSC said an overheated powerhead had caused five fires and two minor burn injuries.
Between February 2021 and January 2025, the affected mowers were sold at stores and online at Home Depot and Direct Tools.
Customers have been advised to stop using the mower, contact the company to receive a replacement and disable the recalled mower.
Food Recalls - Turkana Tahini Paste
Turkana Food has recalled 858 cases of Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste due to potential salmonella contamination.
An online release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the affected paste was sold in several states, including Texas.
The recalled paste has a lot number of 120824-01 on the top of the jar with an expiration date of August 2026. According to the release, the side of the jar has UPC Label 854643003054.
As of Feb. 5, no illnesses have been reported to the FDA. Customers are being urged to not consume the product and return it to its place of purchase for a full refund.
The FDA said salmonella can cause serious or fatal illnesses in those with weakened immune systems, older or frail people as well as young children.
Those affected can experience nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea or more serious infections such as arterial infections or arthritis.
Vehicle Recalls - Toyota
Toyota has recalled certain models of its MY 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles due to an issue with the rear brake hoses.
A release from Toyota stated that built-up dirt and mud inside the rear wheels from off-road conditions could result in a brake fluid leak and cause a crash.
Toyota said affected owners will be contacted directly for a free replacement of both rear brake hoses by April. Around 106,000 vehicles are affected by this recall, the company said.
Toyota is also recalling around 41,000 vehicles due to a damaged seatbelt, according to another press release.
The seatbelt in the center of the second row may have been damaged during the manufacturing stage and will not meet strength requirements.
The damaged seatbelt may increase the risk of injury during the crash, the release said.
Models included in the recall are certain 2024 to 2025 MY Toyota Camry in addition to the Lexus NX and Lexus RX.
Toyota is notifying owners by April 2025. The release said Toyota and Lexus dealers will replace the seatbelt webbing and assembly, if necessary, for free.
Vehicle Recalls - Ford
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admission (NHTSA), 72,624 Ford vehicles are being recalled due to a safety issue.
Certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles may have a rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image.
A remedy for the recall is still in development, but notification letters are expected to be mailed on Feb. 17.
The NHTSA said owners can contact Ford’s customer service line at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford’s number for this recall is 25S05.
Food Recalls - Donuts
A recall from FGF Brands has been updated to Class II, according to a press release from the FDA.
Over 2,000,000 baked goods, such as donuts, were recalled due to a potential listeria contamination.
These goods had an expiration of 12/13/2024 or sooner.
FGF Brands confirmed this recall on its website. The affected products were no longer in store, and all of its current goods were safe to eat, the company said.
According to the FDA, a Class II recall describes a product that, if ingested, may cause a reversible health issue with a small chance of serious medical consequences.
Jazwares America’s Got Talent Microphones
Jazwares is recalling 125.000 of its America’s Got Talent voice-changing microphones due to a fire hazard.
According to the CPSC, the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite.
Jazwares has gotten three reports of overheating, resulting in fires that caused property damage. No injuries have been reported, the CPSC said.
The microphones were sold at Target stores and online, Amazon.com, at Nebraska Furniture Mart in Texas, Ross stores and Meijer.
The CPSC said customers are being asked to stop using the microphones and dispose of the lithium-ion batteries, per local laws.
Owners can contact Jazwares for a full refund in the form of a gift card.
TravisMatthew Sweatshirts and Hoodies
TravisMatthew is recalling 59,450 of its women’s sweatshirts and men’s and women’s hoodies due to a violation of federal flammability standards.
This can pose a burn hazard to users. According to the CPSC, no injuries have been reported.
These were sold at independent clothing and golf course stores as well as TravisMatthew.com from January 2024 to October 2024.
