I wish I didn't have to write about the newest recalls out today. I'm trying to stay hopeful and merry and bright this season. I wanted to hope that all the recalls were done....I was wrong.
There is an unfortunate array of products in today's recalls, from children's toys and jewelry, to baby Boppy covers, to ELMO teacher's visual aid equipment to school supplies. So get ready to take a look, again, at what you and your children own and get ready to toss out and return some more. As always, you can check out the Consumer Product Safety Commission website for details, photos, and contact information for all of the products I've highlighted today.
Flashing Pacifiers or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifiers with Whistle Necklaces
Sailing (U.S.) International Corp
The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Pacifier necklace has a 28-inch multicolored cord with a 3- inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. A hole at the tip of the nipple is used as a blow hole for the whistle. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. “Flashing Pacifier” or “2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace” is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.
Sold by Various retail stores nationwide during the month of June 2007 for about $5 per dozen.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately stop using the pacifiers and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or discard the pacifiers.
Children’s Pencil Pouches
by Raymond Geddes & Co., of Baltimore, Md.
The paint on the pencil pouches’ zipper pulls contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recall includes “Stuff Keepers” pencil pouches and “Bear Pencil Pouches.” The “Stuff Keepers” pencil pouches are clear vinyl, measure 9 inches by 6 inches, and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper. Style number 63525 is printed on the packaging. The “Bear Pencil Pouches” have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face, and measure 9 inches by 3 inches. Style number 67221 is printed on the packaging.
Sold by School supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997 through October 2007 for between 50 cents and $2.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil pouches away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return to the store where purchased, contact Raymond Geddes & Co. directly.
Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets/Sold in Big Lots Stores
By Buy-Rite Designs Inc.
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored star and butterfly charms, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. The tack pins are silver butterflies or stars with clear and pink beads.
Sold in Big Lots stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the stores, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.
Decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets Sold by Cherrydale Fundraising
By Cherrydale Fundraising, of Allentown, Pa.
The bracelets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled bracelets are stretchable, with silver-colored square links and aqua-colored beads. SKU#5384706813 is printed on the packaging.
Sold by Various dollar stores, liquidators, and schools as part of fundraising, nationwide from September 2003 through April 2007 for between $1 and $12.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets and take them away from young children. Return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm to receive a full refund.
Children’s Metal Necklaces and Bracelets
By Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Inc., of Maywood, N.J.
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled metal necklaces and bracelets have silver-colored charms. Some also have colored beads. “Awesome Boutique” or “Share the Love” is printed on some of the jewelry’s packaging. The jewelry includes a necklace with a metal flower-shaped charm that hangs from a pink cord, a metal heart charm bracelet, a metal heart angel charm bracelet with colored beads, a metal bracelet with four heart charms and ruby-colored beads, necklaces with painted hearts that hang from a cord, and necklaces with tiny purses in various colors.
Sold in Various discount and dollar stores nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
La Femme NY Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets
By La Femme NY 2 Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled necklace and earring sets have a silver metal chain and a round pendant with a light blue jewel and three jeweled dangling charms.
Sold By Various dollar stores nationwide from October 2005 to April 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should stop using this product immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
Crystal Innovations Jewelry Sold by Michaels
Distributor: Pure Allure, of Oceanside, Calif.
The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled products are metal jewelry components. The SKU numbers can be located on the products’ packaging above the barcode. The following Crystal Innovations products are included in the recall:
See CPSC website for SKU numbers and descriptions, as there are many in this recall.
Sold by Michaels Stores nationwide from April 2006 to September 2007 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately take these jewelry pieces away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Shaving Paint Brushes
by Discount School Supply
Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recall involves a set of six “shaving-style” brushes, which are about 4-inches long. The brushes’ handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the product’s packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall. The recalled brushes were also included with the “BioColor® Foam Paint Starter Kit” and “Colorations® Foam Paint Starter Kit.”
Sold by: Discount School Supply’s catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor® kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations® kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.
Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
By Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found at www.familydollar.com
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Boppy® Slipcovers
The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo.
The zipper pull on the slipcovers can break, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, paint on the zippers contains excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
This recall involves velvet and boa slipcovers intended for use with the Boppy® Bare Naked nursing and support pillow.
Slipcovers recalled due to a choking hazard were sold in three color combinations and have the following UPC and date codes found on the California Flammability Law tag. Slipcovers sold in clear vinyl packages are labeled Boppy® Luxe.
See CPSC for colors/fabrics as they are numerous.
Slipcovers recalled due excessive levels of lead paint were sold in four colors and have the following UPC and date codes found on the care instructions label and on the exterior of the packaging. Slipcovers sold in display boxes are labeled Boppy® Soothing.
Sold by: Slipcovers recalled due to choking hazard were sold at discount department stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for about $16. Slipcovers recalled due to lead paint were sold at discount department stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for between $15 and $17.
Manufactured in: China
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.
Visual Presenters (sold as Image Presentation Cameras by Epson) by ELMO
Distributor: ELMO USA Corp. of Plainview, NY
Manufacturer: ELMO Co. Ltd., of Japan
Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02.
Sold by: Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo USA for all models except Epson. All Epson owners should contact Epson. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair.
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