In recent months, Costco has issued several recall notices for various products, allowing customers to receive full refunds for affected items. These recalls can be due to a range of reasons including potential contamination, mislabeling, defective packaging, or safety hazards identified during quality checks.
Understanding the reasons behind these recalls helps consumers stay informed and make safe choices while shopping. Here’s a list of the latest product recalls from Costco for your reference. You will be entitled to get a refund or replacement as stated in the recall notice if your item is there in the list.
Hatch Baby Power Adaptors and First-Gen Sound Machine
Costco has issued a recall for the Hatch Baby Rest Night Light and Sound Machine first generation due to a significant safety hazard. The recall affects the Model CYAP05-050100 U power adapters provided with some units, which pose a risk of electric shock as the white plastic housing may come off. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on July 03, 2024. Customers who purchase this product can contact Costco for a full refund to ensure their safety.
Mismarked Kirkland Signature Grain + Celery Salad
Costco has issued a recall for its Kirkland Signature Grain + Celery Salad due to a packaging error. This product was mistakenly labeled as item #25247 Ancient Grain + Vegetable Salad and may contain undeclared soy and almonds. For those with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients, consuming this salad could trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Return this product to any of the select Costco warehouses listed in the recall notice for a full refund.
MyCharge HUB Portable Charger
Costco has issued a recall for the MyCharge HUB Portable Charger (Item #2221919), specifically the POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh power bank models AO10FK-A,B,C. These chargers, sold between July 2021 and November 2023, pose a risk of overheating while charging, which can lead to fire and burn hazards. The affected models feature a wall plug located in the center of the back. This recall has also been issued by the U.S. CPSC. To get a full refund or a free replacement product charger visit the official site of myCharge and submit your request.
Vitamix® Ascent® and Venturist® Series
Vitamix® Ascent® and Venturist® Series 8-Ounce Blending Bowls, 20-Ounce Blending Cups, and Blade Bases have been recalled by Costco due to a safety hazard. The containers may separate from the blade base during use, potentially exposing the blades and creating a risk of laceration as per the CPSC recall notice issued on June 20, 2024. Visit the official site of Vitamix to get yourself a free repair kit or request a full refund.
Sanctuary Biometric Quick Access
SA Consumer Products, and the Consumer Products Safety Commission, have announced a voluntary recall of certain Biometric Firearm Safes. The recall addresses a critical hazard where the biometric interface allows unpaired fingerprints to unlock the safe until a fingerprint is properly programmed. To ensure safety, customers are advised to use only the keys to access the safe until a repair kit arrives. You can contact SA Consumer Products at saconsumer6983@sedgwick.com for a repair kit. To enquire more visit the official site of SAproducts.
Medline Bed Assist Bar
Medline LP, in collaboration with the CPSC, is recalling the Medline Bed Assist Bar due to serious safety concerns. Users of this product risk becoming entrapped between the Bed Assist Bar and the mattress, which can cause severe injury or death by asphyxia. Tragically, Medline has reported two deaths linked to this issue, occurring in July 2019 and November 2023 in the United States. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed rails and contact Medline services for a refund.
Zline Wall Ovens
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, ZLINE Kitchen and Bath is voluntarily recalling certain models manufactured between November 2020 and December 2021 due to potential safety concerns. Over time, the door hinges of these first-generation wall ovens may weaken, causing them to break and release the spring responsible for the oven door’s proper operation. If your oven is among those recalled, register online with ZLINE and request a complimentary replacement oven door to be delivered to your home.
Gain Flings Original, Ace Spring Meadow Pods, and Ariel Pods
Costco has recently announced a recall for a specific set of laundry products, including Gain Flings Original, Ace Spring Meadow Pods, and Ariel Pods available exclusively at Puerto Rico locations. This recall is due to a defect in some laundry pac bags that do not fully close, posing a potential risk of spillage or exposure. Procter & Gamble has also recalled 8.2 million defective bags of these laundry detergent packets distributed across the US due to the risk of serious injury. To know more about refund policy visit the official site of pgshop and submit your requests.
Tide Pods Spring Meadow
The recall for Tide Pods Spring Meadow (Item #1725160) affects the high-efficiency (HE) compatible detergent packs, which come in packs of 39 pods per bag and four bags per box, totaling 156 loads. These pods are known for their concentrated formula, containing 90% cleaning ingredients that promise to wash off even the dingiest clothes. If your item’s lot code is among the affected ones, you can contact their customer support at 1-833-347-5764 or visit their website to avail a gift card that you can use to get a new bag of Tide Pods.
Quaker Granola Items
As per the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) report published on December 15, 2023, the Quaker Oats Company along with Costco has issued a recall for specific granola bars and granola cereal due to potential contamination with Salmonella. This bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of this disease can be fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If you have any of the recalled granola in your possession, do not consume it please return the item to Costco for a full refund.
BlendJet2 Portable Blender 2pk
BlendJet Inc., in collaboration with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling certain serial numbers of its BlendJet 2 portable blenders. This recall affects 4.8 million units due to the discovery that the bases in some older models can overheat or catch fire, and the blades can break, posing potential fire and laceration hazards to users. To gain more information on a full refund policy, visit this official site of BlendJet2.
Toshiba Laptop AC Adapters
As per the latest CPSC reports on February 21, 2024, Dynabook Americas has recalled 15.5 million Toshiba Laptop AC Adapters due to risks of burns and fire hazards. This recall affects adapters sold with Toshiba personal laptops and those purchased separately, marked with date codes ranging from April 2008 to December 2012. Consumers who own these adapters should stop using them immediately and contact Costco for a refund or a replacement.