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Feb
by Leigh on February 17, 2012
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Here is yet ANOTHER Tylenol Recall, this one involves Infants’ Tylenol due to complaints about the difficulties of using the dosing system. Tylenol states that the flow restrictor can be pushed into the bottle when inserting the syringe.
The recall applies to one-ounce bottles of grape-flavored Infants’ Tylenol Oral Suspension. Tylenol states the consumers can keep using the product as long as the flow restrictor remains in place at the top of the bottle.
Consumers can request a refund by visiting www.tylenol.com or contacting McNeil at 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time; Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time).
For more information regarding this recall, including lot numbers included in this recall, visit www.tylenol.com.
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Feb
by Leigh on February 16, 2012
There are quite a few recalls to tell you about this evening. If you have any of these items, click the link for more information regarding that particular recall.
IKEA ANTILOP High Chairs
Colors: Red, Blue, White
Sold at IKEA between August 2006 – January 2010
Children’s Slides by Landscape Structures
Colors: Combinations of colors, including red, blue, tan, green, granite and white
Sold to schools and other facilities with playground equipment between January 2006 – December 2011
Tumblekins Toys by International Playthings
This recall involves all Tumblekins toy vehicles and playsets, including the farm playset, roadster, fire truck and school bus
Sold at Juvenile product store, mass retailers and other stores nationwide, including online, from March 2011 – December 2011
Weeplay Kids Carter’s Watch the Wear Bodysuits and Sleep ‘n Play Garments
This recall involves H.W. Carter & Sons/Carter’s Watch the Wear bodysuits & sleep ‘n play one-piece clothes in various colors
Sold at various retailers including Big Lots, Cost Mart, Ross, Real Value and other stores from November 2010 – August 2011
Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers
Colors: VariousSold at Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, including online retailers from January 2009 – August 2011
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Jan
by Leigh on January 28, 2012
Yet another Johnson & Johnson recall to tell you about – this one is for Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion. The recalled tube was found to contain more of a form of bacteria than allowed. The bacteria, coagulase-negative Staphylococci, is a family of bacteria that naturally occurs in the environment. Johnson & Johnson has stated that the potential for adverse health effects are remote and that consumers who have bought the affected product can still use it.
The recall affects on single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Lotion, specifically lot number 0161LK. The tubes of lotion were sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. If you would like to receive a refund, consumers can call 877-298-2525.
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Jan
by Leigh on January 27, 2012
Britax has issued a voluntary recall of the Chaperone Infant Car Seat. Although there are no reported injuries, the rivet used to attach the harness adjuster to the shell may have been improperly installed and could possibly detach from the shell. If the harness adjuster were to detach from the car seat shell, the harness straps would not secure your child properly, resulting in increased risk of injury if you were in a crash.
Affected models were manufactured between September 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011, and include the following model numbers: E9L692J, E9L692K, E9L692L, E9L692M, E9L952J, E9L952K, and E9L952L.
Britax is providing a remedy kit which includes a harness adjuster and instructions for installing it. If you registered your Chaperone, affected seat owners will automatically receive a remedy kit and the instructions.
To register your product or to verify your existing registration information, please contact the BRITAX information line, toll free at 888-427-4829 between 8:30 am – 4:45 pm (EST) Monday – Thursday, and between 8:30 am – 3:45 pm (EST) on Friday or visit http://www.britaxusa.com/registration (USA) or http://www.britax.ca/registration (Canada).
For more information on this recall, visit Britax’s Facebook page.
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Dec
by Leigh on December 26, 2011
There has been a voluntary recall of the Build-a-Bear Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears due to a choking hazard. The teddy bear’s eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. The affected Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears is a stuffed bear about 16 inches in height with black plastic eyes. The bear’s fabric covering is printed with multi-colored heart shapes.No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled teddy bear from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear store to receive a coupon for any available stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear.
