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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:

Box Fans

Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. has announced a voluntary recall of Box Fans because an electrical failure in the fan’s motor poses a fire hazard to consumers. This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date “2002-03” or “2003-04” stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. “Lasko” or “Galaxy” is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans. The affected box fans were sold at mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005 for between $12 and $25.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter. For additional information, contact Lasko toll free at (877) 445-1314 anytime or visit the firm’s website.

Combo Axe

About 103,000 Gerber Gator Combo Axes, imported by Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis., have been recalled because the knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user. This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the “Gerber” trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall. To see a picture of the recalled axe, go here. The affected axes were sold at retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman’s Guide, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun and online since March 2005 for around $28 – $60.

Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head. For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recall

• U-Prosta Natural Support for Prostate Health

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:

Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer

Power Toilet Bowl Restorer cleaner, with model number 1803, has been recalled by Scotch Corporation, of Dallas, Texas because the contents can leak from the cap when the bottle is turned on its side. When this happens, the cleaner can come into contact with consumers and property, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. The model number is printed on the back of the bottle next to the barcode. The toilet bowl restoring product was sold in a grey plastic bottle with an orange cap. The words “Guaranteed” and “Toilet Bowl Restorer” are printed on the bottle. The recalled cleaner was sold at Menards, True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware, GEBO’s and other retail stores nationwide between February 2009 and January 2010 for about $5.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toilet Bowl Restorer and contact Scotch for disposal instructions and a full refund. For additional information, contact Scotch Corporation at (800) 613-4242 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Pickled Sliced Beets

• Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks

• Re-Announcement of Delta Enterprise “Safety Peg” Drop-Side Crib Recall

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:

Maruyama Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters

Maruyama U.S. Inc., of Denton, Texas announced a voluntary recall of Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters because the gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. A complete list of model and serial numbers can be found here. The affected blowers and dusters were sold at authorized service dealers nationwide from April 2008 through December 2010 for between $320 and $820.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. For additional information, contact Maruyama toll-free at (866) 783-7400 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers

Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S. A., of Irvine, California has recalled about 3,400 Gasoline-Powered Backpack Blowers because the gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. For a complete list of model and serial numbers, go here. The recalled blowers were sold at authorized service dealers nationwide from August 2008 through February 2011 for between $420 and $490.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. For additional information, contact Kawasaki Motor toll-free at (877) 364-6404 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website . Consumers can also write to the firm at: Kawasaki Motor Corp. U.S.A. Consumer Service Department, 5080 36th St. SE, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49546.

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:

Pogo Sticks

Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, CA has issued a voluntary recall of Rocket Stick Pogos, Pop Stick Pogos, Monster Stick Pogos and Twin Stick Pogos because the bottom of the pogo stick’s frame tube can break or come apart and a pin holding the spring in place can break, posing laceration and fall hazards to consumers. Only pogo sticks with manufacturing date codes between 04/01/2010 – 046HE and 10/31/2010 – 046HE are included in the recall. The affected pogo sticks were sold at mass merchandisers nationwide and online by web retailers from May 2010 through March 2011 for between $25 and $40.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pogo sticks and contact Bravo to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Bravo toll-free at (877) 992-9905 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Girls’ Jeans for Toddlers

• Girl’s Chelsa Dresses

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

Frozen Spaghetti And Meatball Entrees

Nestle Prepared Foods Company of Gaffney, S.C. is recalling approximately 10,260 pounds of Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites, Spaghetti with Meatballs because they may contain foreign materials. The recall includes 9.5-oz. packages with the establishment number “P-7991”, the case code “0298595519P” and a best before date of November, 2011 printed on the side of the package, underneath the ingredient listing. The spaghetti and meatball products were packaged on October 25, 2010, and shipped to distributors and retail stores east of the Rocky Mountains.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m., ET Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

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