RECALL
The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning shoppers that certain recalled products, originally sold at Meijer, Inc., were resold after the recall date due to an error. These previously recalled products which should have been properly disposed of were offered for sale at discount retailers, dollar stores, liquidation firms, flea markets and thrift stores nationwide instead. Effectively being sold after the original recall date, unbeknownst to the below firms who had fully complied with the original recall.
Consumers should stop using these recalled products immediately and contact the recalling firms listed below to participate in their individual recall programs.
The products include a lot of children’s products so please share this with any other mothers you may know.
FYI: It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Keep reading to see a full list with images of the recalled products
Innovage Discovery Kids™ Animated Marine and Safari Lamps
Recall Date: Feb. 9, 2010
Sale Dates: February 2010 through July 2011 (Black lamps were not included in this recall)
Press Release #: 10-135 <—–Click here to see original recall
Hazard: A defect in the lamp’s printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Full refund
Contact: Call Innovage toll-free at (888) 232-1535 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.lamprecall.org or email info@lamprecall.org
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Infantino "SlingRider" Baby Slings
Recall Date: March 24, 2010
Sale Dates: March 2010 through July 2011
Press Release #: 10-177 <—–Click here to see original recall
Hazard: The slings pose a suffocation hazard to infants younger than four months of age.
Remedy: Free replacement product
Contact: Call Infantino toll-free at (866) 860-1361 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.infantino.com
Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind
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Recall Date: May 27, 2010
Sale Dates: May 2010 through July 2011
Press Release #: 10-248 <—–Click here to see original recall
Hazard: The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
Remedy: Free repair
Contact: Call Hoover toll-free at (888) 891-2054 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hoover.com/tseriesrewindrecall
Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium (H8094)
Recall Date: Sept. 30, 2010
Sale Dates: September 2010 through July 2011
Press Release #: 10-362 <—–Click here to see original recall
Hazard: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Free replacement kit
Contact: Call Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.service.mattel.com
Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway
Recall Date: Sept. 30, 2010
Sale Dates: September 2010 through July 2011
Press Release #: 10-360 <—–Click here to see original recall
Hazard: The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Free replacement cars
Contact: Call Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.service.mattel.com
Fisher-Price Barbie Tough Trikes (Model: M5727)
Fisher-Price Kawasaki Tough Trikes (Model: N6021)
Recall Date: Sept. 30, 2010
Sale Dates: September 2010 through July 2011
Press Release #: 10-359 <—–Click here to see original recall
Hazard: A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding.
Remedy: Free replacement key
Contact: Call Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.service.mattel.com
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Munchkin Bathtub Subs
Recall Date: Oct. 18, 2010
Sale Dates: October 2010 through July 2011
Press Release #: 11-012 <—–Click here to see original recall
Hazard: The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Remedy: Free replacement toy
Contact: Call Munchkin at (877) 242-3134 anytime or visit the company’s website at http://www.munchkin.com.
Sassy Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles
Recall Date: Jan. 31, 2011
Sale Dates: January 2011 through July 2011
Press Release #: 11-114 <—–Click here to see original recall
Hazard: Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard.
Remedy: Free replacement toy
Contact: Call Sassy Inc. at (800) 323-6336 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.sassybaby.com
Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/, 3/6/2012
