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Product Recalls
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INFORMATION IS PUBLISHED BY U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
CPSC's mission is to protect the
public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer
products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million
injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different
types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.
If you would like information regarding recalls of other products issued by
the CPSC, click here.
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Funny Teeth
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Toy Dragster and
Funny Car
•
Halloween "Ugly Teeth"
• Children's "Rachael Rose Kidz" Rings
• Children’s Ultra Gear Bracelets
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Children’s Powerpuff Girls necklaces
• Children’s Butterfly Necklaces
• Flashing Pacifiers
• Slingshots
• Children’s Necklaces
• Magnetic Building Sets
• Bracelets
• Toy Jewelry
• Pull-Along Snail Toys
• Toy Mobile Phones
• Plastic Siren Whistles
• Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
• Flashing Toy Pacifiers
• Flashing Pacifiers
• Flashing Pacifiers, New Style Piano, High Toys Choochoo Toy Train
• Siren Whistles
• Yo-Yo Water Ball Toys
• Eyeball and Smiley Face Floating Balls
• Imported Crayons
• Metal Toy Jewelry
• Children's Jewelry Sets
• Magnet Games
FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead
Paint Standard
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:
Hillbilly Teeth
Units: About 26,000
Importer: FUNTASTIC, of
Houston, Texas
Hazard: The gray surface
paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal
lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: This recall
involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is
printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow.
Sold at: Grocery, Drug,
Convenience, and Mass retailers nationwide from March 2005 through March
2008 for about $2.
Manufactured: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact FUNTASTIC
for information on receiving a refund.
International Sourcing Ltd. Recalls Toy Dragster and
Funny Car Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: Dragster
and Funny Car toy
Units: About 7,500
Importer: International
Sourcing Ltd (ISL), of Springfield, Mo.
Hazard: Surface paint on
the wheels and engine of the toys contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The recall includes plastic models of a dragster and funny car.
The dragster is approximately 22 inches long, black in color with various
sponsor decals on the toys. The funny car is approximately 14 inches long
and is also black in color. Both models have the ISL logo imprinted on the
underside.
Sold at: National Hot Rod
Association (NHRA) events through Schumacher Racing, and Matco Tools through
door to door sales by its representatives from March 2007 through September
2007.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately take the toy away from children, and return it to International
Sourcing Ltd. for a full refund or replacement product.
Halloween "Ugly Teeth"
Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: “Ugly Teeth” Party Favors
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y.
Hazard: The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The fake Halloween teeth are painted white, black and orange
with brown gums. They were sold as party favors in packages of eight. “Ugly
Teeth,” “Amscan,” “Party Favors,” “Value Pack Party Favors,” UPC
0-48419-65002-7 and UPC 0-48419-61663-4 are printed on the packaging.
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007
for about $2.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away
from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full
refund.
Children’s Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due
to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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:
Children’s “Rachael Rose Kidz” Rings
Units: About 280,000
Hazard: The recalled
jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young
children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The
children’s rings are silver or gold-colored with designs or stones in a
variety of colors. The rings come four to a package. “Kidz by Rachael Rose,”
“Family Dollar $1” and "SKU 1905580” are printed on the packaging.
Sold at: Family Dollar
stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately take these recalled rings away from children and return them to
any Family Dollar store for a full refund, or contact Shalom International
for information on how to receive a full refund.
Children’s Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising Due
to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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:
Children’s “Ultra Gear” Bracelets
Units: About 86,400
Hazard: The recalled
jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young
children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The recalled
bracelets are 8-inch long, silver-colored chain bands that have a 1 ˝ -inch
long casting with assorted designs, including a snake and a sword.
Sold at: U.S. Gifts
stores, dollar stores and small discount stores nationwide from July 2004
through January 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return
the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased or contact DM
Merchandising for a full refund.
Children’s “Powerpuff Girls” Necklaces Recalled Due to
Lead Poisoning Hazard
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:
Children’s Powerpuff Girls necklaces
Units: About 48,000
Hazard: The recalled
jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young
children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The recalled
necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The
pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three “Powerpuff Girls”
cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the
three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words “CARTOON NETWORK” and
“THE POWERPUFF GIRLS” printed on both sides.
