Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards;
Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
2.24.08
FUN
‘N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards has bee recalled because small magnets
at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children
can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed,
the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations
or blockages, which can be fatal.
The magnetic dart board is about 15 inches wide with a black, white,
green, and red bulls eye checkered design and was sold with six
4-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically adhere to the
dart board when thrown. “Made in China” is embossed on the back of
the board. Sold Exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from
January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from
children and return the board and all of the darts to a Family
Dollar store for a refund. For additional information, contact
Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.familydollar.com
Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead
Exposure
2.23.08
Children’s
Metal Necklaces has been recalled because the children’s
necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if
ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver colored heart with a rhinestone crown, a nd a silver colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver colored chains. Sold at: Department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund. For additional information, contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.pecoware.com
Spiderman
Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast
Forward Due to Choking Hazard
2.18.08
Spiderman® Water Bottles have been recalled because screws under the bottle’s lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children. The recalled plastic water bottles have a Spiderman® picture on the cup and a Spiderman® figure on the screw-on lid. The water bottle is red, white, blue, and black and measures nine inches high. Sold exclusively at: Sears stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $10.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and contact Fast Forward LLC for instructions on returning the water bottles for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact company toll-free at (877) 244-4433 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled For Fire Risk
Cinderella
12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles have been recalled
because the wires under the hood of the car and/or in
the battery compartment under the seat can short
circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children
riding in the car.
The firm and CPSC are aware of 40 incidents of the toy car’s wires overheating. In several incidents, smoke was seen coming out from underneath the seat area where the battery is located. In one incident, flames shot from under the hood while a 4-year-old girl was riding the vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
The electric ride-on toy resembles the Pontiac Solstice. It is light blue and has Cinderella graphics on the front and sides. The wheels, steering wheel and two seats are pink. The white dashboard may contain an optional radio. “Pontiac Solstice” is printed on the back of the car. “Walt Disney’s Cinderella Special Edition” is printed on the license plate. It is designed for children 4 to 7 years old. Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $200. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dumar International at (866) 424-0500 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dumarusa.com
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
A Life of Faith Charm Bracelet Sets have been recalled
because the surface paint on the pearl white beads of
the bracelet, contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard. The recalled
bracelets have a silver-colored chain and silver-colored
charms, including a Bible, angel, cross, heart, and
praying hands. The bracelets were sold with clear,
crystal and pearl white beads. The recalled sets include
a bracelet for a girl to wear, along with a smaller,
matching bracelet for her doll. Sold by specialty toy,
book, and gift stores nationwide from October 2006
through November 2007 for about $15.
Consumers should immediately take the bracelet sets (including the girl's bracelet and the doll's bracelet) away from children and return to the Mission City Press to receive a refund. If you received the bracelets for free, please dispose of them or remove the pearl white beads. Return Address:
Mission City Press
Attn: Bracelet Refund
202 Second Ave.
South, Franklin, TN 37064
For refunds, please also include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. For additional information, please contact Mission City Press at (800) 840-2641 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.alifeoffaith.com/bracelet_recall.html, or e-mail the firm at customerservice@missioncitypress.com
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard
Karl Kani Boys’ Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts have been
recalled because the garments have a drawstring through
the hood which poses 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 by drawstrings in upper garments,
such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Karl Kani boys full-zip fleece hoody sweatshirts with model numbers MB7808, MB7809, MB7810, MB7812. The model numbers were printed on the original hang tag. The words “Kani Polo” are printed on the sweatshirt neck tag. The sweatshirts were sold in various colors including, blue, gray, black, red and brown in boy’s sizes small (8-10) and medium (12-14). Sold at A&E Store, DD Discount, Forman Mills, The Marmaxx Groups, and Suit Mart stores nationwide from July 2007 through October 2007 for about $50.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Siegfried & Parzifal Inc. toll-free at (866) 268-2868 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Children's Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Lead
Sketchbooks
with Colored Spirals distributed by eeBoo Corp., of New
York, N.Y. has been recalled because the paint on the
sketchbooks' colored spiral metal bindings contains
excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead
paint standard.
