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Product and Firm | Problem | Recommendation |
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Report 08-250 4/18/2008 |
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"Hip
Charm" Key Chains Sold April 2005 through April 2008 Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. | The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should not allow children to handle the key chain and return it to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. |
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Report 08-249 4/16/2008 |
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Western Rider Push Toys Sold February 2005 through February 2008 Santa’s Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif. | Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the push toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
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Report 08-558 4/14/2008 |
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Lithium-polymer battery chargers and lithium-polymer batteries Sold April 2006 through July 2007 Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China | The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers. | Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers and batteries immediately. Consumers can receive new batteries and a “smart” charger that will shut down when the charging process is completed by contacting sales@hobby-lobby.com. Hobby-Lobby International has directly contacted consumers who purchased the products from them. Consumers should not return the batteries and chargers to the firm, but follow instructions for disposal and registration on their Web site. |
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Report 08-248 4/10/2008 |
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Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers
Seasonal Writing Pens Sold August 2007 through March 2008 Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas | The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund. |
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Report 08-247 4/10/2008 |
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Hillbilly Teeth Sold March 2005 through March 2008 FUNTASTIC, of Houston, Texas | The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact FUNTASTIC for information on receiving a refund. |
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Report 08-246 4/9/2008 |
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Interchange Robot Toys Sold October 2007 through December 2007 OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif. | Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take these robot toys away from children and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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Report 08-245 4/8/2008 |
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Little Builder Children’s Board Book Sets with Toys Sold August 2007 through February 2008 Dalmatian Press LLC, of Franklin, Tenn. | The cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from young children and return the entire book set to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange. |
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Report 08-244 4/8/2008 |
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Fun
‘N Games Magnetic Dart Boards Sold September 2002 through March 2008 Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J. | 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. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnetic boards away from children and return them by first class mail to: Henry Gordy International Inc., 809A Market Street, Hermann, MO 65041 for a full refund including tax and shipping costs. |
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Report 08-243 4/7/2008 |
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Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys Sold October 2007 through March 2008 Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. | The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
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Report 08-242 4/3/2008 |
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Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers Sold August 2007 through February 2008 Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. | Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys “R” Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to http://www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information. |
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Report 08-239 4/3/2008 |
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Children’s Sunglasses Sold July 2007 through December 2007 StyleMark Inc., of Ormond Beach, Fla. | Surface paint in the orange lettering on the temples of the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and contact StyleMark for instructions on returning the sunglasses for a free replacement pair. |
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Report 08-238 4/2/2008 |
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Hooded Youth Sweatshirts and Jackets Sold July 2007 through December 2007 Kidz World Inc., d/b/a Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC, of Shreveport, La. | 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. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Brents-Riordan for a full refund. |
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Report 08-234 3/28/2008 |
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Boys’
Hooded Sweatshirts Sold October 2007 through November 2007 Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York, N.Y. | The sweatshirts have a drawstring through 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. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund. |
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Report 08-233 3/27/2008 |
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Rock
‘N Ride Plush Rocker Toys Sold September 2007 through March 2008 Tek Nek Toys Int’l L.P., of Southlake, Texas | The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children. | Consumers should immediately take the rocker toys away from young children and contact Tek Nek Toys for a free replacement base. |
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Report 08-553 3/26/2008 |
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Ring
Toss Games Sold December 2007 through February 2008 Educational Insights, of Vernon Hills, Ill. | The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund. |
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Report 08-231 3/25/2008 |
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Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles Sold February 2006 through February 2008 Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine | Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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Report 08-230 3/25/2008 |
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Toy
Penguin Figures Sold May 2007 through February 2008 Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. | The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. | Consumers should immediately take the penguin toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased to receive a refund. Consumers also can contact Plan Toys to receive instructions on returning the penguin toys via mail for a refund. |
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Report 08-229 3/21/2008 |
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Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys Sold January 2008 through March 2008 Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla. | The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled Camouflage Eggs and the Spinning Egg Tops away from children and contact Hobby Lobby to receive a $3 exchange card that can be used toward the purchase of any other products sold at Hobby Lobby stores. |
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Report 08-551 3/20/2008 |
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Toy
Puzzle Vehicle Sets Sold September 2002 through December 2007 Merchant Media Corp., of Framingham, Mass. | Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy puzzle sets away from children and return to QVC for a full refund including shipping and handling. Consumers who purchased the recalled set from QVC’s television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing return information. Consumers who purchased the recalled set at the QVC Studio store should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
