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06-058


12/21/05
Aspen 3 in 1 Cribs, sold under the Graco Trademark
Sold Aug 03 to May 05
Simplicity Inc.
 The screws on the wooden mattress support can come loose allowing a portion of the mattress to fall, posing a suffocation hazard to young children.  Consumers should call Simplicity Inc. to receive a retrofit kit.
See Report
06-054


12/15/05
Children’s Books
Sold May 03 to Nov 05
Advantage Publishers Group
 If the clear plastic container is removed from the book’s back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a replacement book
See Report
06-517


12/14/05
Mystery Drawer and Dice Tunnel Magic Party Favors and Costume Shield
Sold Apr 04 to Sep 05
Celebrate Express Inc.
 The magic party favors and the dragon ornament on the shield could break or crack, exposing sharp points that present a possible laceration hazard to children.  Consumers should take the recalled magic party favors and costume shield away from children immediately and contact the company for a refund. Celebrate Express has directly contacted all purchasers of the products by mail.
See Report
06-052


12/14/05
Little Tree Mini Learning Cube
Sold Jun 05 to Nov 05
Maxim Enterprise Inc.
  Small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should immediately take the recalled learning cube toy away from young children and return it to Target for a $15 giftcard plus applicable state tax.
See Report
06-051


12/13/05
Bounce Bounce Baby! Door Jumpers
Sold Jan 05 to Nov 05
Kids II Inc.
  The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper seat to a door frame can break, which can cause the unit and child to fall to the floor. This poses an injury hazard to young children.  Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.
See Report
06-048


12/08/05
Plastic Siren Whistle
Sold Jul 05 to Aug 05
Chuck E. Cheese's (CEC Entertainment)
  The recalled plastic siren whistle's internal pieces can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to children.  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.
See Report
06-047


12/08/05
Bobby Jack™ pajama set
Sold Apr 05 to Jun 05
J & F Design, Inc.
 These pajamas sets fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability of children's sleepwear under the Flammable Fabrics Act. This poses a risk of burn injuries to children.   Consumers should immediately stop wearing these pajama sets and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
See Report
06-043


12/01/05
Cachito Pacifiers
Sold Jul 05 to Sep 05
Ideal Distributors Inc.
 The nipples can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
See Report
06-042


11/30/05
Children’s Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
Sold Mar 02 to Sep 05
Stravina Operating Co., LLC
 The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.  Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for a free replacement product at (800) 964-0029 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site atwww.stravina.com for more information.
See Report
06-036


11/22/05
Lov’s “Europa” Natural Color Cribs
Sold Jul 04 to Aug 05
Delta Enterprise Corp.
 The crib's paint contains high levels of lead. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.  Consumers should stop using the recalled crib immediately and return to retailer where purchased for a credit or refund.
See Report
06-035


11/22/05
10-in-1 Activity Trunks by Kid Connection
Sold Jul 05 to Sep 05
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
 Some of the toys in these trunks contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return the product to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
See Report
06-034


11/22/05
Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles
Sold May 05 to Sept 05
International Playthings Inc.
 Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
See Report
06-033


11/22/05
Viking Chubbies Toy Cars
Sold Jun 05 to Aug 05
International Playthings Inc.
 The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on returning the product for a free replacement item of similar value.
See Report
06-511


11/17/05
Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring
Sold Jun 05 to Aug 05
American Public Co.
 The hooded sweatshirts 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.  Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. In addition, J.C. Penney will also notify all known purchasers by mail to remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt.
See Report
06-030


11/17/05
Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers
Sold Dec 04 to Jul 05
Sycamore Kids Inc.
 The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.  Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.
See Report
06-027


11/10/05
DesignWare® 4 Fairy Wands
Sold Mar 03 to Sep 05
American Greetings Corporation
 The fairy wand party favors can break apart, exposing sharp wires that pose a laceration hazard to children.  Consumers should take the recalled wands away from young children immediately. Contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings products are sold.
See Report
06-018


