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Safety Recall Alert: Bugaboo Bee Stroller

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Bugaboo North America Inc.

Bugaboo Bee Stroller recalled by Bugaboo Americas due to fall hazardThe front swivel wheels may suddenly lock up while the stroller is in motion causing the stroller to topple. This can result in a fall-related injury to the stroller occupant. Strollers produced between January 2011 and September 2011 are affected, and date code labels can be found on the stroller chassis under the seat unit. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact the retailer where the stroller was originally purchased or contact Bugaboo directly for the swivel wheels replacement.

#Recall: Kiddieland Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Trikes (Laceration Hazard)

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Disney Fairies Plastic Racing Trikes
Units: About 12,000 (9,000 Disney Princess Trikes were recalled in April 2011*)
Manufacturer: Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass. (Note: Disney licensed their brand name to Kiddieland.)
Hazard: The plastic fairy figures protrude from the top of the handle bar posing a laceration hazard if a child falls on them.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Kiddieland have received one report of a 3-year-old girl from Ohio who suffered a facial laceration near her right eye.
Description: This recall involves the Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Racing Trike. The trike is green and purple with a white seat and yellow wheels. On top of the handlebar, there is a Tinkerbell figure and three other rotating fairy figures. “Disney Fairies” is printed on the label in front of the trike just below the handlebar.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from July 2009 through December 2009 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the trikes away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free replacement handlebar with an enclosed rotating display.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kiddieland at (800) 430-5307 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.kiddieland.com.hk
*New model Princess Trikes do not have figurines and are not included in the recall.

Disney Princess & Pixar Toy Story Pogo Sticks Recall

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There is a safety recall on the following products: Disney Hannah Montana Pogo Stick; Disney/Pixar Toy Story Cruising Cool Pogo Stick; Disney/Pixar Cars Pogo Stick; Disney Princess Pogo Stick; and Disney Fairies Cruising Cool Pogo Stick.

The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame may wear off, posing a fall hazard. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.

Click here to see if your model is effected.

Stop using the pogo stick immediately and contact Bravo toll free at: 855-469-3429 between 7:30am and 5pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday for information about how to obtain a full refund.

I received this information from Toys R Us Safety Recall notice.

Phil & Teds Recall – Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers

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The Phil and Teds recalled single strollers have metal frames and were sold between August 2010 and June 2011. The explorer strollers were sold in a variety of colors specifically: red, black, apple/black, navy and all apple. The hammerhead strollers were only sold in black. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. The strollers have the text “phil&teds model EX explorer” or “phil&teds model HH hammerhead”, printed on a sticker on the rear axle bar.

If your stroller is affected, please stop use immediately and contact Phil & Teds to receive a free brake assembly!

This information was provided from the Toys R Us Safety Recall site.

Safety Recall: Fisher Price Little People’s Builder Load ‘n Go Wagon

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Voluntary Safety Recall:

The wagon handle of the Little People® Builders Load ’n Go Wagon may cause injury if a child falls on it, so Fisher Price has issued a voluntary recall in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada.

The affected wagon has a yellow handle and a Little People Builders decal on the side. You’ll find the product number – P8977 – on the underside of the wagon.

If you have this product in your home, please stop using it and go to: www.service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp for assistance from their Consumer Relations Team and detailed information about how to order a free repair kit, or call Fisher-Price at 1-800-432-5437, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., E.T.

This information came from an email sent out by Fisher-Price.

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