We’re big fans of Target’s holiday décor, but one item is under recall as a safety hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Target is recalling the Bullseye’s Playground Metal Mailbox because the mail slot is sharp enough to cause lacerations.
The box features the words “Letters to Santa” and comes in either red or white. You could buy the product for $5 for a single mailbox or $10 for a set of two. Target has received reports of seven incidents of lacerations, including three that required medical attention.
About 174,300 mailboxes are affected in this recall, sold between October and November of this year. If you bought one, stop using it and return it to Target for a refund. If you don’t live close enough to a store, you can contact the company to receive a prepaid return label and receive a full refund as a Target gift card.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued two recalls for Hanna Andersson baby products. Both Baby Ruffle Rompers and Baby Long-Sleeve Wiggle Sets both have snaps that become detached and pose a chocking hazard.
Hanna Andersson has received four reports of either the snaps coming off the fabric ripping around them, but no reports of injuries. Keep reading to see which specific sets are included in the recall photo: CPSC
Recalled Baby Ruffle Rompers have a style number of 66919 written on the main label at the neck of the top, with metal snaps reaching from the neckline to the center. The 100% cotton romper has ruffles and was sold in Petal Pink, Golden Hour and Juniper with a polka dot pattern. Sizes include zero months to three years in the U.S. Euro sizes 50-90.
Recalled Baby Long Sleeve Wiggle Set have a style number of 66938 written on the main label at the neck of the top with metal snaps at the crotch of the top. The 100% cotton long-sleeve top and pant set was sold in Petal Pink with a pink floral pattern, Golden Hour with black and white polka dots and gold trim and Navy Blue with a green turtle print and navy trim. Sizes include zero months to three years in the U.S. Euro sizes 50-90.
The baby ruffle rompers were sold exclusively online at hannaandersson.com from July 2021 through October 2021 for about $40. The baby long sleeve wiggle set were sold exclusively online at hannaandersson.com from July 2021 through October 2021 for about $46.
If you have either recalled product, stop using immediately and contact Hanna Andersson for a full refund. The company will be providing postage-paid labeling to return the product. You can reach Hanna Andersson Customer Care Center at 800-222-0544 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT, daily email at help@hannaandersson.com or online at hannaandersson.com and click “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page or at: www.hannaandersson.com/product-recall.
The berries were packed between May 28 and June 9 and you can identify a problematic package by the UPC code or the product lot code (see the FDA release for the full product lot code list). Four UPC codes are affected:
0 71430 01154 6
0 71430 01151 5
07143001150 8
071430011155 3
If you find a package with one of these codes in your home, discard it immediately. No other Dole products are affected by this recall. If you have any questions, you can call the Dole Consumer Center at 1-800-356-3111, which is open 24 hours a day.
Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported yet in association with the recall.
In a dream world, you’d get paid to be a mom. And if you did, new data from Salary.com finds that you’d be making a fair market salary of $184,820, based on an average of 106 (!) hours of work a week. Of course, that doesn’t take hazard pay or retirement into account.
Those hours worked are up from 96.5 hours a week pre-pandemic and 75% of moms report putting in even more time––117 hours a week to be exact. With the additional burden of schooling and working at home, the most time-consuming and expanded roles reported were Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (the role that makes sure everyone else is following the plan).
For the past two decades, Salary.com has surveyed tens of thousands of stay-at-home moms and working moms to determine the value of the job if it was paid fairly. Moms report their work profile across 20+ roles that make up the most time-consuming tasks from chauffeur, to CFO, to cook and more. Salary.com analyzes the hours spent and assigns an hourly wage rate to each role.
“In a year like no other, moms went to extraordinary lengths to keep things together on the home front, working, on average, 15.1 hours per day, seven days a week,” said Mary Crogan, Vice President of Marketing at Salary.com. “That’s an incredible workload, and one that encompasses everything from C-level responsibilities, to help desk manager, to teacher. It’s fitting that their salary value continues to rise, nearing the upper echelons of Corporate America.”
