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There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers, so be sure to check your home for these products this weekend. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Bravo Sports Trampolines

A voluntary recall has been announced for Bravo Sports Trampolines because incorrectly assembled trampolines can allow the top rails and legs to bend or break during normal use, resulting in partial collapse of the trampoline.  Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The recall involves AirZone and Variflex trampolines with model numbers 137083 (with wheels), 137536, 137683, 138088, 138467, 138472, 138489, 139275, 139283, 139284, 139300 and 139706.  The model number can be found on the safety label sewn to the pad cover.  The affected trampolines were sold in sporting goods and mass market retail stores nationwide and on the internet from January 2007 through September 2010 for between $200 and $400.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trampolines and contact Bravo Sports for instructions on how to inspect the trampoline and request revised assembly instructions.  Top rails and legs damaged due to assembly errors will be replaced at no charge by Bravo Sports.  For additional information, contact Bravo Sports toll-free at 877-500-2459 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday Through Friday, or visit the firms website.

Green Mountain Vista Inc. Roman Shades

A voluntary recall has been placed on Green Mountain Vista Roman Shades because strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.  Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The recall involves all Green Mountain Vista Roman shades.  These shades have a small sewn-on label on the back side of the shade with RN#107875 and were sold in specialty home textile retail shops and mail order companies nationwide from September 2004 through August 2010 for between $40 and $120.

Consumers should immediately stop using the shades and contact the Window  Covering Safety Council (WCSC) at 800-506-4646 anytime or visit the firms website for a free repair kit.  For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at 800-639-1728 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.

Valco Baby Products USA LLC has recalled some of it’s Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers.  Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.  The strollers are being recalled because the opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.  Go here for a description of the recalled models.  The recalled strollers were sold in juvenile product stores and websites, including Amazon.com, between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 and $700.

Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.  For additional information, contact Valco Baby by email or by phone at 800-610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firms website.

There have been several consumer recalls over the past couple of days that may affect Deal Seeking Mom readers, so be sure to check your stockpile for these products. Please refer to the links included in each section for more details about the specific recalls:

Rising Dough Bakery Individual Wrapped Cranberry Muffins

Rising Dough Bakery has issued a voluntary recall on their individually wrapped Cranberry Muffins because they contain undeclared walnuts.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.  The UPC label on these products is 0 48055 41359 8.

Consumers with allergies or sensitivities  are urged to return the Rising Dough Bakery Cranberry Muffins to the place of purchase for a full refund.  However, the products are safe for everyone else. Contact Rising Dough Bakery at 1-877-349-8900, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. PT, with any questions.

Home Improvement Books

Oxmoor House, Inc. has recalled about 540,000 Home Improvement Books sold between 1955 and 2005 because they contain faulty wiring instructions.  Consumers should recycle these books immediately.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.  Refer to this list for all of the recalled titles.

Consumers should contact Oxmoor House for a full refund.  For additional information contact Oxmoor House toll-free at 866-696-7602 anytime, or visit the firm’s website.

Hostess Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins multi-packs sold in retail stores throughout the United States.  Some of these multi-packs may contain muffins with undeclared walnuts, which is an allergen.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious illness or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The product being recalled is:

Hostess Mini Muffins (Chocolate Chip variety)
4 Packs of 5 Muffins each
Net Weight 8 oz. (227 g)
UPC 45000-60703
Stamped code of “Best By: OCT 31 $7.98/lb $3.99” printed below will be “62 2569” followed by a capital letter, a time stamp and the “1029”.

The error was limited to one day’s production and no other Hostess products are part of this recall.  Families without nut allergies do not need to be concerned, but consumers may return them to the retailer for a refund or contact Hostess Brands’ Consumer Affairs Office at 1-800-483-7253, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST for a replacement coupon.