10/27/05
Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles
Sold Jan 04 to Aug 05
Dorel Juvenile Group USA
 An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle’s circuit board and/or battery connector, resulting in smoking and melting of components. This poses a vehicle fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers if components are touched while malfunctioning.  Consumers should take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and contact the company for a free repair.
See Report
06-504


10/18/05
Child Craft Cribs
Sold Apr 05 to Oct 05
Child Craft Industries Inc.
  A wooden strip added to the end assemblies of the crib to correct a spacing problem could come loose, creating a space in violation of the federal crib standard and posing a risk of entrapment. In addition, the three pin nails used to hold the strip in place pose a laceration hazard if the wooden strip detaches.  Stop using the crib immediately and call Child Craft Industries for free replacement ends.
See Report
06-009


10/18/05
Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
Sold Jul 05 to Aug 05
Target Corp.
 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.  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.
See Report
06-502


10/14/05
Kelty Speedster Jogging Stroller
Sold May 05 to Jul 05
Kelty Division of American Recreation Products Inc.
 Stroller handle-locking clips can unlock during use, causing stroller to collapse.  Consumers should stop use immediately and call the telephone number below to arrange return of affected units to Kelty. A full refund, plus a free daypack, is provided for all units returned by consumers. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
See Report
06-001


10/06/05
Reebok Children’s Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover/Pant Sets
Sold Sep 04 to Feb 05
Adjmi Apparel Group
 The zipper slider and pull on the fleece pullovers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from young children and contact Adjmi to receive a replacement product.
See Report
05-278


09/22/05
Necklace and Earring Sets
Sold May 05 to Aug 05
Dollar General Corp.
 The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.  Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.
See Report
05-277


09/22/05
Disney Princess Bracelet Keyrings
Sold Nov 03 to Jun 05
Monogram International Inc.
 The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.  Consumers should take these recalled bracelet keyrings away from children immediately and return them to Monogram International for a refund.
See Report
05-602


09/19/05
Sparkle Horse Toys
Sold Jul 05 to Aug 05
Douglas Company
  Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.  Consumers should take these recalled toys away from children immediately and return the horse to Douglas Company to receive a replacement product.
See Report
05-270


09/15/05
“Bottle Sippers” Pull-Up Bottle Caps
Sold Jan 02 to Aug 05
Bradshaw International Inc.
 The pull-up valve can detach from the cap, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should stop using these recalled bottle sippers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
See Report
05-267


09/13/05
Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems
Sold Oct 04 to Aug 05
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
 The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.  Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors immediately and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow to cool before handling.
See Report
05-260


09/08/05
Spindle Crib
Sold Jan 04 to Jul 05
Pottery Barn Kids
 The spindles on the crib’s front rail can loosen and detach from the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a risk of entrapment.  Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free replacement front rail or a full refund (including shipping).
See Report
05-257


09/02/05
Surf Club™ Arm Bands
Sold Apr 03 to Aug 05
Atico International USA, Inc.
  The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.  Parents should immediately stop their children from using the recalled arm band pool floats and return them to CVS for a full refund.
See Report
05-255


09/01/05
Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses
Sold Dec 03 to Aug 05
American Greetings Corp.
 The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should take these sunglasses away from young children immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings’ products are sold.
See Report
05-254.


09/01/05
Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set
Sold Nov 04 to Jun 05
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC
 The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.  Consumers should immediately take the recalled red sunglasses away from children and contact Walt Disney World Co. for a free replacement pair of sunglasses and 20 Disney Dollars®.
See Report
05-252


08/31/05
Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets
Sold Apr 04 to Jul 05
Target
 Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.  Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund.
See Report
05-599


08/25/05
Maptangle™ World Edition Floor Mat Map Games
Sold Feb 05 to Jun 05
Hidden Hills Productions Inc.
  The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled game maps, and contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. for information on returning the recalled maps and receiving a free replacement map or refund.
See Report
05-250


08/23/05
ZoloWear Infant Carriers/Slings
Sold May 05 to Aug 05
ZoloWear Inc.
 The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.  Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call ZoloWear for instructions on having the carriers/slings repaired.
See Report
05-248