Of course, mom life doesn’t actually bring in a paycheck because no amount of money could compensate when the work you do is invaluable. But the next time someone downplays your role in the household, just remember you can tie a dollar amount to your hard work—and there’s data to prove it.
King of Fans has recalled 182,00 units of their Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fans due to the fact that the blades can detach from the fan while in use, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Sold Exclusively at Home Depot from April 2020 through October 2020, keep reading to find out more.
The company has received 47 reports of the blade detaching from the fan, including two reports of the fan blade hitting a consumer and four reports of the blade causing property damage. The recall number is 21-059.
Anyone who has bought this fan should stop use immediately and inspect the ceiling fan’s instructions via www.kingoffans.com/MaraRecall.htm If buyers observe blade movement or uneven gaps between the blades and fan body or movement of the clip during the inspection, immediately contact King of Fans for a free replacement ceiling fan.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that Target has recalled approximately 299,000 Cloud Island Rompers. According to Target, the snaps can break come loose from the rompers which poses a choking, laceration and pinching hazard.
Rompers included in the recall include the Cloud Island Waterfront Baby Boutique Romper, Cloud Island Little Peanut and True Navy Rompers, Cloud Island Little Wildflower and Joyful Mint Rompers, Cloud Island Oh Honeybee and Pink Rompers, and Cloud Island Floral Fields and Mint Rompers. The rompers were sold in sizes newborn to 12M.
Visit the CSPC website to see the complete list of rompers included in the recall. To see if your items are recalled, located the product item number on the white tag inside of the rompers.
To date, Target has received 16 reports of the snaps breaking, detaching, or missing from the rompers and one report of a child being pinched.
The Cloud Island rompers were sold at Target stores nationwide, Target.com, GoogleExpress.com and Shipt.com from Jul. 2019 through Oct. 2020 for $10 for a single romper and $11 for 2-pack rompers set.
If you have a recalled romper, immediately stop using and return them to any Target Store for a full refund. You can also contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the items via mail.
Candles may make your home warm and cozy, but it’s time to examine the brand you currently have on your mantle. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently recalled Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles for posing fire and burn hazards.
The candle (pictured above) is exclusively sold at Dollar Tree and according to CPSC, “the candles’ high flames can ignite the surface of the wax or cause the glass to break, posing fire and burn hazards.”
If you have this specific product in your possession immediately stop using it. Then call Dollar Tree for a refund. They can be reached at 800-876-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at dollartree.com. If you go to their website to seek your refund, scroll to the bottom of the page and under “Customer Service” select “Contact Us” and then “Company Questions & Answers.” Next click on “Product Recalls” in the left column for more info.
Currently about 142,740 units are in circulation with the recall announced December 2020. To learn more visit CPSC.gov.
Calling all owners of Thule Sleek strollers. On Aug. 12, 2020, the company announced a recall of their Sleek stroller due to the handlebar detaching, which would pose an injury hazard to children.
There was one reported case of the handlebar detaching (no injuries reported) and Thule is taking the steps to rectify the situation by replacing the handlebar on all recalled Sleek strollers.
photo: Thule
About 4,000 Thule Sleek strollers were sold (in addition, about 880 were sold in Canada) between July 2018 through June 2020 for between $830-$850. They were sold in black, dark gray, light gray, navy blue and red with a silver or black frame.
Only strollers without a QC2020 sticker next to the product label and manufactured between May 2018 through September 2019 are included in this recall. The manufacture date code in YY/MM format, Thule Sleek and product number: 11000001-5, 11000017, 11000330 or 11000337-342 can be found on the product label located on the lower inside frame of the stroller. UPC code 091021978485, 091021883703, 091021460256, 091021761773, 091021079779, 091021070585, 091021349001, 091021433137, 091021514386, 091021037090,091021091900, 091021648937 or 091021190214 can be found on the product packaging.
If you think your stroller is in recalled, stop using the stroller and contact Thule Group at 855-929-3531 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. You can also email thulesleek18@thule.com or visit online at thule.com/recallthulesleek or thule.com and click on Support/Safety Notice for more information.
Get more info. about the recall from from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission here.
