product recalls

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:

Drop-Side Cribs

J. C. Penney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas announced a voluntary recall of Drop-Side Cribs because the drop-side rails on the crib can malfunction, detach or unexpectedly fall down, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. When this happens, a space is created into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and due to age-related wear and tear. For recalled model numbers, descriptions and date code, go here. The affected cribs were sold at jcpenney.com and in the JCPenney catalog from January 2006 through December 2010 for between $300 and $450.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Yu Wei to get a free immobilizer kit that will immobilize the drop side. In the meantime, parents are encouraged to find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on your child’s age. For additional information, contact Yu Wei at (877) 806-8190 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website, or email the firm to order a free immobilizer kit.

Pourable Gel Fuel

Bird Brain Inc. of Ypsilanti, Mich. announced a voluntary recall of about 1.6 million bottles and cans of Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel, Bird Brain Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel and Bird Brain BioFuel Fuel Gel because the pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal. For a complete list of model names, sizes, item numbers and UPCs, go here. The recalled pourable gel fuel was sold at Sears, K-Mart, Target and other major retailers; Amazon.com, Target.com, Buy.com and various online specialty, home and garden, pet and gift shops and independent retailers from October 2008 through August 2011. Individual units were sold for between $8 and $18. Multi-packs were sold for between for between $18 and $136.

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the company for a full refund. For additional information, contact Bird Brain toll-free at (877) 414-0842 anytime (live operators available between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or visit the company’s website.

Other Recall

• Step Stools

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:

Little Tikes Toy Workshop & Tool Sets

Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio announced a voluntary recall of Little Tikes Workshop and Tool Sets because the oversized, plastic toy nails included in the workshop and tool sets can pose a choking hazard to young children. This recall involves the toy nails sold as part of 11 additional models of Little Tikes Workshop and tool sets listed here. The toy nails are oversized, plastic, and about 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inch in diameter. The nails are either red or blue and have a large round head; below the nail head there is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. The model number may be found on some of the products. The affected workshops and tool sets were sold by mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1990 through 2004 for between $25 and $100.

Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for free replacement toy nails. For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 321-0183 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Toy Cars

• Ground Beef

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

Bridgeway International of Naples, Fla. announced a voluntary recall of Men’s 26″ Bicycles because the bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall. The recall involves “NEXT”-branded men’s 26-inch hybrid bicycles. The bicycles are red or orange. “Power X” and “Suspension” are printed on the frame. Model numbers LBH2611M and LBH2611M2 are included in this recall. The model number is located on the frame between the pedals. The affected bicycles were sold at Walmart from February 2011 through July 2011 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact the company for a free repair. For additional information, contact Bridgeway International at (877) 934-3228 anytime 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.

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:

Chefmate Blenders

Target Corporation, of Minneapolis announced a voluntary recall of Chefmate 6-Speed Blenders because while in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. The recall involves all Chefmate 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-10. The model number is located on the bottom of the base. The blender consists of a six-inch tall, white electrical base with five, white speed-selector buttons labeled 1 through 5, one gray button labeled “Pulse/Off” and the word “Chefmate” in black letters on the front; a clear plastic pitcher with a handle with U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a white plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper; and a white plastic blade assembly with two angled, stainless steel blades. The affected blenders were sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14.

Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website.

Other Recalls

• Kubota Riding Mowers

• Rocky Ford Cantaloupes

 

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:

John Deere Lawn Tractors

Deere & Company of Moline, Ill. has issued a voluntary recall of Lawn Tractors and D100 Lawn Tractors because 1) hardware used to hold the mower blade brake assemblies on the mower decks can break. This can cause the mower blades to spin longer than normal after the operator turns off the power, posing a laceration hazard, and 2) hardware used to hold the brake assembly to the transmission housing can break. This can cause the brakes to fail, posing an injury hazard due to loss of control. For a complete description of the tractors involved in these two recalls, go here and here. The affected tractors were sold at 1) John Deere dealers, Lowe’s, and Home Depot stores nationwide from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $1,500 and $2,000 and 2) John Deere dealers, Lowe’s, and Home Depot stores nationwide, except California, from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $1,500.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn tractors and contact the company for a free hardware inspection and repair. For additional information, contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Dehumidifier (Recall Reannouncement)

• Bike Trailers

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