The recalled children's sketchbooks have colored spiral metal bindings, drawing paper, and cardboard covers in the following styles. "eeBoo" and the style name are printed on a sticker on the back cover. Style Name and Size: Drawing Birds (yellow spiral) 8 ½" x 11 ½" -- "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is printed on front cover
Butterflies (yellow spiral) 8 ½" x 11 ½"½" -- "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is printed on front cover
Garden Party (green spiral) 8 ½" x 11 ½"½" -- "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is printed on front cover
Up in the Tree (green spiral) 8 ½" x 11 ½"½" -- "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is printed on front cover
Nemo with Princess in Balloon (red spiral) 8 ½" x 11 ½"½" -- "Sketchbook" is printed on front cover
Nature (yellow spiral) 8 ½" x 11 ½"½" -- "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is printed on front cover
Princess and Butterflies (yellow spiral) 8 ½" x 11 ½"½" -- "Sketchbook" is printed on front cover
Princess and Butterflies (yellow spiral) 10" x 14" ½" -- "Sketchbook" is printed on front cover
Other styles of sketchbooks with colored or plain metal spiral bindings are not included in this recall. Sold at: Specialty and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through January 2008 for about $6.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sketchbooks away from children and contact eeBoo Corp. to receive a free replacement sketchbook with a plain metal spiral. For additional information, contact eeBoo Corp. at (800) 791-5619 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.eeBoo.com
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
Bonafide Love Hooded Children’s Sweatshirts by Seventy
Two Inc., of La Puente, Calif. have been recalled
because the garments 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 by drawstrings in upper garments,
such as jackets and sweatshirts.
This recall involves the Bonafide Love children’s hooded sweatshirts. The sweatshirts are reversible and come in two styles. The hearts and stars style is green and in the front has a heart surrounded by pink stars. On the reverse, it is hot pink with light pink dots. The Robots style is gray with drawings of robots and pink hearts. On the reverse, it has a zebra-like pattern with gray and black stripes. “Bonafide Love” is printed on a label sewn into the collar. Sold exclusively at: Nordstrom retail stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $40.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Seventy Two for a full refund. For additional information, contact Seventy Two Inc. collect at (626) 330-8027 ext. 170 between 9 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Children’s Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard
Toy Gardening Hand Rakes distributed by Downeast
Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine has been recalled
because the paint on the gardening tool hand rake
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal
standard on lead in paint on toys.
The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a plastic yellow bottom. “Backyard and beyond Garden Tools” is printed on the toy’s tag which hangs from the toy’s handle. Sold at: Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake. For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Baby Einstein Baby Neptune™ Soothing Seascape Crib Toy
recalled because anchors that hold the straps to the
back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children. The Baby Einstein Baby Neptune
Soothing Seascape crib toy is a plastic molded turtle
with a toy aquarium body that has woven fabric straps
that attach to the side rails of a crib. The toy turtle
has a stuffed fabric head and feet. Model number 30858
is printed on the label on the leg of the turtle. Only
crib toys manufactured in October 2007 with date code
BJ7 printed on the back of the battery compartment, are
included in the recall.
Sold at: Discount department stores and on-line retailers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $25 and $30.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib toys and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement toy. For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (866) 203-6788 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm�s Web site at www.kidsii.com
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems have been
recalled because small magnets inside the building
pieces can fall out. Magnets found by young children can
be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is
swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause
intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be
fatal.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Battat have received 16 reports of magnets coming out of the long flexible rods, 1-inch rods, and of the corners of square building pieces. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets. Both sets come in rotating display cases that contain 1-inch and 4-inch rods with magnets, curved 1-inch rods, triangle and square pieces with magnets, square-shaped plastic building pieces, triangles and 5-sided pieces, and metal balls. The pieces come in different colors. All of the plastic building pieces, except the 4-inch flexible rods, have the word “Magnabild” in raised lettering on them. The item number is found on a hang tag attached to the set. The product is designed for children older than three years.
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide and online sellers from 2005 through 2007 for between $30 and $40. Consumers should immediately take the recalled Magnabild Magnetic Building System away from children and contact Battat to receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product. For additional information, contact Battat at (800) 247-6144 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.battatco.com
Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets by First
Learning Co. have been recalled because surface paint on
some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Big Wooden Blocks contain 30 or 60 colorful block pieces in 11 geometric shapes. The Jumbo Wooden Train Sets contain 70 wooden pieces including trees, stop and railroad crossing signs, a red wooden engine and green train cars. The following style numbers and UPC numbers are printed on the packaging of the toys: Toy Description Style # UPC #
Big Wooden Learning Blocks – 30 pieces 7210 14559211
Big Wooden Learning Blocks – 60 pieces 7211 14559235
70 piece Jumbo Wooden Train Sets 13275A 14217340
Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops located in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions from October 2006 through November 2007 for between $4 and $20. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Christmas Tree Shop to receive a refund. Consumer Contact: Contact: For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops at (888) 287-3232 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead
Toy Racing Cars by OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, CA
have been recalled because surface paint on the toy cars
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal
lead paint standard.