08/19/05
Stork Craft Toy Boxes
Sold Dec 02 to Apr 05
Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc.
 The toy box’s lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children, and possible impact injuries to a child’s head, neck, fingers or hands.  Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy boxes and contact Stork Craft for information to determine if their toy box lid support needs to be replaced. If so, the firm will provide a free replacement lid support.
See Report
05-244


08/17/05
Water Watch
Sold Mar 05 to Jul 05
Almar Sales Co. Inc
 The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured the watch band could leak. Petroleum distillates could be harmful if ingested and cause irritation to the skin or eyes on contact.  Consumers should immediately take these watches away from young children and return the watches to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm.
See Report
05-242


08/12/05
Caroline Flower Baby Sandals
Sold May 05 to Jul 05
The Gymboree Corp
 A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.
See Report
05-595


08/10/05
Kelty Speedster Deluxe and Speedster Deuce Jogging Strollers
Sold May 05 to Jun 05
American Recreation Products Inc.
 Stroller handle can disconnect from stroller frame during use.  Consumers should stop using these recalled strollers and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact Kelty for a free daypack. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. All affected units in distribution have been located.
See Report
05-234


07/27/05
Kid’s Folding Chairs
Sold Jul 03 to Jul 05
Fourstar Group Inc.
 The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers.  Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately, and contact Fourstar for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.
See Report
05-233


07/27/05
Children’s Folding Chairs
Sold Sep 04 to Jun 05
Idea Nuova Inc.
 The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers.  Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately, and contact Idea Nuova for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.
See Report
05-232


07/27/05
Juvenile Folding Chairs
Sold Jul 03 to May 05
Meco Corp.
  Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard.  Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund.
See Report
05-231


07/26/05
Baby Denim and Knit Jackets
Sold Jan 05 to May 05
H&M
 The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.   Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund.
See Report
05-230


07/26/05
Classic Walker Wagon
Sold Aug 03 to May 05
Radio Flyer Inc.
  The tips of the clickers, which make a clicking sound when the Walker Wagon wheels move, can break off. The broken clickers pose a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.  Consumers should immediately take these recalled Walker Wagons away from young children and contact Radio Flyer for free replacement clickers.
See Report
05-228


07/19/05
So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks
Sold Apr 05 to May 05
Target Corp.
 Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should take the toy trucks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund ($5.00, plus applicable state taxes).
See Report
05-226


07/14/05
Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double Jogging Strollers
Sold Dec 04 to Jul 05
Sycamore Kids Inc.
 The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to possibly detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.  Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.
See Report
05-222


07/08/05
Pokémon Plush Toys
Sold Apr 05 to Jun 05
Pokémon USA Inc.
 The stuffing of the toy may contain tips of sewing needles which could pose a puncture hazard.  Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy.
See Report
05-221


07/07/05
Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller
Sold 1994 to 2002
Graco Children’s Products Inc.
 These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.  Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The kit includes a custom-designed latch that consumers should attach to the stroller’s frame to ensure it is properly latched. The repair kit will be available in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
See Report
05-219


07/06/05
Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats
Sold Dec 03 to Aug 04
Dorel Juvenile Group
 The bath seats are not intended and should not be used with certain non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. In these types of tubs, the bath seat can break, tip over and a child can fall into the water.  Consumers who have a Tubside Bath Seat should check the dimension of their tubs. If they have a non-traditional or sunken bathtub outside the specified dimensions, or have a broken unit the consumer should immediately stop using the Tubside Bath Seat and contact the firm for information on how to get a $20 rebate toward the purchase of any other Dorel Juvenile Group product. Consumers should not return product to retail stores.
See Report
05-584


06/29/05
Chesapeake Outdoor Trunk
Sold Mar 05 to Apr 05
Pottery Barn Kids
 A problem with the lid support on the trunk could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child’s head, fingers or hands.  Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these outdoor trunks and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their trunk is included in the recall. Pottery Barn Kids will provide consumers with a replacement trunk or refund.
See Report
05-211


06/29/05
Cameron Toy Chest
Sold Dec 03 to Apr 05
Pottery Barn Kids
 A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child’s head, fingers or hands.  Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy chests and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their toy chest lid support needs replacement. Pottery Barn Kids will provide consumers with a free lid support replacement kit.
See Report
05-203


