Children's Tylenol/Motrin Recall

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As of April 30, 2010, McNeil Products voluntarily recalled many of its Tylenol/Montrin products for children.

The following link will help you identify if any of the Tylenol/Motrin products you have are on the recall list:

http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/mpr_ndc_finder.inc

Please check the products you have before dispensing them to your child.

For more information regarding the recall, please go to:
http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/new_recall.inc

Infantino recalls 1 Million Baby Slings

Infantino is recalling approximately 1 million "Sling Rider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a suffocation risk.

The recall follows three reports of deaths that occurred in 2009: according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission a 7-week-old infant in Philadelphia; a 6-day-old infant in Salem, Ore.; and a 3-month-old infant in Cincinnati died while in the slings

The Infantino SlingRider is a soft fabric sling with  padded shoulder strap designed for infants up to 20 lbs. “Infantino” is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. “Infantino,” “SlingRider” and the item number are printed on the instruction/warning label inside the baby sling carrier. "Wendy Bellissimo" slings were sold only at Babies “R” Us and have a sewn-in label on the inside of the strap that says "Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc." and lists Item numbers 3937500H7 & 3937501H7.

Infantino sold the slings in the US and Canada from January 2003 through March 2010 at Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Babies R Us, BJ’s Wholesale, various baby and children’s stores and other retailers nationwide, and on the Web at Amazon.com, for between $25 and $30. Of the total amount of slings recalled, only 15,000 were sold in Canada.

The recall says that consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product: choice of a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, or a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. A Jittery Pals Rattle will also be provided.

For more information, contact Infantino at (866) 860-1361 or visit the firm’s website at www.infantino.com.

    

Maclaren recalls entire line of Umbrella Strollers

by Kids Today

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn. – Gear manufacturer, Maclaren USA, is voluntarily recalling its entire line of umbrella strollers sold in the United States, after receiving 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller’s hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations.

This recall involves all Maclaren single and double umbrella strollers. The word “Maclaren” is printed on the stroller. The affected models included Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Maclaren is providing, free of charge to all affected consumers and retailers, a kit to cover the elbow joint on the umbrella stroller’s side hinge mechanism which can pose a potential finger hazard to a child when the operator is opening or closing the umbrella stroller.

The strollers were sold at Babies“R”Us, Target and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1999 through November 2009 for between $100 and $360.

“Safety is Maclaren’s first priority and through this voluntary effort we urge consumers to contact us immediately to obtain the kit which consists of hinge covers designed specifically to fit all Maclaren umbrella strollers,” states a press release distributed this morning. “These easy to fit hinge covers will insure proper precautions are taken by the operator to avoid injury when opening or closing the umbrella stroller.”

This voluntary recall does not relate to U.S. standards not being met. Maclaren umbrella strollers meet all U.S. ASTM and JPMA compliance standards. These certifications guarantee Maclaren umbrella strollers meet the required maximum safety standards.

“Maclaren umbrella strollers have served as the benchmark for quality for umbrella strollers and have maintained outstanding records for safety along with durability for over 40 years,” states the release.

To obtain the hinge covers consumers can visit www.maclaren.us/recall or call 877-688-2326.

To see the CPSC’s recall notice, including images of some of the recalled strollers, click here.

Maclaren USA stresses all stroller operators read the instruction manual prior to use which contains valuable safety tips and service recommendations.

“Since 1967, Maclaren has engineered its strollers to specifically exceed global standards for safety, reliability and durability,” states the release. “Nothing carries the Maclaren name until it is researched, tried and tested. Maclaren’s formal compulsory Zero Tolerance policy of safety issues is built upon the provenance when you buy something for your baby excellence is the least you expect.”

Maclaren offers the following safety tips:

• Always read the operating instructions before use—don’t force the mechanisms—stop and check the instructions.
• Keep children clear of the stroller during opening and folding.
• Never leave your child unattended in a stroller – even with the harness fastened.
• Always use the safety harness.
• Don’t overload the stroller. Heavy items hanging from the handles can cause the stroller to topple over.