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:
Aquarium Heaters
Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro Aquarium Heaters are being recalled by United Pet Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio because a wiring problem can cause the aquarium heaters to overheat or break during normal use, damaging the aquarium and posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. Overheating can cause the heater to shatter or the aquarium glass to break. For a complete list of recalled model numbers and pictures, go here. The affected heaters were sold at pet stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2004 through February 2011 for between $20 and $300.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aquarium heaters and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement aquarium heater or a full refund. For additional information, contact United Pet Group at (800) 338-4896 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.
Children’s Scooters
Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass. has announced a voluntary recall of Lights and Sounds Children’s Scooters because a child’s finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard. This recall involves three models of Kiddieland “Lights and Sounds” three-wheeled scooters including a red Spiderman, a blue Thomas & Friends and a pink girl’s scooter. The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. “Kiddieland” is molded on the back of the steering mechanism. Spiderman or Thomas & Friends are found on the steering mechanism and platform. The girl’s model has butterflies on the platform. The affected scooters were sold at Toys R Us and JCPenney from January 2009 through February 2011 for about $40.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Kiddieland toll-free at (800) 430-5307 or visit the firm’s website.
Other Recalls
Disney Princess Plastic Trikes
Chocolate Brownie Flavored Bars
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Jay Reichelsheimer
Oh my God! I have one of those exact aquarium heaters. I went into the living room 3 days ago where the fish tank was and asked my fiance what is burning. I thought it was the ballast on the fluorescent lighting, but that checked out. 5 minutes later thick black smoke started billowing from the heater!! Thank god we were home. Had to air out the house and a bunch of fish died, but we are ok. I can’t imagine if er were not home.