Reports from January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004

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See Report 05-076 12/28/04		Push Along Frog, Animal Organ, and Rock & Roll Kids Guitar Toys Sold July 03 to Oct 04 AA Importer Inc. Los Angeles, Calif.	The toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children. Consumers should call the firm to get information on returning the toys to the importer for a refund and postage reimbursement.
See Report 05-072 12/17/04		Metallic necklaces Sold Aug 98 to Nov 04 Raymond Geddes Co. Inc. Baltimore, Md.	The necklaces contain high levels of lead. CPSC regulations ban children's products from containing high levels of lead due to the risk of lead poisoning resulting from contact with these products. The necklaces also contain a sharp point, posing a laceration hazard to young children.	Consumers should immediately take these necklaces away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.
See Report 05-071 12/16/04		Extra-Duty and Heavy-Duty Swing Seats Sold Jan 04 to June 04 Swing-N-Slide® Corp. Janesville, Wis.	Swing-N-Slide® has received five reports of the swing’s seat breaking. No injuries have been reported.	Consumers should take down the extra-duty and heavy-duty seats and contact Swing-N-Slide® for information on how to return the swing for a replacement. The company will send consumers a postage-paid package to return the product.
See Report 05-065 12/9/04		Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters Sold July 04 to Nov 04 Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. New York, N.Y.	The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts. These garments were identified by the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection.	Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.
See Report 05-058 11/26/04		Children’s Snow Suits and Jackets Sold Aug 04 to Oct 04 Meijer Distribution Inc. Grand Rapids, Mich.	These snow suits and jackets have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers can cut off the compasses and corded zipper pull tags from the zipper pulls, or return the recalled snow suits and jackets to Meijer retailers for a refund.
See Report 05-516 11/26/04		Children’s Corduroy Overalls Sold July 04 to Oct 04 Hanna Andersson Portland, Ore.	The buttons on the front and side panels of the overalls can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Hanna Andersson will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund.
See Report 05-052 11/18/04		Okie Dokie Alligator Football Pajama Set Sold June 04 to Aug. 04 J.C. Penney Corporation Plano, Texas	The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
See Report 05-036 11/4/04		Children’s bathrobes Sold Feb 02 to June 04 Petit Bateau Millburn, N.J.	These robes fail to meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children due to the possible ignition of the garment.	Return the recalled bathrobes to Petit Bateau USA Inc., 45 Essex Street, Suite 200, Millburn, N.J. 07041 to receive a full refund including postage and a special gift.
See Report 05-020 10/21/04		Toy Ice Cream Car, Police Car and Washing Machine Sold June 00 to Sept. 04 Tai Tung International, Inc. Los Angeles, Calif.	The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
See Report 05-024 10/21/04		Earlyears® Spirolly Rattle Sold Aug. 04 to Sept. 04 International Playthings Inc. Parsippany, N.J.	The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.
See Report 05-013 10/15/04		Fargglad multi-color children’s chair Sold June 04 to Aug. 04 IKEA Home Furnishings Plymouth Meeting, Penn.	Choking hazard from red plastic feet that can detach from chair legs.	Full refund. Take the Fargglad multi-color children’s chair away from young children immediately and return it to the “Returns and Exchanges” department at any IKEA U.S. store for a full refund.
See Report 05-012 10/15/04		Care Bears Lunch Kits with Water Bottles Sold July 04 to Sept 04 Sky High International LLC New York, N.Y.	The pull-up drinking spout can detach from the bottle, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers are advised to stop using the water bottles immediately and contact Sky High International for a refund of the water bottle.
See Report 04-225 9/28/04		PlayKids USA baby walkers Sold Feb 03 to Apr 04 PlayKids USA, Inc. Brooklyn, N.Y.	The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.	Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and contact PlayKids to receive a full refund.
See Report 04-223 9/24/04		Jaloma pacifiers Sold June 04 to Aug. 04 Natura Products Downey Inc. City of Commerce, Calif.	The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.	Consumers should immediately take the pacifiers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
See Report 04-221 9/23/04		Director’s Chair for Children Sold Apr 04 to July 04 Delta Enterprise Corp. New York, N.Y.	The chair can inadvertently be misassembled so that the fabric seat can come off the chair’s frame and expose metal support rods. If fabric seat comes off the frame, there is a laceration and fall hazard to young children.	Consumers are advised to stop using the chair immediately and contact Delta Enterprise Corp., to receive a free repair kit consisting of new assembly instructions and four straps, which will prevent the fabric seat from coming off.
See Report 04-217 9/20/04		Reebok “Iverson/Answer” toddler shoes Sold Mar 04 to Aug 04 Reebok International Ltd. Canton, Mass.	The I-3 logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.
See Report 04-214 9/14/04		Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active Sold Sept 03 to Aug 04 Regal Lager Inc. Kennesaw, Ga.	The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.	Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Regal Lager for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.
