The Red Hen

Our way of saying Thank You!



Twice a year, right before our huge sale event, we host an exclusive VIP event for our loyal shoppers who keep The Red Hen clucking all year.  If you have redeemed a frequent buyer card (Cluckbucks) since our last sale then your name and email address has gone on "the list".

This year our by-invitation-only VIP event is scheduled for Thursday, January 28th from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m (the night before the sale opens to the public).  Not only will you have first choice on sale items but you will also receive 40% OFF those sale items.  While you are shopping, have a glass of wine or juice or a luxurious chair massage.  There will also be snacks and sweets to munch on.

Are you on the list?  What are you waiting for?  Redeem your Cluckbucks card before January 26th and YOU ARE INVITED!






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Maclaren Stroller Recall

We want to let you know about a recent and extensive recall on all single and double Maclaren strollers.    According to the Maclaren website, "The voluntary recall is to alert the operator when opening or closing the stroller of the possible risk of injury."  Apparently there have been 12 instances of amputation or laceration when children's fingers were caught in a hinge mechanism while the stroller was being opened or closed.  The company is providing a free repair kit that will cover the hinges and is designed to fit all strollers.  Here is the link to the order form for the repair kit and you can read the company's statement here.

Here is the information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website:

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2009
Release # 10-033
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 688-2326
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, 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 atwww.maclaren.us/recall

movie iconConsumers can also view a video clip (transcript) about this recall. This is in "streaming video" format.

Picture of Recalled Stroller

Picture of Recalled Stroller

Picture of Recalled Stroller

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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.



Want to get free recall and safety news?  SIGN-UP for Email Announcements from CPSC’s website by following this link:  https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx


 

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Closeouts on Majamas & Belabumbum

Inventory reduction, you won't find lower prices anywhere.  There are limited sizes, color, and styles available, mostly Small & X-Large, some styles in Large.  Prices are ranging from $24.50-$30.  Colors available vary from pictures.

Majamas - The Cozier Cami - $25.50

Majamas - Reverse Cami - $25.50

Majamas - MJ's - $29
Belabumbum - Nursing/Maternity Chemise - $29-30




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Strollers: Jogger & Sit-N-Stand


Baby Trend - Expedition LX - $64
Baby Trend - Sit-N-Stand - $49.99

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Who loves Thomas & Friends???

There is even more not pictured.  Come see us!!!

TRAINS - $2.99-$9.99

Train Set - $22 (more signs not pictured)

Knapford covered bridge - $14.99 — Pig Shed w/ pig - $4.99

Useful Engine Shed - $12.99

DVDs - $2.99-$6.99



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Fall Maternity

Old Navy top - Small - $8.99 — A Pea in the Pod skirt - Medium - $11.99


Liz Lange sweater - Medium - $9.99 — Jules & Jim skirt - Medium - $22


Liz Lange top - One Size - $7.99 — Motherhood skirt - Medium - $7.99


Old Navy top - Large - $7.99 — Liz Lange cardigan - Large - $8.99 — Elly B (by Olian) jeans - Large - $34


Oh Baby top - X-Large - $9.99 — Duo pants - XL - $10.99







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Come check out these Gliders w/ Ottomans! They won't last long...

Jardine - Dark Cherry wood & Blue/White fabric - $130

Dutailier - Light Honey Wood & Ivory Jaquard fabric - $160

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Tax Free Weekend @ The Red Hen


You can save $$$ by shopping today, tomorrow, and Sunday at The Red Hen.  

All clothing, footwear, and recreational equipment are TAX-FREE this weekend (August 7th through August 9th).  

Be sure to stop in and stock up!!!

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Congratulations Beverly and family!


We are thrilled for our newest staff member Beverly!  She is a grandmother for the first time.  She and her daughter graciously allowed us to post these beautiful photos.  Mom and baby are doing well!  Welcome little one~





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Semi-Annual Blowout Extravaganza


It is that time of year again . . . our biggest sale of the year is scheduled for the last weekend in July.  Beginning Friday, July 24th you will find amazing bargains with almost everything in the store marked down 30%.  Saturday, July 25th, the discounts get deeper and 40% will come off the price of those items included in the sale.  Finally, on Sunday, July 26th, we will take 50% off all remaining sale items.

So, what is on sale?  All the clothing in the store will be included.  We will also include any and all previously owned merchandise that has been in the store for more than a few weeks.  This will include toys, gear, etc.  There will be a handful of new products included and we will have detailed information for you at the time of the sale.  Most of our new products like Ergo, Bravado, Fuzzi Bunz, and some of the local wares will not be included in the sale.

Our VIP "Invitation-Only" pre-sale event will be Thursday evening, July 23rd, from 7 - 10 p.m. before the sale opens to the public (on Friday morning).  You will again find the best selection with a special just-for-you discount.  There will be other special treats too!!  This is our way of saying thank you to the customers that make The Red Hen possible.

Are you on that invitation list???  Simply redeem your Cluckbucks Card sometime during the six months before the big sale.  If you have already used yours, we know and you are on the list!  You will be receiving your invitation BY EMAIL the week before the event.  It will have ALL the details plus one new change for this year that we are sure you will LOVE!!!  You MUST bring the invitation with you so call us if you have questions.

Tell your friends, there is still time to redeem that CluckBucks card at the store before July 22nd and get on our VIP Invitation Only Pre-Sale Event List!!!

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