Consumer Product Safety Commission
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| 12/27/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Regal
Lager Inc, today announced the voluntary recall of Phil
and Teds E3 strollers with doubles seats. Children can touch
the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an
abrasion hazard to children. Consumers should immediately stop using
the additional rear seat in the lower position on top of the rear
axle and contact Regal Lager for free additional rear wheel guards.
For more information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at info@regallager.com,
or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com. |
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| 12/21/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with BabySwede
LLC, today announced the voluntary recall of BabyBJorn
Feeding Spoons. After extended use, the soft plastic tip on
the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard
to young children. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled
feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement
spoons. For more information, contact BabySwede LLC toll-free at (866)
424-0200 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.babyswede.com. |
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| 12/15/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Nintendo
of America, today announced the voluntary replacement
program for wrist straps used with controllers for the Wii Video Game
System. If consumers swing the hand-held "Wii Remote" game
controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord
connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially
causing the controller to strike bystanders or objects. Consumers
should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap. For more information,
contact Nintendo toll-free at (800) 859-4519 between 6 a.m. and 7
p.m. PT, or visit their Web site at www.support.nintendo.com |
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| 12/14/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Wal-Mart
Stores Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Wal-Mart
stuff Christmas beagles. The red pompoms on the wreath attached
to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young
children. Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away
from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for
a full refund. For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278
between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com |
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| 12/14/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Macy's
Merchandising Group Inc., today announced the voluntary recall
of Macy's infant coveralls. The
snaps on the legs of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children. Consumers should stop using these coveralls immediately
and return them to any Macy's store for a full refund or store credit.
For more information, contact Macy's Merchandising Group toll-free
at (877) 874-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm's Web site at www.fds.com/cpsc |
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| 12/13/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Rhonde
Island Novelty, today announced the voluntary recall of children's
Powerpuff Girls necklaces. The recalled jewelry contains high
levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can
cause adverse health effects. Consumers should immediately take this
jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry
to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island
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| 12/13/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Lifetime
Brands Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Gemco(r)
Lemonade Jars. The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct
contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other
beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure
to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning
disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. Consumers should
stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces
to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers should wash
hands after handling the spigot. For additional information, consumers
can contact Lifetime Brands Inc., at (888) 561-2269 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at lemonadejar@lifetimebrands.com |
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| 12/13/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with BRIO
AB, today announced the voluntary recall of BRIO
Bell Rattles. The small bell positioned between the wood slats
can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard
to young children. Consumers should immediately take the toys away
from children and contact K'NEX for a free replacement toy. For additional
information, contact K'NEX Industries at (800) 543-5639 between 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at
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| 12/13/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with U.S.
Toy Co., today announced the voluntary recall of children's
butterfly necklaces. The clasps on the necklaces contain high
levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can
cause adverse health effects. Consumers should immediately take the
recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the
store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S.
Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased
on the Web site. For more information, contact U.S. Toy Co. Inc. at
(800) 832-0224 between 8:30am and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday,
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| 12/13/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with See
Kai Run, today announced the voluntary recall of See
Kai Run brand children's boots. Metals snaps on the side closure
of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children
immediately and return them to the store where purchased. Consumers
will receive a refund or replacement pair of shoes. For more information,
contact See Kai Run at (888) 524-7463 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.seekairun.com |
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| 12/4/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Really
Useful Products, today announced the voluntary recall of children's
mood necklaces and diva necklaces. The recalled jewelry contains
high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and
can cause adverse health effects. Consumers should immediately take
this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled
jewelry to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact
Really Useful Products for information on how to receive a full refund.
