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Meijer Falls Creek infant boy shoes have been recalled because of a possible choking hazard due to the toggles on the shoe laces detaching.  The recall involves all Meijer Falls Creek infant boy casual shoes with bungee laces and toggles.  The brown leather shoes were sold in infant sizes 5 to 10 and have Falls Creek imprinted on the bottom of the shoe.  The affected shoes were sold at Meijer stores nationwide from July 2010 through September 2010 for about $15.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes from children, and remove and discard the toggles to eliminate the hazard, or return the shoes to any Meijer store for a full refund.  For additional information, contact Meijer at 800-927-8699 between 8 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.

A voluntary recall has been issued on several models of GE Profile and GE Monogram Dishwashers because of a possible fire hazard when water condensation drips onto the electronic control board.  A complete list of recalled model and serial numbers can be found here.  The affected dishwashers were sold in retail stores, appliance dealers and authorized builder distributors nationwide from July 2003 through December 2006 for between $750 and $1400.

Consumers should stop using the recalled dishwashers immediately, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate.  For additional information, contact GE toll-free at 877-275-6840 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’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:

Heritage Collection 3-in-1 Drop Side Cribs

Victory Land Group has recalled Heritage Collection 3-in-1 drop-side cribs sold exclusively at Kmart due to entrapment, suffocation and fall hazards.  The crib’s drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fall, causing part of the drop-side to detach from the crib.  When the drop-side rail partially detaches it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress where an infant or toddler’s body can become entrapped leading to stragulation and/or suffocation.  A child can also fall out of the crib.  The recall involves model numbers 07-1248 and 07-1252 that were sold in white and natural colors.  A label with Kmart and the model number can be found on the inner side of the crib’s headboard or footboard on the bottom rail.  The affected cribs were sold in Kmart stores nationwide from February 2007 through October 2008 for about $130.

Consumers should immediately stop using the cribs and contact the Victory Land Group for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop-side rail.  For additional information, contact Victory Land Group at 866-499-2099 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Other Crib Recalls:

• Angel Line Crop-Side Cribs

• Ethan Allen Drop-Side Cribs

Hyland’s Teething Tablets

A voluntarily recall has been made on Hyland’s Teething Tablets.  A complete list of the recalled UPC codes can be found here.  Adverse effects have been reported, but the FDA has said that a conclusive link to the Teething Tablets has not been determined.

Consumers that are concerned about the safety of the product should contact Standard Homeopathic Company for instructions on a refund or replacement product.  For these instructions or information consumers should visit this website or call 1-877-496-5044 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET.  Consumers with medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider.

Nestle Raisinets Fun Size Bags

Nestle USA’s Confections & Snacks Division has voluntarily recalled Nestle Raisinets Fun Size Bags (10 oz.) with a production code of 02015748/UPC number 28000010255 because they may contain undeclared peanuts.  People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatneing allergic reaction if they consume these products.  The recalled products were distributed in the U.S. to Target, Shop Rite and Don Quixote retail stores.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should contact Nestle Consumer Services directly at 1-800-478-5670 for a full refund and discard any remaining packages.   Operators are available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST and after hours for emergencies.  Those with questions should contact Nestle Consumer Services at the above phone number or by email.

Beef  Stick Products

Klement Sausage Company, Inc. of Milwaukee is recalling approximately 2740 pounds of beef stick products that may contain foreign materials.  Go here for code numbers and label details on the recalled products.  Consumer complaints have been received finding hard plastic and/or pieces of glass in the product.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Vice President of Special Projects, Jeffrey P. Klement, at 414-744-2330.

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:

Fridgidaire and Electrolux

Fridgidaire and Electrolux ICON Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Fridgidaire Slide-in Ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays have been recalled.  Liquids can pool under the control knob and cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers.  For a complete list of serial numbers and models go here.  The recalled products were sold in mass merchandise and independent retail stores from January 2005 through August 2010 for between $500 and $2500.

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled ranges or power off the cooktops at the circuit breaker and contact Electrolux for information on how to obtain a free repair kit.  For additional information, contact Electrolux at 888-281-5310 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the Frigidaire or Elextrolux website.

Claire-Sprayway Fabric Protector

A voluntary recall has been issued on Claire-Sprayway Fabric Protector because overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.  Go here for a complete list of recalled brand names.  The recalled products were sold at automotive supply, auto detailing, upholstery, textiles, furniture and fabric stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2010 for about $10.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Clair-Sprayway to receive a full refund.  For additional information, contact Claire-Sprayway toll-free at 877-416-7324 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s websites 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.