06/23/05
Spinning Water Teethers
Sold Mar 05 to Apr 05
Prestige Toy Corp.
 The plastic spinner in the center of the teether can break, causing small beads to fall out. This poses a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should take these teethers away from young children and return the item to Prestige Toy Corp. for a full refund.
See Report
05-199


06/17/05
Children's Fishing Kits
Sold Aug 01 to Jun 05
Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division,
 The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.  Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle for information on receiving a free replacement fishing kit.
See Report
05-198


06/16/05
Bright Starts Jammin’ Jumpers
Sold Dec 03 to May 05
Kids II Inc.
 The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper seat to a door frame can break, which can cause the unit to fall to the floor. This poses an injury hazard to young children.  Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disable the jumper by cutting a one-inch portion of the yellow strap just below the clamp. To receive a free replacement product, consumers should cut out the white warning label from the canvas seat and mail the label and the one-inch portion of the yellow strap to Kids II at 555 North Point Center East, Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
See Report
05-197


06/15/05
Baby Connection Fun Frog Soft Gym
Sold Oct 04 to May 05
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
 A cap on the wire supports inside the soft gym’s upright arms can detach, allowing the wire to poke through the fabric. This poses a laceration and puncture hazard to babies.   Consumers should return the recalled soft gyms to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.
See Report
05-181


05/24/05
Children’s Folding Chairs
Sold Sep 02 to May 05
Summit Marketing International LLC
 The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers.  Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately, and contact Summit for instructions on how to receive a repair kit to replace the locking pin.
See Report
05-173


05/12/05
Lov’s Decorated Orthodontic Pacifier
Sold Nov 01 to Dec 04
Delta Enterprise Corp.
 The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.   Consumers should discard the pacifiers and contact the firm for instructions on how to obtain a refund or replacement product.
See Report
05-172


05/12/05
Lemon Meringue Wooden Push Toys
Sold Feb 05 to Mar 05
Pamela Drake Inc.
 Small parts can break off posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should immediately take these recalled push toys away from young children and return the toys to Pamela Drake Inc. or their local retailer for a full refund.
See Report
05-171


05/12/05
Heart-Shaped Pendant
Sold May 03 to Ap 05
Dollar General Corp.
  The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.   Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.
See Report
05-168


05/10/05
Fisher-Price Lil’ Wagster Dragster push toys
Sold Dec 02 to Feb 05
Fisher-Price
 A young child’s chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy’s round-shaped handle and incur injuries.  Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit and installation instructions.
See Report
05-167


05/10/05
Fisher-Price® Grow-To-Pro® Pogo Sticks
Sold Jan 02 to Aug 04
Fisher-Price
 An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children.  Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo stick.
See Report
05-164


05/03/05
White Lancaster Cribs
Sold Jun 04 to Apr 05
Simplicity Inc.
 The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children.   Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund.
See Report
05-163


04/29/05
Children’s Folding Chair
Sold Sep 02 to Apr 05
Atico International USA Inc.
 The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers.  Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Atico for a full refund.
See Report
05-565


04/27/05
Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué
Sold Oct 04 to Feb 05
J.C. Penney Corp.
 The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
See Report
05-564


4/21/05
Royal Seating Prima Chair
Sold Feb 04 to Nov 04
Royal Seating Ltd.
Cameron, Texas
The seat portion of the chair can detach from the leg base possibly causing a child to fall to the floor. Owners who have not already been directly contacted by Royal Seating should visit the firm’s Web site or call Royal Seating toll-free to receive information about having chairs tested and replaced if needed.
See Report
05-160


4/20/05
Light-up Pacifier, New Style Piano, and High Toys Choochoo Toy Train
Sold Jul 04 to Feb 05
California International Trading
Los Angeles, Calif.
The pacifiers and toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children. 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.
See Report
05-158


4/19/05
Carter’s® Infant and Children’s Overalls
Sold Aug 04 to Mar 05
Carter’s®
Atlanta, Ga.
The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard. Contact Carter’s to receive a refund.
See Report
05-153