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Report 08-226 3/18/2008 |
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Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars Sold August 2003 through December 2007 Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.Y. | The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violated the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should remove the back cover of the calendars/journals with the ISBN barcode number and contact Galison for instructions on returning the back cover for a refund. The journals/calendars should be discarded. |
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Report 08-223 3/17/2008 |
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Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys Sold January 2005 through December 2007 MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J. | Magnets in the small flexible parts of the animals, vehicles and building sets 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. | Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy. |
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Report 08-222 3/17/2008 |
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MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures Sold January 2005 through December 2007 MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J. | Small magnets inside the figures 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. | Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy. |
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Report 08-221 3/13/2008 |
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Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Toys or Sets Sold July 2005 through February 2008 Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. | 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. | 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. |
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Report 08-220 3/13/2008 |
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IPlay Wonder Toy Sundae Sets Sold December 2006 through December 2007 Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. | The wooden cherries on top of the toy sundae pose a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy sundae sets away from children and return the toys to any Target store for a full refund. |
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Report 08-219 3/12/2008 |
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IX Force Commander Toy Airplanes and Super Famous Toy Cars and
Motorcycles Sold September 2006 through November 2007 S.U. Wholesale Inc., of Vernon, Calif. | The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return to them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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Report 08-217 3/11/2008 |
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Micros Boys’ Hooded Jackets Sold November 2007 through December 2007 Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. | 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. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Urgent Gear for a full refund. |
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Report 08-215 3/11/2008 |
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Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carrriers Sold June 2007 through February 2008 Ellaroo LLC, of McKinney, Texas | The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier. | Consumers should immediately stop using the sling carriers and contact Ellaroo for instructions on returning the carriers for a repair or replacement Ring Sling. |
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Report 08-208 3/5/2008 |
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Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles™ Sold September 2007 through February 2008 Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. | The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of equal value. |
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Report 08-207 3/5/2008 |
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Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts Sold July 2007 through September 2007 Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif. | The sweatshirt jackets 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. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard, or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund. |
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Report 08-202 2/28/2008 |
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Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex
Cribs and Captiva Cribs Sold November 2005 through November 2007 Munire Furniture Inc., of Piscataway, N.J. | The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard. | Consumers should stop using the recalled cribs and contact Munire Furniture to receive replacement spring brackets. |
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Report 08-201 2/22/2008 |
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FUN
‘N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards Sold January 2001 through January 2008 Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C. | 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. | 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. |
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Report 08-200 2/22/2008 |
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Children’s Metal Necklaces Sold January 2006 through July 2007 Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif. | The children’s necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund. |
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Report 08-546 2/22/2008 |
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Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits) Sold January 2003 through November 2007 Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill. | Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly. |
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Report 08-196 2/19/2008 |
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Spiderman® Water Bottles Sold July 2007 through August 2007 Fast Forward LLC, of New York, N.Y. | Screws under the bottle’s lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children. | 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. |
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Report 08-195 2/19/2008 |
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Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles Sold August 2005 through February 2006 Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass. | 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. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery. |
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Report 08-194 2/14/2008 |
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A
Life of Faith Charm Bracelet Sets Sold October 2006 through November 2007 Mission City Press, of Franklin, Tenn. | Surface paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet, contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | 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. |
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Report 08-544 2/14/2008 |
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Wendy
Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Drop-Side Cribs Sold November 2007 through January 2008 Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va. | Spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard. | Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free replacement or a full refund. The firm has contacted consumers directly. |
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Report 08-190 2/12/2008 |
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Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Sold May 2007 through December 2007 Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas | The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers. | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. |
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Report 08-192 2/8/2008 |
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Karl