For additional information, contact Really Useful Products toll-free
at (888) 484-3444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, |
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| 11/21/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Mattel, today
announced the recall of Polly Pocket Magnetic
Play Sets after serious injuries. Tiny magnets inside the dolls
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| 11/15/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Target, today
announced the voluntary recall of various Kool
Toyz children's products. Some of these toys contain lead paint,
which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration
or puncture wound hazards. |
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| 11/15/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Target, today
announced the voluntary recall of Play Wonder
puzzle tables. The handles on the puzzle pieces can come off,
posing a choking hazard to young children. Also, the tips of the nails
on the inside shelf of the puzzle table could be exposed, posing a laceration
or puncture hazard. Consumers should take the products from children
immediately and return the item to the nearest Target Store for a full
refund. For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800)
440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log
on to the firm's Web site at www.target.com. |
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| 11/15/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Provo
Craft, today announced the voluntary recall of decorative
snaps and metal clips. The recalled clips and snaps contain
high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and
can cause adverse health effects. Consumers should stop using these
products immediately and contact Provo Craft for instructions on how
to obtain a full refund. For additional information, please contact
Provo Craft at (800) 955-9490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.provocraft.com. |
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| 11/9/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Spin
Master Toys of Toronto, Canada, today announced the voluntary
recall of helix remote control micro helicopter. Spin
Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two
fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns. Consumers
should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact
Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. For more information,
call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com. |
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| 11/9/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Gund Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of baby gund woodles activity toys. The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product. For more information, call Gund at (800) 448 4863 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at woodles@gund.com. Information about this recall also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.gund.com. To see this press release on CPSC's web site, please go to: |
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| 11/9/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Delta Enterprise Corp., today announced the voluntary recall of "Cars" Toy Storage Benches. The red paint on the partition panels of the toy box contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Consumers should take the recalled toy chests away from children immediately and return it to any Toys "R" Us for a credit or refund. For more information, call Delta Enterprise at (877) 660-3777 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.deltachildrensproducts.com. To see this press release on CPSC's web site, please go to: |
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| 11/2/06 | The CPSC today announced the voluntary
recall of flashing pacifiers in cooperation
with the following retailers: |
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| 11/2/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with RC2
Brands, Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of toy
keys. The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting
in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young
children. Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately
and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy. For additional information,
contact RC2 at (800) 704-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday, or visit the Learning Curve's Web site at www.learningcurve.com |
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| 10/31/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Family
Dollar Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of "Creepy
Cape" Halloween costumes. These vinyl capes fail to meet
the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire
and burn hazards to consumers. Consumers should stop using the recalled
capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar toll-free
at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com |
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| 10/25/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Wal-Mart, today
announced the voluntary recall of minnie mouse
cardigan sets. The pink cardigan is sold as part of a three-piece
set which also includes a light pink turtleneck and denim pants. The
cardigan has a pink ribbon woven around the neckline. Minnie Mouse is
embroidered on the lower left front of the cardigan. The cardigan was
sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 24M, 3T, 4T, and 5T. If the cardigan is buttoned,
the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for
children. Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children
immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a
full refund. For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278
between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's
Web site at www.walmartstores.com |
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| 10/18/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with The
Betesh Group, today announced the voluntary recall of baby
cookie monster toys sold with DVD at Wal-Mart. The small felt
fabric cookie attached to the plush toy's hand can be removed easily
and ingested by young children, posing a choking hazard. Using scissors,
consumers should immediately remove the felt cookie and its connecting
thread from the plush toy. Once detached, the felt cookie and thread
should be disposed of immediately. For additional information, contact
Sesame Workshop at |
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| 9/27/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Almar
Sales Co., today announced the voluntary recall of Suave
Kids Bath Set. Items in the baths sets contain small parts
that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of
the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation
hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation.
This recall involves "Suave" brand bath sets that contain
a 3-in-1 shampoo, bath sponge, and various other toy animal and character
bath products. The baths sets are packaged in brightly colored vinyl
bags with a clear window. Style numbers involved in this recall are:
SVK 9498, 9499, 9501, 9506, 9507 and 9508. The style numbers are located
on the back and/or bottom right corner of the package, above the UPC
code. Consumers should stop using these bath sets and either dispose
of them or return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the
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| 9/22/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Playskool, today
announced the voluntary recall of Toy Tool Benches
after two deaths. Playskool received reports
that a 19-month-old boy from Martinsburg, W.V., and a 2-year-old boy
from League City, Texas, suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails
sold with the tool bench toys became forcefully lodged in their throats.