See Report 04-212 9/9/04		Super Soaker Monster Rocket Sold Jan. 04 to Aug. 04 Hasbro Inc. Pawtucket, R.I.	The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders. In addition, the rocket’s tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched, posing a risk of injury.	Consumers should stop using the rockets immediately and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value.
See Report 04-206 9/1/04		Lascal “Buggy Board” stroller attachment Sold Jan 03 to July 04 Regal Lager Inc. Kennesaw, Ga.	The Buggy Board’s red connecting pins can break, causing the board to partially detach from the stroller or carriage, posing a fall hazard to the user.	The manufacturer is providing free repair kits to consumers consisting of orange replacement pins for these Buggy Boards.
See Report 04-204 9/1/04		Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows Sold June 03 to May 04 Theraline Inc. Wendell, Mass.	If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation. Infant pillows and cushions are banned under the Federal law. Infant pillows have a flexible fabric covering, are loosely filled with plastic beads, easily flattened, intended for use by infants under 1 year old, and capable of conforming to the body or face of an infant.	Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.
See Report 04-205 9/1/04		Boston Billows Nursing Pillows Sold Feb 00 to Dec 03 Boston Billows Inc. Nashua, N.H.	If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation. Infant pillows and cushions are banned under the Federal law. Infant pillows have a flexible fabric covering, are loosely filled with plastic beads, easily flattened, intended for use by infants under 1 year old, and capable of conforming to the body or face of an infant.	Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.
See Report 04-578 8/31/04		Astroslide Inflatable Water Slides Sold Jan 04 to May 04 Aviva Sports Osage Beach, Mo.	These water slides have an excessive length of rope attached to the safety mat that presents a risk of entanglement in the water. This poses a drowning hazard to users.	Consumers should immediately stop using these slides and contact Aviva Sports to request a free repair kit. After making the repair, consumers can resume using the product.
See Report 04-202 8/19/04		Kid’s Essentials Five-Piece Folding Furniture Set Sold July 03 to June 04 Meco Corp. Greeneville, Tenn.	The red paint on the chair contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.	Consumers should stop using this red chair immediately and contact the firm for instructions on returning the red chair and receiving a free replacement chair.
See Report 04-200 8/18/04		Nike Children’s Athletic Shoes Sold June 04 to Aug. 04 Nike USA, Inc. Beaverton, Ore.	The 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch rubber tab at the top of the heel can detach from the shoe, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from young children and contact Nike to receive a refund voucher.
See Report 04-196 8/11/04		Wooden bunk beds Sold June 00 to Feb 04 PJ Sleep Shop Portland, Ore.	These bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk end structure that violate the federal safety standard because they pose entrapment or strangulation hazards to children. The spaces exceed that allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard.	Stop using the recalled bunk beds and get a free repair kit from the manufacturer to cover up the entrapment hazards. Consumers can install the repair kit easily at home.
See Report 04-195 8/06/04	Additional photos are available in the report	Pokémon plush dolls, beanbags, and key chains Sold Jan 04 to Aug 04 Pokémon Center NY New York, N.Y.	Tips of sewing needles have been found in the stuffing posing a puncture hazard.	Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact TOMY Company for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.
See Report 04-571 8/06/04		Peek-a-Boo Ball Sold Oct 01 to Mar 04 HearthSong Inc. Madison, Va.	The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.	HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.
See Report 04-194 8/06/04		Plush Frog Stuffed Animal Sold July 04 Determined Productions Inc. Larkspur, Calif.	The seams in the toy can tear open and expose small plastic pellets, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children who mouth the pellets.	Consumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately and contact Determined Productions or stop at a local Kohl’s Department Stores to receive a refund or store credit.
See Report 04-184 7/21/04		Pool Pump Water Gun Sold Jan 04 to June 04 Kmart Corporation Troy, Mich.	The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled causing injury.	Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.
See Report 04-179 7/15/04		Summerville™ Toy Trucks Sets Sold Feb 04 to May 04 Target Corp. Minneapolis, Minn.	Components on the trucks could detach, posing a choking and sharp point hazard to young children.	Consumers should return the recalled trucks to Target for a refund.
See Report 04-176 7/13/04		Travel Lite Swing Sold June 03 to June 04 Graco Children’s Products Exton, Pa.	The swing’s carrying handle can fail to stay in place properly and drop or be pushed down, hitting a child in the head. Additionally, the 3-point seatbelt can fail to prevent a child from leaning forward or to either side, posing a risk that the child can fall forward and strike his/her head on the floor or the swing’s frame.	Consumers who have a Travel Lite swing with a 3-point seatbelt (waist belt and crotch strap only) or a Travel Lite swing without a red handle release button should stop using it immediately and contact Graco for a free repair kit.
