by admin on November 9, 2009
Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Maclaren USA, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Maclaren Strollers
Units: About one million
Distributor: Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Hazard: The stroller’s hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 15 reports of children placing their finger in the stroller’s hinge mechanism, resulting in 12 reports of fingertip amputations in the United States.
Description: 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.
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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled strollers and contact Maclaren USA to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.maclaren.us/recall
by admin on April 17, 2009
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by admin on January 10, 2009
I am sure we all can agree that Stride Rite is at the top of the list for producing high quality children’s shoes, which they have been doing it for over eighty-five years.
Good quality shoes are important for your child from the moment they take their first steps. Recently Stride Rite released a new line of shoes for early walkers called Natural Motion System. These shoes are specially designed to stay on, create traction, provide comfort, and protect the littlest of feet.
We recently tried these new shoes out with my little friend Cole. Cole is wearing a size 4 in NMS Cavy.
These little shoes were very easy to get on and were obviously well made. The best feature of the Natural Motion System, and what makes them so great for early walkers is the bottoms of the shoe. The soles are completely rubberized to provide traction and reduce slips.
I choose the NMS Cavy (shown) because it was a great neutral boys shoe that can be worn with most outfits. There are currently 3 boys styles, and 4 girls styles in the NMS line which can be seen here at StrideRite.com. Shoes retail from $42-$45 depending on style.
by admin on December 19, 2008
When a new toy to review arrived at our house a few weeks ago from Team Mom, I sure got a surprise when I opened the box!
Inside, staring back at me, were two big eyes. It took me a moment or two to realize what exactly this was…
It’s the Critter Conga from Parents!
We immediately pulled the Critter Conga out of the box and started to play.
Inside the Leopard Conga Drum and the functional Tambourine Lid, there are an additional 10 instruments.
- 2 Snake Drumsticks
- 2 Giraffe Maracas
- Crocodile Clacker
- 3 different whistles
- Monkey Rain Shaker
- Drum Toy
My daughter loved playing with all the different musical noise makers, especially the drum itself which can be played with the 2 snake drumsticks.
My friend was over with her 9 month old son and he got a kick out of the Giraffe Maracas.
We had a great time playing around and the BEST part of all was when we were done, everything fit so nicely inside the Conga Drum and was secured by the tambourine lid.
A mother’s dream…fun and storage all in one!
I loved how this toy was nothing like I’ve seen before. It’s not just 1 toy, its 12-in-1, inside a cool container.
The Critter Conga is great for toddlers as this toy is not only fun, but improves motor skills and memory.
Like all Parents toys, the Critter Conga is very well made and sturdy (can definitely take a beating) and completely safe -all Parents toys are 100% phthalate free.
Parents Critter Conga is recommended for ages 18+ months and retails for $30 at www.costco.com – made by www.Parents.com
