October 26 Recall & Safety Briefing — 8 curated items

Period: October 26 edition; selected notices dated approximately October 15–23, 2026 (focus: NHTSA Audi Q4 e-tron HV battery 26V698000 + Oct 22 CPSC death/injury warnings PowRyte / Reliancer / Kaizou + FDA Class I bettergoods Listeria (all lots) + Para Bien sesame + Lexus NX instrument cluster 26V687000 + Kalorik MAXX burn warning) · Markets: United States (Puerto Rico for Para Bien)

United States

1. Audi 2024–2025 Q4 e-tron / Q4 Sportback e-tron: high-voltage battery fire risk — NHTSA 26V698000 / Audi 93SK (October 21)

• NHTSA campaign 26V698000 (Audi internal 93SK), report received October 21, 2026. Confirmed via NHTSA recallsByVehicle for 2024–2025 Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Part 573 Safety Recall Report population: 9,048 vehicles (7,040 Q4 e-tron + 2,008 Q4 Sportback e-tron). parkIt / parkOutSide on the vehicle API: false / false — do not label as Do Not Drive.
• Hazard: certain high-voltage battery cells from a suspect production population may not meet quality standards; a state of charge above 80% may trigger thermal propagation within the HV battery → vehicle fire / injury risk. Audi reported no Audi field fires/injuries/deaths at filing.
• Interim / remedy: owners advised to charge to a maximum of 80% until the repair is completed; final remedy under development. Some vehicles may get an additional battery diagnostic at an authorized Audi dealer. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov October 23, 2026. Interim owner letters expected December 18, 2026. Audi customer service 1-800-253-2834.
• Official: NHTSA campaign 26V698000 · Audi 93SK · NHTSA recalls · Part 573 PDF

2. PowRyte pressure washers: missing GFCI — CPSC warning 27-036 (October 22)

• CPSC Product Safety Warning 27-036, announced October 22, 2026. Brand: PowRyte pressure washers (green with black; hose, multiple quick-connect nozzles, foam cannon). Firm: Powell Works, Inc. (China) — has not responded to recall requests.
• Hazard: units lack an integrated GFCI / immersion protection device on or near the power plug → risk of death or serious injury from electrocution and shock. One incident of a unit lacking GFCI reported.
• What to do: stop using immediately; unplug; cut the power cord; dispose. Do not sell or give away. Sold on Amazon.com and eBay.com for about $92–$320. Report incidents on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC hotline 800-638-2772.
• Official: CPSC warning 27-036

3. Reliancer adult portable bed rails: entrapment / asphyxiation — CPSC warning 27-037 (October 22)

• CPSC Product Safety Warning 27-037, announced October 22, 2026. About 237 units. Brand: Reliancer adult portable bed rails (white tubing, black foam grips, black storage pocket with “Reliancer”; ~26.4 in W × 38.6 in H; ~5 lb). Retailer: Ningbo Beitao Trading Co., Ltd. d/b/a Reliancer (China) — Notice of Violation; unresponsive to recall/remedy requests. No incidents reported at announcement.
• Hazard: violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails — users can become entrapped within the rail or between rail and mattress → asphyxiation / death risk; also fail structural stability / retention strap requirements (fall hazard) and lack required hazard labels.
• What to do: stop using immediately and dispose. Do not sell or give away. Sold on Amazon.comAugust 2023–September 2026 for about $45.
• Official: CPSC warning 27-037

4. Kaizou Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun / Squeezy Dumpling: water beads — CPSC warning 27-035 (October 22)

• CPSC Product Safety Warning 27-035, announced October 22, 2026. Distributor: Kaizou Group Inc. (Pico Rivera, CA) — Notice of Violation; unresponsive to recall/remedy requests. No incidents reported at announcement.
• Products:
  • Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun — translucent with glitter and water beads; cartoon face; bamboo-steamer-style pack labeled “Rainbow MYSTERY” / “ONE SET SUGAR EDITION”; sold at Easy Wholesale (San Jose, CA) for about $2.50–$4.00
  • Squeezy Dumpling — translucent with multicolor water beads; cartoon face; bamboo-steamer pack labeled “SQUEEZY DUMPLINGS”; sold at a flea market in Galt, California
• Hazard: violate the mandatory safety standard for toys containing water beads — ingestion / choking / obstruction can cause serious injury or death.
• What to do: stop using immediately and dispose. Do not sell or give away. Keep away from children.
• Official: CPSC warning 27-035

5. bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine 22 oz: Listeria — Gias Foods / FDA Class I (all lots) (October 1)

• FDA company announcement (company date / FDA publish October 1, 2026): Gias Foods of New York, NY is recalling all lot codes of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Product: frozen, 22 oz, yellow plastic package; UPC 194346442706; distributed nationwide at Walmart stores. No illnesses reported to date.
• openFDA sample/lot detail (event 100010, Class I; report_date October 14, 2026; initiation September 24, 2026): one enforcement row still lists code L6081A / Best if Used By SEP 21 2027 / quantity 1,174 cases for this UPC — cite as openFDA sample/lot detail only; published scope is all lots of this UPC/product per the FDA announcement.
• Hazard: Listeria can cause serious illness, especially for pregnant people, older adults, and immunocompromised consumers (miscarriage/stillbirth risk in pregnancy).
• What to do: do not eat; return to place of purchase for a full refund. Questions: sales@giasfoods.com.
• Official: FDA company announcement · openFDA food enforcement event 100010