Sold at: Carnivals,
amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount and stores
nationwide,
from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return
the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement for information on how to receive a
replacement.
Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co.
Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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:
Children’s Butterfly Necklaces
Units: About 29,000
Hazard: The clasps on the
necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young
children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The recalled
necklaces are silver-colored with multi-colored pendants shaped as
butterflies. The pendant hangs from a silver-colored chain. The necklaces’
packaging is pink and purple cardboard with “Butterfly Necklace” printed on
the front and “Item #JA442” on the back.
Sold by: Children’s and small discount stores
nationwide from October 2005 through November 2006 for about $4 per dozen.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return the
necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product.
Various Firms Recall Flashing Pacifiers for Choking,
Aspiration and Strangulation Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms 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: Flashing
Pacifiers
Hazard: These pacifiers
failed to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The nipple can
separate from the shield easily, posing a choking hazard. Some pacifiers
were sold with necklaces that pose a strangulation hazard, and one of the
necklaces has beads that can come loose, which poses an aspiration hazard.
Though they are marketed for older children, they could be given to babies,
and can cause serious injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The units
involved are flashing pacifiers and flashing pacifiers with whistles. The
pacifiers are clear or colored purple, blue, pink or green. The pacifiers
have five flashing LED lights that are red and blue, red and light green and
orange. Some pacifiers are sold with a rainbow cord that is attached to
handles, and some cords have breakaway connectors. One pacifier has
multi-colored beads on the cords in the shapes of barrels, trains, boats and
various animals. Pacifiers were sold in clamshell packages. The packaging
has a warning that states they are for “12+ Years” or “6+ Years.” Some of
the products have a warning on the packaging that they are not a real
pacifier, but a practical joke. The chart below lists additional information
about the products sold and what is written on the packaging.
Sold at: Novelty shops,
toy stores, carnivals, amusement parks and by Web retailers nationwide from
January 2003 through September 2006 for between $0.55 and $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and dispose of
them. Consumers can also return the pacifiers to the retailers for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For
more information, contact the firm above.
Recall Of Slingshots by Daisy Manufacturing Due to Risk
of Serious Eye Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should immediately
contact the Company for refund or replacement.
Name of Product: “The
Natural” Slingshot
Units: About 104,500
Manufacturer: Daisy
Manufacturing Co., of Rogers, Ark.
Hazard: If the slingshot
band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing
can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: Daisy
has received at least three reports of injuries: a 12-year-old boy who was
blinded in one eye; a 16-year-old boy who has decreased vision; and an
11-year old boy who has three broken teeth.
Description: The two
metal frame slingshots being recalled are the Daisy Models ERG-100 and
ERG-300, marketed under the name “The Natural.” The model number is written
on the packaging. These slingshots have an offset fork design, a sling made
of bright green tubing with a black leather ammunition pouch and small balls
inside the tubing where it connects to the frame. Both models have black
plastic handles. The smaller ERG-100 model has the words “Powerline Daisy
Mfg. Rogers, AR” on the handle while the same words are found on the
adjustable wrist brace of the larger ERG-300 model. This voluntary recall
does not apply to Daisy’s Powerline Slingshots models F16, B52 and P51,
which have yellow tubing.
Sold at: Discount
department and sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2004 through March
2006. The ERG-100 model sold for about $9, while the ERG-300 model sold for
about $17.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Remedy: Customers should
immediately stop using the slingshots and contact Daisy for free pickup and
either a full refund or replacement with a comparable slingshot model.
Consumer Contact: For
additional information, contact Daisy Manufacturing Company at (800)
713-2479 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit
Daisy’s Web site at http://www.daisy.com.
06-127 Recall Of Children’s Necklaces
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:
Children’s Necklaces
Units: About 55,000
Importer: Selected
Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Hazard: The recalled
necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead
poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recalled
choker-style necklaces are silver-colored hearts, crosses and clovers that
hang from a blue, maroon or black velvety cord. The jewelry’s packaging is
white cardboard with “In Style” printed on the front, and UPC number
041838140766 on the back.
