Recalls Start Up Again in 2008

I kind of took a vacation, sort of. Over the holidays, I didn't do much on the computer or the blog. And then, right after New Year's, I got sick. Actually I still am hacking a bit, but I'm back in the swing of it all. And so.......back to catching you up, Dear Readers, on the recalls that affect your family and child-related products out there. You may find additional photos and information at http://www.cpsc.gov/.

Toy Wrestler Figures/Dollar Stores
Manufacturer: A.A. of America Inc., of East Brunswick, N.J.
The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

The recalled toy is a package of four action figures. Each figure is about 5 3/4 inches high. The UPC number 604111230003 is printed on the product’s packaging.
Sold at: Dollar stores and discount stores nationwide from January 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China

Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact A.A. of America toll-free at (888) 822-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recalls@aatoys.com, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.aatoys.com/

Tinker Bell Lamps/Kash N' Gold/Lowes
Manufacturer: Kash N’ Gold Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
The surface paint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

The recalled Tinker Bell lamp has model “Tinker Bell Lamp” printed on the bottom of the lamp. The lamp has a sculpted Tinker Bell in a flower garden with an animation of Tinker Bell swaying back and forth while music plays when the light switch or demo button is depressed.

Sold at: Electronic and appliance retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s from January 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm to receive a Kash N’ Gold merchandise credit. For additional information, visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.kngamerica.com/

“BabyTown” Pacifiers/Dollar Stores

Importer/Distributor: Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child’s neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. “BabyTown” and model #39864 are written on the product’s packaging.

Sold at: Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.
Manufactured in: China

Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Shims Bargain toll-free at (866) 540–3334 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Fish Coin Banks/Coastal Federal Credit Union NC
Distributor: TJ Promotions, of South El Monte, Calif.

Surface paint on the coin banks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

This recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks are orange with white stripes.
Distribution: The coin banks were provided as a free gift to Coastal Federal Credit Union members in North Carolina from February 2006 through September 2007.
Manufactured in: China

Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free replacement as soon as one is available. For additional information, contact T J Promotions toll-free at (866) 742-2493 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.tjpromo.com

Please take a look at what you received over the holidays and assess them for safety.