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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:

Toro Snowblowers and Mowers

The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn. announced a voluntary recall of their Power Clear Snowblowers and Toro 20″ Recycler Mowers because the carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard. For a complete list of model numbers affected, go here. The recalled snowblowers and mowers were sold at Toro Dealers in the United States and Canada from September 2009-March 2011.

Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact a Toro Service Dealer for a free repair. For additional information, including the name of a dealer near you, contact Toro toll free at 877-738-4440 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, or visit the firm’s website.

Pancake and Biscuit, Yellow and Chocolate Cake Mix

The Raymond-Hadley Corp. of Spencer, NY is recalling some varieties of Better Batter brand baking mixes, because they may contain the undeclared allergen milk. For a complete list of UPCs, package sizes and “Best Before” dates, go here. Better Batter Pancake & Biscuit mixes and Yellow & Chocolate Cake mixes were distributed in the United States and Canada through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery.

Consumers who have purchased Better Batter mixes listed above are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the manufacturer at 1-800-252-2220, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Other Recalls

• Fixed-Side Cribs

• Wooden Stools

• Elsie Grace’s Dry Food Products

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:

Aquarium Heaters

Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters are being recalled by United Pet Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio because a wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break. For a complete list of recalled model numbers and pictures, go here. The affected heaters were sold at pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund. For additional information, contact United Pet Group at (800) 338-4896 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Children’s Scooters

Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass. has announced a voluntary recall of Lights and Sounds Children’s Scooters because a child’s finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard. This recall involves three models of Kiddieland “Lights and Sounds” three-wheeled scooters including a red Spiderman, a blue Thomas & Friends and a pink girl’s scooter. The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. “Kiddieland” is molded on the back of the steering mechanism. Spiderman or Thomas & Friends are found on the steering mechanism and platform. The girl’s model has butterflies on the platform. The affected scooters were sold at Toys R Us and JCPenney from January 2009 through February 2011 for about $40.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Kiddieland toll-free at (800) 430-5307 or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

Disney Princess Plastic Trikes

Climbing Carabiners

Chocolate Brownie Flavored Bars

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:

Tea Lights

Pacific Trade International Inc. of Rockville, Md. has announced a voluntary recall of Chesapeake Bay Candle and Modern Light Tea Lights because the candles have a clear, plastic cup that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. For a complete list of brands, descriptions and UPCs, go here. The recalled candles were sold at Fred Meyer, Home Goods, Marshalls, Super Value, Target, TJ Maxx and Wegmans stores nationwide between July 2009 and February 2011 for between $1 and $12.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the store where purchased for a store merchandise card equal to the purchase price. For additional information, contact the Pacific Trade International at (800) 331-8339 between 9 a.m and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights

• Grove Grow Notes Dried Taro

• Rain Swiss Roll (Strawberry Flavor) and (Coconut Flavor)

• Rain Swiss Roll (Banana Flavor)

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:

Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties

Midwest-CBK Inc., of Union City, Tenn. is recalling Monkeez & Friends Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties because the pom-poms attached to them can detach, posing a choking hazard. The wrist rattles and the booties are made of knitted yarn and have a monkey head and a pom-pom attached. Both come in multiple color combinations and were sold in gift stores, drug stores, décor outlets and variety stores nationwide from June 2009 through March 2011. The wrist rattles sold for about $5 and the booties sold for about $13.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased or to Midwest-CBK for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to the store where it was purchased, contact Midwest-CBK to receive a prepaid shipping label. For additional information, contact Midwest-CBK toll-free at (800) 394-4225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Other Recall

• Riding Lawn Mowers

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:

Girls Tops and Dresses

My Michelle, of New York, NY has announced a voluntary recall of girls tops and dresses because the jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl’s garments contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The recall involves girl’s tops and dresses sold in sizes Small to Extra Large and 7 to 16. The tops and dresses were sold in various styles including: tops with beaded necklaces attached to the collar and tops with metallic beads attached to the collar. All recalled tops and dresses have a black tag on the collar with pink print that reads “mymichelle.” The recalled garments were sold at Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s, Army and Air Force Exchange (AAFES), K & G Fashion Superstore and other retail stores nationwide from January 2011 through March 2011 for about $38.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children and contact My Michelle for information on receiving a full refund. For additional information, contact My Michelle at (800) 960-8791 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s website or email the firm.

Spray Mousse Foam

About 1 million cans of Spray Mousse Foam have been voluntarily recalled by Redken 5th Avenue NYC of New York, NY because the aerosol can”s liner can corrode over time, posing a risk of rupturing and expelling its contents. This recall involves Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Mousse Foam sold in 10.58 and 2 ounce size cans. The recalled product was sold in a silver container with black writing. “Redken” and “10” are printed on the front of the product. This recall includes any can with a lot code that does not contain a G or H as the third digit, or any can with the following lot codes: 32G10Y, 32G11Y, 32G20Y, 32G21Y, 32G23Y, 32G40Y, 32G41Y, 32G60Y, 32G61Y, 32G62Y, 32G70Y. The lot code is printed on the bottom of the can. The recalled product was sold at hair salons and beauty supply stores nationwide from January 1998 through February 2011 for between $4 and $16.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mousse, record the product’s lot code then discard the contents by spraying it into a waste container in a well ventilated area. Prior to disposing of the container, consumers should obtain the lot code from the container, then contact Redken for information on receiving a refund of the purchase price. For additional information, contact Redken toll-free at (888) 241-9504 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 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.