Recall Wednesday - LCD television wall mounts, High School Musical Manicure Kits, Lip Gloss Keychains, Stationary Bicycle Trainers, Tony Hawk...

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.
Smiles :-)
Smarty Pants Mama
Name of Product: LCD television wall mounts

Hazard: The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with televisions that include a DVD player. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby.

Description: These wall mounts are used with flat screen LCD televisions. The recalled wall mounts are INIT models NT-TVM103 and NT-TVM104. The model numbers can be found on the UL sticker on the television interface.

Sold at: Best Buy stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2008 for between $60 and $90.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09105.html

Name of Product: High School Musical Manicure Kits

Hazard: The lettering "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" with glitter on the pouch used with the manicure kit contains excess levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves the pouch that contains the "High School Musical" manicure kit. The 7-1/2 inch by 4-3/4 inch plastic see-through pouch has a pink zipper with "High School Musical" printed in yellow gold with glitter and "Sharpay" printed in dark red on one side.

Sold by: LTD Commodities and ABC distributing catalogs and Web Sites and on www.lakeside.com from September 2008 to November 2008 for about $11.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09106.html

Name of Product: Lip Gloss Keychains

Hazard: The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves lip gloss with a metal clasp keychain attached to the cap by a chain. Markings on the lip gloss container read, "Lip Gloss," "Brillant á lèvres," "Fantasy Makers®" and "from the creators of Wet n Wild."

Sold at: Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart Stores nationwide during October 2008 for about $1.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09107.html

Name of Product: Stationary Bicycle Trainers

Hazard: A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers.

Description: The recalled trainers are a stationary frame that allows bicycles to be converted into stationary bicycles. The recalled models include: CycleOps Pro Series Trainer models 9014 (SuperMagneto Pro), 9331 (JetFluid Pro), 9460 (PowerBeam Pro), 9321 (JetFluid Pro Winter Training Kit), and 9322 (SuperMagneto Pro Winter Training Kit) without the secondary locking pin. The model number and style names are printed on the left side of the main frame of the trainer.

Sold at: Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for between about $400 and $1200.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09102.html

Name of Product: Tony Hawk Boy's Pajama Sets

Hazard: This sleepwear fails to meet the federal children's sleepwear flammability standard, and poses a risk of burn injury to children.

Description: The recall involves the following skateboard-themed boy's pajama sets: "Boards Estate" (item # TH005LSB), "Heathen Skull" (item #TH006BSB), "Backspray" (item #TH007GSB) and "Stix Jester" (item #TH008RSB). The name of the product and item number are sewn in the neck and pant. The items were sold in sizes 4 to 14.

Sold at: Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $30.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09103.html

Name of Product: Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces

Hazard: If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Description: This recall involves oil-fired furnaces sold under the Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration brands. Only the models beginning with the model numbers listed in the chart below and with date codes ending in 0106 through 5206, 0107 through 5207, or 0108 through 4808 are included in this recall. The model number and date code (designated by the four digits following an "M" in the middle of the serial number) are printed on the unit's rating plate, which is on the left wall of the furnace's interior just above the burner. The rating plate can be found by opening the unit's burner access door, which has slotted openings

.Model # Brand & Description

ROBF Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Upflow Oil Furnace

ROPF Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Downflow/Horizontal Oil Furnace

TZOUP United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Upflow Oil Furnace

TZODH United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Downflow/ Horizontal Oil Furnace

Sold by: Contractors nationwide to consumers from January 2006 through December 2008 as part of installed systems for between $1,500 and $10,000.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09104.html

Smarty Pants Product of the Week - Clever Rabbit Clothing

Product
Clever Rabbit Clothing
Smarty Pants Review
The Clever Rabbit Clothing Line has such funny, unique designs that your child will certainly dawn the most “sharp-witted and whimsical designs” out there! Patterns include, Calvin Whine, GUCCI GOO, both written in the designers’ typical font.
The fabric is soft, and washes well. All of their designs are available in the onesie style in 3-6mos and 6-12mos as well as in lap tees in 12-18mos and 18-24mos.
Why is it a Smarty Pants of Product?
Cleverly funny, 100% organic, unique & made sweatshop free!
Retail Value $12.99 (bibs) $24.99 (onesies)
Website http://www.cleverrabbitclothing.com/

