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[February 15, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Feb. 13: 

GENERATION 2 CRIBS 

A recall of all Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" drop side cribs has been issued because infants and toddlers are at risk of serious injury or death due to strangulation and suffocation hazards presented by the cribs. The cribs were sold nationwide. 

Some of the known model numbers are: 10-110X, 10-210X, 21-110X, 20-710X, 64-315X, 26-110X, 90-257X, 20-810X, 46-715X, 64-311X, 74-315X, 21-815X, 21-810X, 20815X, 308154 and 54915. (The "X" denotes where an additional and varying number may appear at the end of the model number.) However, all Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" drop side cribs are included in this recall, including those with other model numbers. The name "Generation 2 Worldwide" appears on a label affixed to the crib's headboard or footboard. 

Consumers should contact the store from which they purchased the crib for remedy information, which will vary between a refund, replacement crib or store credit, depending on the retailer. More info at www.recalls.org

KIDS LAMPS 

Innovage LLC is recalling Discovery Kids™ Animated Marine and Safari Lamps sold nationwide from July 2009 to January 2010. A defect in the lamp's printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

This recall involves the Discovery Kids™ Animated Marine Lamp with model number 1627121 or 1628626 and the Animated Safari Lamp with model number 1627124 or 1628626.All models have batch numbers beginning with "2". The decorative lamps are silver in color and feature rotating films with marine or safari scenes. "Discovery Kids" is printed on the front top left corner. The batch number is an 11 digit number located on the bottom of each unit. The model number can be found on the bottom of the packaging. 

Consumers should contact Innovage at (888) 232-1535 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.lamprecall.org for information on returning the product for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

WIND CHIME TOYS 

Tiny Love Inc. is recalling Wind Chime Toys sold nationwide and in Canada from February 2002 to February 2010. The wind chime toy can be pulled apart exposing sharp metal rods, posing puncture and laceration hazards. 

This recall involves wind chime toys sold separately, with the Gymini Kick & Play Activity Gym and Tiny Smarts Gift Sets. The toy produces the sound of a wind chime. "Tiny Love" is printed on a tag on the toy. A complete list of the recalled items can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Tiny Love at (888) 791-8166 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.tinylove.com to receive a free replacement toy. More info at www.recalls.org

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UMBRELLA STROLLERS 

Britax Child Safety, Inc. is recalling Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers sold nationwide and in Canada from July 2009 to February 2010. The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. 

This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. The recalled "Blink" strollers have model numbers U261813, U261814, U261815, U261816, U261817, U271813, U271817 and U271815 and were manufactured between May 2009 and September 2009. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on a white label on the stroller frame, near the bottom of the stroller basket. 

Consumers should contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.BlinkRecall.com to receive free stroller hinge covers. More info at www.recalls.org

PULL TOYS 

Manhattan Group LLC is recalling Pull-A-Long Friends Toucan™, Pull-A-Long Friends Alligator™, and Pull-A-Long Friends Sharky™ sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2009 to January 2010. The toy has wooden components that can break or come loose, posing a choking/aspiration hazard. 

This recall involves three types of pull-toys: Pull-A-Long Friends Toucan™ with lot code 210720GB, Pull-A-Long Friends Alligator™ with lot code 210750GB, and Pull-A-Long Friends Sharky™ with lot code 210530GB.  The lot code is printed on the bottom of the toy. 

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Consumers should return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund or a replacement toy. 

Consumers can also contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.manhattantoy.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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