July 10, 2008 ~ Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure: F.A.F. Inc., of Greenville, R.I. is recalling about 30,000 “Faded Glory” Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets sold exclusively through Wal-Mart. The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
July 10, 2008 ~ Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure: Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla. is recalling about 18,500 Children's Charm Craft Kits. The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
July 10, 2008 ~ Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure: Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom is recalling about 500,000 Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms. Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
July 3, 2008 ~ Children’s Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure: Bead Bazaar USA Inc., of Rockville, Md.is recalling about 13000 “It’s a Girl Thing” Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms. The children’s jewelry could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
July 3, 2008 ~ Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child: Bayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen™), of San Diego, Calif. is recalling about 9350 LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds. The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
July 1, 2008 ~ Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect: Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. is recalling about 1400 Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles. The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 26, 2008 ~ Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire: Westminster Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. is recalling about 102,000 “Thunder Wolf” Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters. The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 12, 2008 ~ Children’s Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. is recalling about 15,000 Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds. The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 10, 2008 ~ Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets: Backyard Leisure LLC, of Pittsburg, Kan. is recalling about 11,000 Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets. Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
June 5, 2008 ~ Children’s Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare: MindWare, of Roseville, Minn. is recalling about 2200 Animal Tracking Explorer Kits. The powder in the kit marked “plaster of paris” is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 29, 2008 ~ QuinCrafts Children’s Jewelry Recalled: QuinCrafts, of Dexter, Mich. is recalling about 70000 Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets. The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 29, 2008 ~ Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Sold Exclusively in Walgreens Recalled: TWIE, also known as Tradewinds International Enterprises Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. is recalling about 152,000 “Sky Champion” Wireless Indoor Helicopters. The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers. These were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $20. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 28, 2008 ~ Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones: Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla. is recalling about 1 million Little Tikes Chit ‘N Chat Toy Cell Phones. The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 22, 2008 ~ Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments: Toy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith, of Auburn, Wash. is recalling about 300 Floppy Friends Horse Toys. Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 22, 2008 ~ Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources: Early Childhood Resources LLC, of Mt. Laurel, N.J. is recalling about 900 Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes. Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 22, 2008 ~ Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands: Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif. is recalling about 8000 Tinker Bell Wands. The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 20, 2008 ~ Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys: Master Toys & Novelties Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. is recalling about 6000 Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys. Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
May 15, 2008 ~ Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles: Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. is recalling about 7000 Tumble Tower Infant Rattles. The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned. The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 29, 2008 ~ Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins: Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash. is recalling about 71,000 Character-themed lapel pins. The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 16, 2008 ~ Santa’s Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif. is recalling about 9000 Western Rider Push Toys. The recall involves a push toy of a plastic horse with rider and a 20-inch long pole/handle. The horse and pole/handle together measures about 26 inches. The rider is wearing red pants and a green shirt. The horse comes in various colors. Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 10, 2008 ~ FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth: FUNTASTIC, of Houston, Texas is recalling about 26,000 Hillbilly Teeth. This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow. The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 9, 2008 ~ OKK Trading Recalls Toy Robots: OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif. is recalling about 2000 Interchange Robot Toys. The recalled robot toys were sold as a four piece set with various colored robots each carrying a gun in one hand and a shield in the other. "Interchange Robot" is printed on the outside packaging of the product, and they were sold at Dollar stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $1. Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 8, 2008 ~ Children’s Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press: Dalmatian Press LLC, of Franklin, Tenn. is recalling about 17,000 Little Builder Children’s Board Book Sets with Toys. These books were sold by Wal-Mart, Levy Home Entertainment, Lion Sales of NW Brunswick, Farris Wholesale Outlet, Crane Book Sales, Ingram Book Co., BPDI Corp., Books A Million and Christmas Tree Shop stores nationwide and on the Internet at Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for about $9. The cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 8, 2008 ~ Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int’l: Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J. is recalling 870,000 Fun ‘N Games Magnetic Dart Boards. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 7, 2008 ~ Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard: Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. is recalling about 300,000 Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys. The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10 ½ inches in length. The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
