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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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Summer Infant Recalls to Repair Baby Bathers Due to Fall and Head Injury Hazard

Consumers should order free repair kit

 Name of Product: Mother’s Touch/Deluxe Baby Bathers

Units: About 2 million in the United States and an additional 65,000 in Canada

Manufacturer: Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.

Hazard: When the bather is lifted and/or carried with an infant in it, its folding wire frame can suddenly disengage [...]

CareBears Pacifier Recalled by IDM Group Due to Choking Hazard

Name of product: CareBears™ Pacifiers

Units: About 119,000

Importer: IDM Group LLC, of New York

Manufacturer: Yi Wu Jiangyi Plastic Co., of China

Hazard: The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The pacifiers and the [...]

Kickboard USA Recalls Children’s Scooter Due to Laceration Hazard

Name of product: Scooter

Units: About 5,600

Importer: Kickboard USA of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Manufacturer: Micro-Mobility Ltd., Kusnacht, Switzerland

Hazard: The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall is for the three-wheeled Mini Micro scooter for children ages [...]

Babylicious Recalls Cloth Crib Fringe Due to Strangulation Hazard

Name of Product: Crib Fringe

Units: About 300

Manufacturer: Babylicious Products Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hazard: The narrow fabric strip connecting individual fabric triangles presents a strangulation hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The product is a narrow fabric strip connecting several individual fabric triangles. It is designed to be [...]

PBteen Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Risk of Injury

Name of Product: Beadboard Bunk Beds

Units: About 390

Importer: PBteen, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The front upper horizontal panel on the bunk beds can crack or break, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.

Incidents/Injuries: PBteen has received 13 reports of panels that have cracked or [...]

Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard

Consumers should order free repair kit

Name of Product: Bumbo Baby Seats

Units: About 4 million in the U.S. Note: In October 2007, 1 million Bumbo seats were voluntarily recalled to provide additional warnings against use on raised surfaces.

Manufacturer: Bumbo International Trust, of South Africa

Hazard: Babies can maneuver out of or fall [...]

Toysmith Recalls Animal Snap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard

Name of Product: Animal Snap Bracelet

Units: About 89,500 units

Importer: Toysmith of Sumner, Wash.

Hazard: The metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering resulting in exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of injuries including lacerations.

Description: This recall includes Animal Snap Bracelets [...]

Children’s Pajamas Recalled by My Clothes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Name of product: Children’s Pajamas

Units: About 1,100

Importer: My Clothes Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.

Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.

Incidents/Injuries: None

Description: Two types of pajamas are being recalled: a long-sleeved nightgown and a set consisting of [...]

Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles

Units: About 50,000 in the United States and 2,500 in Canada

Manufacturer: Green Toys Inc., of Mill Valley, Calif.

Hazard: The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Green Toys has received 10 reports of wheels and [...]

Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product: Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers

Units: About 300 in the United States and 100 in Canada

Importer: Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Manufacturer: VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany

Hazard: The side strap’s seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard [...]