I'm updating this week's list of child and kid-related recalled items from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. I already profiled the Aqua Dots recall in an earlier post. Here is the list as of Friday, November 9, 2007 for this prior week. You can click on the toy name to go to the recall website for that item.Parents and other concerned adults should take a vigilant look at your children's toys. Don't wait for a recall to remove old or damaged toys with loose or small parts. If you have older kids, please don't let smaller siblings near the toys with small and loose parts. I used to tell my older daughter every day that she had to keep the little toys away from her baby sister or I would take all of them away. She was very good about it. Know what is on the floor at all times! Be safe and careful this year! I will post news as it breaks.
Children’s Fashion Sunglasses
By Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recall involves yellow children’s sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the product’s red hangtag.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.dollargeneral.com/merchandise/recall.aspx for refund information.
Curious George Plush Dolls
By Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
Surface paint on the toy’s plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging.
Birthday 90253/ 8-83199-90253-5, Fireman 90246/ 8-83199-90246-7; Sweet Dreams 90247/ 8-83199-90247-4; Tool Time 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1; Tool Time (soft face)
90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
In Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at (800) 352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge
Wendy Bellissimo Collection Convertible Cribs
By Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va.
Manufacturer: Goodbaby Child Products Company Ltd., of China
The bolts connecting the top corners of the crib can come loose, creating a gap and posing a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard.
Bassettbaby has 85 reports of bolts loosening, including one report of a 13 month-old child’s hand becoming entrapped between the railings.
This recall involves Wendy Bellissimo Collection convertible cribs, model numbers 5945-0521 and 5545-0521, sold in honey and cherry finishes. The full size cribs have a sleigh design and one of the following purchase order numbers at the bottom rail of the headboard: 272903, 272904, 273904, 276728, 276729, 291081, 323975, 324472, 320318, 323976, 332883 365620, 368466 in honey, and 338535, 338537 and 332884 in cherry. All other Wendy Bellissimo Collection cribs are not involved in this recall.
In Babies R Us stores nationwide from July 2005 through October 2007 for about $500.
Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at (888) 897-4689 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.bassettbaby.com/
“Robot 2000” Collectible Tin Robot
By Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The “Robot 2000” is a battery-operated, tin robot standing 12” tall. It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open.
In Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October 2006 through September 2007 for about $25.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.schylling.com/
Dizzy Ducks Music Box
By Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Surface paints on the wooden base of the music box contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The Dizzy Ducks Music Box is a wind-up music box with ducks that spin as music plays.
In Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $12.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.schylling.com/
Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
By Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
In Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.schylling.com/
Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy
By Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Surface paints on the ducks contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled Duck Family consists of a large wind-up duck, which pulls three little ducks. They are made of tin and are primarily yellow in color.
In Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for about $8.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.schylling.com/
Pull-Back Action Toy Cars Dollar General
By Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recall involves two styles of “pull and release” toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).
In Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.dollargeneral.com/
Dragster and Funny Car toy - Schumacher Racing Matco Tools
By International Sourcing Ltd (ISL), of Springfield, Mo.
Surface paint on the wheels and engine of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recall includes plastic models of a dragster and funny car. The dragster is approximately 22 inches long, black in color with various sponsor decals on the toys. The funny car is approximately 14 inches long and is also black in color. Both models have the ISL logo imprinted on the underside.
In National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events through Schumacher Racing, and Matco Tools through door to door sales by its representatives from March 2007 through September 2007.
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return it to International Sourcing Ltd. for a full refund or replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Sourcing Ltd at (877) 404-1584 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.islpromotions.com/
“Big Red” Wagons Northern Tool & Equipment
By Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.
In Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.northerntool.com/
“Skippy” Pool Toys
By Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users’ hands during launching of the toy.
Incidents/Injuries: Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child’s hand. Another child’s thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. “WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China” is printed on the bottom of the fish.
In Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.swimways.com/
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn™ Learning Kitchen™ Toys
By Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two reports of children gagging on pieces, one report of a child who started choking on a piece and one report of a child who choked on a piece.
The recall involves a play kitchen learning toy with a pretend refrigerator, range and sink. The product’s item number L5067 is stamped in several locations on the toy and printed on the product’s packaging above the UPC.
In Various retail and toy specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through October 2007 for about $70.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 812-7187 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp
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