Bridgestone, Midea and Anker products flagged for safety risks
Costco has issued several product recall notices affecting customers across the U.S., involving Bridgestone tires, Midea air conditioners and Anker power banks. These recalls, posted on the retailer’s website, highlight safety concerns ranging from crash risks to mold growth and battery defects.
Bridgestone Americas announced the recall of certain Blizzak 6 tires, specifically in size 235/40R19, with DOT IDs “1VR100W122224”, “1VR100W122324”, or “1VR100W122424”. The issue stems from the absence of a required Department of Transportation certification symbol. Although the tires meet performance standards, the missing symbol could lead to misuse in unsafe applications.
Manufactured during a brief period in June 2023 and sold as replacement equipment, these tires are eligible for free replacement, including mounting and balancing, at authorized Bridgestone locations and participating dealers.
Midea recalls air conditioners over mold risk
Another recall involves Danby 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Window Air Conditioners sold through Costco’s website between June 2021 and February 2022. Supplier Midea America Corp. said pooled water in the affected units may not drain properly, creating a potential mold hazard. The affected model is DAC080B6IWDB-6.
Impacted customers can either request a repair kit or receive a refund based on their purchase or manufacture date. Costco is also accepting full returns of the units at its warehouses. The larger recall from Midea spans approximately 1.7 million AC units sold through various retailers in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Anker power banks recalled over battery issue
The final notice involves Anker’s Model A1257 Power Bank (10K, 22.5W). According to the company, improved quality assurance processes helped identify a defect in lithium-ion battery cells from a single vendor. This issue could pose a safety risk if the device is used.
Customers should stop using the power bank immediately and request a replacement from Anker. To do so, they must submit a photo of the device with identifying details and confirm its safe disposal. Because of the lithium-ion battery, the power bank must be taken to a certified recycling facility rather than discarded in regular trash.
Recall spans Costco’s growing global network
Costco operates over 620 locations in the U.S. and approximately 280 more worldwide. As of late May, executives projected the company would reach 914 global warehouses by the end of fiscal 2025. With nearly $185.5 billion in net sales and $5.5 billion in income during the first three quarters of the fiscal year, the retailer remains a dominant force in the market.
Customers are encouraged to visit Costco’s official recall page for further instructions and updates related to affected products.