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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:

Resistance Stretch Tubing

EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York announced a voluntary recall of Everlast Resistance Stretch Tubing, Everlast Pilates Stretch Tubing, Sportline Resistance Stretch Tubing and Pineapple Pilates Stretch Tubing because the handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and posing an injury hazard.  The recalled resistance stretch tubing is used for exercise and stretching  and comes in yellow, blue or black with black handles. The words “2404”, “2001 EB Sport Group” and “Made in China” are molded on the handles. A list of affected lot numbers is available on the firm’s website. The affected stretch tubing was sold at sporting goods retailers from March 2010 through December 2010 for between $13 and $25.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact EB Brands for a free replacement product or a full refund. For additional information, contact EB Brands at 800-624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• 2011 Felt Adult Bicycles

• Novara Fusion Bicycles

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:

Ikea Sniglar Cribs

IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. has announced a voluntary recall of SNIGLAR cribs because the four bolts provided with some SNIGLAR cribs to secure the mattress support are not long enough. This can cause the mattress support to detach and collapse, creating a risk of entrapment and suffocation to a child in the crib. The recall involves SNIGLAR non-drop-side, full-size cribs with model number 60091931. SNIGLAR, IKEA and the model number are printed on a label attached to the mattress support. The crib frame and mattress support are made of natural/light-colored wood. The affected cribs were sold in IKEA stores nationwide from October 2005 through June 2010 for about $80.

Consumers should stop using the crib immediately. If the mattress support bolts extend through the nut, the bolts are the proper length and the crib is not included in the recall. If the bolt does not extend through the nut, the crib is included in the recall. Contact IKEA for a free repair kit for recalled cribs. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child’s age. For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Sno-Tek Snow Blowers

• James Perse Jackets

• Perfect Pullup

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 Light-up Watches

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla. has announced a voluntary recall of Children’s Light-up Watches because the watch battery current interacting with nickel in the watch’s stainless steel back can cause skin irritation and/or burning sensations to children who are allergic to nickel. This recall involves Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell and Lightning McQueen brand light-up watches. Each model watch is sold separately and is intended for children ages three years and older. All have a light up function that enables a child to press a button to illuminate colorful lights on the dial of the watch. A tracking code is engraved on the back of the watch, as well as printed on the back of the packaging. The tracking code is: K130-6377-7-10187. The recalled watches were sold in DISNEYLAND Resort stores in California, WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort stores in Florida, The Treasure Ketch and Cast Member shops on the Disney Cruise Ship, and Disney’s Earport Shop and The Magic of Disney Shop located at the Orlando International Airport in Florida from November 2010 through January 2011 for about $30.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled watch away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for instructions on returning the watch for a $40 refund. For additional information, contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts at 877-560-6477 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Child Chairs

Kristi G Company, of Atlanta, and SwimWays Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va. has issued a recall on Kristi G Go & Grow Chairs because the chair can tip over, posing a fall hazard. For a picture and description of the recalled chairs, go here. The affected chairs were sold online via national mass merchandisers and retailers from March 2010 to January 2011 for $34.99 to $89.99.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact SwimWays Corp. to receive reimbursement of the purchase price. For more information, contact SwimWays Corp. at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website here or here.

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:

Burlington Basket Company Bassinets

Burlington Basket Company of Burlington, Iowa has announced a voluntary recall of basket bassinets because if the cross-bracing rails are not fully locked into position, the bassinets can collapse causing the infant to fall to the floor or fall within the bassinet and suffer injuries.  The recall involves all Burlington Basket Bassinets manufactured before June 2010.  Affected models have folding legs attached to the basket with white plastic pins.  The recalled bassinets were sold at Walmart and other mass merchandisers, department stores and juvenile stores nationwide and online by various retailers, including Amazon.com from January 2003 through August 2010 for approximately $50.

Consumers should immediately stop using the bassinets and check the cross-bracing support rails to make sure they are in the locked position. To properly lock the support rails into place, the end tabs must be fully inserted into the holes on the leg assembly and twisted one quarter turn into the locked position, as shown in the photos here. Consumers should contact Burlington Basket Company for a free kit with detailed instructions on proper assembly of the cross-bracing support rails and decals with assembly instructions to place on the bassinet. A video showing proper assembly of the bassinets is available here . For additional information, contact Burlington Basket Company at 800-553-2300 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

TrueLiving Heater Fans and Portable Quartz Radiant Heaters

A voluntary recall has been issued by Atico International USA, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on about 92,000 TrueLiving Heater Fans and Portable Quartz Radiant Heaters because the heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. For a complete description, including model numbers and pictures, go here. The affected heaters were sold at Dollar General Stores from September 2010 to December 2010. The heater fans sold for about $15 and the quartz radiant heater sold for about $42.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any Dollar General Store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Atico International USA toll-free at 866-448-7856 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Garden Of Eatin’ Multi Grain Tortilla Chips

• Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens

• Pre-lit Christmas Trees

• Food Dehydrators

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