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:

Baby Jogger Jump Seats

Baby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Va. has issued a voluntary recall of Baby Jogger Jump Seats because if the Jump Seat does not properly lock into place and could disengage from the stroller allowing the child to fall out. This recall includes the Baby Jogger Jump Seat, item #J7J50. The Jump Seat is a fabric seat accessory with the name “Baby Jogger” on the front that is attached to the mounting bracket on the frame of a Baby Jogger City Elite, Baby Jogger City Classic or Baby Jogger Summit stroller and allows a toddler and baby to ride together in the same stroller at the same time. The item number is printed on the product packaging. The recalled joggers were sold at juvenile products stores, mass merchandisers, and department stores nationwide and on the web from January 2008 through July 2010 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Jump Seat and contact Baby Jogger to receive Jump Seat safety straps and assembly instructions. For additional information, contact Baby Jogger toll-free at 877-506-2213 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, e-mail the firm, or visit the firm’s website.

Resistance Tubes and Resistance Tube Kits

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc., Coraopolis, Pa. has recalled about 229,000 Resistance Tubes and Resistance Tube Kits because the plastic clip that attaches the resistance tube to the handle can break during use causing the tubing, handle or fragments of the plastic clip to strike the user posing a contusion and laceration hazard. To see a picture and complete list of the recalled tubes and kits, go here. The affected tubes and kits were sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and online at www.dickssportinggoods.com from October 2009 through November 2010 for between $15 and $60.

Consumers should stop using the resistance tubes immediately and return the product to Dick’s Sporting Goods for a store credit equal to the purchase price. For additional information, contact Dick’s Sporting Goods toll-free at 866-677-4771 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail customer service or visit the company’s website.

Other Recalls

• Circo Beaded Door Curtains

• Mini-Tin Candle Travel Sets

• Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies

• Canned Cat Food

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:

Golden Tea Lights

Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas has issued a voluntary recall of their Golden Tea Lights sold with Ornament Tea Light Holders because the flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves all tea lights in golden tin cups sold in sets of five with either the Red Ornament Tea Light Holder (SKU 2473959) or the White Ornament Tea Light Holder (SKU 2473961). The SKU number is found on the packaging. The affected tea lights were sold exclusively at Pier 1 Imports stores from September 2010 through January 2011 for between $2 and $8.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights. For additional information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Pier 1 Imports’ website.

Other Recalls

• Nibble With Gibble’s and Kay And Ray’s Products

• Kachori Dry Fruit

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:

B.O.B. Single and Double Strollers

A voluntary recall has been issued on B.O.B. Single and Double Strollers because a drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child’s neck, posing a strangulation hazard. This recall involves 11 models of B.O.B. single and double strollers. The name “B.O.B” appears on the cargo basket under the stroller and on the front of the stroller. All of the recalled strollers have a yellow/orange drawstring at the rear of the canopy which is used to gather loose fabric when the canopy is pulled back. Strollers have the serial number either stamped in the frame or on a white label located on the stroller’s rear right leg. For a list of model and serial numbers, go here. The affected strollers were sold at REI, buybuy Baby and other stores nationwide and on the web at Babiesrus.com, Target.com and Amazon.com between April 2002 and February 2011 for between $300 and $600.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and remove the drawstring. If using a separately purchased Weather Shield or Sun Shield accessory with the recalled stroller, contact B.O.B. Trailers for a free canopy retrofit kit. For additional information, or to order a canopy retrofit kit, contact B.O.B. Trailers at 855-242-2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers

Haddon House of Medford, New Jersey is recalling Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers (UPC 076606-710889), because it may contain undeclared milk and food coloring additives used to create the cheese powder listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. This recall includes all lot numbers. The recalled product is packed in a semi transparent red cellophane package with a black and white logo (ASIAN Gourmet – Rice Crackers – Cheese). The UPC number of 076606-710889 can be found on the back of the package next to the Nutritional Panel.

Consumers may return the recalled crackers to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers can address any questions or concerns about the recall to Steve Spatzier, Haddon House Food Products, Inc., by calling 1-800-257-6174 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday EST.

Other Recalls

• Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids

• Weight Loss Pills

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:

Resistance Stretch Tubing

EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York announced a voluntary recall of Everlast Resistance Stretch Tubing, Everlast Pilates Stretch Tubing, Sportline Resistance Stretch Tubing and Pineapple Pilates Stretch Tubing because the handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and posing an injury hazard.  The recalled resistance stretch tubing is used for exercise and stretching  and comes in yellow, blue or black with black handles. The words “2404”, “2001 EB Sport Group” and “Made in China” are molded on the handles. A list of affected lot numbers is available on the firm’s website. The affected stretch tubing was sold at sporting goods retailers from March 2010 through December 2010 for between $13 and $25.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact EB Brands for a free replacement product or a full refund. For additional information, contact EB Brands at 800-624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• 2011 Felt Adult Bicycles

• Novara Fusion Bicycles

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:

Ikea Sniglar Cribs

IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. has announced a voluntary recall of SNIGLAR cribs because the four bolts provided with some SNIGLAR cribs to secure the mattress support are not long enough. This can cause the mattress support to detach and collapse, creating a risk of entrapment and suffocation to a child in the crib. The recall involves SNIGLAR non-drop-side, full-size cribs with model number 60091931. SNIGLAR, IKEA and the model number are printed on a label attached to the mattress support. The crib frame and mattress support are made of natural/light-colored wood. The affected cribs were sold in IKEA stores nationwide from October 2005 through June 2010 for about $80.

Consumers should stop using the crib immediately. If the mattress support bolts extend through the nut, the bolts are the proper length and the crib is not included in the recall. If the bolt does not extend through the nut, the crib is included in the recall. Contact IKEA for a free repair kit for recalled cribs. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child’s age. For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Sno-Tek Snow Blowers

• James Perse Jackets

• Perfect Pullup

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