4/15/05
My First Crayon-Ball™ and My First Crayon-Ball™ Activity Set
Sold Jun 04 to Mar 05
Baja Products Inc.
Delray Beach, Fla.
Small crayon balls can break loose from the plastic base of the products. This can pose a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or call Baja Products for a replacement product.
See Report
05-155


4/13/05
Children’s Fishing Poles
Sold Aug 01 to Mar 05
W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco
Tulsa, Okla.
The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.
See Report
05-154


4/13/05
Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder
Sold Jun 03 to Mar 05
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Bentonville, Ark.
The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation. Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund .
See Report
05-151


4/7/05
Flashing Pacifier or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace
Sold Jan 04 to Feb 05
Solar Inc.
Tappan, N.Y.
The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should discard the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a refund.
See Report
05-140


3/24/05
Reebok Children’s Windwear and Fleece Jacket and Pant Sets
Sold Aug 04 to Feb 05
Adjmi Apparel Group
New York, N.Y.
The zipper slider and pull on the jackets can detach, if pulled when the jacket is open. The detached zipper slider and pull can pose a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from young children and contact Adjmi recall hotline to receive a replacement product.
See Report
05-137


3/22/05
Graco Toddler Bed
Sold Feb 94 to Mar 01
Graco Children’s Products Inc.
Exton, Pa.
A child’s arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. This can result in broken bones, sprains and other injuries to young children. Consumers should remove the guard rails from the recalled Graco toddler beds immediately and call the firm to receive a free retrofit kit. The kit includes custom designed mesh coverings that must be attached to the guard rails and footboard to prevent entrapment. The mesh coverings will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.
See Report
05-131


3/9/05
Portable Cribs
Sold Jan 04 to Feb 05
Delta Enterprise Corp.
New York, N.Y.
The crib slats can separate from the headboard, posing an entrapment risk to young children. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening. Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Delta Enterprise Corp. to arrange for two free replacement headboards.
See Report
05-128


3/4/05
Arizona® Boys’ Zip-Up Cardigan Sweater
Sold Sep 04 to Jan 05
J.C. Penney Corp.
Plano, Texas
The zipper-pull mechanism can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to children. Consumers should stop using the recalled sweaters immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
See Report
05-125


3/4/05
Soother Baby Pacifiers
Sold Mar 00 to Jan 05
The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc.
Los Angeles, Calif.
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children. Consumers should return the recalled pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.
See Report
05-546


3/1/05
Lands’ End Infant and Toddler Squall Parkas, Sport Squalls, Squall Snow Suits and Squall Bibs
Sold Aug 04 to Dec 04
Lands’ End
Dodgeville, Wis.
The rubber zipper pull-tab can be bitten off and may pose a risk of choking to young children. Cut off the fabric zipper pull and dispose of it.
See Report
05-547


3/3/05
Battery-Powered Flying Saucer Toys
Sold Aug 04 to Sep 04
QSP Inc.
Pleasantville, N.Y.
The Flying Saucer can overheat while charging, resulting in the plastic motor cover starting to melt, creating a risk of burns to children handling the toy. Schools and fundraising officials have received notification of this recall. Consumers can return the product for a replacement prize of equal value.
See Report
05-126


3/2/05
Stuffed Yarn Bunny
Sold Feb 02 to Mar 03
Ocean Desert Sales Inc.
Philadelphia, Pa.
The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. Additionally, the heart and flower button decorations also can detach, posing a choking hazard. Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it the store where purchased for a refund.
See Report
05-544


2/25/05
Farm Teether Rattle
Sold Nov 02 to Mar 04
New England Sterling
Attleboro, Mass.
A metal bar on the rattle can break off during use, releasing small round beads and small farm animal figures that roll off the crossbar when the soldered joints break. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers can return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund, credit or a new rattle.
See Report
05-122


2/25/05
“Toy Tunes” Electronic Musical Toys
Sold Mar 04 to Jan 05
Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
Chesapeake, Va.
The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumer should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
See Report
05-117


