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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Graco Recalls 1.5 Million Strollers

Stroller giant Graco announced a recall today on nearly 1.5 million of its strollers, after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that many styles pose significant risks for fingertip amputations and lacerations. These risks, which mirror those of the Maclaren stroller recall back in November 2009, are caused when the hinges of the stroller canopy are opened and closed. To date, Graco has received seven reports of children injured by the canopy hinge—five fingertip amputations and two lacerations.

Wondering if your stroller style has been recalled? According to the CPSC, the recall involves the Graco Passage, Alano, and Spree strollers, as well as strollers and travel systems with the following model numbers:

6303MYC3 - 7240DNB - 7240DNB2 - 7240MKL2 - 7240MKL3 - 7F02GLM3 - 6320IVY - 6320LAU - 7241DDH2 - 7241DHO3 - 7F04TAY3 - 6330CAP - 6330THR - 6330THR3 - 7255CLP - 7255CLP2 - 7255CRA2 - 7255CRA3 - 7255CSA3 - 7255GPK3 - 7255GRN - 7255GRN2 - 7255JJB3 - 7255ORC2 - 7255WLO2 - 7255WLO3 - 7F07EMA3 - 6F00QIN3 - 6F00RRY3 - 7256CLO2 - 7256SPM2 - 7256SPM3 - 7F08DSW3 - 7F08LAN3 - 6F03GLN3 - 7260BAN - 7260BAN2 - 7260BAN3 - 7260MRA2 - 7260MRA3 - 7260PKR - 7260PKR2 - 7G00DLS3 - 7G00DLS4 - 6G10CSE3 - 7270BIA - 7270BIA2 - 6303MYC - 7255WLO2 - 7255WLO3 - 7F07EMA3 - 6F00QIN3 - 6F00RRY3 - 7256CLO2 - 7256SPM2 - 7256SPM3 - 7F08DSW3 - 7F08LAN3 - 6F03GLN3 - 7260BAN - 7260BAN2 - 7260BAN3 - 7260MRA2 - 7260MRA3 - 7260PKR - 7260PKR2 - 7G00DLS3 - 7G00DLS4 - 6G10CSE3 - 7270BIA - 7270BIA2 - 7G01CRL3

Please note: Graco makes two different kinds of stroller hinges. According to the CPSC, only strollers or travel systems with plastic, jointed hinge mechanisms that have indented canopy positioning notches are included in the recall. Compare the photos below to see whether or not you have an affected hinge.

All recalled stroller styles were sold between October 2004 and December 2009 at nationwide retailers including Walmart, Target, Babies "R" Us, and Sears. If your family currently uses one of these strollers, stop using it immediately, and please spread the word to anyone you know who may be using one.

Read the complete recall here:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10115.html

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Carlsbad Photographer MKP Images gives back; Giving is AWESOME!!!

Photographers around the world were challenged by the wonderfully Kristen Kalp of Essential Imagery to give the gift of custom photography to someone who may be very deserving but unable to afford so. Mary of MKP Images rose to the challenge!

She’ll be giving away a complimentary session, a 16×20 canvas, and the high resolution digital negatives, a $1000 VALUE!

All she needs is a deserving person who would cherish captured memories of their family. You have the opportunity to make this a special Christmas gift for a special person. As a bonus, if you send in the nominee she selects, you’ll also receive a $150 print credit (session scheduled for 2010).

Check out her blog for more information!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Amby Baby Hammocks Recalled

http://ambybaby.com/AmbyBabyRecall12.8.09.pdf

On the 12th Day of Deals, Babies in Bloom gave to me...

...15% off ALL toys, puzzles, books and playsilks!

We have fun, creative playthings for children of all ages. Take advantage of this last day of specials and find something for every little one on your list.