Sold at: Dollar General
Stores from January 2003 through December 2005 for about $1.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General Store
for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For
additional information, contact Selected Trading at (800) 336-6292, visit
the firm’s Web site at www.selected-trading.com or e-mail the firm at
mrubin@selected-trading.com
06-127 Recall Of Magnetic Building Sets Linked to
Child’s Death
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: All
Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets
Units: About 3.8 million
Importer: Rose Art
Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
Hazard: Tiny magnets
inside the plastic building pieces and rods can fall out. Magnets found by
young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is
swallowed, the magnets can attract to each other and cause intestinal
perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for
young children.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC
is aware of 34 incidents involving small magnets, including one death and
four serious injuries. A 20-month-old boy died after he swallowed magnets
that twisted his small intestine and created a blockage. Three children ages
ranging from 3 to 8 had intestinal perforations that required surgery and
hospitalization in intensive care. A 5-year-old child aspirated two magnets
that were surgically removed from his lung.
Description: All Magnetix
magnetic building sets including the X-treme Combo, Micro, and Extreme sets.
The sets contain 20 to 200 plastic building pieces and 20 to 100 1/2-inch
diameter steel balls. The building pieces are red, yellow, blue and green,
and are shaped in 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles and cylinder rods.
Some plastic building pieces have “Magnetix” imprinted on them.
Sold at: Wal-Mart,
Target, Toys R Us, Fred Meyer, Design Science Toys Ltd., A.C. Moore, and
other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide. The Magnetix magnetic
building sets were sold from September 2003 through March 2006 for between
$20 and $60, depending on the size of the set. The replacement program does
not include sets at retail.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
stop using the magnetic sets and return the sets to Rose Art for a free
replacement product suitable for young children under the age of 6.
Consumers should be sure to keep all small magnet parts out of the hands of
children who mouth objects, especially children under the age of three.
Consumer Contact: For
additional information, contact Rose Art at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m.
and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Rose Art’s Web site at
www.roseart.com
Release #06-119 Recall Of Bracelet Linked to Child’s
Lead Poisoning Death
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: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
Units: About 300,000
Importer: Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of
lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead
poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly
swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
Description: The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a
heart-shaped charm. The name “Reebok” is engraved on the one side of the
charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of
various styles of children’s footwear.
Sold at: Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The
manufacturer’s retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from
children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at (800)
994-6260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
Reebok’s Web site at www.reebok.com
Release #06-118 Recall Of Toy Jewelry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Dollar
Tree Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the Dark Necklace and Ring, and UV
Necklace and Ring
Units: About 580,000
Importer: Dollar Tree
Distribution Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard: The recalled
jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead
poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No
incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: The rings
are silver in color, adjustable, and have one of a variety of designs with a
toy “gem” in the center. The necklaces have a black string with silver
colored clasps and a silver charm with a “gem” in the center. The following
are printed on the charms’ packaging: “Mood Necklace,” Mood Ring,” “Glow in
the Dark Necklace,” “Glow in the Dark Ring,” “UV Necklace” or “UV Ring.” The
“UV” jewelry packaging reads, “The Sun’s Energy Will Change The Color.” On
the reverse of the packaging is “SKU#815485” and the name “Mannix.”
Sold at: Dollar Tree,
Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only $1 and Super Dollar Tree
stores nationwide from September 2003 through February 2006 for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return
the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For
additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web
site at www.dollartree.com
Release #06-108 Recall Of Pull-Along Snail Toys
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: BRIO’s Pull-along Snails
Units: About 2,100
Manufacturer: BRIO® Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB, of
Sweden
Hazard: The snail toy is sold with a rattle containing a bell. The rattle
can come apart, and the bell poses a small parts choking hazard to young
children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled BRIO Pull-along Snail is made of wood. The body of
the snail is painted red and it has yellow wheels. The toy has item number
30368 written on the packaging. The snail measures 6-inches long and
4.5-inches high with natural wood and spring antennae. On the back of the
snail is a removable green bell rattle with a yellow swirl and multi-colored
posts. The rattle measures 2.25-inches in diameter and 2-inches high. A BRIO
logo is printed on the back end of the snail and a yellow cord is attached
at the front.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide, Web retailers and mail order
catalogs from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers who purchased this toy should take it away from their
child immediately and contact BRIO® for information on how to receive a free
replacement product.
