Product Recalls
Posted by: honestbaby, May 4, 2010 in 11:17 pm
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has recalled certain batches of infant and children’s Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benedryl. They are saying some of the products did not meet “quality standards”, ranging from higher-than-required amounts of active ingredients to inactive ingredients that did not meet the proper internal testing levels. Make sure to check your labels against the list of recalled lot numbers listed on the press release.
Posted by: honestbaby, February 11, 2010 in 4:02 pm
Jon Chamberlain, president of Britax:
”Because we’re committed to creating the safest products for children, Britax is conducting a voluntary safety recall on its Blink stroller. The recall is in response to a potential risk of harm when a consumer opens or closes the stroller. No injuries have been reported, but as an extra precaution Britax will provide free remedy kits to all registered Blink owners. We encourage all Blink owners to visit www.BlinkRecall.com or call the Britax information line at 888-427-4829 for further instructions.”
Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, February 7, 2010 in 11:26 am
This week’s top news headlines for parents
The Sunday Best Edition – honestbaby is putting on its Sunday best today and presenting our most interesting and important news stories of the past week…
RECALL: Trader Joe’s has issued a voluntary recall of their Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars due to potential salmonella contamination.
RECALL: Check your cupboard for these soups, dips, mixes and sauces related to salmonella and allergy related recalls.
Colorado’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School tells a preschooler not to bother coming back to school next year because his parents are gay.
A new law in Utah could lead to murder charges against pregnant women who experience miscarriages.
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Posted by: honestbaby, November 11, 2009 in 12:02 am
Yes, it’s true! Maclaren is recalling 1 million strollers—all its production between 1999 and 2009—after receiving a dozen reports of hinges on the stroller that amputated children’s fingertips. Why it took 12 children to lose their fingertips before something was done, we do not know. But the company is trying to do the right thing and will send out a cover for the hinges to all owners. Parents should stop using their Maclaren umbrella stroller- every model made since 1999 and order a hinge cover from Maclaren’s web site.
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Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, October 20, 2009 in 11:50 am
Plum Organics has announced a voluntary recall of a small selection of their Apple & Carrot Baby Food in Portable Pouches due to potential botulism contamination.
Look for a best by date of May 21, 2010 and the UPC code #890180001221.
This product was sold nationwide at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores.
Plum Organics has issued a press release with full details:
EMERYVILLE, CA, October 19, 2009 — Plum Organics ™ announced today that it is taking the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling one particular batch of its 4.22 oz. Apple & Carrot Portable Pouch baby food with the best by date May 21, 2010 and marked with the following universal product code (UPC) #890180001221 located on the bottom of the package. These pouches are sold individually at Toys-R-Us and Babies-
R-Us locations nationally.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product and no other Plum Organics products are affected. As a further precaution, samples from every Plum Organics product manufactured before and after this batch were tested and found to be within quality standards.
The recall was undertaken as a precaution due to the risk of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and sometimes life- threatening condition. Consumers should not use these products, even if they appear to be normal, because of the possible health risk. Symptoms of botulism poisoning in humans include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Their full statement is available here.
Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, September 24, 2009 in 2:54 pm
Tylenol has just voluntarily recalled more than 20 infant and children’s medications over concerns of contamination.
“You may have heard that McNeil Consumer Healthcare (the makers of Tylenol) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children’s and Infants’ TYLENOL® liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008 in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company is implementing this voluntary recall at the warehouse and retail levels, because examination of one of the inactive ingredients did not meet internal testing requirements. However, the packaged product, shipped to retailers by the company, has met all specifications.”
A full list of the recalled products can be found online and further information is available by calling Tylenol’s consumer call center at (800) 962-5357.
Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, August 20, 2009 in 3:30 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2009
Release #09-319
Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity “Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper” Bassinets
Consumers urged to immediately stop using the 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 bassinets, including those with Graco logo and “Winnie the Pooh” motifs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is once again urging all parents and caregivers to immediately stop using convertible “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two additional infant deaths since the August 2008 safety alert and recall announcements that notified consumers of two infants who had strangled in their Simplicity bassinets. To date, CPSC is aware of four infants who have died in the close-sleeper bassinets.