Though the toy nails are not considered a small-part, and the toys are
intended for children age 3 and older, Playskool is voluntarily conducting
a recall as a precaution to prevent additional incidents. |
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| 9/20/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Gildan
Activewear SRL, today announced the voluntary recall of Youth
Hooded Sweatshirts. These sweatshirts have a drawstring through
the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996,
CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or
getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments,
such as jackets and sweatshirts. Wholesale distributors and applicable
sportswear programs nationwide from January 2006 through September
2006. Retail cost between $13 and $20. Consumers should remove the
drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Call Gildan toll-free at (877)
445-3265 Ext. 4090 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
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| 9/20/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with The
Cayre Group, today announced the voluntary recall of "Candie's" Brand
Children's Hoodie Sweatshirts with drawstrings. These sweatshirts
have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard
to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent
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| 9/20/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with LEGO
Systems Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of LEGO
EXPLORE Super Trucks. The plastic wheels on the truck can detach,
exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.
LEGO EXPLORE Super Truck is a toy-in-toy product designed for children
ages 18 months and up. The toy features a red plastic pick-up/dump
truck that measures about 15-inches high and 19-inches wide with four
7-inch black plastic wheels that are packed with a box of 40 LEGO
DUPLO bricks in the cargo area. The unit has a row of DUPLO "studs" across
the top of the cab, molded yellow headlights and stickers on the front
and sides of the unit create the idea of a windshield, windows and
doors depicting a LEGO figure in the driver's seat. The LEGO Explore
logo is printed on the door stickers. The box of DUPLO bricks is not
included in this recall. Consumers should stop using the recalled
toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for
information on receiving a refund. For additional information, contact
LEGO at (800) 718-1858 anytime, or visit www.LEGO.com. |
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| 9/19/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Roden
Industries Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of "Que
Chute" Children's Bathrobes. These bathrobes fail to meet
the children's sleepwear |
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| 9/19/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Regal
Lager Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of "phil
and teds" T2 Travel Cots. The plastic cap on the corner
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| 9/7/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Learn-Around Playground Activity Center. A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children. LeapFrog has received 145 reports of children's arms becoming caught in the plastic tube, resulting in 54 reports of minor scratches and bruises. Consumers should immediately take the recalled activity center away from children and contact LeapFrog for a free repair kit. For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, and between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.leapfrog.com. To view this release online, please go to our web site at:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06253.html |
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| 8/30/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Wild
Planet Toys Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Jet
Streamers Water Blaster Pool Toys. When partially filled with
water, the pool toy can stand upright on the pool floor with the rigid
narrow end pointed upward, posing an impalement risk. Wild Planet
has received one report of an impalement injury to an 8-year-old girl
who landed seat first onto a Jet Streamer left in a swimming pool
and received a puncture wound. Customers should immediately stop using
the Jet Streamers and contact Wild Planet for a replacement product.
The replacement product has an angled handle that prevents the handle
of the toy from standing upright. For additional information, contact
Wild Planet Toys at (800) 247-6570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday or visit Wild Planet's Web site at www.wildplanet.com/jetstreamers,
or email the firm at: help@wildplanet.com |
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| 8/22/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Spin Master Toys, today announced the voluntary recall of Spin Master radio-controlled toy airplanes sold exclusively at Toys R Us. The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard. Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating including two reports of minor skin burns. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. For more information, call Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com. To see this recall on CPSC's web site, please go to: |
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| 8/22/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with School Specialty Publishing, today announced the voluntary recall of children's science kits. The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard. School Specialty has received one report of the battery case overheating, which resulted in a young boy receiving minor burns to his fingers. Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact School Specialty toll-free at (800) 253-5469 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schoolspecialtypublishing.com. To see this recall on CPSC's web site please go to: |
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| 8/17/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Fun
Express Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of bendable
dog and cat toys that were given away at libraries nationwide
from January 2006 through August 2006. The paint on the bendable toys
contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law.
Lead is toxic and if ingested by young children can cause adverse
health effects. The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is
in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian
dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with
pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink
paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots.