Consumer Contact: Contact BRIO® at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5
p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.brio.net
Media Contact: Kay Thomson, (888) 274-6869 Ext. 504 email
kay@briotoy.com
Release #06-099 Recall Of Toy Mobile Phones
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: iPlay My First Mobile Phones
Units: About 50,500
Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard: The toy phone’s yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and the firm have received one report of the
antenna breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
Description: My First Mobile phone is a red and blue flip style mobile phone
with a yellow bear on the cover and a yellow hard plastic antenna. Inside
the flip phone are five round orange numeric buttons, as well as a sun
button. The phone sounds with various ring tones when the buttons are
depressed. On the inside top cover on the phone is a mirror and a spinning
star with a lady bug button. “Made in China” is printed on the back of the
battery cover.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2002 through November
2005 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on
returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Consumer Contact: Contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime
or visit the firm’s Web site at www.intplay.com/recall.htm
Media Contact: Sue Tiece (973) 316-2500 ext. 232 or
sue.tice@intplay.com
Release #06-048
Recall of
Plastic Siren Whistles
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: Plastic
Siren Whistle
Units: About 144,000
Hazard: The recalled
plastic siren whistle's internal pieces can detach from the toy, posing a
choking hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Chuck
E. Cheese's has received four reports of children starting to choke and
three reports of children swallowing pieces of the plastic siren whistle.
Description: The recalled
plastic siren whistle is a red, green or purple tube with small plastic
pieces inside. The whistle is about 2-inches long and 3/4- inch wide. The
toy whistles were distributed as prizes at Chuck E. Cheese's by redeeming 15
tickets earned by playing games.
Sold at: Chuck E.
Cheese's nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately take the recalled plastic siren whistle away from children and
discard it. Free replacement whistles can be obtained by visiting any Chuck
E. Cheese's or contacting the company.
Release #06-009 Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
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: Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
Units: About 176,000
Manufacturer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The sharpener’s razor blade is exposed when the cover is removed.
Also, the pencil sharpener hole is large enough to allow a finger to fit
inside. This poses a laceration hazard to children and adults.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 17 reports involving the pencil
sharpeners, including 12 children and adults who received cuts to their
fingers from the sharpener’s razor blade.
Description: The jumbo pencil has a red eraser on the end and comes with a
pencil sharpener. Pencils are either short, 8 ˝ inches long and one inch
wide, or long, 15 inches long and ˝ inch wide. The pencils are blue, red or
striped. The sharpeners are pink or blue and come in a clear plastic pouch.
Model number 70505 is printed on the pouch.
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: Target Stores nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005 for
about $1.
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled jumbo pencil with sharpeners away
from children immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a
GiftCard of $1 plus applicable state tax.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800)
440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto the
firm’s Web site at www.Target.com
Release #05-151 Recall of Flashing Toy
Pacifiers
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: Flashing Pacifier or
2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklace.
Importer/Wholesaler:
Solar Inc. of Tappan, N.Y.
Hazard: The nipple can detach from
the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description:
The recalled pacifier necklace consists of a 28-inch multicolored cord with
a 3-inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. A hole at the tip
of the nipple is used as a blowhole for the whistle. The pacifier handle
operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers.
“Flashing Pacifier” or “2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace” is
printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.
Sold at: Small retail stores,
distributors, dollar stores and on Solar’s Web site from January 2004
through February 2005 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should discard
the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a
refund.
Release # 05-099 Recall of Flashing Pacifiers
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: Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace and Flashing Pacifier Shock Baby
Necklace.
Importer/Wholesaler:
Todo Dollar Wholesale, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard:
The nipple can detach from the pacifier, posing a choking hazard to young
children.
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported.
Description:
The recalled pacifier necklace consists of a 28-inch multi-colored cord with
a 3-inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. On the Whistle
Necklace pacifier, the nipple is the whistle, which contains a hole at the
tip to be used as a blow hole. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off
button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. “Flashing Pacifier Shock
Baby Necklace” or “2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace” is
printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.