April 3, 2008 ~ Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys “R” Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. is recalling about 16,400 Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers. Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 27, 2008 ~ Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard: Tek Nek Toys Int’l L.P., of Southlake, Texas is recalling about 122,000 Rock ‘N Ride Plush Rocker Toys. The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 25, 2008 ~ Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine is recalling about 18,000 Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles. Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 25, 2008 ~ Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard: Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. is recalling 3000 Toy Penguin Figures. The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 21, 2008 ~ Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Easter Egg Containers and Spinning Egg Tops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla. is recalling about 13,000 Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys. The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 17, 2008 ~ MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards: MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J. is recalling about 1.1 million Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 17, 2008 ~ MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards: MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J. is recalling about 1.3 million MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 13, 2008 ~ Battat Recalls Additional Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards: Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. is recalling about 7000 Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Toys or Sets. 125,000 other Battat Magnabild Building Systems were recalled on January 23, 2008. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 13, 2008 ~ Toy Sundae Sets Sold at Target Recalled by Battat Inc. Due to Choking Hazard: Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. is recalling about 22000 Play Wonder Toy Sundae Sets. The wooden cherries on top of the toy sundae pose a choking hazard to young children. The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 12, 2008 ~ Toy Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles Recalled by S.U. Wholesale Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: S.U. Wholesale Inc., of Vernon, Calif. is recalling about 5000 X Force Commander Toy Airplanes and Super Famous Toy Cars and Motorcycles. The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
March 5, 2008 ~ Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. is recalling 2000 Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles™. The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 22, 2008 ~ Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards: Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C. is recalling 250,000 FUN ‘N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 22, 2008 ~ Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure: Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif. is recalling 2900 Children’s Metal Necklaces. The children’s necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 19, 2008 ~ Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards: Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass. is recalling about 64,000 Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 14, 2008 ~ Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: Mission City Press, of Franklin, Tenn. is recalling about 11,000 "A Life of Faith" Charm Bracelet Sets. Surface paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet, contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 12, 2008 ~ Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards: Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas is recalling about 30,000 Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 7, 2008 ~ West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards: West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa is recalling about 5500 Transparent Toy Egg Shakers. The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 7, 2008 ~ Trek Recalls Girls Bicycles Due To Frame Failure: Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. is recalling 49,000 Trek MT220 Girls Bicycles. The bicycle’s frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 6, 2008 ~ Children’s Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: eeBoo Corp., of New York, N.Y. is recalling about 80000 Sketchbooks with Colored Spirals. The paint on the sketchbooks’ colored spiral metal bindings contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
February 5, 2008 ~ Children’s Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard: Zhongshan Foods, of China and Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine is recalling about 400 Toy Gardening Hand Rakes. The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 31, 2008 ~ Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga. is recalling about 15,000 Baby Einstein Baby Neptune™ Soothing Seascape Crib Toys. The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 24, 2008 ~ Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: Christmas Tree Shops, of South Yarmouth, Mass. is recalling 15,000 Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets. Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 23, 2008 ~ Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards: Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. is recalling about 125,000 Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 23, 2008 ~ Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif. is recalling about 2000 Toy Racing Cars. Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 17, 2008 ~ Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash. is recalling about 38,000 Cranium Cadoo Board Games. The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 17, 2008 ~ Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard: Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. is recalling about 17,000 “My First Kenmore” Play Stoves. 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. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 15, 2008 ~ Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: A.A. of America Inc., of East Brunswick, N.J. is recalling 5400 Toy Wrestler Figures. The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 10, 2008 ~ Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: TJ Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif. is recalling about 1300 Fish Coin Banks. Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 8, 2008 ~ Pacific Cycle Recalls Children’s Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. is recalling about 7000 InStep “Pathfinder,” Schwinn “Run About,” and Mongoose “Alley Cat” Trailer Bicycles. The coupler connecting the children’s trailer bike to the adult’s bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
January 3, 2008 ~ Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard: Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn. is recalling about 15000 Metal Toy Wagons. Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Click here for more details from the CPSC's press release.