Kani Boys’ Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts Sold July 2007 through October 2007 Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif. | 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. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund. |
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Report 08-543 2/8/2008 |
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Children's Table and Chair Sold November 2007 through December 2007 Netshops, of Omaha, Neb. | The surface paint on the children's table and chair sets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the table and chair set away from children. Netshops is offering consumers a full refund. Netshops has directly contacted consumers who purchased the table and chair sets. |
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Report 08-188 2/7/2008 |
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Transparent Toy Egg Shakers Sold October 2006 through December 2007 West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa | The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product. |
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Report 08-185 2/6/2008 |
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Bonafide Love Hooded Children’s Sweatshirts Sold November 2007 through December 2007 Seventy Two Inc., of La Puente, Calif. | 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. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Seventy Two for a full refund. |
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Report 08-184 2/6/2008 |
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Sketchbooks with Colored Spirals Sold September 2005 through January 2008 eeBoo Corp., of New York, N.Y. | The paint on the sketchbooks’ colored spiral metal bindings contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard. | 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. |
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Report 08-183 2/5/2008 |
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Toy
Gardening Hand Rakes Sold June 2007 through November 2007 Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine | The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys. | 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. |
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Report 08-178 1/31/2008 |
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Heart
and Car Sterling Silver Teethers Sold February 2005 through September 2006 Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc., of Burlington, N.C. | The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund. |
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Report 08-177 1/31/2008 |
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Girls’ Hooded Jackets Sold August 2007 through November 2007 AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y. | The jackets 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. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket’s hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans. |
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Report 08-176 1/31/2008 |
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Baby
Einstein Baby Neptune™ Soothing Seascape Crib Toys Sold November 2007 through January 2008 Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. | The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib toys and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement toy. |
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Report 08-541 1/31/2008 |
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Reading and Math Aids Sold July 2003 through October 2007 RR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill. | Surface paint on the products contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact RR Donnelley for information on returning the products for a free replacement item. RR Donnelley is directly contacting schools that purchased the reading and math aids |
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Report 08-539 1/24/2008 |
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ESI-R
Screening Materials Sold January 2003 through November 2007 RR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill. | Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Purchasers should immediately stop using the blocks in the ESI-R Screening Materials. RR Donnelley will provide free replacement materials and instructions for returning the recalled product. RR Donnelley is directly contacting purchasers and posting information on its Web site. |
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Report 08-174 1/24/2008 |
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Big
Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets Sold October 2006 through November 2007 Christmas Tree Shops, of South Yarmouth, Mass./First Learning Company Ltd., of Hong Kong | Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Christmas Tree Shop to receive a refund. |
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Report 08-173 1/23/2008 |
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Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems Sold 2005 through 2007 Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. | 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. | 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. |
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Report 08-172 1/23/2008 |
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Toy
Racing Cars Sold October 2007 through November 2007 OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif. | Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take this car away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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Report 08-169 1/17/2008 |
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Cranium Cadoo Board Games Sold October 2007 through January 2008 Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash. | The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die. |
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Report 08-166 1/17/2008 |
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“My
First Kenmore” Play Stoves Sold September 2007 through November 2007 Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. | 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. | 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. |
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Report 08-537 1/16/2008 |
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Tic
Tac Turtle Toss Mats Sold June 2007 through September 2007 Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. | The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund. |
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Report 08-164 1/15/2008 |
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Toy
Wrestler Figures Sold January 2007 through December 2007 A.A. of America Inc., of East Brunswick, N.J. | The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. |
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Report 08-160 1/10/2008 |
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“BabyTown” Pacifiers Sold March 2004 through December 2007 Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. | These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child’s neck, which would present a strangulation hazard. | Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
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Report 08-158 1/10/2008 |
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Fish
Coin Banks Sold February 2006 through September 2007 TJ Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif. | Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free replacement as soon as one is available. |
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Report 08-156 1/8/2008 |
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InStep “Pathfinder,” Schwinn “Run About,” and Mongoose “Alley Cat”
Trailer Bicycles Sold January 2007 through August 2007 Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. | The coupler connecting the children’s trailer bike to the adult’s bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children. | Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit. |
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Report 08-154 1/3/2008 |
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Metal
Toy Wagons Sold September 2002 through November 2007 Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn. | Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and contact Tricam Industries for instructions on how to return the wagon and obtain a refund. |