Remedy:
Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a refund.
Release #05-160 Recall of Light-up Pacifiers and Two
Electronic Toys
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: Light-up Pacifier, New
Style Piano, and High Toys Choochoo Toy Train
Importer: California
International Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: The pacifiers and toys can
easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to
young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The recall includes
one type of pacifier (Light-up Pacifiers) and two types of toys (New Style
Pianos and High Toys Choochoo Toy Trains). The Light-up Pacifier is a
plastic pacifier, which also acts as a whistle. When a button on the
pacifier’s handle is pushed, the pacifier lights up with flashing LED
lights. The New Style Piano is a battery operated musical piano, which
measures about 6 inches across and comes in orange and blue colors.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers
should immediately take the recalled pacifiers and toys away from young
children and call California International Trading to find out how to get a
refund and postage reimbursement.
Release #90-110 Recalls Siren Whistles
WASHINGTON, DC – The noisemaker
within the whistle may separate from the toy and could present a choking
hazard to young children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
These plastic 1-3/4" tubular whistles come in solid colors of yellow, white,
red, blue, orange, green, pink, and black. "TAIWAN" is embossed on the
outside of the whistles.
The Siren Whistles were sold nationwide from January 1989 through March
1990. They were primarily distributed through carnivals where they were
frequently given away as prizes or sold individually from concession stands
for under 25 cents each.
Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this
product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility
of injury.
Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately.
Results of Investigation of Yo-Yo Water
Ball Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission believes there
is a low but potential risk of strangulation from the yo-yo water ball toy.
The stretchy cord of the toy can wrap around a child’s neck when the child
swings the toy overhead like a lasso. Parents who are concerned about this
risk could, in addition to closely supervising the use of this toy, cut the
cord off the toy (leaving a squishy toy ball for children to play with) or
throw the toy away.
The Commission has received 186 reports of incidents in which the yo-yo ball
toy’s cord wrapped around a child’s neck. In all cases, a parent or child
successfully removed the cord from the child’s neck. Although there were no
lasting injuries, seven cases reported broken blood vessels affecting eyes,
eyelids, cheeks, neck, scalp or the area behind the ears. CPSC staff
realizes that the reported incidents are uncomfortable and anxiety-provoking
events for children and adults. However, based on information currently
available, the CPSC staff has concluded that the toy poses a low risk of
strangulation, especially for younger children. Based on the pattern of
incidents, the number of products involved, the low likelihood of
strangulation, and the technical staff’s assessment of the risk of injury
presented by the product, the yo-yo water ball toy does not meet
congressionally mandated standards for product recall.
The Commission also investigated reports of potential toxicity from the
liquid inside the toy and flammability from a flame test of the yo-yo ball
toy. CPSC staff found no toxicity or flammability concerns.
We believe that parents should exercise caution in allowing children to play
with this toy, said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. The Commission will continue
to monitor incidents involving the yo-yo waterball toy.
Based on information from industry sources, CPSC believes that over the last
year, there have been approximately 11-15 million yo-yo ball toys
distributed in the U.S., selling for between $1 and $5. The toys are made of
rubber-like material and consist of a liquid-filled ball with a stretchy
cord that has a small finger loop at the end. The cord is highly elastic and
can be stretched to more than three feet.
CPSC
is aware that some major retailers (for example, Toys R Us, Walgreen’s, and
Saks) have unilaterally stopped selling the yo-yo ball toys.
Release #98-092 Recall of "Eyeball" and
Smiley Face Floating Balls
WASHINGTON, D.C. -
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about
329,000 Halloween Floating Eyeballs and about 100,000 Smiley Face Floating
Balls. These balls contain kerosene. If the ball cracks or breaks, kerosene
leaking out could poison young children if swallowed. The smaller of these
balls also present a serious choking hazard to young children. They lack
warning labels required for small balls.
CPSC and Atico
International USA, Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these balls.
This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
All of the Smiley Face balls are 1.5 inches in diameter. They are yellow
with black features. The Halloween Eyeballs were sold in two sizes. They
measure either 1.5 or 2.25 inches in diameter. They are white with different
colored irises and red streaks (resembling bloodshot eyes). All the balls
float in kerosene inside a clear outer ball, and are labeled "MADE IN
TAIWAN."
