Nearly All Cybertrucks Recalled Over Flying Panels [Recall Roundup]

Story summary:

• In the latest blow to Elon Musk’s Tesla, nearly all the company’s Cybertrucks are being recalled because a body part may fly off while the vehicle is driving.
• About 220,000 Segway scooters have been recalled after a rash of injuries, including broken bones.
• Salmon and clam chowders have been recalled because of the risk they may cause botulism.

Nearly All Cybertrucks Recalled

U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks currently on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since they rolled out last year, because a panel can fall off while driving.

The National Traffic Safety Administration recall, which covers more than 46,000 Cybertrucks, warned an exterior panel that runs along the left and right side of the windshield can detach, creating a dangerous road hazard for other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

The stainless steel strip, called a cant rail assembly, between the windshield and the roof on both sides, is bound to the truck's assembly with a structural adhesive, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report said.

The problem was with the glue, which was vulnerable to “environmental embrittlement,” the agency said. Tesla will replace the panel at no charge, and will notify customers by May 19, 2025. » Read more.

Seafood Recalled Due To Botulism Risk

SeaBear Company of Anacortes, Washington, is recalling two variations of seafood chowder — Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder — because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.

The products were sold at retail stores in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington, but also o the company’s website. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

No illnesses have been reported, the FDA said.

SeaBear initiated a voluntary recall after they became aware of a pouch seal issue from a customer complaint. Investigators discovered a mechanical issue with equipment, which caused seals to not fully bond and made some pouches leak. » Read more.

Segway Recalls Scooters

Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters after 20 people reported injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The problem is with the folding mechanism, which can fail and cause the handlebars or stem to fold while the scooter is in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers, the agency said.

Segway has received 68 reports of the mechanism failing. Reported injuries included abrasions, bruises, lacerations and broken bones.

The scooters were sold nationwide at Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target and Sam’s Club nationwide and online at Segway.com and Amazon.com from January 2020 through February 2025 for between $600 and $1,000. » Read more.

Beef Sticks May Contain Metal

About 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat Chomps brand beef sticks have been recalled because they may contain metal, the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Wednesday.

The manufacturer, Idaho Smokehouse Partners, said it received two complaints from consumers who said they found metal while chewing the sticks. The items were shipped to retail stores in California and Illinois.

The 1.15-ounce vacuum-sealed packages of Chomps Original Beef Stick Mild were produced from Jan. 13-15, and have an expiration date of Feb. 10, 2026, and the lot code 25016 on the label. The affected product also lists establishment number 6220A on the packaging. » Read more.

More Cat Illnesses Linked To Bird Flu

A California pet food maker has recalled its raw chicken products after they were linked to bird flu infections in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City.

The recall is the latest in recent months tied to products potentially contaminated with the virus that has sickened and killed cats in several states, after racing through poultry and dairy cattle in the U.S. and causing illnesses in at least 70 people.

Savage Pet, of El Cajon, California, this week recalled one lot of large and small chicken boxes because they may be contaminated with Type A H5N1 influenza virus. The boxes are cardboard and contain individual plastic packages of products. The lot code and best-by date 11152026 is stamped on products. The pet food was distributed in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington state.

Dr. Jarra Jagne, a veterinary expert at Cornell University, said pet owners should avoid feeding their animals unpasteurized milk or raw pet food because of the risk of bird flu as well as other germs such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli.

“I wouldn't give my animals raw anything,” she told The Associated Press. “It's all about cooking.” » Read more.

Ford Re-Recalls 64,500 Vehicles

Ford Motor Co. is re-recalling about 64,500 vehicles after camera, battery and window issues were not correctly repaired the first time they were called back, according to four newly filed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notices.

The recalls are across seven models over four model years, including Explorer, Edge, Lincoln, Bronco Maverick, F-250 and F-350 vehicles.

Ford expected to mail owners about the issues by April 24, or owners may call Ford’s customer service at 866-436-7332, and reference Ford recall numbers 25S25, 25S26, 25S27 and 25S28. » Check your vehicle for recalls.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.