Pulling products for a possible recall only when item is free with coupon?

I coupon and I've discovered that Wal-Mart will pull products when the
consumer will get them for free.

When I read the title I immediately figured it was Wal-Mart.

**Update**

Thank you PlanetFeedback. I got a call today and spoke with the
Assistant Manager Kevin at one of the stores. He investigated the
problem and found that there was no recall or possible recall issued
(Allegra or Farmer John Hot dogs) and apologized profusely. We talked
for awhile and he has promised to address the issue with the
department as well as make mention of it to the associates. He seemed
very genuine and concerned about his store.

It took 15 days but I am satisfied with the results. I did my part
which was to get a hold of a Manager and make them aware of the
situation to prevent something like this happening in the future.

Coincidence.
Im not a conspiracy theorist; therefore I do believe this is more
coincidental than anything.
For every couponer, there are many more who pay full retail price. For
a retailer to pull items, just so they dont lose the pennies on
coupons/ad matches, etc. just would not pay. Consider even at minimum
wage how much they are paying to have one or more employee pull stock,
just to not allow some customers to use a coupon and price match
items.
If they did, their stores would be empty on many items, and they would
not sell a whole lot.

I think appearances speak a lot here. I googled recalls for Allegra
and Farmer John Hot Dogs. Neither showed a recall or the possibility
of one. I work for a grocery store and while we sell Allegra, but not
the hot dogs, there was no indication of a recall on the Allegra. And
since that is my department, I would have been aware of it. Whether or
not WalMart is pulling product with the purpose of with holding sales
due to price matching/coupons, it does look fishy.

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that you do not use coupons
that often. Stores pull products often in order to not sell it to
people that use coupons. I could care less if the product gets pulled.
Using the excuse of a possible recall is frustrating. I do see your
point. If there was a legitimate notice that there was a possible
recall then so be it. I've talked to customer service manager at both
stores the day after (day after coupon expired) and was told there was
never a possible recall or a recall and that I could purchase the
product.

I was only trying to bring this to the attention of Walmart, this is
only one example of how these two particular stores are using a
"possible recall" to pull product. The motives behind it... I am
unsure. If there was a possible recall, you would think that all
stores would be pulling the product and not just two stores.
Furthermore wouldn't you back up your claim the next day? Simply
saying there never was a possible recall the next day is pretty lame.

That's a pretty big claim.

I'd like to know where you learned this "information".

why would you go to 3 different WalMarts, looking or one that woould
match the Food4Less price? Why not just go to Food4Less? Wouldn't you
spend more in time and gas?

Please don't misunderstand, I don't think your complaint is invalid.
If they are doing what you think, I agree that it could back fire and
create question about the quality of a product when one doesn't really
exist. I'm sure the manufactures would not be happy. Plus, it's
pretty tricky.

Walmart's price match policy does state that an ad from their
competitor is required and that some restrictions apply. It also says
some restrictions apply fro coupons as well. I take that to mean that
a coupon cannot be redeem for more than the value of the item. The
policy states to see stores for details. I don't think it is right for
anyone to receive money back from a coupon which, if you wish to
redeem the full value of a $1 coupon for an item that is $.79, that is
what you are attempting to do.

One more thing:

"if there is any coupons that would make the item trigger overage the
product gets pulled"

If their computer/tracking system is this good, then Walmart has no
excuse for not having prices ring up correctly!

I think you should take this complaint to the appropriate agency in
your state that deals with this. A call to the consumer affairs
division of your state's attorney general's office should be a good
place to start.

when people beat them at their game.