Here’s a look at some of the latest recalls and product safety announcements.
Sierra Nevada issues 36-state recall
You’ll want to be careful if you tip back a bottle of some Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. products.
The company has recalled some of its 12-ounce bottles of brew — because of a packing flaw that could cause a piece of glass to break off into the bottle.
Sierra Nevada says the recall applies to eight different types of its craft beers, including its Pale Ale, which is available in 36 states across the Midwest, South and East Coast.
If you check the company’s site and find that you have any of the products affected by the recall at home, Sierra Nevada says don’t drink them. And yes, you can get a full refund.
Samsung blames design issue for Note 7 battery problems
Samsung says it has finally gotten to the bottom of what caused the batteries of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to overheat and burst into flames. In a statement, Samsung blames the problem on the design and manufacturing of the batteries used in the phones.
Turns out the batteries made by its suppliers didn’t quite fit into the phones — and there was a lack of insulation inside the phones. Though the company’s report throws its battery makers under the proverbial bus, Samsung says it’s ultimately at fault for not being able to identify and verify the problem before it got out of hand.
Samsung ended up recalling more than 3 million Note 7 phones — and permanently pulled them from market. It estimates the Galaxy Note fiasco will cost it at least $5.3 billion through the first part of this year.
Meanwhile Samsung says it is planning the release of its next-gen Galaxy smartphones.
Ikea recalls beach chair globally after injury reports
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is recalling a beach chair globally after receiving reports that it can collapse and cause injury, such as by pinching fingers.
Ikea urges customers with any model of Mysingso beach chair to return them before Jan. 31 for a full refund without proof of purchase.
Ikea says it’s received five reports from Finland, Germany, the United States, Denmark and Australia in which users sustained injuries.
Ikea has more than 300 stores in 27 countries. Its parent company is based in the Netherlands.
Toyota recalls 79,000 pickups; steps in bumper could break
Toyota says it’s recalling about 79,000 Tundra pickup trucks in the U.S., Canada and Central America because steps in the rear bumpers could break.
The recall covers trucks from the 2016 and 2017 model years.
All have steps and reinforcement brackets in the bumpers that are made of resin.
Toyota says if the truck is backed into something, that could damage the step and it could break if a person steps on it, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the resin reinforcement brackets with new ones that are made of steel. Owners will be notified by letter starting in mid-February.