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:
Glass Votive Candle Holders
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. announced a voluntary recall of Glass Votive Candle Holders because they can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers. This recall involves frosted or clear glass votive candle holders with French vanilla scented candles. The votive candle holders are 2 1/2 inches tall. Model number 976127 and date code 1010 are printed on the bottom of the glass votive candle holder. The affected candle holders were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2010 through April 2011 for about $1.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.
Baseball and Softball Gloves
Mizuno USA Inc., of Norcross, Ga. today, announced a voluntary recall of Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro Baseball and Softball Gloves, because some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems, or in individuals who have impaired immune systems. To see pictures, model numbers, descriptions and date codes, go here. The affected gloves were sold at Walmart and Target stores nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $24 and $60.
Consumers should immediately stop using the gloves and contact Mizuno USA to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Mizuno USA Inc. at (800) 451-7913 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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