These balls were sold nationwide by retail chain stores such as Arbor Drug,
Eckerd Drugs, Thrift Drugs, K&B, Inc and Walgreen drug stores from June 1995
through October 1997 for about $1.
Consumers should take these balls away from children immediately and return
them to the store where they were purchased for a refund. For more
information, contact Atico International USA toll free at (800) 645-3867,
extension 541. Consumers will hear a recording asking them to leave their
name and number, and an Atico International USA representative will return
their call.
Release #94-055 Recalls Of Imported Crayons - Poisoning
Hazard
Product: Crayons imported
from China by the following companies:
- "12 Jumbo Crayons,"
Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA.
- "Safe 48 Non-Toxic I'm
a Toys "R" Us Kid! Crayons," Toys "R" Us, Paramus, NJ.
- "12 Crayons, Glory"
and "18 Crayons That Paint, Conforms ASTM D-4236," Glory Stationery
Manufacturing Company Limited, Los Angeles, CA.
- "64 Crayons, School
Quality, No. 8064," A.J. Cohen Distributors, Hauppauge, NY.
- "64 Crayons, #CR 64-64
CT," Baum Imports, New York, NY.
- "12 Super Jumbo
Crayons," Dynamic Division of Agora International, St. Albans, NY.
- "8 Crayons, No 5 CL
850," Dynamic Division of Agora International, St. Albans, NY.
- "Fun Time 72 Crayons,
No. B541," Overseas United, New York, NY.
- "64 Crayons, Kidz
Biz," Bargin Wholesale, Los Angeles, CA.
- "64 Crayons,
SKU#51-02600," Universal International, Minneapolis, MN.
- "Feido, 12 Crayons,
No. CC8812," Kipp Brothers Inc., Indianapolis, IN.
Problem:
All of these crayons contain lead. The first three (Concord, Toys "R" Us,
and Glory) contain enough lead to present a lead poisoning hazard to young
children who might eat or chew on the crayons. While sources such as lead
paint are major causes of lead poisoning, it is important to eliminate other
contributors to lead poisoning, such as these crayons. The other eight
brands do not contain enough lead to increase the blood lead level above the
threshold level for lead poisoning, assuming a typical scenario of a child
chewing on small pieces of lead- containing crayons over a span of time.
However, CPSC is very concerned about these crayons because they add to the
overall "lead load" to children who may eat them. If a child ate an entire
lead-containing crayon over the same span of time, the lead poisoning
threshold for these crayons would be exceeded.
What To Do: Take the crayons away from children and discard them or,
for most of the brands, take them back to the store for a refund. The
crayons sold by Bargin Wholesale and by Universal International are being
recalled from the importers' retail chains. Buy only crayons and other
children's art materials that have this label: "Conforms to ASTM D-4236" (or
similar words) which means that a toxicologist has reviewed the formula of
the art material for chronic hazards.
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces recalls of several imported crayons because of a lead poisoning
hazard.
Importers of the following Chinese crayons are taking these corrective
actions:
- "12 Jumbo Crayons,"
Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA. Sold approximately 430 cases in 18
States. Return to store for refund.
- "Safe 48 Non-Toxic I'm
a Toys "R" Us Kid! Crayons," Toys "R" Us, Paramus, NJ. Sold 100,000
packages in 1990-91 and 2,000 packages in last year. The crayons were
packaged in plastic cylindrical containers with a crayon sharpener in the
lid and a paper label featuring Geoffrey the Giraffe and reading in part:
"SAFE 48 NON- TOXIC I"M A TOYS "R" US KID! CRAYONS *** manufactured by BSA
Assoc., N.Y., N.Y. 10010 for Geoffrey Inc. *** Made in China." Individual
crayons bear a paper label reading in part "RAINBOW CRAYONS *** BSA ***
Made in China." Return to store for refund.
- "12 Crayons, Glory"
and "18 Crayons That Paint, Conforms ASTM D- 4236," Glory Stationery
Manufacturing Company Limited, Los Angeles, CA. According to the importer,
none of the crayons was sold at retail level. Those crayons shipped to
distributors have been recalled, and all crayons at the importer's
warehouse will be destroyed.