This recall involves toy racing cars that are operated with a remote control. The toy racing car comes with four additional tires and one remote control. "Formula 1" is printed on the packaging.
Sold at: Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $1. Consumers should immediately take this car away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (877) 655-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.okktrading.com
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard
“My
First Kenmore” Play Stoves recalle because a metal
bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a
tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of
injury to young children. Sears has received one report
of the product tipping over, resulting in bruises to a
child. The self-assembled, wooden play stove is painted
pink with six white knobs and a timer. The dimensions of
the stove when assembled are 11 1/2” W x 13 3/4” D x 32
7/8” H. Sold at: Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from
September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the stove to eliminate the hazard. Consumers may obtain updated assembly instructions by contacting Sears/Kmart or by visiting either firm’s Web site. In some products, the updated assembly instructions are already included and replacement instructions are not required.
For additional information, contact Sears/Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit either www.sears.com or www.kmart.com
Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Cranium
Cadoo Board Games recalled because the surface
paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard. Only the die
found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers
2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall. The
Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box
with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is
printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the
box.
Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.
Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die. For additional information, contact Cranium Inc. at (877) 272- 6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.cranium.com
Mattel Recalls Doggie Day Care™ Magnetic
Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
8.14.07
About
1 million Doggie Day Care™ play sets have been
recalled because Small magnets inside the toys can
fall out. Magnets found by young children can be
swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is
swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and
cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can
be fatal.
H1532 Doggie Day Care Coco
H1533 Doggie Day Care Sparley
G4461 Doggie Day Care Lula and Baby
G4462 Doggie Day Care Crockett and Baby
G4464 Doggie Day Care Taffy and Baby
G4459 Doggie Day Care Snack Time with Cookie
G4460 Doggie Day Care Diaper Change with Ginger
H1530 Doggie Day Care Ice Cream with Ranger
G9703 Doggie Day Care Puppy Park with Dixie
G4457 Doggie Day Care Dream House Nursery with Honey
G4458 Doggie Day Care Bath Time with Beau
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Mattel Recalls “Sarge” Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
“Sarge” die cast toy cars have been
recalled because surface paints on the
toys could contain lead levels in excess
of federal standards. Lead is toxic if
ingested by young children and can cause
adverse health effects. The recall
involves die cast “Sarge” 2 ½ inch toy
cars. The toy looks like a military jeep
and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1
inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled
toy has the markings “7EA” and “China”
on the bottom. The “Sarge” toy car is
sold alone or in a package of two, and
may have the product number M1253 (for
single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as
a set) printed on the packaging. The
cars marked “Thailand” are not included
in this recall. Sold at: Retail stores
nationwide from May 2007 through August
2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending
on whether they were sold individually
or in sets).
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Mattel Recalls Batman™ and One Piece™ Magnetic Action Figure Sets Due To Magnets Coming Loose
Batman™
and One Piece™ magnetic action figure sets
have been recalled because small, powerful
magnets inside the accessories of the toy
figures can fall out and be swallowed or
aspirated by young children. If more than
one magnet is swallowed, they can attract
inside the body and cause intestinal
perforation, infection or blockage which can
be fatal.
The recalled Batman™ toys include: * The Batman™ Magna Battle Armor™ Batman™ figure with model number J1944, * The Batman™ Magna Fight Wing™ Batman™ figure with model number J1946, * The Batman™ Secret ID™ figure with model number J5114, and * The Batman™ Flying Fox™ figure with model number J5115. The seven inch tall action figures include the Batman logo on the front and include magnetic accessories. The model number is located on the lower right corner of the tag which is sewn to the figure. The recalled One Piece™ toy is: * One Piece™ Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa™ figure with model number J4142. The 5 ½ inch tall action figure has green hair, black pants, and has magnets in his hands which connect to magnets on various swords that the figure can hold. The model number is printed on the back of the action figure’s left leg. Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from June 2006 through June 2007 for about $11. Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel toll-free (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
Barbie and Tanner™ play sets have been
recalled because mall magnet inside the
“scooper” accessory can come loose.
