Weekly ‘Recall Roundup’

~Toyota is recalling nearly 31,000 of its 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids over a software issue that could cause the car to shut down when driven at high speeds.  According to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Administration, the software issue could cause the hybrid system to reduce power or even shut down when the vehicles are driven at higher speeds.  Toyota dealers will update the software for free and notify owners by early December.

In a separate recall last month, Toyota recalled 8,521 model year 2026 Toyota C-HR battery electric vehicles because a software issue could cause them to suddenly lose driver power.  In that recall, NHTSA said a programming error in the vehicles’ battery electric vehicle electronic control unit could allow the drive battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions.  If that happens, the electric drive system could shut down and cause the vehicle to lose power while driving.

~More than 53,000 thermal laminators are under recall after reports of overheating, smoking and melting.  The recalled thermal laminators can be identified by the model number TL1302Z.  The laminators were sold online through Amazon from June 2024 through September 2026 retailing between $44 and $56.  Consumers are urged to stop using the machine and unplug it immediately.  Those with the recalled products can contact 3M Company to receive a full refund.

~More than 112,000 bottles of Extra Strength acetaminophen sold on Amazon are under recall nationwide, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  The FDA enforcement said the Amazon-brand 500-milligram caplets are under recall after reports of discolored tablets found in consumers’ bottles.  Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. initiated a voluntary recall on Sept. 18.  The pills were sold under Amazon’s private label.  According to the release, the recall includes specific lots of the 200-count, 500-count and 1,000-count bottles.

~Luxury car company Mercedes has increased the number of cars included in a 2025 recall over failing brake lines, which could put travelers in danger.  The new recall covers more than 30,000 S-Class cars built between 2021 and 2024.  On 100% of these cars, Mercedes has determined that the brake hoses may be faulty and develop a leak.

Letters will be sent out to owners starting in November, with details about where to take their cars for a fix.  Mercedes said drivers will be able to take their vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership to replace the front axle brake hoses on all affected vehicles.

~More than 77,000 Hot hands rechargeable hand warmers sold online and at retailers nationwide have been recalled due to a potential risk of fire or serious burn injury.  Product manufacturer Kobayashi issued the recall on Oct. 1, warning the lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the devices could overheat or ignite.

The hand warmers were available for purchase at various retailers, including Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target and The Home Depot, as well as online, from July 2025 to August 2026 at prices ranging from $30 to $40.  The recalled hand warmers can be identified by their model number, H163650.

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