Smarty Pants Product Giveaway
Product: Clever Rabbit Onesie – Coosword Puzzle design – size 6-12 mos
Retail Value: $24.99
Entry Dates: Today – Sunday, February 1, 2009, 11:59 PM
Winner Announcement: Monday, February 2, 2009 via blog posting and email.
How to Enter: What’s your favorite Clever Rabbit design? Visit CleverRabbitClothing.com to see the many different designs available!

Earn up to 4 more entries by posting additional comments (entries) to let me know you have:
- subscribed to my blog.
- posted the SmartyPantsMama.com button on your site! (please include blog address)
- Blogged about this giveaway or this blog on your blog! (please include blog address)
- Twittered about this giveaway or this blog! (please include posting URL)

Other Tiny Details: Product will only be mailed within the 48 continental states. One entry per person. I will contact the winners via e-mail by Monday, February 2, so please be sure I know how to get in touch with you if you win!!! If no contact info is provided it automatically disqualifies your entry. Winner selected by Random.org.

And the winners are..... besosforpesos and Keilann!

The lucky winners of the Rock 'N Learn Nursery Rhyme DVD is...

15. besosforpesos said...
I subscribed with google reader.

90. Keilann said...
My little ones fav song right now is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, so that would be my song choice. She sings it ALL THE TIME- to her babies, in the car, at the dinner table... so this would have to be my pick. Thanks for the chance to win!

Congratulations mamas! I am certain that your munchkins will LOVE Nursery Rhymes as much as my little one!

Here are your random numbers:15 90
Timestamp: 2009-01-26 13:33:37 UTC

Smart Mama Movie Review: Reign Over Me

Smarty Pants Mama had a great movie night yesterday! While enjoying yummy Chinese, we watched Reign Over Me. We never had heard of it but saw it listed on On Demand. We were very pleasantly surprised on how good it was. My husband and I are New Yorkers, and obviously have a very strong, personal connection to 9/11, so this 9/11 themed movie hit home.

The movie focuses on a widow (Adam Sandler) who not only lost his wife, but 3 young daughters and family dog, on that horrific day. He battles post traumatic depression disorder (PTSD) with the support of an old college roommate (Don Cheadle) and a therapist (Liv Tyler) throughout the film. Seeing Sandler play this serious role was obviously very different (Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore are some of my favorite Sandler movies!) His character displayed super typical behaviors of PTSD, that in ways reminded me of a depressed Happy Gilmore/Billy Madison. I know that sounds odd but the behaviors, and certainly understandable behaviors, were child-like: playing the same video game over and over, blaring music when he didn't want to hear something... I don't want to give away much more. You'll need to have a Smart Mama Movie Night and find out!

Any recommendations for my next Smart Mama Movie Night?

Recall Wednesday - xylophone, bicycle, children's sunglasses, portable play yard, dishwasher and rattle

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.
Smiles :-)
Smarty Pants Mama

Name of Product: Rolling Toy Xylophones

Hazard: The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.

Description: The recalled product is a rolling xylophone made of metal, wood and plastic. It has four wheels and a string to pull the toy. The xylophone has eight metal bars, each of which is attached with two pegs. The name 'Janod' is printed on each side between the wheels, and on the back wheels.

Sold at: The Land of Nod catalogue, Web site (www.landofnod.com), and retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for about $45.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09095.html

Name of Product: 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frame

Hazard: The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Description: This recall involves 2009 TCR Advanced SL Team, SL 0, SL 1, SL 2, and SL (ISP) model bicycles and frames in silver, charcoal, blue and red. The words "Giant" and "TCR Advanced SL" are printed on the frame. Steerer tubes with "B", "N" or "P" at the end of the serial number are not included in this recall. Other "TCR" model bicycles are not included in the recall.

