Costco issued urgent recalls for nearly a dozen products on July 6, warning customers to immediately stop using items ranging from power banks to air conditioners due to serious safety hazards including fire risks, mold growth, and bacterial contamination.
The membership retailer's sweeping action affects popular household items sold both in warehouses and through its Costco Next program, with federal agencies directing the company to remove products from circulation after reports of injuries and health threats.
The most pressing recalls involve Anker power banks that may overheat and catch fire due to faulty lithium-ion battery cells12. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that affected models sold between 2016 and 2022 "could lead to melting of plastic components, smoke or fire," according to People magazine3.
Danby and Midea window air conditioners present mold hazards when pooled water fails to drain properly, potentially causing respiratory issues14. Units sold between June 2021 and May 2025 require immediate disconnection, with the CPSC flagging them for "elevated fire risk"5.
Topo Chico mineral water sold in Texas and Louisiana between May 20-29 contains Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, which can cause severe infections in vulnerable populations26. Meanwhile, prepared sandwiches and salads from select business centers in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington were pulled over Listeria monocytogenes contamination concerns46.
The recalls extend beyond electronics and food to fitness equipment and automotive products. BowFlex adjustable dumbbells face removal after more than 350 reported incidents of weight plates detaching during use, causing concussions and fractures1. Igloo coolers are recalled because handles may "crush or amputate fingers," according to Times Now News1.
Tire recalls include Michelin Agilis CrossClimate models where "chunks of tread rubber may detach from the shoulder block," and Bridgestone Blizzak tires lacking proper DOT certification23.
Costco is accepting returns without receipts and offering full refunds or replacements for all affected items14. The company emphasized that recalls fall outside normal return policies, treating them as priority safety issues.
The recalls involve coordination between Costco, manufacturers, and multiple federal agencies including the CPSC and FDA12. The swift response reflects the seriousness of reported hazards, with over 1.2 million Igloo coolers alone affected by the action2.
As one safety analyst told MLQ News, "Retailers must act swiftly when consumer health is at stake, and Costco's broad recall is a testament to the seriousness of these reported issues"2.
