RECALL: Drop-side Cribs from Stork Craft and Fisher-Price

I hate to be a Debbie Downer and post two recall notices in a row–but this one is apparently one of the largest crib recalls of all time, and seems very important.Drop-side cribs branded Stork Craft (sold Jan. 1993 – … (Read more )

RECALL: Maclaren umbrella strollers

Just a quick reminder to keep little hands and fingers away from any folding product or hinge (doors, cabinets, playpens, etc.).Maclaren is voluntarily recalling strollers after 12 reports of kids getting their fingers caught in the folding mechanism while the … (Read more )

RECALL: 1 million play yards from Kolcraft and others

Kolcraft is recalling their Travelin’ Tot play yard series, as well as yards sold under the brands Carter’s, Sesame Beginnings, Jeep, Care Bear, Contours and Eric Carle. The play yard’s side rail can fail to latch properly, causing the yard … (Read more )

Recall: Kids’hoodies from Macy’s

This is one of the weirder product recalls we’ve seen, but you can never be too safe! Macy’s is voluntarily recalling 33,000 boys’ and girls’ hooded sweatshirts, in small and medium sizes, from the brands Epic Threads and Greendog, sold … (Read more )

RECALL – Maytag and other refrigerators with fire hazard

Maytag is recalling 1.6 million refrigerator/freezer units due to an electrical problem that may cause overheating and fire. The refrigerators were sold between January 2001 and January 2004, under the brands Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, … (Read more )

Kellogg’s warning: Don’t eat Austin or Keebler Peanut Butter Crackers

Yesterday the Kellogg Co. recommended its customers not to eat its peanut butter crackers, which may be tainted with salmonella. The affected products are Austin- and Keebler- branded:– Toasted peanut butter sandwich crackers.– Peanut butter and jelly sandwich crackers.– Cheese … (Read more )