See Report 04-563 7/12/04		Arch Swing and Arch Swing Add-A-Bay Sold Feb. 98 to May 04 Playworld Systems Inc. Lewisburg, Pa.	The weld between the side arch support and the top rail can fail. If that happens, the swings can collapse, causing children on the swings to fall and be injured by the falling top rail.	The swing set seats should immediately be removed from the swing set until a repair kit is installed. The firm will contact the owner directly by mail and provide a repair kit.
See Report 04-174 7/08/04	Additional photos are available at www.toyjewelryrecall.com	Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines Sold Jan 02 to June 04 Multiple Manufactures	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.	Throw away this recalled toy jewelry.
See Report 04-168 6/23/04		COSCO® “Rock ‘N Roller” Baby Stroller Sold Apr. 96 to Aug. 02 Dorel Juvenile Group USA Columbus, Ind.	If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.	Consumers should stop using the recalled “Rock ‘N Roller” strollers with detachable seats immediately and call the firm to determine how to inspect the stroller for possible replacement.
See Report 04-558 6/22/04		Toddler Doll Family Sets Sold Jan 03 to Apr 04 Lakeshore Learning Materials Carson, Calif.	The head and boot of the dolls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should take the wooden dolls away from young children immediately and contact Lakeshore Learning Materials for information on how to receive a free replacement doll set.
See Report 04-167 6/22/04		Basic Editions Infant and Toddler Girls’ Romper Sold Feb. 04 to May 04 Kmart Corporation Troy, Mich.	The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where purchased for a refund.
See Report 04-166 6/22/04		Children’s Swimsuit Cover-up Sold Jan. 04 to Apr. 04 Samara Brothers Inc. Edison, N.J.	The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.
See Report 04-557 6/17/04		Girls’ Straw Cowboy Hat Sold Apr. 04 to May 04 GapKids San Francisco, Calif.	The straw hat is constructed using a thin wire within a seam. The tip of the wire can break free from the seam, posing a laceration hazard.	Consumers should return the hats to any Gap store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.
See Report 04-160 6/15/04		Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers Sold Feb 02 to Feb 04 Associated Electrics Inc. Costa Mesa, Calif.	A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.	Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.
See Report 04-158 6/15/04		Children’s Wooden Chairs Sold Aug. 02 and Jan. 04 The Land of Nod Wheeling, Ill.	The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.	Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and contact The Land of Nod for instructions on how to return these chairs. The company is offering an exchange, credit or refund.
See Report 04-555 6/09/04		Kiddie Car Cruisers Sold May 6 to May 13, 04 Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Jacksonville, Fla.	The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.	Consumers should stop using the recalled car immediately and return it to a Big Y store to receive a refund.
See Report 04-153 6/08/04		Children’s Zippered Outerwear Sold Nov. 03 to May 04 Old Navy LLC San Francisco, Calif.	The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should return the garments to any Old Navy store for a refund and a complimentary $5 appreciation card.
See Report 04-149 6/02/04		Children’s Athletic Shoes Sold Dec. 03 to Apr. 04 Payless ShoeSource Inc. Topeka, Kan.	The metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.	Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and should return the shoes to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange.
See Report 04-144 5/27/04		Dread Pirate coffee table game Sold Oct. 03 to Mar. 04 Front Porch Classics Seattle, Was.	The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children. A child could ingest lead by swallowing a broken part of the ship or by repeatedly mouthing the ships.	Take the recalled “Dread Pirate” ships away from children immediately and call Front Porch for free replacement toy ships that do not contain lead and will not break.
See Report 04-090 3/02/04		Children's Rings Sold Dec. 02 - Mar.03 Brand Imports LLC Scottsdale, Ariz.	The metal rings are silver in color with shapes including hearts and stars, with slashes of colored paint. The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.	Consumers should throw the ring away or contact the company for more information. Consumer Contact: Brand Imports LLC at (800) 967-3048
See Report 04-088 2/26/04		Wooden Music Radio Boxes Sold March 02 - Jan. 04 Child Craft Industries Salem, Ind.	The recalled ³Picture Radio² song boxes have a wind-up knob, picture window, flexible antenna, and wooden carrying handle. A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.	Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy. Consumer Contact: Call Schylling Associates Inc. at (800) 767-8697
See Report 04-087 2/24/04		Recall of Cribs Sold March 02 - Jan. 04 Child Craft Industries Salem, Ind.	The recalled Legacy cribs include model numbers 16741, 21021, 23111 and 28721. The full-size cribs were made from ash and maple woods, and sold in a variety of colors.	Consumers should stop using the cribs and contact Child Craft to receive a replacement drop side rail. Consumer Contact: Call Child Craft toll-free at (888) 844-2674
See Report 04-076 2/5/04		"Mega Rider' Swings Sold Aug. 03 - Oct. 03 Swing-N-Slide Janesville, Wis.	The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider' is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.	Consumers should stop using the ³Mega Riders² immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product with increased material thickness. Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232

NOTE: Products listed above may have already been repaired or there may be similar products that do not have the identified problems. For assistance in identifying recalled products, call the manufacturer listed or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.