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Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Costco recalled items: Here's a list of items that the retail giant is urging shoppers to avoid
Over the past few months, Costco has flagged nearly a dozen recalled products. The affected items range from portable power banks to dumbbells and even prepared foods and tires. Several were sold through Costco Next, a program that allows members to shop directly from brands at special prices. Others were sold at Costco warehouses or online. Recent recalls from Costco include power banks with battery issues, air conditioners prone to mold, and food products contaminated with Listeria. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)(AP) ALSO READ| Who is Wolfie Kahletti? TikTok prankster sentenced to a year in prison for spraying Walmart groceries with pesticide Here's a breakdown of Costco's the most recent recalls: Anker power banks Two models sold through Costco Next have been pulled due to safety concerns. Model A1257 (10K, 22.5W): Anker flagged 'a potential issue involving lithium-ion battery cells from a single vendor.' The company advises customers to 'Stop using the device immediately.' Model A1263 (Powercore 10000): This version may overheat and pose a fire risk. Anker says, 'Immediately stop using the product.' Window air conditioners Danby 8K U-Shaped ACs: These may not drain properly, leading to mold buildup. The company urges customers to 'Stop using it immediately.' Midea U-Shape Window ACs (multiple Costco item numbers) Tires Michelin Agilis CrossClimate (Size 185/60R15C) Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (Size 235/40R19) Bowflex adjustable dumbbells Reports have surfaced of weight plates dislodging mid-use. Customers are told to 'immediately stop using' the equipment due to injury risks. Topo Chico mineral water (18-pack, glass bottles) This batch, sold in select stores in Texas and Louisiana, may be contaminated with Pseudomonas. ALSO READ| Walmart faces renewed boycott calls over owner Christy Walton's action - Here's what happened Fresh & Ready Foods sandwiches and salads Distributed to Business Centre locations in AZ, CA, NV, and WA, select products with a 'use by' date of 11 May may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause severe illness. The recall notice detailed 'frail or elderly people,' young children, and pregnant individuals were their first priority. Igloo 90 Qt Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler The tow handle can trap and crush fingers. There's a risk of 'fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,' and Igloo urges customers to 'please immediately stop using the cooler.' Ninja Foodi pressure cooker + Air fryer The design also has a safety issue: It allows the lid to open even when still pressurised, resulting in possible burn injuries. The manufacturer warns consumers against using the pressure feature until they get a new lid. Other recalled items in the list Segway Ninebot Electric Kickscooter Recall Notice:Sublue Underwater Scooter Recall Notice:Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu - Specific Code - Select Locations in the MidWest and South East ALSO READ| Costco executive members to get early shopping privileges from June 30: See all the benefits Costco's return policy Most items can be returned at any time. However, there are a few exceptions: Electronics must be returned within 90 days. Certain items like cigarettes, alcohol, tickets, gift cards, and precious metals are non-returnable. Diamonds over 1.00 carat require original paperwork and authentication. Custom-ordered or installed items are typically non-refundable unless defective.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- 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
