LilSugar

Are You Ignoring the Maclaren Recall?

babysugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:31 -0800

Recall? Who cares?! When recalls are announced, some people run back to the store to get their money back, but others keep on keeping on with their less than perfect goods. Such is the case with many a Maclaren pushing mommies. As I strolled about town yesterday, I couldn't help but notice the dominance of the British buggies rolling around in San Francisco - yours truly included. All different models with varying ages of children made their way through small spaces and tight sidewalks. While some mothers might have stopped using their recalled models, some clearly have no problem pushing the popular, if hazardous, strollers. When asked about their continued use, some declared they were more cautious when folding and collapsing it because of the hinge issue. Others said they called for the hinge repair kit while others threw caution to the wind saying there are probably dangers with every pushchair on the market... touché.

Are you taking the recall to heart or just using your stroller with caution?

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Maclaren Recalls One Million Strollers

babysugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:17:32 -0800

One of the top pram producing companies of the world is facing a tough task this morning. The always-popular Maclaren is recalling one million strollers that were sold between 1999 to the present. The problem at hand? Faulty hinges. The press release issued by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports wee fingers are at risk of getting severed during the unfolding or opening of the stroller.

Parents are being advised to stop using their strollers immediately until the models are known and the repair kits are issued. The buggy manufacturer will be providing the hinge covers on their website and through a hotline. The models have not been announced yet as the recall was to be released tomorrow. We will have an update on the make and model when the information becomes available.

What Do You Do With Recalled Products?

babysugar — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:00:32 -0700

Another day, another recall. It's tough for parents to keep up with all the faulty baby products, so often they just keep using them. Thanks to Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us, moms can take back a few items and turn them into money with the Great Trade In program. Mommies who have questioned their portable crib can get cash for that clunker and upgrade to a new one. Though it sounds like a pretty sweet deal, many parents keep their merchandise or toss them on the curb for passersby.

Toss Your Cookies! Nestle Voluntarily Recalls Dough

LilSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:18:18 -0700

Think twice before letting your kids eat raw prepackaged cookie dough or taking a nibble yourself. This morning, Nestle Toll House initiated a voluntary recall of all its refrigerated cookie products. The company was informed by the Food and Drug Administration that E. coli illnesses have been reported by people who ate the uncooked prepackaged products.

Consumers can return the goods to their local grocery store for a full refund or call 1-800-559-5025.

Mommy Alert! Ellaroo Carrier Recalled

LilSugar — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Check your sling for safety! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling 1,200 Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carrriers ($100) since the aluminum rings can bend or break posing a potential hazard for the child in the sling.

Though no one has been injured, the company has received four reports of the rings bending and two of the rings breaking.

If you have one of the slings that was sold between June 2007 through February 2008 at national retailers like Babies R Us, discontinue use immediately and contact Ellaroo for a replacement.

Mommy Alert! Baby Einstein Crib Toys

LilSugar — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:19 -0800

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kids II Inc. have voluntarily recalled 15,000 Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape Crib Toys sold between November 2007 and January 2008 for around $25.

They have received 23 reports of the anchors breaking off of the toy which could potentially cause a choking hazard though no injuries were reported.

If you own this toy, discontinue use immediately and contact Kids II at (866) 203-6788 for a replacement.

Mommy Alert! Baby Sterling Silver Teethers

LilSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:24 -0800

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for 200 Elegant Baby sterling silver teethers that were sold between February 2005 and September 2006.

The decorative piece can break off of the $50 teethers and pose a choking hazard. The company has already received one report of the heart breaking off of a teether and becoming lodged in a baby's mouth. If you own this product, discontinue use immediately and contact Elegant Baby for a refund.

Mommy Alert! Cranium Cadoo Recall

LilSugar — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:00:30 -0800

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 38,000 Cranium Cadoo Board Games that were sold between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.

The popular children's game's die has excessive levels of lead on its surface paint. Though no incidents or injuries have been reported, anyone with a board game lot number (printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box) between 2007195 and 2007244 should discontinue use immediately, throw away the die and contact Cranium, Inc. at (877) 272-6486 to receive a replacement.

Mommy Alert! Recall For Hib Vaccination

babysugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:00:47 -0800

The last thing you need as a new mother is another concern, unfortunately Merck & Co. issued a press release giving you one more thing to worry about.

According to the Center For Disease Control, about one million doses of the Merck & Co. manufactured common Hib vaccines are being recalled because of a risk of contamination. The Hib vaccine is administered to children two-months-old and up and is intended to prevent meningitis and pneumonia, among other infections.

Luckily, Merck has not received any reports of abscesses or disseminated B. cereus infection in children who received vaccines from affected lots. For children who have been given the specified lot, they may be at risk for developing localized or disseminated infections. The good news is that these type infections should show up within one week of the vaccination.

While most parents will probably be concerned about whether their children received one of the contaminated vaccinations, others might worry about the availability of sterile ones for their child's next appointment. The CDC says it is assessing availability of the Hib vaccine and timing of future supply, and will make appropriate recommendations soon.

If you have more questions regarding this recall, Merck & Co. has a National Service Center available at 1-800-672-6372.

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Mommy Alert: Graco Infant Snug Ride Voluntary Recall

babysugar — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:59:17 -0800

It's hard to believe that one of the most popular infant car seats that was rated Consumer Report's Best Buy, has announced a voluntary recall of its Graco 2007 Stand Alone Infant Snug Ride ($69–$89). According to their site:

"Graco has determined that the backing of the seat pad on certain stand-alone SnugRide infant car seats manufactured in the United States, may be prone to deterioration or tearing, especially after washing. If this occurs, children occupying the car seat may be able to remove the padding material from the back of the seat pad and place it in their mouths, posing a potential choking hazard.

This notice does not affect SnugRide car seats sold with a stroller as part of a Travel System.

This issue does not affect the ability of the child restraint system to protect the occupant in the event of a motor vehicle crash."

Check your seat and see if you need to order the replacement parts. This is for seats sold between Aug. 1, 2006 through Jun. 30, 2007. Luckily, no injuries have been reported. Thanks for the heads up, Graco!