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Consumer Recall: Baby Bathers

August 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Consumer Recall:  Baby Bathers

Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I. announced a voluntary recall of Mother’s Touch/Deluxe Baby Bathers, because when the bather is lifted and/or carried with an infant in it, its folding wire frame can suddenly disengage from the side hinge, dropping the baby out of the bather, posing a fall hazard and a risk of serious head injury to infants. This recall involves Summer Infant baby bathers with a small, nearly square blue or pink plastic base measuring about 13 ½ inches long by 12 ½ inches wide and with the model numbers listed here. Model numbers are located either on the side of the baby bather near the warning label or on the front near the wash instructions. Some units have multiple model numbers. Model numbers with an additional letter at the end of the model number are also included in this recall. The affected bathers were sold at mass merchandise stores nationwide and on the Web from September 2004 through November 2011 for between $15 and $30.

Consumers should immediately stop using the bathers and contact Summer Infant for a free repair kit that includes a locking strap and instructions. Note: Even with the new locking strap installed, the baby bather product should never be used to lift and carry an infant. For additional information, contact Summer Infant at (800) 426-8627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website . Do not return to stores as the retailers will not have the repair kit

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

Filed Under: news and notes Tagged With: product recalls

Consumer Recalls: Bumbo Baby Seats

August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Consumer Recalls: Bumbo Baby Seats

Bumbo International Trust, of South Africa announced a voluntary recall of Bumbo Baby Seats because babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries. The bottom of the recalled Bumbo Seat is round and flat with a diameter of about 15 inches. It is constructed of a single piece of molded foam and comes in various colors. The seat has leg holes and the seat back wraps completely around the child. On the front of the seat in raised lettering is the word “Bumbo” with the image of an elephant on top. The bottom of the seat has the following words: “Manufactured by Bumbo South Africa Material: Polyurethane World Patent No. PCT: ZA/1999/00030.” The back of the seat has several warnings and seats manufactured since 2008 have an additional label on the front of the seat warning against use on raised surfaces. The affected seats were sold at Sears, Target, Toys R Us (including Babies R Us), USA Babies, Walmart, and various other toy and children’s stores nationwide, and various online sellers, from August 2003 through August 2012 for between $30 and $50.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free repair kit, which includes: a restraint belt with a warning label, installation instructions, safe use instructions and a new warning sticker. The belt should always be used when a child is placed in the seat. Even with the belt, the seat should never be used on any raised surface. Consumers should also immediately stop using Bumbo seat covers that interfere with the installation and use of the belt. A video demonstrating proper installation of the restraint belt and proper use of the Bumbo seat are available here. Order the free repair kit here or by calling (866) 898-4999 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CT on Friday. Do not return the Bumbo seat to retailers as they will not be able to provide the repair kit.

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

Filed Under: news and notes Tagged With: product recalls

Getting Your Kids Off to School on Time

August 14, 2012 by Tara Kuczykowski Leave a Comment


Perhaps it would be more apt to name this post “Getting MY Kids Off to School on Time,” because this was something we struggled with for a good portion of last year. Though they were never actually late, mornings were hectic, stressful, and didn’t exactly set the tone for a productive day — for me or for my kids.

With my kids heading back to school next week, it was time to revisit the techniques we started using at the end of last school year for an easier morning. We tweaked our morning routine to alleviate some of the pain points that we identified as being most likely to cause stress. Hint: start by taking a good, long look at your evening routine…

Check out my strategy and time saving tips on Snackpicks!

Filed Under: news and notes, saving money Tagged With: back to school, easier morning, morning routine, snackpicks, time saving tips

Consumer Recalls: Dishwashers

August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Consumer Recalls: Dishwashers

GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky. announced a voluntary recall of GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint Dishwashers because an electrical failure in the dishwasher’s heating element can pose a fire hazard. The affected dishwashers were sold in black, white, bisque, stainless steel and CleanSteel exterior colors and finishes. All affected model and series numbers are listed here and can be found on a metallic plate located on the left tub wall visible when the door is opened. The recalled dishwashers were sold at appliance dealers, authorized builder distributors and other stores nationwide from March 2006 through August 2009 for between $350 and $850.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire. For all dishwashers, contact GE for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate of $75 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control plastic tub dishwasher, or a rebate of $100 towards the purchase of a new GE front-control stainless tub dishwasher or GE Profile top control dishwasher. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where they purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back. For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (866) 918-8760 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.

Filed Under: news and notes Tagged With: product recalls

Remember Furby? He’s Back! Plus FREE Activities

July 20, 2012 by Tara Kuczykowski 1 Comment


The popular FURBY critters are back and better than ever! Now in ten brilliant and beautiful colors, a new FURBY is being revealed each day on Walmart.com. Plus there will be a new FREE activity available every day.

Some fun features:

  • FURBY now has digital LED eyes to show a variety of feelings.
  • Listen as FURBY speaks in both FURBISH and English.
  • Interacting with FURBY will develop his unique personality.
  • Multiple FURBY critters will talk to each other when placed near one another.

Starting August 3rd you can preorder your very own FURBY on Walmart.com! Or you can start purchasing the toys on September 16th.

Did you have a first generation FURBY?

This post was brought to you by Lunchbox. However, my opinions are my own — always have been, always will be.

Filed Under: news and notes Tagged With: FURBY, walmart deals

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