More Recalls Hannah Montana Boots, Gymboree Swords

Sorry guys, I'm really late in reporting the recalls from last week, it just got really, really busy! And of course, there are really too many recalls coming out, aren't there? Who doesn't have Hannah Montana items in their children's closets? Heck, maybe even you Mom's have some in your closet (c'mon, you know all the words too, don't you?)

Here's the update of kid-related recalls, you can also get details from http://www.cpsc.gov/ for any recalls.

Payless Shoes - Hannah Montana Girls Boots
Manufacturer: Payless ShoeSource
The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall. Payless has received five reports of the zipper pulls interlocking, including one report of a four-year-old girl who fell and skinned her knees.
This recall involves black jeweled girls’ boots. The boots have a silhouette of a guitar on the outer leg and a guitar-shaped zipper pull on the inner leg. “Hannah Montana” is engraved on the boot outsole and a photo of the singer and show’s character is printed on the box. The boots were sold in girls’ sizes 10 ½ to 4 ½ . No other styles or models are involved in this recall.
Sold at: Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from August 2007 through September 2007 for about $27. Remedy: Consumers should take these boots away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or exchange.

Gymboree Toy Pirate Swords

The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the swords and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Consumers also can contact Gymboree to receive instructions on returning the swords via mail.

Skull Pails Filled With Halloween Candy Mix

Manufacturer: R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.
The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

Cool Clip™ and Mini Cool Clip™ Bookmarks
Antioch Publishing
Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
This recall involves various designs of the Cool Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks. The themed metals bookmarks include the following designs:
Cool Clips™ Bookmarks
Sun (two styles)
Daisy/Believe
Tiki
Flip Flop
Lady Bug
Music Symbol
SHH!

Mini Cool Clips™ Bookmarks
Flower & Tiki
Peace Flower & Yin Yang
Lighthouse & Sailboat

Sold at: Book, card and gift stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2007 for about $4.










Guidecraft Tabletop Puppet Theaters

Surface paints on the puppet theater’s wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled puppet theater has red panels on the front and sides and a chalkboard signboard on top. The puppet theater measures about 24-inches in length, 6-inches in width and about 28-inches in height.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for about $35.

Dunkin' Donuts Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts)

The recalled glow sticks are not properly labeled to warn consumers that the cap and lanyard can detach, posing a choking hazard. Additionally, the lanyard poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
The pink and orange glow sticks were given away free with purchases of donuts.
Sold at: Dunkin’ Donuts stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007. They were a free giveaway with the purchase of donuts.
Manufactured in: China

2007 Huffy “Howler” and “Highland” Bicycles
The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury.
The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The “Howler” was sold in black (model K3587, boy’s model), blue (model K4587, men’s model), and red (model K6587, men’s model). The “Highland” was sold in white (model K4597, women’s model) and blue (model K6597, women’s model). The name "Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle.
Sold at: Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100.