Sold by: Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09096.html

Name of Product: Children's Sunglasses

Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The two tone sunglasses come in Spiderweb Blue and Spiderweb Red with a spider web etched in between the eyes and "Made in China" engraved on the right-hand side of the frame.

Sold by: Party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09097.html

Name of Product: Rainforest(tm) Portable Play Yards manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.

Hazard: One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.

Description: The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a Rainforest(tm) patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the "Fisher-Price" logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC, and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.

Sold at: Retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09098.html

Name of Product: Bosch(r) and Siemens(r) Model Dishwashers

Hazard: An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Description: This recall involves certain Bosch(r) and Siemens(r) dishwashers manufactured from May 1999 through July 2005. The brand name is printed on the dishwasher's front control panel. Model and serials numbers are located inside the dishwasher door panel on the upper right side.

Brand / Model Numbers Must Begin With / Serial Numbers Must Begin With

Bosch / SHE43C, SHE44C / FD8503 - FD8507

Bosch / SHE46C, SHE56C / FD8501 - FD8505

Bosch / SHU33 / FD7905 - FD8505

Bosch / SHU42 / FD8407 - FD8505

Bosch / SHU432 / FD8004 - FD8211

Bosch / SHU43C, SHU53A / FD8205 - FD8507

Siemens / SL34A / FD8308 - FD850

Sold at: Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from May 1999 through December 2006 for between $550 and $1,100.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09100.html

Name of Product: Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles(tm)

Hazard: The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Description: The recalled Infantino Lamb and Lion Grabby Rattles(tm) are shaped like a lamb and lion respectively. Each has a ring-shaped body and an Infantino elliptical logo stamped on the front right foot of the animal. Rattles without tails on the animals and products with production codes of 0108 and 0508 are not affected by this recall. The production code is printed behind the ear in a dial format with the year (08) in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle (01 or 05) that indicates the month.

Sold at: Wal-Mart, Babies "R" Us and other specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through September 2008 for between $3 and $4.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09101.html

Smarty Pants Product of the Week - Nursery Rhymes DVD by Rock 'N Learn

Product

Nursery Rhymes by Rock ‘N Learn

Smarty Pants Review
The Nursery Rhymes DVD by Rock ‘N Learn provides great entertainment for your little one! Mother Goose walks her children, including your own, through dozens of old school rhymes. She even throws in a few lessons of etiquette and fire safety! The Nursery Rhymes DVD graphics are simple and the singing is super. My daughter, product tester extraordinaire, vouches for that by consistently asking for “rhymes” after her nap! I’m convinced that there is something magical with Rock ‘N Learn DVDs. The Nursery Rhymes DVD is the 2nd one I have had the chance to review and wow, what a hit they have both been in this home! Check out the tremendous variety of educational DVDs created by Rock 'N Learn - you'll surely be impressed!

Why is it a Smarty Pants of Product?

The Nursery Rhymes DVD is a great mix of entertainment and education for your little one! It’s a DVD that you won’t mind if it’s played dozens of times a day!
Retail Value

$19.99

Website

http://www.rocknlearn.com/

Smarty Pants Product Giveaway
Product: Nursery Rhymes by Rock ‘N Learn (2 winners!)
Retail Value: $19.99
Entry Dates: Today – Sunday, January 25, 2009, 11:59 PM
Winner Announcement: Monday, January 26, 2009 via blog posting and email.
How to Enter: What’s your favorite nursery rhyme that is included in the Rock ‘N Learn Nursery Rhyme DVD? Check out the DVD’s content: http://rocknlearn.com/html/nursery_rhymes.htm.