CPSC learned that in September 2008, a two-month old female in Demorest, Georgia suffocated when she rolled into the adjustable fabric siding of the bassinet, pressing her face into a “pocket” which formed near the Velcro© fasteners. In another incident in January 2009, a six-month old female in Fort Worth, Texas appears to have been fatally entrapped in the bassinet’s bar opening created when the Velcro© fasteners were not secured. An investigation into this infant’s death is ongoing.
In addition, CPSC has received two separate reports involving a 10-week old and a 3-month old whose heads became entrapped between the lower bassinet bar and the mattress support. The infants were freed by their caregivers without injury.
The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets, including bassinets with the Graco logo and “Winnie the Pooh” motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products, contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap. This fabric flap is secured by Velcro© fasteners, which are intended to be partially removed when the bassinet is converted into the bedside/close-sleeper mode. If the Velcro© fasteners are not properly re-secured when the fabric flap is adjusted, or if the consumer entirely removes the fabric flap exposing the metal bars, an infant can slip through the opening between the lower metal bar and the mattress support and become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using one of the recalled Simplicity bassinets.
Parents and caregivers are advised to return these bassinets to the retail store where they were purchased. All of the recalled bassinets can pose a danger to infants.
To determine whether your bassinet has been recalled, please check for the model number and the manufacture date code pictured below. Bassinets manufactured prior to 21st week of 2008, “2108” (before May 18) are recalled. The model numbers for recalled bassinets manufactured prior to “2108” are:
3000 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014
3015 3016 3017 3020 3025 3026
3027 3030 3040 3045 3046 3047
3050 3060 3070 3111 3112
343-8363 343-8399
5730 5750
8383
9250
TD2500
A list retailers that have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased is included on the original press release.
Due to the life-threatening hazard these bassinets pose to infants, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with friends, family, day care centers, and consignment stores to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning.
SFCA Inc., the Reading, Pa.-based company that purchased the assets of juvenile product manufacturer Simplicity Inc. after foreclosure, no longer appears to be conducting day to day operations. SFCA Inc. is no longer answering phone calls or responding to e-mails from consumers.
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, August 7, 2009 in 3:37 pm
Due to a dangerous burn and fire hazard, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for the Psyclone Essentials and React Wii 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations, effecting over 200,000 devices nationwide.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2009
Release # 09-303
Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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.
Name of Product: Psyclone Essentials and React Wii™ 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations
Units: About 220,000
Distributor: Griffin International Cos., Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: Six incidents of overheating have been reported to the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.
Description: The Wii 4-Dock Recharge Station includes a white docking station with four recharge stations and a four rechargeable battery pack. Brand names are on the front of the packaging and the model numbers, Psyclone (PSE6501) and React (RT530), can be found on the bottom side of the product.
Sold at: The Psyclone Essentials brand was sold at Target, Toys R Us and Amazon.com nationwide; React was sold at Best Buy stores nationwide. Both were sold from January 2008 through July 2009 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recharge stations and contact Griffin International to obtain information on how to return the product and receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Griffin International toll free at 888-344-4702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday-Friday, email productsafety@psyclonegamer.com or visit this Web site www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 344-4702
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09303.html
Posted by: honestbaby, July 28, 2009 in 11:53 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BabySwede LLC of Cleveland, Ohio, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is conducting a voluntary safety recall of the BABYBJ?RN? Babysitter Balance and BABYBJ?RN? Babysitter Balance Air, after small metal pieces were found in the padded section of the babysitter’s fabric seat. The recall to inspect the seat padding and attach an updated warning label covers 6,468 Babysitter Balances sold in the U.S.
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Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, July 24, 2009 in 1:13 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2009
Release # 09-286
Firm?s Recall Hotline: (800) 701-5327
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
LEAPFROG RECALLS ELECTRONIC PLUSH TOYS DUE TO CHOKING HAZARD
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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.
Name of Product: My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs
Units: About 3,700
Manufacturer: LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Hazard: The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.
Description: This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws. When those decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks and barks. ?Scout? is printed on the dog tag at the dog?s neck. The plush dog measures about 9 inches high by 9 inches wide. ?LeapFrog Ent. Item No. 19142? is printed on the white tag attached to the dog and on the toy?s packaging. My Pal Scout dogs with embroidered paws are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Toys ?R? Us stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.toysrus.com, www.leapfrog.com and other retail Web sites from May 2009 through June 2009 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and contact LeapFrog to receive a replacement My Pal Scout with embroidered paws rather than decals.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and on Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.leapfrog.com/recall