Magnets found by young children can be
swallowed or aspirated. If more than one
magnet is swallowed, the magnets can
attract each other and cause intestinal
perforation or blockage, which can be
fatal. The recall involves Barbie and
Tanner™ play sets -- model numbers J9472
and J9560. The toys include a “scooper”
accessory with a magnetic end. Recalled
scoopers have a visible, silver-colored,
disc-shaped magnet on the end of the
scooper. Scoopers with a white material
covering the magnet and products
manufactured after January 31, 2007 are
not recalled. Sold at: Toy stores and
various other retailers nationwide May
2006 to August 2007 for about $16.Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from
Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded
Recall by Mattel
8.14.07
Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets have been recalled because small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
The recalled Polly Pocket play sets contain plastic dolls and accessories that have small magnets. The magnets measure 1/8 inch in diameter and are embedded in the hands and feet of some dolls, and in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces attach to the doll or to the doll’s house. The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the play sets. Products manufactured after November 1, 2006 and are currently on store shelves are not included in this recall. Contact Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall. Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through November 2006 for between $15 and $30. Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer’s choice, up to the value of the returned product. See full list of recalled toys here.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Children’s Toys Sold with Sleeping Bags Recalled Due to Choking
Hazard
8.3.07
Stuffed Plush Horse/Pillows and Fairy Dolls have
been recalled because plastic button eyes on the
stuffed horse and the pompom nose on the fairy
doll toy can easily detach, posing a small parts
choking hazard to young children.
Stuffed Horse: The plush brown horse/pillow was sold as an accessory with the purchase of a Horse Animal Sleeping Bag. The horse pillow has outstretched fore and back legs, a bushy black mane and tail and attaches to the sleeping bag with a hook/loop attachment on the belly of the horse. Stuffed horses with eyes directly embroidered on the plush fabric are not included in the recall. Fairy Doll: The Fairy Doll toy was sold as an accessory with the purchase of a Unicorn Animal Sleeping Bag. The stuffed fairy doll has a sewn-on pompom nose, a pink satin dress with glitter netting as a ruffled collar, sleeves and dress apron. The doll attaches to the sleeping bag with a hook/loop attachment on the bag and between the doll’s wings. The fairy doll is one of three toys that attach to the sleeping bag. Also included are a large unicorn pillow and small flat unicorn. The unicorn attachments are not included in the recall. Sold through: The Orvis Company mail-order catalogue and the firm’s Web site from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $70.
Consumers should take these toys away from young
children immediately and contact the firm to
obtain a refund or replacement horse and fairy
doll. Consumers can continue to use the sleeping
bags while waiting to receive replacement toys.
Consumer Contact: For additional information,
contact The Orvis Company toll-free at (866)
531-6199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.orvis.com/recall.
Mattel Recalls a Million Toys
8.1.07
Mattel is recalling 967,000 toys because they are covered in lead paint. The 83 products, all produced by a contract manufacturer in China, include Sesame Street and Nickelodeon characters - like the Elmo Tub Sub, the Dora the Explorer Backpack, and the Giggle Gabber, a toy shaped like Elmo or Cookie Monster that toddlers shake to hear giggles and funny noises. Mattel says that it prevented more than two – thirds of the contaminated toys from reaching children by halting the products in their distribution centers. They have been taken off shelves at Wal- Mart, Target, and Toys ‘R’ Us. However, 300,000 toys had already been bought before the discovery was made. To be sure your child does not have a contaminated toy, look for a date code from 109-7LF to 187-7LF on the product or packaging; a complete list can be found at nytimes.com, mattel.com or cpsc.gov and below:
Product Recall List: 33662 Elmo Light Up Musical Pal 33664 Big Bird Light Up Musical Pal 39038 Elmo Tub Sub 87946 Elmo Keyboard 90609 Elmo Collectible 90612 Zoe Collectible 90614 Big Bird Collectible 93068 Elmo Boom Box 93307 Press N Go Elmo 93492 Cookie Saxophone 93615 Splash Tub Puzzle B7554 Count To Beat Elmo B7987 Elmo In The Giggle Box B9620 Dora's Talking House C6908 Dora, Backpack, Perrito Figure Pack C6909 Diego Figure Pack C6911 Boots, Tico Figure Pack G5112 Sing With Elmo's Greatest Hits H2943 Grow With Me Elmo Sprinkler H3344 Birthday Dora H5570 Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Zoe, Bigbird) H4628 Water Fun Tote H8237 Blue 3 Pack Figures In Tube H9124 Chef Dora H9186 Giggle Grabber Ernie J0338 Diego Talking Field Journal J0344 Go Diego Go Deep Sea Rescue