The Week in Recalls: Week of March 14, 2025

The following product recalls have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know.

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Face Cream

L'Oréal has recalled its La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo face creams over fears it contains a cancer-causing chemical. It is feared the product is contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.

Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Ford has issued a recall of the Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid due to a fire hazard. Owners have been warned not to charge their cars until receiving a software update to address a potential condition that could trigger "battery thermal venting, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.”

2024 Volkswagen ID.4, 2024–2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron ,and 2024–2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling nearly 14,000 electric vehicles, including the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, 2024–2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron, and 2024–2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback, due to a risk of crash. The 12-volt battery chargers may fail and lead to a loss of power while driving.

2024–2025 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport Vehicles

Volkswagen recalled certain 2024–2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to a fire hazard. An improperly installed engine cover may loosen and come into contact with hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of a fire.

2015–2017 Lincoln Navigator SUVs

Lincoln recalled certain 2015–2017 Navigator SUVs as the LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit, increasing the risk of an accident.

2021–2022 Ford EcoSport

Ford recalled certain 2021–2022 EcoSport vehicles due to a risk of accident. A front axle half shaft may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.

2025 Kia EV9

Kia has recalled 342 units of the 2025 EV9 due to what it said was a fault in the rear gear drive unit. The issue is said to be a result of a welding error in the motor shaft, which could lead to reduced acceleration and even complete power loss.

Gerolsteiner 750ml Sparkling Water Bottles

Gerolsteiner has recalled its sparkling water bottles due to a laceration hazard. The recalled water bottles can crack.

Onasti Toddler Tower Stools

Onasti has recalled its Toddler Tower Stools due to serious fall and injury Hazards. The stools can collapse or tip over while in use.

BD Vision Climbing Harness

Black Diamond Equipment is recalling its BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard. The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber.

Silicone Rosary and Decade Teethers

Chews Life has recalled its Silicone Rosary and Decade Teethers Due to Choking Hazard. Part of the teethers’ safety snap clasp can detach.

Konwin Desktop Heaters

Meijer has recalled Konwin Desktop Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The heater’s fan can fail to turn on and cause the unit to overheat and ignite.

Retractable Safety Gates

HabiLife Direct has recalled its Retractable Safety Gates due to a risk of serious injury or death to children from entrapment hazard. The recalled gates violate the federal safety regulations for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor.

BMC-branded Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets

BMC is recalling its Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets due to a fall hazard. The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use.

Sublue Mix Underwater Scooters and Replacement Batteries

Sublue has recalled the lithium-ion batteries sold for Sublue Mix Underwater Scooters due to a fire hazard. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500, Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS Motorcycles

Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.

Zaarah Herbals powders

A recall has been issued for Zaarah Herbals Powders after an investigation in Connecticut found significantly elevated levels of lead and inorganic arsenic, which can be harmful if consumed in high doses.

The following products are included in the recall:

• Zaarah Herbals, Bhringraj Powder
• Zaarah Herbals, Gurmar Powder,
• Zaarah Herbals, Vasaka Powder
• Zaarah Herbals, Rasayan Churan

If these recalled products have caused you or a loved one injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Take action and contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.