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November 10, 2008: Johnson & Johnson-Mercy Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. has announced a recall of approximately 12,000 units of Mylicon gas-relief dye-free drops, sold in 1-ounce plastic bottles and distributed to stores and pharmacies after Oct. 5. The recall involves lots SMF007 and SMF008. The lots are recalled because some bottles could include pieces of metal.

Mylicon drops are a popular product used to relieve gas in infants.

For more information about the recall, click here.

August 7, 2008: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (”CPSC”) has announced a voluntary recall of Fisher-Price Learning Pots and Pans Toys (Model No. G6685), which have stackable pots and pans, a lid and shape-sorting blocks.

According to CPSC, “Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children.”

For more information about the recall or to learn whether your toy may be affected by the recall, check out the CPSC news release here.

August 5, 2008: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (”CPSC”) has announced a voluntary recall of certain Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards Cribs, with date codes from 0306 through 0308: “Enchantment” (model #210), “Hush a Bye” (model #215), “Once upon a time” (model #320) and “Rock a bye” (model #1900-350).

According to CPSC, “The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.”

For more information about the recall or to learn whether your crib may be affected by the recall, check out the CPSC news release here.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall of Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers due to a potential fall hazard. Consumers are instructed to immediately discontinue use, since the buckles on the carrier can unexpectedly release tension and pose a fall hazard to the baby.

The recall affects approximately 2,000 carriers sold earlier this year. While no injuries have been reported, Beco has received reports of straps slipping through the buckles.

To learn more about this recall or to determine whether your carrier is affected by the recall, check out the CPSC press release here.

April 3, 2008: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (”CPSC”) announced a voluntary recall of approximately 144,000 units of Children’s Sunglasses imported by StyleMark Inc., of Ormand Beach, FL. The recalled sunglasses have “Main Street Drag” characters on the bottom of one lens, and Style No. DI25K7116 is printed on the left temple.

According to CPSC, “Surface paint in the orange lettering on the temples of the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.”

The sunglasses were sold between October 2007 and March 2008 at stores nationwide.

For more information about the recall, check out the CPSC news release here.

March 13, 2008: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (”CPSC”) has announced a voluntary recall of Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems (108-piece and 68-piece sets, item numbers BB1439H and BAT-34). This recall follows a January recall of other Battat Magnabild toys. Consumers are advised to immediately discontinue use unless otherwise instructed.

Small magnets inside the pieces pose a hazard to young children. According to CPSC, “If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.” The recall affects approximately 7,000 units (plus 125,000 recalled earlier this year).

Although no injuries have been reported, CPSC and the manufacturer have learned of several instances of magnets coming out of the building pieces.

For further information about the recall, check out the CPSC news release here.

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Recall: Ellaroo Infant Sling Carriers
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March 11, 2008: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (”CPSC”) has announced a voluntary recall of Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carriers (item numbers 2101 and 2102 printed on the outside of the product box, lot numbers 03/07 and 07/04 printed on a label), manufactured by Ellaroo LLC, of McKinney, Texas.

According to CPSC, “The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier.”

The recall affects approximately 1,200 sling units. No injuries have been reported.

If you have a sling carrier affected by the recall, CPSC advises you to immediately discontinue use of the carrier and contact Ellaroo. For further information about this recall, check out the CPSC news release here.

March 3, 2008:  Combi USA, Inc. has announced a Voluntary Safety Recall of select Infant Car Seats:  Centre, Centre ARB and Shuttle Rear Facing Infant Restraints (Model numbers:  8065, 8074, 8086, 8087 and 8520 and associated Travel systems containing the Centre and Shuttle Model #4400, 4515, 4520).  Affected units were manufactured from October 19, 2005 to December 15, 2007.   

According to Combi USA, test data conducted by Combi USA, Inc., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada ”revealed that the seat of the restraint could potentially separate from its base.”

No actual instances of seat separation have been reported, but as many as 67,000 units are affected by this recall.   

Combi USA is offering a free retrofit kit to consumers.  For more information about the recall or to learn how to obtain the retrofit kit, check out the press release here.

The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (”CPSC”) has announced a voluntary recall of 12-Volt Electric Cinderella Ride-On Vehicles made by Dumar International USA.

According to CPSC, “The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car.”

The recall affects approximately 64,000 units.

Several incidents of overheating have been reported, but no injuries have been reported. 

For more information, check out the CPSC News Release.

February 1, 2008: Evenflo has announced a voluntary safety recall of Discovery Infant Car Seats (Models 390, 391, 534, 552).

The recall arises from laboratory tests conducted by Evenflo and the National Highway Safety Administration. In high impact side collisions the car seat could potentially separate from its base.

According to Evenflo, as many as one million seats may be affected by the recall.

Evenflo is providing owners with a free fastener to ensure the seat remains attached to the base.

Click here to learn more about the safety recall or to find out how to obtain the free supplemental fastener.