J0346 Go Diego Go Talking Rescue 4 X 4 J5936 Giggle Grabber Chef Cookie Monster J6537 Sesame Street Giggle Toolbelt J6763 Royal Boots And Tico J7983 Sesame Street Tub Pots & Pans J9692 Dora's Talking Pony Place K3414 Diego - Talking Gadget Belt K3580 Fairytale Adventure Dora K4140 Toucan Motorcycle Rescue L3194 Surprise Inside Diego Eggs L3488 Sesame Street Birthday Figure Pack L3507 Sesame Street - Super Boom Box L5202 Birthday Dora L8905 Pablo & Pals M0352 Dora Figures Diego & Bear M0527 Sesame Street Giggle Doodler M2051 Lets Go Rescue Center 33663 Ernie Light Up Musical Pal 34658 Elmo Stacking Rings 39054 Sesame Street Shape Sorter 90267 Ernie Splashin' Fun Trike 90611 Cookie Collectible 90613 Ernie Collectible 90745 Construction Playset 93107 Action Fire Engine 93308 Rev & Go Cookie Monster 93493 Elmo's Guitar 93780 Music And Lights Phone B7888 Shake, Giggle & Roll B7989 Silly Parts Talking Elmo C6910 Swiper Figure Pack G3825 Dora Talking Vamonos Van G9717 Giggle Doodler H3343 Cousin Daisy H5569 Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Cookie, Ernie) H4187 Dora Figures In Tube H8236 Dora 3 Pack Figures In Tube H8238 Sponge Bob 3 Pack Figures In Tube H9125 Bedtime Dora H9188 Giggle Grabber Oscar The Grouch J0343 Go Diego Go Antarctic Rescue J0345 Go Diego Go Mountain Rescue J5935 Giggle Grabber Soccer Elmo J6762 Queen Mami J6765 Prince Diego J9518 Sesame Street Giggle Drill K0617 Twins Nursery K3571 Go Diego Go Mobile Rescue Unit K4139 Go Diego Go Dinosaur Rescue L0305 Dora Figure L3215 Sesame Street Elmo Jack-In-The-Box L5813 Diego Tub Trike M0351 Dora Figures Dora & Kitty M0524 Go Diego Go Talking Gadget M0732 Dora's Talking House M2052 Fairytale Castle
Mattel should be one of the safer toy companies as half of their toys originate in the 11 factories it owns and operates, giving them unusual knowledge about the production process of their merchandise. Mattel requires the factories it contracts with to use paint and other materials provided by certified suppliers. “This is a vendor plant with whom we’ve worked for 15 years; this isn’t somebody that just started making toys for us,” Robert A. Eckert, the chief executive of Mattel, said in an interview. “They understand our regulations, they understand our program, and something went wrong. That hurts.” Mattel executives are investigating if the contract manufacturer substituted paint from a non-certified supplier or if a certified supplier caused the problem. In an effort to eliminate this problem in the future, Mattel is considering reducing the amount of toys it makes through contract factories.
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Crib Bumpers Due to Entanglement Hazard
Pottery Barn Kids has recalled Matelasse Crib Bumpers because decorative stitching on the bumper’s edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children. This recall involves the Diamond Matelassé, Floral Matelassé and Polka Dot Matelassé crib bumpers made of 100% cotton. The Diamond Matelassé bumpers are white and have decorative thread in pink, blue, green, yellow or chocolate stitched along the scalloped edge. The Polka Dot and Floral bumpers come in assorted colors with matching decorative stitching. A label on the bumper reads “pottery barn kids”.
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, its catalog, and online stores from February 2003 through June 2007 for about $90. Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the company’s website at www.potterybarnkids.com
Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes
Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control
Airplanes have been recalled because
airplanes are launched by hand and can
explode near the consumer’s head, posing a
risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries
to eyes, face and hands. Estes-Cox has
received 45 reports of airplanes exploding,
including 22 reports of consumers
experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing
being affected; five reports of minor burns
to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of
chest impact from debris; two reports of eye
injuries; and one report of a cut hand.
Sold at: Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40. Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product. For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.estesrockets.com
CVS/pharmacy
Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young
Children
7.19.07
Playskool Toddler “NoSpill” Sippy Cups have been
recalled because young children can chew through the
plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a
choking hazard. The firm has received 36 reports of
toddlers chewing through the plastic spout of the
sippy cup, resulting in one choking incident and
three near-choking incidents. No injuries have been
reported.Description: This recall involves the Playskool Toddler “NoSpill” Sippy Cup. The 8-ounce cup is clear plastic with red trim, red and yellow handles, and a yellow tip; blue trim, blue and green handles and a green tip; or purple trim, purple and aqua handles, and an aqua tip. The serial number of the recalled cups is 382814, which appears on the back of the packaging. Sold by: CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.
Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a refund, or throw the product away and bring a proof of purchase of the product to any CVS store for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CVS/pharmacy toll-free at (866) 434-0098 between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit CVS/pharmacy’s Web site at www.cvs.com, or e-mail the company at playskoolinfo@cvs.com
Children’s Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets
sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida from February 2007 to
June 2007 for about $5 have been recalled because metal
earring sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic
if ingested by young children and can cause adverse
health effects. Remedy: Consumers should immediately
take this recalled jewelry away from children and return
it to Uncas Manufacturing Co. for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
the firm at (800) 776-0980 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at
skenney@uncas.comPayless ShoeSource Recalls Children’s Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard
Toddler
Clog Shoes made by Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
have been recalled because the plastic rivets used to attach
the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to
young children. This recall involves the following
character-themed clog styles: Dora the Explorer, Spongebob
Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Coasters® Lighted Car Compel, and
Cambridge Mary-Jane. The shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5
through 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on
the top and/or side, and plastic rivets attached to the
strap. Shoe sizes are printed on the sole of the shoe. No
other sizes, styles or models are included in the recall.
Consumers should take the shoes away from young children
immediately and return them to the store where purchased for
a refund or exchange. Consumer Contact: For additional
information, call Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30
a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 6
p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site at
www.payless.com
Gerber Recalls Cereals
Gerber is recalling some of its organic rice and oatmeal cereals for babies over a potential choking hazard. Some of the packages contain lumps that will not dissolve in milk which can cause young children to choke. Gerber says it has had complaints of choking but no reports of injury. The cereals were distributed nationwide, in Puerto Rico and in the Caribbean.
All codes of the two products, sold in eight-ounce boxes, are being recalled. The Food and Drug Administration said it agrees with the voluntary recall, which includes about 475,000 packages. Customers can call Gerber at (800) 443-7237 or (231) 928-3000 to return the product and receive a refund.
Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Brother's
Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets
7.5.07
Mag
Stix Magnetic Building Sets have been recalled because small magnets
inside the plastic sticks can fall out. Magnets found by young
children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is
swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal
perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. Incidents/Injuries:
CPSC has received one report of an eight-year-old girl who was
hospitalized after swallowing loose magnets. Extensive surgery was
required to remove the magnets and repair intestinal perforations.
Sold at: Kipp Brothers’ showroom, Fall 2005 catalog and Web site
(order # NB8141) from September 2005 through March 2006 for about
$3. Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from
children and contact Kipp Brothers for instructions on returning the
product for a full refund (including shipping). Consumer Contact:
For additional information, call Kipp Brothers at (800) 428-1153
between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the
Web site at
www.kipptoys.com
Shape
Sorting Toy Castles has been recalled because the plastic
rod can come loose allowing the colored counting beads to
slide off of the toy, posing a choking hazard to young
children. The recalled toy castles have counting beads, four
play figures and several different shapes and letters that
fit into holes in the castle. “infantino®” is printed in the
lower right-hand corner of the side with the letters. The
recall only includes castles with the following date codes:
5349, 6087, 6132 and 0906. Castles with other date codes, no
date code or with a plastic rod attached with a metal screw
are not included in this recall. The date code is stamped on
the underside of the blue top and can be viewed through the
top square shape or top “A” letter openings.
Sold
at: Wal-Mart, Target, Marshalls, Meijers and other
specialty toy retailers nationwide from January 2006 through
May 2007 for about $12.
300
Shot Saturn Missiles Battery Fireworks have been recalled
because fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and
dangerous direction, which could pose eye and other injury
hazards to bystanders. The recalled fireworks are a 200 gram
multi shot device that consists of 300 individual missiles
with a single fuse for ignition. The device measures 2 1/2”
by 23 7/8” by 3 1/4” and its packaging has a red and yellow
label and the words “Saturn Missiles-Battery-300 Shots
Finale” printed on it. Sold by: Boomer Distributors
nationwide from April 2006 through July 2006 for $10.
Consumers should immediately stop using this fireworks and
contact Far East Imports for a replacement product. Consumer
Contact: For additional information, contact Far East
Imports at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT
Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at
