Recalls and MORE Recalls....JC Penney, Cracker Barrel, Cub Scouts, Starbucks...

It's getting harder to keep up with all the lead paint and other hazardous recalls just in the past few days alone. I haven't posted all of them here but I am going to post the most recent ones because we all need to check our toys and be safer! This list from Consumer Product Safety Commission has many different retailers, brands and items. Please visit their website for more details and photos of all of the products listed here.

From October 9, 2007 Recall List:

Cub Scouts Totem Badges
Units: About 1.6 million
Distributor: Kahoot Products Inc., of Roswell, Ga.
Hazard: The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. The recalled Cub Scout Totem Badges measure 4½ inches x 3 inches with a square portion measuring 2¼ inches x 2¼ inches. The Boy Scout emblem is printed on the badge along with a wolf and bear. “PROGRESS TOWARD RANKS” is also printed on the badge.
Sold at: Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007.
Manufactured in: China
Parents should immediately remove the badges from clothing and keep the badges away from children. Contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement badge.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kahoot at (770) 552-2921, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.kahoot.com/new/new.html

Starbucks Children’s Plastic Cups
Units: About 250,000
Importer: Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children’s plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: “Dot” Red Ladybug; “Dash” Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.
Sold exclusively at: Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.starbucks.com/

From October 11, 2007 Recall List:

2006 Breyer Stirrup Ornament
Units: About 2,400
Importer: J.C. Penney
Surface paints on the ornaments contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
No injuries reported. The recall involves a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. “2006” is stamped on the rim of the ornament. Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from August 2006 through August 2007 for about $18.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should keep the ornament away from young children and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.jcp.com/

Deluxe Wood Art Sets
Units: About 19,000
Importer: J.C. Penney
Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries reported. The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes.
Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Taiwan and Vietnam
Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.jcp.com/

Disney™ Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets
Units: About 49,000
Importer: J.C. Penney
Surface paints on the play sets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries reported. The recalled play set consists of 23 pieces including: either a white or black baby doll and assorted Winnie-the-Pooh themed items such as a diaper bag, blanket, playpen, highchair, swing, stroller, and carrying bags. Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should take the recalled play set away from young children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.jcp.com/

Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks
Units: About 7,800
Importer: CBOCS Distribution, Inc., of Lebanon, Tenn.
The surface paint on the zipper pull of the lap desk contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard. No injuries reported. The recalled Travel Art Set Lap Desk is a zippered case that opens into a lap desk with markers, crayons, and magnetic pieces. The lap desk is 10 3/4-inches wide and is pink colored. “Made in China” and item number 266822 are printed on a sticker located on the product’s packaging.
Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide from April 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should stop using these art sets immediately, and contact the firm or return the product to any Cracker Barrel location for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Cracker Barrel toll-free at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.crackerbarrel.com%20(pdf)/

Bendable Dinosaur Toys
Units: About 10,000
Distributor: Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind.
The recalled toys pose a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None. The bendable dinosaur toys are about three inches long and come in brown, green or orange/green colors. While the toys were sold in boxes of 36, consumers may have received these products as a giveaway or promotional item from schools, libraries, churches, community groups, etc.
Sold in: The Kipp Brothers’ showroom, catalog and Web site from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $10 per box of 36.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately. Consumers can return the toy to the place of receipt for a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kipp Brothers at (800) 428-1153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at http://www.kipptoys.com/

Collectible “Jeff Gordon” Mini Helmets
Units: About 2,500
Importer: Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number 095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product’s packaging. No other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.
Sold at: Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.
For further information, contact Riddell at (800) 611-8114 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via e-mail at racingminirecall@riddellsports.com, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.riddell.com/