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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Costco issues urgent recalls: Shoppers told to stop using power banks, air conditioners, tires, and more
Costco is urging customers across the U.S. to immediately stop using a wide range of products after a series of urgent recalls were issued for safety and health hazards. The recall list, released in early July 2025, covers nearly a dozen popular items sold both online and in stores—including electronics, home appliances, tires, and even bottled water—prompting swift action from shoppers and the retailer alike. What's on the recall list? Among the most notable products affected: Anker Powercore 10000 Power Bank (Model A1263): Recalled due to overheating and potential fire risk. Sold through Costco Next , the recall notice warns that faulty lithium-ion cells could cause the device to overheat. Anker is offering replacements or gift cards for returned units. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Danby and Midea U-Shape Window Air Conditioners: These units may drain poorly, leading to mold growth and respiratory hazards. Customers are told to disconnect and discontinue use immediately. Michelin Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric and Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Tires: Michelin tires risk tread chunks detaching, while Bridgestone tires lack DOT certification, failing federal safety standards. Both pose significant driving hazards and must be replaced. Topo Chico Mineral Water (Select Lot Codes in Texas and Louisiana): Recalled due to potential glass contamination. Customers are advised to check lot codes and return affected cases for a full refund. Fresh and Ready Foods Prepared Sandwiches and Salads (AZ, CA, NV, WA): Pulled from shelves over concerns of bacterial contamination at select Business Center locations. Other Items: Recalls also affect certain dumbbells, additional air conditioner models, and frozen berries (the latter due to possible Hepatitis A contamination). Why the recalls? The recalls were prompted by reports of injuries, fire risks, microbial contamination , and manufacturing defects. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), FDA, and other agencies have directed Costco to alert customers and remove the affected products from circulation immediately. What should shoppers do? Costco advises all customers to: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Stop using the recalled products immediately. Isolate hazardous components (like batteries) if instructed. Return affected items to any Costco warehouse for a full refund, or follow manufacturer recall instructions for replacement or compensation. For food recalls, dispose of contaminated items safely and check Costco's website for affected lot numbers and locations. Live Events
USA Today
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Costco shoppers urged to stop using some recalled items immediately
Costco shoppers may want to check their purchases for recalls. The popular retailer has flagged nearly a dozen recalled items in recent months, from various manufacturers. The products range from power banks to window air conditioners, some of which consumers are advised to stop using immediately. Several items were sold through Costco Next, a program that lets shoppers purchase items directly from brands at Costco prices. Others were sold through Costco. Here's what customers should know about recalls and returns at Coscto. What products have been recalled recently? Anker Power Bank (10K, 22.5W) — Model A1257 (Costco Next): The recall notice indicates a "potential issue involving lithium-ion battery cells from a single vendor" with minimal likelihood to malfunction. It doesn't go into detail, but Anker's website says consumers should "Stop using the device immediately." Anker Powercore 10000 Power Bank Model A1263 (Costco Next): The recall notice says the power bank may overheat, posing a potential fire risk. Anker's website says consumers should "Immediately stop using the product." Danby 8k U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner: The recall notice says units may not drain water quickly enough, which can lead to mold, and advises consumers to "Stop using it immediately." The Consumer Product Safety Commission notes these air conditioners were across various retailers under different brands: Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze. Midea U-Shape Window AC's (Item #'s 1572673, 1657921, 1677429, 1768985, 2677450, and 2677429): The recall notice says pooled water in the unit may lead to mold, which can trigger respiratory issues or other infections. Michelin Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric Tires Size 185/60R15C: The recall notice says the tires fail to meet a federal safety standard for tire endurance, and "chunks of tread rubber may detach from the shoulder block." Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Tires Size 235/40R19: The recall notice says these tires are missing a Department of Transportation certification seal, and while they comply with performance requirements, DOT has found that tires without the seal may be used inappropriately, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells: The recall notice cites reports of weight plates dislodging from the handle during use, posing risk of impact. Consumers are advised to "immediately stop using" these. Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass 18pk - Select Lot Code - Select Locations in Texas and Louisiana: The recall notice says the water may be contaminated with pseudomonas, which occur naturally in water sources like mineral water and may pose minor health consequences in people with weakened immune systems. Fresh and Ready Foods Prepared Sandwiches and Salads (Multiple Items) AZ, CA, NV and WA Business Center Locations Only: The recall notice says select items with a use by date of May 11 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed. The organism can cause serious and potentially fatal infections in young children, "frail or elderly people" and others with weaker immune systems. It may also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths. Igloo 90 Qt Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler: The recall notice says there's a risk of the tow handle pinching consumers' fingertips against the cooler, leading to "fingertip amputation and crushing hazards." Consumers are urged to "please immediately stop using the cooler." Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer: The recall notice cites reports of pressure cooker lids being able to be opened while pressurized, leading to severe burns. Consumers are advised not to use the pressure-cooking function until they get a replacement lid. Nissan recalls over 440,000 vehicles: See the impacted models Where can I find a list of recalls? To find Costco's latest recalls, visit the Product Recalls section of its website. Past recalls are also archived online. Consumers can check for other recalls across retailers and manufacturers on the websites of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. All of those sites have searchable databases. CPSC, FDA and USDA also list recalls in reverse chronological order. USA TODAY also maintains a database of recalled items. How long do I have to return at Costco? Costco accepts most returns without time limits, though there are some exceptions. Recalls are separate from standard returns. Consumers should check recall notices for next steps on specific items.
