SAN ANTONIO – The latest round of recalls includes 814,000 Apple World Travel Adapter Kits and wall plug adapters. The two-prong AC wall plug adapters that fit different electrical outlets around the world can break and pose an electrical shock danger.
They were sold since January 2013. Consumers should contact Apple at 800-275-2273 or online at apple.com for more information and to get a free replacement.
28,000 portable fan heaters recalled
Twenty-eight thousand KUL black portable fan heaters sold at Bed Bath and Beyond are being recalled, because they can overheat and catch fire. They were sold from August through October for about $20.
Consumers can contact CE North America at 8-44-645-3208 or online at cemglobal.com for more information and instructions on how to return it for a refund. More information is available at cpsc.gov/recalls.
Michaels recalls artificial poinsettias
Just when you got the holiday decorations stashed away, Michaels announced a recall of 425,000 Ashland artificial poinsettias, as well as 288,000 gift and storage boxes covered in decorative paper.
The problem is mold may be present, posing respiratory issues for some people. They were sold last fall. Consumers can return them to the store. More information is available at michaels.com or cpsc.gov/recalls.
Backyard ziplines recalled
Thousands of backyard ziplines have been recalled after a half dozen people suffered injuries, including head injuries.
The recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90- foot cable lengths.
A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while it's being used.
REI, as well as other sporting goods stores, sold them.
Contact BYA Sports at 303-443-0163 or online through BYAsports.com.
Toyota recalls 2.9 million RAV4s
Toyota announced a safety recall of nearly 2.9 million sports utility vehicles, including more than 1.1 million in the U.S. because of seat belts that might fail in a crash.
The recall covers RAV4s from the 2005 through 2014 model years, as well as the RAV4 electric vehicle from 2012 through 2014 sold in North America.
According to Toyota, it is possible the belts in both second-row window seats could come in contact with a metal seat cushion frame in a severe frontal crash. The seat belts could be cut and fail to restrain the passengers.
Dealers will fix the problem for free.