Earn up to 3 more entries by posting additional comments (entries) to let me know you have:
- subscribed to my blog.
- posted the SmartyPantsMama.com button on your site! (please include blog address)
- Blog about this giveaway or this blog on your blog! (please include blog address)
- Twitter about this giveaway or this blog! (please include posting URL)

Other Tiny Details: Products will only be mailed within the 48 continental states. One entry per person. I will contact the winners via e-mail by Monday, January 26, so please be sure I know how to get in touch with you if you win!!! If no contact info is provided it automatically disqualifies your entry. Winners selected by Random.org.

And the winner is..... judybrittle!

And we have a winner!!!! The winner of the Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway is judybrittle! Congratulations!!!! I am certain that your home will be much safer with a CoverPlug!

Posting #2

judybrittle said...
My most important safety item in my home are my smoke detectors. Thank you!

Thank you to the very many readers who participated in the giveaway!
I hope you all become regular readers!
Smiles,
Smarty Pants Mama...a.k.a Caroline

And the winners are..... Stacie AND ann_was_here!

And we have 2 winners!!!! The winners of the Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway is Stacie AND ann_was_here! Congratulations!!!!
Stacie is the winner of the juice!!
ann_was_here is the winner of the t-shirt!!

It looks like your extra entries paid off! Congrats!
Thank you to the very many readers who participated in the giveaway!
I hope you all become regular readers!
Smiles,
Smarty Pants Mama...a.k.a Caroline

Stacie said...
I subscribe.
January 16, 2009 6:31 PM

Recall Wednesday - Taggies, circular saw, flashing pacifier, roman shades and roll up blinds, stool and cribs.

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. This is actually the 1st time that I have found one of the recall items in my home! We were at a parade a few weeks ago and we purchased, much to my hesitation, a blinking pacifier for my little munchkin. I remember laughing to my Smarty Pants Dada that night that this "toy" has all signs of needing to be recalled! Luckily my daughter only played with it for the hour of the parade and then I quickly confiscated it. It was very much an "I told you so" moment yesterday when I received the email from the CPSC that the pacifier had been recalled. What good motherly instincts I had!!

Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.
Smiles :-)
Smarty Pants Mama

Name of Product: Taggies(tm) Sleep'n Play Infant Garments
Hazard: The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The July 2008 recall involved two Taggies(tm) Sleep 'n Play style infant garments: the Butterfly Applique' and the Fun Dog Print. Subsequent to the recall, two additional Taggies Sleep 'n Play styles, manufactured before July 1, 2008, were identified as also having snap issues. The recall has now been expanded to involve the Dinosaur Applique' and the Pink Toss Print styles. The infant garments are one piece footed coveralls with snaps down the front. These garments were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. RN #27829 is printed on the care label sewn into the garment. Style numbers are printed on the hangtag of the garments. The complete list of style numbers are listed in the chart below:
Style#: UPC, Color, Description
T20615H: 0-22253-20615-2, Teal, Dinosaur Applique Sleep'n Play (0-3M)
T20616H: 0-22253-20616-9, Teal, Dinosaur Applique Sleep'n Play (0-6M)
T20617H: 0-22253-20617-6, Teal, Dinosaur Applique Sleep'n Play (6-9M)
T21317H: 0-22253-21317-4, Pink and White, Pink Toss Print Sleep'n Play (0-3M)
T21318H: 0-22253-21318-1, Pink and White, Pink Toss Print Sleep'n Play (3-6M)
T21319H: 0-22253-21319-8, Pink and White, Pink Toss Print Sleep'n Play (6-9M)
Sold at: Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, Dillards, Nordstrom, and other specialty stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2007 through November 2008 for about $20.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09087.html

Name of Product: Ryobi Corded Circular Saws
Hazard: The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves Ryobi corded circular saws with the following model numbers: CSB123, CSB133L, and CSB142LZ. Circular saws included in this recall have manufacturing date codes between 0836 and 0842 on the data plate near the trigger handle of the saw. Circular saws with a green dot on or near the data plate and on the outside of the package are not subject to this recall.
Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for between $30 and $70.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09088.html