- "64 Crayons, School
Quality, No. 8064," A.J. Cohen Distributors, Hauppauge, NY. Sold 226,008
units in Eastern United States. Return to store for refund.
- "64 Crayons, #CR 64-64
CT," Baum Imports, New York, NY. Sold 80,400 boxes in metropolitan New
York City area. Return to store for refund.
- "12 Super Jumbo
Crayons," Dynamic Division of Agora International, St. Albans, NY. Sold
36,000 boxes nationwide. Return to store for refund.
- "8 Crayons, No 5 CL
850," Dynamic Division of Agora International, St. Albans, NY. Sold
120,000 boxes nationwide. Return to store for refund.
- "Fun Time 72 Crayons,
No. B541," Overseas United, New York, NY. Sold 16,949 boxes in
metropolitan New York City area. Return to store for refund.
- "64 Crayons, Kidz
Biz," Bargin Wholesale, Los Angeles, CA. Sold 101,184 boxes nationwide.
Firm will recall from "The $.99 Store" chain.
- "64 Crayons,
SKU#51-02600," Universal International, Minneapolis, MN. Firm imported
295,000 boxes. Firm will recall from the "Only Deals" chain.
- "Feido, 12 Crayons,
No. CC8812," Kipp Brothers Inc., Indianapolis, IN. Sold 19,006 nationwide.
Firm will destroy 3,438 boxes of crayons left in inventory.
All of these crayons
contain lead. The first three (Concord, Toys "R" Us, and Glory) contain
enough lead to present a lead poisoning hazard to young children who might
eat or chew on the crayons. The other eight brands do not contain enough
lead to increase the blood lead level above the threshold level for lead
poisoning (10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood, as defined by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and supported by other Federal
agencies). This assumes a typical scenario of a child chewing on small
pieces of lead-containing crayons over a span of time. However, CPSC is very
concerned about these crayons because they add to the overall "lead load" to
children who eat them. If a child ate an entire lead- containing crayon over
the same span of time, the lead poisoning threshold for these crayons would
be exceeded.
The CPSC staff found the lead-containing crayons during a nationwide
survey of crayons imported from China. In a separate action, the Arizona
Department of Health Services had previously found some crayons imported
from China to be a source of high blood lead levels in a Phoenix infant. The
Los Angeles-based importer of those crayons, Concord Enterprises, recalled
those crayons in cooperation with CPSC on March 22, 1994.
Toys "R" Us conducted tests at an independent lab and did not find
hazardous amounts of lead in the crayons they tested. Nevertheless, Toys "R"
Us and CPSC urge consumers to take the Toys "R" Us crayons away from
children and discard them or return them to a Toys "R" Us store for a
refund.
Parents should buy only crayons and other children's art materials
that have this label: "Conforms to ASTM D-4236," or similar words. This
label means that the formulas of the crayons and other art materials have
been reviewed by a toxicologist for chronic hazards and are labeled
appropriately. In the case of the crayons imported by Glory Stationery
Manufacturing Company Limited, it was inappropriate for the crayons to be
labeled "Conforms to ASTM D-4236" because the crayons contained hazardous
levels of lead. CPSC will continue to test art materials to assure that the
ASTM label is being properly used. CPSC also will continue to work with the
U.S. Customs Service to seize non- ASTM-labeled crayons at ports of entry.
Parents should not buy old non-ASTM-labeled art materials still on store
shelves. CPSC Chairman Ann Brown said, "While there are other causes of lead
poisoning, such as lead paint, no children's product, especially crayons,
should contain lead. Throw these crayons in the trash or take them back to
the store for a refund." Lead has long been recognized as a hazardous
substance, especially to young children, infants, and fetuses. Lead
poisoning can cause irreversible brain damage and can impair mental
functioning. It can retard mental and physical development and reduce
attention span.
