Gun safe locks can fail, Toyota vehicles 'creep forward', and more

A number of products have been recalled in the last week for health and safety reasons. Here are the latest recalls from Feb. 21-28 that consumers should know about.

1. Gun safes recall: Biometric safes can fail, posing 'serious injury hazard'

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Gun safes recall: Biometric safes can fail, posing 'serious injury hazard'

Nearly 60,000 gun safes have been recalled because the biometric locks can fail, "posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if the safe is used to store firearms."

2. Toyota recalls 280,000 vehicles after concerns they 'creep forward' in neutral

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Toyota recalls 280,000 vehicles after concerns they 'creep forward' in neutral

The recall applies to Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX600 vehicles made between 2022 and 2024.

3. IKEA USB chargers pose burn, electric shock hazards

(United States Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Just over 22,000 IKEA Askstorm 40W USB chargers are being recalled because the cable can become damaged or break, posing burn and electric shock hazards. The charger has the model number ICPSW5-40-1 printed on the back.

"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return the charger to any IKEA store for a full refund; or, if you are unable to return it to a store, contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers to receive a full refund," the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission wrote in a news release. "Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a full refund."

Officials say IKEA has received 17 incident reports worldwide, including five reports of burns and four reports of electric shock injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.

The USB chargers were sold in IKEA stores and online.

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4. Burn, scalding risks from camping cooking pots

(United States Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Over 60,000 MSR camping cooking pots are being recalled because the handle can detach or become loose, posing burn or scald risks, officials said.

"This recall involves select Cascade Designs camping cooking pots. The anodized aluminum pots are various 1- to 2-liter pots sold individually and as a part of stove systems and kits," USCPSC wrote in a news release. "The recalled models include Reactor, Trail Lite and PocketRocket Stove Kits. MSR is written on the side of the pots."

Cascade Designs says it has received two reports of burn injuries.

Consumers with the recalled products should stop using them and contact Cascade Designs for a refund.

The cooking pots were sold at outdoor equipment stores nationwide.

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5. Eye products sold at Walmart, CVS could pose infection risk

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Eye products sold at Walmart, CVS could pose infection risk

Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled due to a potential risk of infection, federal health officials said.