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I didn't know it until I started this web site, but I had a recalled product in my home. Read about my recall experience with MEGA Brands.

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Rite Aid Voluntarily Recalls 12 oz. Tins of Rich Fields Butter Cookies

Consumer: 1-800-RITE-AID

Media: Susan Henderson 717-730-7766 skhenderson@riteaid.com

Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration, Rite Aid has initiated a voluntary chainwide recall of approximately 85,000 tins of butter cookies distributed by Rite Aid under the Rich Fields brand name because of the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus. [...]

Wells Enterprises Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary Recall due to Undeclared Allergens

Contact: Consumer: 1-800-331-0830

Media: 712-548-5522

Wells Enterprises, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Blue Bunny® Personals® ice cream 5.5 fl oz. because it was mispackaged and contains undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to [...]

Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards

Name of Products: Microfiber Glider Recliners with Ottomans and Leather Glider Recliners with Ottomans

Units: About 375,000

Retailer: Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio.

Hazard: An exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. In addition, other exposed moving [...]

Target Recall Children’s Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard

Okay, I’m no expert, but even I could have figured this one out.  There aren’t any nose openings, so how exactly are you supposed to breathe while wearing one of these?

Name of Product: Children’s Frog Masks

Units: About 3,400

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The plush frog masks [...]

Guidecraft Recalls Twist ‘n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Twist and Sort Toys

Units: About 760

Manufacturer: Guidecraft Inc., of Winthrop, Minn.

Hazard: The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Twist ‘n Sort wooden toys. The toy has a square base, four [...]

LittleLife Baby Carriers Recalled by Lifemarque Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product: LittleLife Discoverer Child Carriers

Units: About 40 in the United States and 10 in Canada

Manufacturer: Lifemarque, of United Kingdom

Importer: Rock Gear, of Canada

Hazard: The carriers were sold without bolts that attach the carrier’s main frame to the metal stand. Missing bolts cause the carrier to disconnect from the [...]

ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life

This is for those families who use carbon monoxide detectors …

 

Name of Product: CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors

Units: About 20,000

Manufacturer: Sensor System, of St. Charles, Ill.

Distributor: ADT Security Services Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla.

Hazard: When the CO detectors reach the end of their useful life, [...]

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed

Name of Product: “Innovations” and “At Home with Meijer” Roman shades and roll-up blinds

Units: About 3,200 units (240,000 originally recalled in March 2010)

Importer/Retailer: Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Manufacturer: Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.

Hazard:

Roman Shades – Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed [...]

California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Due to Possible E.Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-080-2011 HEALTH RISK: HIGH

Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Adam Tarr

WASHINGTON, Oct 11, 2011 – Commercial Meat Co., a Los Angeles, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 377,775 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food [...]

Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: B.O.B.® single and double strollers

Units: About 411,700 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada (357,000 units were recalled in February 2011 due to strangulation hazard posed by canopy drawstring)

Importer: B.O.B. Trailers Inc., of Boise, Idaho

Hazard: The stroller canopy’s embroidered logo’s backing patch can detach, posing a choking [...]