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT and on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, visit the firm’s website www.buildabear.com or email the firm at colorfulhearts@buildabear.com.
Go here to read the full CPSC press release.
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Dec
by Leigh on December 22, 2011
Walmart has issued a voluntary recall of Enfamil infant formula after a death of a baby in Missouri due to a bacterial infection. The recalled Enfamil Newborn powder infant formula has a lot number of ZP1K7G. It is not clear if this particular lot number has been sold at other retailers. Enfamil is stating that this lot tested negative for this particular bacterium before it shipped, however, tests are currently being conducted to see if the death was a result of the formula or other factors. Note that this is not yet a federal recall, only a voluntary Walmart recall. Depending on the outcome of the product testing, the product could go back on the shelves.
Walmart said affected customers can returned the recalled powdered formula from lot number ZP1K7G for a refund or call Enfamil directly at 1-800-BABY-123, for more information.
You can read more about this recall on MSNBC.
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Sep
by Leigh on September 23, 2011
The Twirlla Wooden Rattle is being recalled by the Manhattan Group. The toy’s U-shaped parts can break off, posing a choking hazard. The Twirlla Wooden Rattle was sold at baby, gift and specialty stores nationwide and online at ManhattanToy.com from March 2011 through July 2011 for around $12. If you have one of these rattles, please take this away from your child immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
For additional information, contact Manhattan Group at (800)541-1345 between 8am and 5pm CT Monday through Friday or visit the company’s website at www.manhattantoy.com.
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Jul
by Leigh on July 29, 2011
There has been a voluntary recall of the Little People Builders Load ‘n Go Wagon due to a laceration hazard. The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. This recall involves the Fisher Price’s Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon model number P8977 which was sold at mass merchandise retail stores nationwide from June 2009 through July 2011 for about $25. Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.service.mattel.com.
Go here to read the entire press release regarding this recall.
Also on the recall list this morning is the phil&teds Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers. Affected serial numbers include 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 (June 2010, unit #1, to January 2011, unit #4788). Both strollers were sold only and in specialty retailers in the United States and Canada from August 2010 through June 2011 for between $475 and $500.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be replaced and the stroller returned. For additional information in the U.S. and Canada, contact phil&teds USA toll free at (855) 652-9019 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s website at www.philandteds.com/support.
Go here to read the entire press release regarding this recall.
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Jul
by Leigh on July 20, 2011
Target has issued a recall of their Circo Children’s Task Lamps due to laceration and fire hazards. Lamps may overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. Attempting to remove the cooled glue could prove to be difficult, resulting in a broken light bulb, posing a laceration risk. Melted flammable glue that makes it way onto the electrical components poses a fire risk.
Four styles of the children’s task lamp are included in this recall:
- Striped (Navy-colored head, with sky blue and white stripes and blue lamp base) UPC 490970221923
- Sports (White head, with baseball stitch pattern and blue lamp base) UPC 490970222685
- Dot (White head, with lines of multicolored dots and lavender lamp base) UPC 490970224047
- Flower Dot (Pink head, with pattern of white flowers and leaves and pink lamp base) UPC 490970221947
These lamps were sold exclusively at Target stores and Target.com from January 2011 to April 2011 for around $13. Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.target.com.
To read this press release in its entirety, visit the CPSC.
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Jul
by Leigh on July 7, 2011
Edushape has announced a recalled of their Mini Stars Building Sets due to a potential choking hazard. The plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, causing young children to choke.
This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces at stores nationwide between January 2007 and December 2009 for between $10 and $50.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Mini Star building sets away from children and contact Edushape for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value. Edushape can be reached at 800-404-4744 between 9am and 4pm ET Monday through Friday or you can visit the firm’s website at www.edushape.com.
Here is yet ANOTHER Tylenol Recall, this one involves Infants’ Tylenol due to complaints about the difficulties of using the dosing system. Tylenol states that the flow restrictor can be pushed into the bottle when inserting the syringe.
