Costco shoppers, beware!
Costco Just Recalled Several Products Nationwide, Including 5 with Serious Safety Risks
Published on Jul. 07, 2025
It’s always a shock when a product gets recalled, especially when it’s one of your favorites or something super popular. And it might even come as more of a shock when that item comes from Costco. That’s right: Despite the fact that Costco sells stellar products and is pretty magical overall, even it isn’t immune to recalls. So if you’ve shopped at Costco recently—even within the past few years—you definitely need to pay attention to what we’re about to tell you.
Costco just issued recalls on 14 surprising items—including a few that could pose some serious safety risks. While the membership warehouse club is already pulling these products from shelves, you may already have them in your home.
So what Costco products should you stop using, why were they recalled and what should you do if you already bought one? Read on to find out, as well as see if you’re eligible for a refund or replacement.
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Which recalled Costco items should you stop using immediately?
Costco included more than a dozen items on its recall list from various manufacturers, but the five below are the most potentially dangerous. Here’s what the retailer is advising customers to remove them from their homes immediately, and why:
- Michelin Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric Tires: While Costco is indeed a great place to buy tires, Michelin tires sized 185/60R15C are under recall. According to Michelin, “chunks of tread rubber may detach from the shoulder block,” which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Anker Powercore 1000 Power Bank: These power banks have a risk of overheating, and “this could lead to melting of plastic components, smoke or fire,” according to Anker in its recall letter.
- Danby 8k U-Shape Window Air Conditioner: If you purchased this air conditioner between June 10, 2021, and Feb. 2, 2022, it may be harboring toxic mold—and blowing it through your house along with all that cold air this summer. “Pooled water in the air containers can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mold growth,” Danby explained. The company notes that mold can cause respiratory issues or infections, especially for sensitive individuals.
- Midea U-Shape Window AC: Similar to the issue above, this Midea window air conditioner has drainage issues that can cause mold growth.
- Igloo 90 Qt Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler: Customers who bought this cooler between January 2020 and January 2025 should stop using it immediately. Why? There’s “a risk that the tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,” the brand notes. Yikes!
What other items has Costco recalled?
While we called out the items with the most urgent risks above, many of the ones below are still problematic, as you’ll see. Give your home a thorough check, and if you find these items, stop using them ASAP.
- BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells: The weight plates can dislodge from the handle when you’re using these dumbbells, which could pose “an impact hazard.”
- Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Tires: Bridgestone is recalling these tires because they were sold as “replacement equipment only.” Plus, “they do not bear the DOT certification symbol on the tire sidewalls and therefore do not comply with tire marking requirements in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 139.”
- Anker Power Bank: There’s “a potential issue involving lithium-ion battery cells from a single vendor.” Anker has deemed the likelihood of malfunction minimal, but the company has still issued “a voluntary global recall,” just in case.
- Topo Chico Mineral Water Glass: Coca-Cola is voluntarily recalling a limited number of these glasses due to “the possibility of contamination with pseudomonas.”
- Fresh & Ready Foods Prepared Sandwiches and Salads: Fresh & Ready Foods is recalling some of its ready-to-eat sandwiches—specifically, ones sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington. This voluntary recall is due to a possible listeria contamination.
- Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer: Some customers have reported that the lids open while the pressure cooker is being used, which can lead to “severe burn injuries from hot contents.”
- Segway Ninebot Electric Kickscooter: The problem here is a potential failure of the folding mechanism, which can lead to falls.
- Sublue Underwater Scooter: Underwater scooters purchased between June 2018 and March 2024 are being recalled due to battery malfunctions.
- Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu: The caplets with the lot code P140082 are being recalled due to their accidental release and shipment. According to Kirkland, they “may have foreign material contamination.”
What should you do if you have one of these items?
If you own one of these items, it’s important to stop using it right away. We know it can be tough, especially if it’s something you’ve used for a while, but you shouldn’t chance it, since the product could malfunction at any time.
In addition to discontinuing use, check the brand’s website for more details about the recall. You can also visit Costco’s recall page for brand contact info and next steps. Some brands provide guidance on how to inspect the product to determine if it’s still safe to use, so it’s worth a look.
Will Costco give you a refund for these items?
Yes, but typically only if you have a Costco membership. And if you’re a Costco member, there’s more good news: A receipt is not always required. Just having your membership card or number should do the trick, since Costco keeps your receipts in its system for years—yes, years!
In lieu of a refund from Costco, there is another option: Some of the brands offer free repair kits, full refunds or prorated refunds, depending on when you bought the item or when it was made. The bottom line? You have options, so make sure to explore them before throwing in the towel—and throwing out your recalled item.
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Source:
- Costco: “Recalls & Product Notices”
