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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:

Walmart Electric Heaters

About 2.2 million Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters, sold exclusively in Walmart Stores nationwide from December 2001 through October 2009, have been recalled because the heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire.  The recalled heaters are grey with a metal handle on the top and grey control knobs on the front, and were sold for about $18.  The model number is 1013 and can be found on a label on the lower left corner of the back panel of the heater.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater and return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund.  For additional information contact Walmart, toll-free at 800-925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Desk and Table Lamps
• Sterno Portable Butane Stoves
• Girls’ Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets
• Fagor Refrigerators
• STIHL Trimmers/Brushcutters

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:

Portable Table Saws

One World Technologies of Anderson S.C. has recalled  it’s Ryobi RTS20 Portable Table Saws because the saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.  The table saw has a blue base and warning label with the model RTS20 and Ryobi name printed on it and attached to the rear of the saw.  The recalled saws were sold at Home Depot retail outlets nationwide and in Canada from July 2010 through October 2010 for about $200.

Consumers should contact Ryobi immediately to receive a free inspection of their product and, if necessary, a free repair or replacement.  Contact Ryobi at 800-597-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Digital Clamp and Multimeters

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:

Rolaid Softchews

McNeil Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling all lots of Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Rolaids Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews and Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews because of reports of foreign materials in the product, including metal and wood particles.  Go here for a complete list of descriptions, lot numbers and UPC’s.

Consumers who purchased the products included in this recall should contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for instructions about receiving a refund.  Contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare by calling 1-888-222-6036, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by visiting the firm’s website.

Tropical Nut & Fruit Walnut Products

All products containing walnuts supplied by Atlas Walnuts, LLC after November 16, 2010 have been voluntarily recalled by Tropical Nut & Fruit of Charlotte, NC because they have the potential to contain Salmonella.  The recalled products were sold in retail stores nationwide, and distributed to manufacturers and distributors.  For a complete description of the recalled items, go here.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.  Consumers with additional questions can call 800-438-4470 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.

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

Silver Metallic Pillar Candles sold exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond stores have been recalled by General Wax & Candle Company due to a fire hazard.  The metallic paint on the candles can ignite, posing a risk of fire.  The recalled candles were sold in two sizes: 2.8″x4″ and 2.8″x6″ with the UPC code 86718 56082 or 86718 56092 printed on the bottom of the candles’ plastic wrapping.  The candles were sold exclusively at Bed Bath and Beyond stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for between $8 and $10.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Bed Bath and Beyond store or receive a full refund from General Wax and Candle by contacting them at 800-543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit their 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:

Rachael Ray Brand Two Quart Teakettle

Meyer Corporation, U.S. is recalling their Rachael Ray Brand Two Quart Teakettles because the water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.  The teakettles have a stainless steel lid with a black handle and come in four colors: orange, blue, green and yellow.  The teakettle’s spout is opened by pushing forward a small black sliding piece on the teakettle’s handle.  The affected teakettles were sold in a variety of department, housewares and gourmet kitchen stores and at discount and online retailers from December 2008 through October 2010 for between $18 and $40.

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Meyer U.S. for a replacement teakettle at 877-782-8242 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Circo Children’s Camping Combo Pack

Circo Space Combo pack (which includes a children’s tent, sleeping bag, backpack and a headlamp) are being recalled because the floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard.  The tent is green and dark blue with planets, stars and figures printed on it.  The packing box has the UPC number: 490911500926, DPCI: 091-15-0092. The affected camping combo packs were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target from September 2010 through October 2010 for approximately $25.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to a Target store for a full refund or store credit.  For additional information, contact Target 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.