IKEA Recalls to Repair Cribs Due to Mattress Support Collapse

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

This 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. 

Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide from October 2005 through June 2010 for about $80.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and check the crib. 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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.ikea-usa.com

This information can be found at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11135.html 

Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax

Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Chaperone Infant car seats

Units: About 23,000

Importer: Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Hazard: The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the chest clip breaking. Injuries from three reports included minor lacerations and scratches to arms and a finger; and one report involved an infant placing the clip in his mouth.

Description: This recall involves Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L95P2 (Red Mill), E9L95P3, E9L95P5 (Cowmooflage), E9L69N9 (Moonstone) manufactured between April 2009 and May 2010. The white serial label with the seat’s serial number, model number, and manufacture date can be found on the underside of the car seat.

Sold at: Mass and independent retailers nationwide and on the Britax website from June 2009 to October 2010 for about $230.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement chest clip. Registered owners have been directly contacted by Britax. This product was also recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall Notice: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=10C006000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at http://www.britax.com

Hyland Teething Tablet Recall

Standard Homeopathic Company, in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling its Hyland’s Teething Tablets. The company is initiating this recall in an abundance of caution due to an FDA investigation of its manufacturing facility. Hyland’s Teething Tablets are manufactured in the United States and distributed throughout North America.

The Hyland’s Teething Tablets UPC codes included in the recall are:

1. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75041
2. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 250 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75042
3. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75066
4. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 50 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75044
5. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 145 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75121
6. Hyland’s Teething Tablets, Clip Strip 6×125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 35109

Adverse events have been reported but the FDA has said that a conclusive link has NOT been determined. The company, in working with the FDA, has identified manufacturing processes of Teething Tablets that can be improved to ensure uniformity in dosage. As a homeopathic product, Hyland’s Teething Tablets have a wide margin of safety that protects consumers from harm.

After in-depth analysis, a comprehensive review of the company’s adverse event report log, and more than 85 years of safe usage, the company is confident that Hyland’s Teething Tablets are safe for infants and toddlers.

In addition to the product recall, Standard Homeopathic Company is refining its production, packaging and testing protocols. Throughout the process, Standard Homeopathic Company will continue to closely monitor and evaluate the situation and consult with FDA.

Consumers that are concerned about the safety of the product may contact Standard Homeopathic Company for instructions on a refund or replacement product. For these instructions or information regarding how to return or dispose of the product, consumers should log on to http://www.hylandsteething.com/recall or call 1-877-496-5044 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time).

Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider. Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

RECALL: Older Model Graco Quattro Tour & MetroLite Strollers

Graco announced today that they were implementing a voluntary recall within the US for these products. The recall affects Quattro tour strollers and travel systems manufactured prior to November 2006 as well as MetroLite strollers and travel systems manufactured prior to July 2007. No other Graco strollers are affected by this notice.

The reason behind the recall is that there is a potential risk of entrapment to small children, especially to infants younger than 12 months of age, who are not properly harnessed into the stroller.

If you have an affected stroller, there is no need to return the product – a free repair kit is available and Graco recommends that you cease using the stroller until you have received the repair kit (it is still safe though to use as part of the travel system with the infant carrier attached).

For further information, including how to request the repair kit, please visit the recall and safety section of the Graco website.

Similac RECALL!

Similac Powered Infant Formula Recalled

Abbott Laboratories is voluntarily recalling Similac powdered infant formulas after beetles were found in the products and in a Michigan plant where they are made.

The recall comes after reports by two consumers of contamination and an internal quality review of an area of the plant where beetles or their larvae were found.

The recalled products involve powdered Similac in plastic containers, and in 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans. Liquid containers are not part of the recall. Consumers can go to similac.com/recall for more information or call 800-986-8850.

***Editors Note
We received this email from the folks at Abbott/Similac shortly after posting this information.
Similac Team said…
If you’re having trouble getting through to our Similac recall consumer hotline, we have added a new, additional phone # for you: 888-376-2054. Please give us a call, 24/7. We’d like to hear from you! ~Similac Team

Nationwide Deli Meat Recall

Zemco Industries in Buffalo, New York, has recalled approximately 380,000 pounds of deli meat that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.

The products were distributed to Wal-Marts nationwide, according to the USDA’s website.

The meats may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which was discovered in a retail sample collected by inspectors in Georgia. The USDA has received no reports of illnesses associated with the meats.

Upon learning of the voluntary recall, Wal-Mart immediately told its stores to remove the meat from their shelves, the company said in a statement.

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food Safety
“Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease,” according to the USDA. “Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea.

“Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy,” the USDA said.

The products subject to recall are:

— 25.5-pound cases of “Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches BLACK FOREST HAM With Natural Juices Coated with Caramel Color” with the number 17800 1300.

— 28.49-pound cases of “Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches HOT HAM, HARD SALAMI, PEPPERONI, SANDWICH PEPPERS” with the number 17803 1300.

