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There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Glider Recliners with Ottomans

Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio. announced a voluntary recall of Microfiber Glider Recliners with Ottomans and Leather Glider Recliners with Ottomans because an exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. In addition, other exposed moving parts on the chair and the ottoman can pose finger pinching and crushing hazards to older children and adults. The recalled items are reclining glider/rocking chairs on a swivel base. Both the chair and ottoman sit on circular metal bases made from 1.25 inch metal tubing and have cushions covered in either light brown or green microfiber fabric or dark brown simulated leather fabric. A label under the seat of the chair identifies the manufacturer as Dongguan Shindin Metal & Plastic Products Ltd. There is a small label on the front metal rod under the seat that states “Maximum wt load 250 lbs.” The affected chairs were sold at Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2009 for about $170.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that covers the base framework and the moving parts of the chair and ottoman. For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Pourable Gel Fuel

• Gas Rangetop with Grill

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. announced a voluntary recall of Children’s Frog Masks because the plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child’s face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child. The recall involves child-sized frog-themed animal masks. The plush mask is green with yellow and red highlights. There are two eye cutouts and a green elastic band with a fastener used to secure the mask at the back of the child’s head. UPC code 06626491474 is printed on a label attached to the mask. The affected masks were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for 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.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select containers of Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream sold in 10 states because it may contain peanuts not listed on the label. The recalled ice cream was sold in 16-ounce pints with a “sell by” date of June 18, 2012 under the UPC Code: 11110 52909. Kroger stores in the following states are included in this recall: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, portions of eastern Missouri, Ohio and northern Kentucky, South Carolina, and eastern Tennessee. The recall also includes Kroger stores in Illinois and Indiana that operate under the following banner names: Jay C, Food 4 Less (Chicago area), Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s.

Customers should return the product to stores for a full refund or replacement. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Kroger toll-free at 800-KROGERS (800-576-4377) or visit the firm’s website.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Jogging Strollers

B.O.B. Trailers Inc., of Boise, Idaho announced a voluntary recall of B.O.B. Single and Double Strollers because the stroller canopy’s embroidered logo’s backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children. This recall involves all B.O.B. strollers manufactured between November 1998 and November 2010. Strollers manufactured after October 2006 have a white label affixed to the back of the stroller’s leg with the manufacturing date. Strollers with no manufacturing date listed were produced prior to October 2006 and are included in this recall. The strollers were sold in single seat and double-seat models. The BOB, Ironman or Stroller Strides brand name is embroidered on the canopy of the strollers. The affected strollers were sold at REI, Babies R’ Us and other children’s product and sporting goods stores nationwide and on Amazon.com between November 1998 and October 2011 for between $280 and $600.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers until they remove the embroidery backing patch from the interior of the canopy’s logo. Consumers should contact B.O.B. Trailers for instructions on removing the backing. For additional information, contact B.O.B. Trailers toll-free at (855) 242-2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel

• Pool Pump Motors

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Children’s Folding Tent

IKEA North America Service, of Conshohocken, Pa. announced a voluntary recall of BUSA Children’s Folding Tents because the steel wire frame of the tent can break, producing sharp wire ends that can protrude through the tent fabric, posing a laceration or puncture hazard. The recall involves a cube-shaped children’s folding tent with model number 90192009. The brand name BUSA and IKEA and the model number are printed on a sewn-in label attached to an interior seam in the tent. The tent frame is made of flat steel wire and the tent material is pale green polyester fabric with turquoise, pink and white trim. The affected tents were sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide from August 2011 through September 2011 for about $8.

Consumers should immediately take it away from children and return it to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund. For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s website.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.