25 Apr, 2024

Recall Wednesday: 9 CPSC Product Recalls incl. water bottle spouts & more

Below are the CPSC recalls issued since Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Drop-side crib, kids jewelry and more make out this week’s list. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist […]

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Recall Wednesday: Gap Bating Suit, Saks Sweatshirt, Roman Shades, Targus Adapter, Graco Crib, Inversion Bench & Buoyancy Compensator

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 28, 2010.  Sweatshirts, bathing suits and more make out this week’s list. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck […]

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Recall Wednesday: Mattress Sets, Hooded Jacket, SCAN Stove, Step2® Basic Rhythms Drums™ & Coby DVD/CD/MP3

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 21, 2010.  A few hooded sweatshirts, a portable DVD and a Step2 play drum are certainly kid items that you may find in your home. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in […]

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Recall Wednesday: Mares Nemo Air Dive Computers, Baby Walkers and Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 14, 2010.  Just three this week!  Of course there’s another sweatshirt with drawstrings are being recalled.  {annoyed!} As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting […]

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Recall Wednesday: Hammary Furniture, Women’s Peacoats, Children’s Snowsuits, Kumma IR Stow & Go Grills, Mecca Jackets,TUSA RS-670 Regulators

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 7, 2010.  Guess what we’re seeing again????  That’s right, mores sweatshirts with drawstrings are being recalled.  {annoyed!} As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting […]

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Recall Wednesday: Power Strips, Hooded Jacket, Moshi Power System Jacket, Crate & Barrel Water Bottle, Costco Shelves, Hockey Stick & Gund Book

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, March 31, 2010.  MORE sweatshirts with drawstrings are being recalled.  {frustrated!} Again, Burlington Coat Factory has recalled items.  Please think twice when shopping in that store! In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent […]

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Recall Wednesday: Ventus Ltd™ /Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars, DuraTech Anchor Plate w/Damper & DuraChimney II Anchor Plate w/Damper, Evenflo Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates, sweatshirts & more

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, March 24, 2010.  Guess what? Yet MORE sweatshirts with drawstrings being recalled.  {rolling my eyes} Additionally, Burlington Coat Factory seems to be the leader of the pack on retailers who attempt to sell this illegal item.  In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into […]

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Recall Wednesday: Remote Control Kit for Fireplace, Mobile Power Packs, Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts, Graco Harmony™ High Chairs, Konrad and Loft Office Chairs, DayNa Decker Botanika Candles, & Bicycle Bells

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Another hooded sweatshirt recall and a number of children related recalls. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist […]

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Infant deaths prompt CPSC warning about sling baby carrier!

Smart Mamas:  Please review this important safety warning about using sling baby carriers with babies. Three babies died just last year from being in a baby carrier the incorrect way.  Below is an easy to understand illustration by the CPSC.  Review the illustration and read the more detailed warning at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10165.html

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Recall Wedesday: hooded sweatshirt, Therma Scarf scarves, Children’s Metal Charm Bracelets, Coil Nailers, Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector & more!

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Please promise me that if you ever design sweatshirts for children, you will NOTinclude a drawstring around the neck!  The most common recalls issued by the CPSC  are clothing items that pose a strangulation hazard to children.  It seems so obvious to me, […]

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Recall Wednesday: Boys’ Hooded Jackets & Sweatshirts, Children’s Bangels, Outdoor Lighting Fixtures, & Roman Shades

        Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Once again I’m seeing recalls for hooded sweatshirts. Childrens’ hooded sweatshirts are frequently recalled due to drawstrings around the neck. The drawstring poses a tremendous strangulation risk to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were […]

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What is Recall Wednesday?

Each Wednesday I provide readers with a detailed list, including photo and sold at locations, of the most recent CPSC product recalls.  All information comes directly from the CPSC website. Previous postings can be found below: March 3, 2010: Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines, Scooby Doo, Tweety and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets,Lutron and Meijer […]

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Recall Wednesday: Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines, Scooby Doo, Tweety and Batman Fork and Spoon Sets,Lutron and Meijer Roman Shades

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, February 24, 2010. There are 2 recalls for roman shades. Roman shades pose a strangulation hazard with children. There is a recall for a children’s fork and spoon set that was sold at Dollar Tree stores in January. The prongs of the fork can […]

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Recall Wednesday: Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Kettle, Hooded Sweatshirts w/ Drawstrings, Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers Submersible

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Again I’m seeing recalls for hooded sweatshirts. At least once a month childrens’ hooded sweatshirts are recalled due to drawstrings around the neck. The drawstring poses a tremendous strangulation risk to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were […]

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Recall Wednesday: Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers, Single and Double “Parachute” Hammocks & Wooden Bunk Beds

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. Smiles 🙂 Smarty Pants Mama PS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your […]

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Recall Wednesday: Trudeau Garlic Duo Slicers and Clarks® children’s shoes

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. Smiles 🙂 Smarty Pants Mama PS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? […]

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Recall Wednesday: Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants, & 10 Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. Smiles 🙂Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? I […]

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Recall Wednesday – Cumberland Girl’s Sweatshirts, Bunn® Single Cup Pod Brewers, 39” St. Anne Acacia Benches, 13-ft Sq.Trampoline, Step2 Play Up Gym

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. Smiles 🙂Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you have had in your home? I want […]

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Recall Wednesday – Bicycles w/ JD suspension forks, Norco Bicycle Frames, Fluke Digital Clamp Meters, Lithium-Ion batteries, Folding Toy Beach Chair

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week.Please see the CPSC website for more detailed information on the items. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles 🙂Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want […]

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Recall Wednesday: Under Armour, Dinosaur Play Sets, “Majestic 360” Floor Cleaners, Special/Narita, babyGap Children’s Coats, Jardine Cribs…

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received these past 2 weeks. Due to knee surgery last week, I was a little out of sorts to do my Recall Wednesday. For even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles :-)Smarty Pants MamaPS – […]

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Recall Wednesday – Toaster Oven/Broilers, Full Length Women’s Chenille Robes, & Leg Curl Machines

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. For even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles :-)Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want […]

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Recall Wednesday – Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers, Shape-O Toy Maracas, Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls & more

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. For even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles 🙂Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted you of a product that you actually have had in your home? I want […]

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Recall Wednesday – GE Profile™ Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges, CARS Fleece Clog Children’s Shoes, Women’s Shoes, & Folding Patio Chairs

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. There is a recall for CARS shoes for kids. I know that CARS is a very popular movie and theme in many homes, so please be sure to read the information below and on the CPSC website. For even more detailed information on […]

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Recall Wednesday – Evenflow Highchair, Travel Play Yards, Zoo Pacifiers, Stanley® Stud Sensors, Signature Gourmet™ Coffeemaker, Insignia 26-inch..

Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received this past week. There are a number of recalls for child-related toys/equipment. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.Smiles 🙂Smarty Pants MamaPS – Has Recall Wednesday ever alerted […]

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