The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy's packaging is labeled
as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM. This toy
was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs
from January 2006 through August 2006. Consumers should immediately
take the recalled toys away from children and discard them. For more
information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.com. |
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| 8/10/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Panline USA Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of ALEX Super Cooking Sets. The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children. ALEX has received a report of a 2 -year-old girl who cut her foot from the broken glass from one of the lids. The cut required stitches. Consumers should take the glass lids away from children immediately and contact ALEX to receive a free replacement lid set. For more information, call ALEX at (800) 666-2539 from 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at recall@alextoys.com . To view this release online, please go to our web site at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06226.html. |
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| 8/9/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Quiksilver Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Quiksilver and Roxy Girl lounge pants. These lounge pants fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment. These garments were not labeled or marketed as sleepwear, but because they are children's lounge wear, they must meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards. Parents should stop their children from wearing the recalled lounge pants immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If consumers are unable to return their recalled item back to the place of purchase, they should contact the firm. For information, consumers should contact Quiksilver Consumer Affairs at (800) 576-4004 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., PT, or e-mail the firm at channels@quiksilver.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
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| 8/2/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Quiksilver Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of hide and seek hooded sweatshirts. A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can receive a full refund by returning the sweatshirts to the place of purchase or by mailing the sweatshirts to: Quiksilver Inc., Attention: Consumer Replacements/Recalled Merchandise, 5600 Argosy Circle, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649. Returns must include the consumer's name, address and telephone number so Quiksilver can reach them. For more information, contact Quiksilver at (877) 246-7257 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.quiksilverinc.com, or e-mail the firm at channels@quiksilver.com. To view this recall on CPSC's web site go to: |
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| 7/25/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Emess
Design Group LLC, today announced the voluntary recall of children's
lamp sold at Home Depot. The glass window of the fire truck
and bulldozer night light can become dislodged, fall and shatter into
small pieces. This poses a To view this release online, please go to our web site at: |
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| 7/5/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Small
World Toys, today announced the voluntary recall of the following
products: The plastic wheels on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children. Consumers should stop using the recalled toy vehicles
immediately and contact Small World Toys for information on how to
obtain a free replacement toy. For additional information please contact
Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday, visit the Small World Toys Web site at www.smallworldtoys.com
or e-mail the firm at recall@smallworldtoys.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06203.html |
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| 6/26/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Sino
Trading Group, LLC, today announced the voluntary recall of electronic
toy guitars. The toy guitar can break into small parts, posing
a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately stop
using the toy and return it to the vendor where purchased for a full
refund. Consumers should call Sino Trading collect at (713) To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 6/22/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Adjmi Apparel Group of New York, today announced the voluntary recall of Reebok Children's Windsuit. The Reebok logo appliqué on the clear rubber zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from young children. Consumers have a choice of either (1) returning the recalled suit in exchange for receiving a free replacement suit or (2) cutting off and discarding the clear rubber zipper pull and continuing to use the original suit. For additional information or to receive instructions on receiving a replacement product, contact Adjmi at (800) 873-5570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.Reebok.com. To view this recall online, please visit our website at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06193.html |
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| 6/15/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Nine West Footware Corp., today announced the voluntary recall of Sam and Libby Girl's Thong Sandals. The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Nine West Footwear's Customer Relations Department at (800) 999-1877 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recall@SamAndLibby.com, or visit the Jones Apparel Group Inc., Web site at www.jny.com (angelfish) (starfish and fish). To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
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| 6/15/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Simon
and Schuster Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Children's
Cloth Books. The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters
can detach or To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
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| 6/13/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with H&M USA of New York, today announced the voluntary recall of girl's water shoes. Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. This poses a risk of slipping and falling on smooth, hard surfaces such as tile. Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund. Call H&M toll free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit H&M's Web site at www.hm.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