2/22/05
Playtex Hip Hammock
Sold Jun 04 to Feb 05
Playtex Products Inc.
Westport, Conn.
The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby. Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.
See Report
05-114


2/17/05
“Maui Ocean Center” Toddler Drinking Cups
Sold Jun 03 to Sep 04
Charles Products
Bethesda, Md.
A container inside the cup holds petroleum distillates, which can leak onto the outside of the cup and could come into contact with the user posing a poisoning hazard to children. Consumers should immediately take these cups away from young children. Consumers should return the cups to the store where purchased for a refund or contact firm.
See Report
05-112


2/16/05
Dive Sticks
Sold Apr 04 to Sept 04
The Dollar General Corp.
Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them.
See Report
05-111


2/15/05
Reef Rocker Infant Toy
Sold May 04 to Jan 05
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Bentonville, Ark.
The seam on the plastic balls can separate, releasing the small toy inside and posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately take the toy away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
See Report
05-108


2/15/05
Denim Jumper Set
Sold Jul 04 to Nov 04
HIS International
New York, NY.
The paint on the buttons contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately take the denim jumper away from children and return to Kmart for a refund or replacement.
See Report
05-103


2/11/05
Baby Walker
Sold Jun 98 to Dec 04
Big Save International Corp.
Los Angeles, Calif.
The walkers fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Additionally, these walkers can tip-over. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. Stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased to receive a refund.
See Report
05-540


2/10/05
Winnie the Pooh Plate Set with plastic fork and spoon
Sold
Giftco, Inc.
Vernon Hills, IL
The plastic fork prongs in the plate set can break posing a choking hazard to young children. Stop using the fork immediately. Return just the fork or the entire plate set to Giftco for a full refund or consumers can just throw the fork away.
See Report
05-101


2/10/05
Toy Cars
Sold Sept 04 to Dec 04
New Star Toys & Gifts Inc.
Vernon, Calif.
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should take these toys away from young children, and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
See Report
05-099


2/9/05
Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace and Flashing Pacifier Shock Baby Necklace
Sold Jan 04 to Nov 04
Todo Dollar Wholesale
Los Angeles, Calif.
The nipple can detach from the pacifier, posing a choking hazard to young children. Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a refund.
See Report
05-096


2/4/05
Girls’ Cardigan Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim
Sold Nov 04 to Dec 04
Dubbster (H & M private label), H & M
New York, N.Y.
The furry trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable. Consumers should return the recalled sweaters to any H & M location to receive a refund.
See Report
05-091


1/24/05
Chamois Blankets
sold Dec 02 to Dec 04
Pottery Barn Kids
San Francisco, Calif.
The decorative stitching on the blanket’s edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children. Consumers can remove the decorative stitching or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund.
See Report
05-088


1-19-05
Fun Years Music Big Drum Musical Set
Sold Aug 04 to Dec 04
Kids Station Inc.
Miami, Fla.
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. Return the recalled Big Drum Musical Set to your nearest Toys “R” Us store for a refund.
See Report
05-082


1/11/05
Metallic costume bracelets
Sold Oct 03 to Nov 04
Riviera Trading Inc.
New York, N.Y.
The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children. Consumers should immediately take these bracelets away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.
See Report
05-079


1/6/05
Cribs
Sold Jan 03 to Aug 04
Orbelle Trade Inc.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Amber model crib included in this recall does not comply with crib safety standards due to a gap between the side rail and the crib mattress support, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. All other model cribs included in this recall do not have proper assembly instructions and diagrams required for cribs. They are also missing cautionary and warning labels as required by federal law. If the cribs are not assembled properly they could pose an entrapment hazard to infants. If you own the Amber model crib, contact the firm to schedule an in-home repair or request a replacement crib. For all other model cribs, contact the firm to receive new assembly instructions and warning labels.
See Report
05-077


1/4/05
Toddler Swings
Sold May 03 to Dec 04
The Step 2 Co.
Streetsboro, Ohio
The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. Consumers should stop using these swings and contact the firm to determine if their swing is involved in the recall. If it is, the firm will provide a free repair.



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.

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