Name of Product: Flashing Pacifiers
Hazard: The flashing pacifiers do not comply with federal safety standards for pacifiers. Although the pacifiers are marketed to older children and adults, they could be given to babies and cause serious injury or death. The pieces of the pacifier can separate, posing a choking hazard. The necklaces pose a strangulation hazard
Description: The recalled flashing pacifier has a yellow heart-shaped mouth guard and handle. There is a 15-inch cord attached to the handle. LED lights are activated by pushing the heart-shaped handle into the base of the pacifier.
Sold at: Retail stores in the Los Angeles area from November 2007 through November 2008 for about 50 cents.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09089.html

Name of Product: Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds
Hazard: Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard.Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children.
Description: This recall involves four styles of shades, the "Canvass Roman Shade" available in four different sizes (4'x 6', 5'x 6', 2.5' x 6' and 3'x 6') with sku numbers 376983, 376984, 376985, 384870; the "Sari Roman Shade" available in two colors (berry and chocolate) with sku numbers 394700, 394701; and the "Buddha or Floral Matchstick Blinds" sku numbers 407376, and 407221. A small tag on the back of the Canvass and Sari Roman Shades states "World Market(c) Cost Plus, Inc., Oakland, CA 94607, Made in India, 100% Cotton." In addition, this recall involves other styles of wooden roll-up blinds, with or without valances, that have the following SKU numbers: 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742, 499743, 400744, 400745, 400746 and 358064, 358065, 358066, 358067, 358068.
Sold at: Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from February 2006 through August 2008 for between $25 and $60.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09090.html

Name of Product: "High Speed" Pull Back Toy Cars
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Sold at: Small retail stores in Houston and Hidalgo, Texas from June 2008 through July 2008 for about $2.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09091.html

Name of Product: Milan Vanity Stools
Hazard: The recalled stools can become unstable due to loose screws, which can cause the stool legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves the Milan Vanity Stool Model GBS57A. The stools are rectangular benches sitting about 18 inches off the ground, with fabric-covered seat cushions and metal frames. UPC Code 0-50276-85472-2 is printed on the identification tag on the underside of the seat cushion. Only stools using four screws to hold the stool legs to a foot ring are impacted by this recall.
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 through March 2006 for about $60.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09092.html

Name of Product: Stork Craft Baby Cribs
Hazard: The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break. When one or more support brackets break, the mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can become entrapped and suffocate.
Description: This recall involves Stork Craft Baby cribs. All cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between May 2000 and November 2008 are included in this recall. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm's name, address, and contact information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm's insignia "storkcraft baby" is inscribed on the drop side teething rail of some cribs.
Sold at: Major retailers including J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com and Walmart.com from May 2000 through January 2009 for between $100 and $400.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09093.html

Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway! Sensible Sippers Juice and T-Shirt!

Yipee!!! Thanks to Sensible Sippers, I will be having 2 different giveaways to earn a Sensible Sippers prize!!

Prize #1

Product: Sensible Sippers - 8-pack of banana, fruit punch, mixed berry or apple
Retail Value: ~$4.50

Prize #2

Product: Sensible Sippers T-shirt (size 2T, 4T or 6T)

Retail Value: ~$5.00

Entry Dates: Today - Sunday, January 18, 2009, 12:00 PM EST
Winner Announcement: Sunday, January 18, 2009 via blog posting and email.
How to Enter: What's your favorite juice (flavor)? Share to enter giveaway! Earn up to 4 more entries by posting additional comments (entries) to let me know you have:

• subscribed to my blog.
• posted the SmartyPantsMama.com button on your site! (please include blog address)
• blog about this giveaway or this blog on your blog! (please include blog address)
• twitter about this giveaway or this blog! (please include twitter posting URL)

Other Tiny Details: Product will only be mailed within the 48 continental states. One entry per person. I will contact the winner via e-mail by Monday, January 19, so please be sure I know how to get in touch with you if you win!!! If no contact info is provided it automatically disqualifies your entry. Winner selected by Random.org.

Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway - CoverPlug

Product: CoverPlug

Retail Value: ~$4.50

Entry Dates: Today - Sunday, January 18, 2009, 12:00 PM EST

Winner Announcement: Sunday, January 18, 2009 via blog posting and email.

How to Enter: Share your most important safety product in your home! Earn up to 3 more entries by posting additional comments (entries) to let me know you have:

• subscribed to my blog.
• posted the SmartyPantsMama.com button on your site! (please include blog address)
• blog about this giveaway or this blog on your blog! (please include blog address)

Other Tiny Details: Product will only be mailed within the 48 continental states. One entry per person. I will contact the winner via e-mail by Monday, January 19, so please be sure I know how to get in touch with you if you win!!! If no contact info is provided it automatically disqualifies your entry. Winner selected by Random.org.

Smarty Pants Product of the Week - CoverPlug

Product CoverPlug
Smarty Pants Review
This is EXACTLY what Smart Mamas need for the outlets they don't intend on using. The CoverPlug "plugs-in" to your outlet, covering the outlet completely. It blends right in. With just a little paint you can really camofluage it with your wall. The CoverPlug is perfect for those "never going to plug a thing in that outlet" outlet!
Why is it a Smarty Pants of Product?
It provides child safety and it looks good. It covers the whole outlet with a paintable surface. When painted, the outlet blends with the wall. Secure enough that a child can't remove it, but an adult can wiggle it out if the outlet is needed. No tools needed, very simple to use
Retail Value
$4.50
Website http://www.coverplug.com/

Recall Wednesday - toaster, bicycle, jacket, & baby crib

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. Please be sure to review the information provided. All information below comes directly from the listserve emails sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information.

Smiles :-)

Smarty Pants Mama

Name of Product: Four-Slice Electric Toasters
Hazard: Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Description: The recall involves Viking Professional Four-Slot Toasters, model numbers VT400WH, VT400BK, VT400GG, VT400SG, VT400BR and VT400CB. The toaster has a label on its underside that states in part, "Viking, UL Listed 73D3, Viking Range Corporation, Model VT400 Series".
Sold at: Culinary products retailers, online dealers, and Viking's web site from April 2005 through November 2008 for about $300.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09081.html

Name of Product: Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks
Hazard: The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Description: The recall involves RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks with steel steerer sold for installation on new bicycles. Only those forks manufactured between March 2008 and October 2008 with dates codes 09T8 through 42T8 are included in this recall. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and on the lower leg. The RockShox Domain fork was installed on Transition Bottle Rocket bicycles, and may have been installed on Rocky Mountain Flatline 1, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350, and Rocky Mountain Slayer SS396 bicycles.
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from March 2008 through November 2008 for between $1,600 and $3,100.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09082.html

Name of Product: Girls Blue Denim Passport Jackets

Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Description: The recalled blue denim jackets have a white terrycloth underlay lining and drawstring. The jackets were sold in children's sizes medium (7-10), large (11-14) and x-large (15-16). Style number BF1400 KP is printed on the hang tag attached to the garment.
Sold at: T.J. Maxx, J.C. Penney, and Forman Mills stores nationwide from August 2007 through December 2007 for about $10.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09083.html

Name of Product: Jardine Cribs
Hazard: The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Description: This recall involves three models of Jardine wooden cribs with the date codes identified below. Cribs with other date codes are not affected by this recall. The date code and model number are printed on the label located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.
Jardine Cribs included in this Expanded Recall
Model # Description Date Code Between
DA715BC Dark Pine Olympia Lifetime Crib 2/04 - 1/07
0108L00 Antique Walnut Capri Single Crib 7/06 - 11/07
0308C00 White Capri Lifetime Crib 12/05 - 11/07
Sold at: KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from March 2004 through January 2009 for between $220 and $330.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09084.html