6. Para Bien Al Grano 24 oz: undeclared sesame — Pan Pepin Inc. / FDA (October 13–14)

• FDA-posted company announcement: company date October 13, 2026; FDA publish October 14, 2026. Firm: Pan Pepin Inc. (Bayamón, Puerto Rico). Brand: Para Bien Al Grano, 24 oz box. UPC 0 21425 01513 4. Distributed throughout Puerto Rico.
• Affected lots (Sell By / lot / exp):
  • Sell By Oct/12 3B1 274 — Exp 10-12-26
  • Sell By Oct/14 3B1 277 — Exp 10-14-26
  • Sell By Oct/15 3B1 278 — Exp 10-15-26
  • Sell By Oct/17 3B1 280 — Exp 10-17-26
  • Sell By Oct/18 3B1 281 — Exp 10-18-26
  • Sell By Oct/19 3B1 282 — Exp 10-19-26
  • Sell By Oct/21 3B1 284 — Exp 10-21-26
• Hazard: undeclared sesame — serious or life-threatening allergic reaction risk for sesame-allergic consumers.
• What to do: do not consume if sesame-allergic; return for full refund or dispose. Firm: 787-403-7363 / luis.santini@panpepin.com (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm).
• Official: FDA company announcement

7. Lexus 2022–2024 NX250 / NX350 / NX350 Hybrid / NX450h+: instrument cluster — NHTSA 26V687000 / Toyota 26LA10 (October 20)

• NHTSA campaign 26V687000 (Toyota internal 26LA10), report received October 20, 2026. Confirmed via NHTSA recallsByVehicle for LEXUS NX model years 2022–2024. Affected: certain 2022–2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, and NX450h+. (parkIt false.) Affected-vehicle count is not in the vehicle API — omit counts; confirm VIN.
• Hazard: instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings/indicators (including engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, or electrical charge) → FMVSS 101 noncompliance → increased crash risk.
• Remedy: dealers update combination meter software free of charge. Owner letters expected December 7, 2026. Toyota customer service 1-800-331-4331. Confirm VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
• Official: NHTSA campaign 26V687000 · Toyota 26LA10 · NHTSA recalls

8. Kalorik MAXX / MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens with French Doors: burn — CPSC warning 27-033 (October 15)

• CPSC Product Safety Warning 27-033, announced October 15, 2026. Models: Kalorik MAXX and Kalorik MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens with spring-loaded bilateral French doors (glass with metal handles). Original importers Team International Group of America / Kalorik LLC out of business; current brand owner The Legacy Companies, LLC declined to participate in a recall. Sold Walmart, Home Depot, specialty retailers, Kalorik.com, Amazon (Team/Kalorik sales Apr 2020–Jan 8, 2024; Legacy sales after Jun 23, 2025).
• Hazard: doors can suddenly close on consumers’ arms while the oven is on → serious burns (dozens of reported burns; at least one second-degree scarring report).
• What to do: stop using; dispose following local hazardous-waste procedures. Report incidents on SaferProducts.gov.
• Official: CPSC warning 27-033

Sources: NHTSA 26V698000 (Part 573 + recallsByVehicle), NHTSA 26V687000 (recallsByVehicle), CPSC Warnings 27-036 / 27-037 / 27-035 / 27-033, FDA company announcements (Gias/bettergoods all-lots Oct 1; Para Bien), openFDA food enforcement event 100010 (GIAS sample lot L6081A). October 25 daily already featured Imperio FSIS-RC-027-2026, Ultimate Forza, Subaru 26V685000, Hyundai 26V692000 / 26V693000, VQQQ 27-039, CIYTI 27-038 — not repeated. Earlier Oct 22–24 packs covered Power Quick Pot, Mezzetta, sprouts outbreak, WinCo, Starfish, Family Farmstead, Porsche 26V682, Argatroban, Plantropy, Costway, Bamamon, Lithonia, oysters, Great Value fruit cocktail, Apothecary, Simmons, X10/biQ-FEL — not repeated. Official notices govern identifiers, distribution and remedies.

Official sources

1. NHTSA · 26V698000 · View on Recalled or Not
2. CPSC · 27-036 · View on Recalled or Not
3. CPSC · 27-037 · View on Recalled or Not
4. CPSC · 27-035 · View on Recalled or Not
5. FDA · gias-foods-inc-recalls-bettergoods-authentic-italian-lemon-alfredo-fettuccine-be
6. FDA · pan-pepin-inc-issues-allergy-alert-para-bien-al-grano-due-undeclared-sesame
7. NHTSA · 26V687000 · View on Recalled or Not
8. CPSC · 27-033 · View on Recalled or Not

Follow the official notice for current instructions.