— 32.67-pound cases of “Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches VIRGINIA BRAND HAM With Natural Juices, MADE IN NEW YORK, FULLY COOKED BACON, SANDWICH PICKLES, SANDWICH PEPPERS” with the number 17804 1300.

— 25.5-pound cases of “Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches ANGUS ROAST BEEF Coated with Caramel Color” with the number 17805 1300.

The meats were produced on dates ranging from June 18 to July 2, 2010. The “Use By” dates range from August 20 to September 10, 2010.

Wal-Mart noted the recall involves Marketside Grab and Go sandwiches, but not individual packages of deli meat. “We encourage customers who recently purchased this item to return it for a full refund,” the company statement said.

CNN’s Ashley Hayes contributed to this report.

More Infant and Children’s Medicines Recalled

We wanted to make sure that all of our readers knew about the voluntary recall that McNeil Consumer Healthcare issued for several of their infant and children’s products on Friday, April 30th. The recall effected certain batches of infant and children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl.

Please go through your medicines that you have at home and check them against the comprehensive list of recalled products that is available here on McNeil’s website.

*Updated: You can also go to this web page to put in a request to receive either a product replacement coupon or a refund.

*Photo credit: McNeil Consumer Healthcare

Graco Stroller Recall

Graco has recalled about 1.5 million strollers today after reports of children’s fingertips being cut when the canopy is opened or closed. To read the entire recall announcement on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website click here.

The strollers that are part of this recall are the Graco Passage™, Alano™ and Spree™ Strollers and Travel Systems with the following model numbers and specific hinge mechanisms:

Model Numbers: 6303MYC, 6303MYC37240DNB, 7240DNB27240MKL2, 7240MKL37F02GLM36320IVY, 6320LAU7241DDH2, 7241DHO37F04TAY36330CAP, 6330THR,6330THR37255CLP, 7255CLP2, 7255CRA2, 7255CRA3, 7255CSA3, 7255GPK3,7255GRN, 7255GRN2,7255JJB3, 7255ORC2, 7255WLO2, 7255WLO37F07EMA36F00QIN3, 6F00RRY37256CLO2, 7256SPM2,7256SPM37F08DSW3, 7F08LAN36F03GLN37260BAN, 7260BAN2,7260BAN3, 7260MRA2,7260MRA3, 7260PKR,7260PKR27G00DLS3, 7G00DLS46G10CSE37270BIA, 7270BIA27G01CRL37235GGA, 7235GGA27E01JON2, 7E01JON37G04KRA37236CDR27F00LPE3, 7F00RSH37G05GPR3, 7G06WSR37237HOL2, 7237HOL37F01FOR37G07ABB3, 7G07BAT3

Graco manufactured two different styles of hinge mechanisms for these stroller models. Only strollers or travel systems with a plastic, jointed hinge mechanism that has indented canopy positioning notches (see photo below) are included in this recall. The recalled strollers were manufactured between October 2004 and February 2008.

The model number and manufacture date are located on the lower inside portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels.

The recalled strollers were sold at: AAFES, Burlington Coat Factory, Babies “R” Us, Toys “R” Us, Kmart, Fred Meyer, Meijers, Navy Exchange, Sears, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 and December 2009 for between $80 and $90 for the strollers and between $150 and $200 for the travel systems.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Graco to receive a free protective cover repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.com

For more information on this recall and other recalled products please visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov

Classy Mommy gives us the scoop on the Tylenol Recall Information

60 million OTC products have been recalled. If you are looking for the Tylenol recalled lot numbers, sku’s and specific products impacted by the giant Tylenol recall here is a press release with all the information that will open for you. Here is a link with all the Tylenol Recall information you need. This came direct from J&J as they sent it to me (Classy Mommy) to share with readers when I was voicing concerns about being unable to access their website. Capacity will increase eventually, but many people are having difficultly logging on today. Until then, check out all the sku’s here.

This is a widespread recall for many products including all kinds of varieties of Tylenol impacting both kids and adults along with Motrin, Rolaids, Benadryl and a few other brands.

Children’s Motrin
Children’s Tylenol
Extra Strength Tylenol (including Rapid Release which I take!)
Regular Strength Tylenol
Tylenol 8 Hour
Tylenol Arthritis
Tylenol PM
Benadryl
Motrin IB
Rolaids
Simply Sleep
St. Joseph Aspirin

Consumers who purchased product from the lots included in this recall should stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for instructions on a refund or replacement. For these instructions or information regarding how to return or dispose of the product, consumers should log on to the internet at www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time). Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider. Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

The affected product lot numbers for the recalled products can be found on the side of the bottle label.

Massive Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Recall

Attention, Moms….

Maclaren plans to publicly announce a safety recall tomorrow, November 10, on 1 million of its umbrella strollers made within the last decade. The recall comes in response to 12 separate cases reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of children having their fingertips amputated after being caught in the stroller hinge. The strollers in question were sold between 1999 and today.

The clip above is of Ann Curry talking about the massiver Maclaren Stroller Recall this morning on Good Morning America. (link to clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzoC9_iCrkU)

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Maclaren website at www.maclaren.us/recall