Release #04-174 CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry
Sold in Vending Machines
Firms agree to
stop importation until hazard is eliminated
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), four
toy jewelry importers today announced the voluntary recall of 150 million
pieces of toy jewelry sold in vending machines across America. CPSC has
determined that some of this toy jewelry contains dangerous levels of lead,
posing a risk of lead poisoning to children. Only about half of the 150
million pieces of toy jewelry actually contains lead, but, because it is
difficult to distinguish the lead jewelry from the non-lead jewelry, the
industry decided to recall all of it. The four firms are A & A Global
Industries, Inc., of Cockeysville, Md.; Brand Imports, LLC, of Scottsdale,
Ariz.; Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.; and L. M. Becker &
Co., Inc., of Kimberly, Wis.
CPSC has received one report
of lead poisoning when a child swallowed a piece of toy jewelry containing
lead that was previously recalled. No reports of injury or illness have been
received for the recalled products announced today. Young children sometimes
mouth or swallow items like these, and lead can leach from the jewelry into
the child’s body. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral
problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
The four firms have advised
the Commission that they have stopped importing toy jewelry with lead and
are committed to working with the CPSC staff on eliminating hazardous levels
of lead in future importations of toy jewelry.
“With millions of pieces of jewelry
involved in this recall, I urge parents to search their children’s toys for
this jewelry,” said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. “Throw away this recalled
toy jewelry.” CPSC has issued guidance urging firms to eliminate lead in
consumer products, or, if lead is used, to assure it is not accessible. CPSC
collected and analyzed some samples of toy metal jewelry sold in vending
machines and found that 10 of those products had lead that could be
accessible to children. The industry volunteered, out of an abundance of
caution, to recall additional products.
This toy jewelry recall involves
various styles of
rings, necklaces and bracelets. The rings are gold- or silver-colored with
different designs and paint finishes with various shaped center stones. The
necklaces have black cord or rope or gold- or silver-colored chains. The
necklaces have pendants, crosses or various geometrical designs or shapes,
and can include gemstones. The various styles of bracelets include charm
bracelets, bracelets with medallion links, and bracelets with faux stones.
All the jewelry was manufactured in India.
The toy jewelry was sold in vending
machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores
nationwide from January 2002 through June 2004 for between $0.25 and $0.75.
The industry estimates that this toy jewelry is kept in homes for a short
period of time, but parents should look for these items in their homes.
Consumers should throw away recalled
jewelry.
 
 
 
Release #98-147
Recall of Children's Jewelry Sets
WASHINGTON, D.C. -
In cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Almar Sales Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about
28,000 children's jewelry sets. The necklaces and bracelets involved in this
recall can break, releasing small plastic beads that pose potential choking
and aspiration hazards to young children.
The children's jewelry sets are
sold under the Expressions brand name. The sets contain a bracelet and a
necklace made from colorful plastic beads strung on an elastic cord. The
jewelry sets subject to this recall come in the following five styles:
The
style number is
found on the cardboard hangtag, attached to the sets at the time of
purchase.
Toy and novelty stores nationwide sold the jewelry for about $1.
Consumers should take the recalled
jewelry away from children immediately,
and return them to the store where purchased. Other Expressions brand
jewelry sets or sets with clasps are not involved in this recall.
Release #00-038 Recall of Magnet Games
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Safari
Ltd., of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 21,000 magnet games. Paint on the
magnets metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards
for children's products. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead presents
a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
CPSC and Safari Ltd.
are not aware of any injuries involving these products. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
The magnet games are made up of a black
round base,
measuring 2.5 inches in diameter, that is magnetic with about 60 small,
multi-colored metal figures in the shape of butterflies, frogs or fish.
"Made in Taiwan" is imprinted into the black base. Each unit is packaged in
a triangle- shaped box with the following identification: Magnetic Butterfly
Rainbow Item No. 6652-16, Magnetic Frog Fantasy - Item No. 6653-16, and
Magnetic Coral Reef Collage - Item No. 6654-16. The boxes also are labeled
in part: "Ages 7 to 70...SAFARI...MADE IN TAIWAN".
Small toy and gift stores
nationwide sold these magnets from January 1999 through November 1999 for
about $6.
Consumers should immediately remove the
metal figures from the magnetic base and discard them.
Consumers should call Safari Ltd. for replacement metal figures at (800)
615-3111 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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