Long, lazy summer days spent outside are the best. But babies’ tiny bodies and sensitive skin need careful consideration. Here are the top sun-safety rules to live by this summer, to keep your baby comfortable, covered up and well hydrated.
1. Baby sunglasses! Not only are baby sunglasses all kinds of adorable, they provide important protection against the sun’s harsh rays. If your little one likes to fling them off, try sunglasses with a band or strap to keep them on securely. We love Weefarers sunglasses (above), which come with a removable strap and carrying pouch in two sizes (age 0-2 and 2-4) and polarized or not. All styles provide 100% UVA and 100% UVB protection.
2. Choose sun-protective swimwear. The key to keeping your baby safe in the sun is sun-protective clothing. Look for swimwear that has a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) of 30 or higher for the best protection. One-piece, full-coverage suits and rash guards cover more skin, which means less time struggling with applying sunscreen to a wriggly baby.
3. Dress in light layers. Look for breathable fabrics, like cotton, which soaks up sweat and can help keep baby cool. And dress kids in layers, covering as much of their skin as is comfortable. You can remove any excess clothing when you’re in the shade.
photo: iStock
4. Apply, and reapply, sunscreen. Check out our favorite sunscreen for babies, and reapply after contact with water, or approximately every two hours if you’ll be outside longer than that. Pro tip: Set your phone’s alarm to remind you when it’s time for more sunscreen. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants 6 months and younger shouldn’t wear sunscreen, so keep the little ones in the shade and in sun-protective clothing instead.
5. Pop on a wide-brimmed bucket hat, preferably with a chin strap. Baby hats are important for all kids, especially little baldies. The wider the brim, the better. Also, look for a hat that’s made of a lightweight material that will dry quickly and offers UV protection. A chin strap is extra helpful to hold hats in place, but avoid the ones with a one-piece strap, due to safety concerns over it being a strangulation hazard. Instead, get one with a two-piece strap that attaches in the center with a clip or velcro.
6. Limit time in the sun during the hottest part of the day. The sun’s rays are strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And since that’s pretty much most of the day, it can be hard to stay indoors the entire time. But if you can squeeze in a nap or some shade during this time frame, it helps to keep your little ones out of the sun at the time when it can be most dangerous.
7. Expand your shade options. A big sunshade on your stroller or a shady spot under an umbrella or tree can keep babies comfortable. But to protect the whole family, we love ShelterLogic’s pop-up canopies. They provide shade for 6-7 people, with ample room for playing.
8. Consider a pop-up play yard. These little tents are great for the beach, park picnics, backyard fun and camping. They do the double duty of keeping your baby out of the sun and also providing a cool place for a nap, nursing or a quick diaper change. We love the Veer Basecamp (above) for its ease of use and UPF50 protection. Here are more of our favorite play yards.
9. Keep them hydrated. Keep your babes topped up with breastmilk, formula or water (if they’re old enough) to avoid dehydration. Fresh fruit makes a hydrating snack.
10. Keep your summer bag packed. Stay ready for adventure by choosing a summer bag and keeping it mostly packed, with a change of clothes, sun hat, sunscreen and packaged snacks so you just have to add a few items to get you on your way.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall for Step2’s Little Helper’s Shopping Carts. The shopping cart’s basket can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration hazard. Step2 has received 22 reports of cart baskets breaking. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Step2’s Little Helper’s Shopping Cart with the following model numbers and color combinations: 700000 (blue basket with tan cart,) 708500 (pink basket with white cart) and 8567KL (pink basket with gray cart). The grocery shopping carts measure 18.5 inches by 13 inches by 21.5 inches and have a shopping cart base and basket, four wheels and a doll seat. Only units with date code combinations of 5 and 19 are included in this recall. The date code can be found on the center rib on the back of the basket below the handle. The model number is located on the product packaging.
The affected shopping carts were sold at BJ Wholesale Club, Kohl’s and other stores nationwide and online at Step2 from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $40.
Consumers should immediately take away the recalled shopping carts from children and contact Step2 online or by phone at 800-347-8372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free replacement shopping cart or a refund in the form of a $40 credit.
