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:

Chin Straps for Football Helmets

Under Armour, Inc., of Baltimore, Md. announced a voluntary recall of UA Defender Chin Straps because the metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user’s metal snap comes into contact with another player. The recall involves all UA Defender Chin Straps that were sold in the following colors: white and black, red, midnight, navy and royal and have a hard nylon shell, a padded chin area and a plastic strap with “Under Armour” printed on it. The chin straps have metal clasps that tighten the straps and attach them to the helmet. The affected straps were sold at sporting goods stores and Under Armour outlet stores nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2008 through September 2011 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap. For additional information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Glass Bowls

• Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets

• Drop-Side Cribs

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:

Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. issued a voluntary recall of Toulouse-LapTrec Magnetic Sketchboards because the magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children. The recall involves the Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards which have a white plastic writing surface bordered by either a red or brown plastic frame and has a bean bag type backing. The sketchboards have four animal shapes across the top (a rabbit, dog, cat and duck), and the multicolored magnetic pen is affixed to the front of the sketchpad. The model number BX1026 (red frame) or BX1027 (brown frame) can be found on a paper wrapper that comes with the product at the time it was purchased. The affected sketchboards were sold at Target and Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard. For additional information, contact Battat toll-free at (866) 665-5524 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Battat’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:

Fairies Plastic Trikes

Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass. (Note: Disney licensed their brand name to Kiddieland) issued a voluntary recall of Disney Fairies Plastic Racing Trikes because the plastic fairy figures protrude from the top of the handle bar posing a laceration hazard if a child falls on them. The recall involves the Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Racing Trike that is green and purple with a white seat and yellow wheels. On top of the handlebar, there is a Tinkerbell figure and three other rotating fairy figures. “Disney Fairies” is printed on the label in front of the trike just below the handlebar. The affected trikes were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from July 2009 through December 2009 for about $50.

Consumers should immediately take the trikes away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free replacement handlebar with an enclosed rotating display. For additional information, contact Kiddieland at (800) 430-5307 anytime, or visit the firm’s website.

Other Recalls

• Hunting Knife Sets

• IKEA Wardrobe Mirror Doors

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

Rite Aid has issued a voluntary chainwide recall of approximately 85,000 tins of butter cookies distributed by Rite Aid under the Rich Fields brand name because of the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus. This microorganism may cause diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting; however, the possibility of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Only 12 oz. tins featuring either a decorative castle or Christmas designs and sold exclusively in Rite Aid stores are affected and can be identified by the UPC codes 01249596519 and 88411804619 located directly beneath the bar code on the bottom of each tin. No other Rich Fields or Rite Aid brand products are affected by this voluntary recall.

Customers should not eat the cookies and can return them to any Rite Aid store for a full refund. Information regarding the recall is available online or by calling 1-800-RITE-AID Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST and Saturday from 9:30 to 6 p.m. EST.

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:

Hand Trucks

Harper Trucks Inc., of Wichita, Kan. announced a voluntary recall of Hand Trucks because when the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders. The recall involves Harper Trucks hand trucks with model numbers and type of wheels listed here. “Harper Truck” and the model number can be found on an adhesive sticker on the hand truck frame’s cross member. Hand trucks with two-piece, grey metal wheels are not included in this recall. The affected hand trucks were sold at The Home Depot from September 2008 through March 2009 and Sam’s Club from January 1993 through January 2002 for between $28 and $42.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes either lock washers to secure the four bolts on the 3-piece, metal/chrome plated wheels or new design replacement tires for the 1-piece composite tires. For additional information, contact Harper Trucks toll-free at (800) 835-4099 between 8:30a.m.and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by e-mail or visit the company’s website.

Other Recall

• Trek 2012 FX and District Bicycles

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