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| 6/8/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Ruby's Diner, today announced the voluntary recall of giveaway yo-yo toy. The yo-yo can separate and expose small parts. This presents a choking hazard to young children. Ruby's Diner restaurants in Pennsylvania, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Colorado and California from February 2006 through March 2006 included with the purchase of a kid's meal. Consumers should take the yo-yo toy from children immediately and return it to the nearest Ruby's Diner for a free replacement toy. For more information, contact Ruby's Diner at (800) 439-7829 anytime. To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 5/25/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Kole Imports, today announced the voluntary recall of Baby 2 Pack Pacifiers. The pacifier's nipple can easily detach from the guard, posing a serious choking hazard to young children. Consumers should take the recalled pacifiers away from babies immediately and contact the retailer where they purchased the pacifiers or KI for a full refund. For additional information, contact KI toll-free at (800) 874-7766 anytime or send an email to recall@koleimports.com. To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 5/18/06 | CPSC, in cooperation with Super Tech S. Corp., today announced the voluntary recall of Sling Swing Seats. These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground. Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall. For additional information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) 724-6269 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Rainbow's Web site at www.rainbowplay.com. To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 5/11/06 | CPSC, in cooperation with Adventure Playsets/Backyard Ventures Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Wooden Swing Sets. Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user. Backyard Ventures has received 64 reports of the bolt heads twisting off during installation. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets. For more information, call Backyard Ventures at (800) 856-4445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com or e-mail the firm at custservice@adventureplaysets.com. To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 5/10/06 | CPSC, in cooperation with Liz Claiborne Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Juicy Couture Children's jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 879-7877 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.juicycouture.com/recall
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| 5/9/06 | CPSC, in cooperation with PTI Sports Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of bicycle child carriers. If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier. PTI Sports has received five reports of the bicycle child carriers falling, including three reports of minor injuries, such as bumps and scratches. Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle child carriers. Do not return the carrier to store. Contact PTI Sports for a free safety bracket and revised installation instructions. For additional information, contact PTI Sports at (800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at customerservice@ptisports.com, or visit the firm's web site at www.schwinnbike.com. To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
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| 5/5/06 | CPSC, in cooperation with Twentieth
Century Fox Home Entertainment of LA, today announced the voluntary
recall of Metal Charms sold with Twentieth
Century Fox DVD's. The recalled charms contain high levels
of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause
adverse health effects. The recalled silver-colored metal charms were
included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVD's
in specially marked pink boxes. Some DVD boxes contain only charms.
Others contain charm bracelets with charms. The charms come in various
shapes including animals, hats, treble clefs, and lollipops. The DVD
boxes are marked with "Bonus Charm Bracelet Inside," or "Bonus
Charm Inside." Charms sold with the following DVD titles are
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| 5/4/06 | CPSC, in cooperation with Regal Lager Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Phil and Teds Twin Strollers for repairs. The plastic hinge on the handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use. This poses a risk of injury to young children. Regal Lager has received two reports from consumers of the handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported. Contact Regal Lager for information on receiving a free replacement hinge set for the handlebar. For additional information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at info@regallager.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com. |
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| 5/2/06 | CPSC, in cooperation with Marvel
Education Co. of New York, today announced the voluntary recall
of Cordless Push Button Toy Telephones.
The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard
to young children. The recalled toy phone is made of wood. It has
push buttons with black numbers, and has a black rubber antenna. The
toy To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 4/2706 | CPSC, in cooperation with Selected Trading Corporation of Miami Florida, today announced the voluntary recall of children's necklaces. The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. The recalled choker-style necklaces are silver-colored hearts, crosses and clovers that hang from a blue, maroon or black velvety cord. The jewelry's packaging is white cardboard with "In Style" printed on the front, and UPC number 041838140766 on the back. Consumers should immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General Store for a refund. For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 336-6292, visit the firm's Web site at www.selected-trading.com or e-mail the firm at mrubin@selected-trading.com. |
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| 4/25/06 | CPSC, in cooperation with Sycamore Kids Inc., today announced the expanded voluntary recall of Mountain Buggy Jogging strollers. This expansion of the Sycamore Kids Inc. jogging strollers recall announced July 2005 and November 2005 involve units previously repaired under earlier recall announcements. The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children. Sycamore Kids has received 49 reports of the handlebars either cracking or breaking when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. This resulted in five reports of bruises and scrapes. Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet. For additional information, contact Sycamore Kids Inc. toll-free at (866) 524-8805 anytime, or write to support@mountainbuggyusa.com This recall information also can be found on the firm's web site at www.mountainbuggyusa.com. |
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| 4/13/06 | CPSC warns of banned "Kinder
Chocolate Eggs" containing toys which can pose
choking, aspiration hazards to young children. The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission is aware of reports that some
retailers in the U.S. have been selling Kinder-brand
chocolate eggs in advance of the Easter holiday. CPSC staff is
alerting retailers that the product as sold is
banned in the U.S. and they should be removed
from store shelves. In August 1997, CPSC conducted a
recall of these eggs. This product is banned for sale in the United
States because the toy surprise hidden inside can pose
choking and aspiration hazards to children younger than
3 years of age. The Kinder eggs are hollow milk chocolate eggs about
the size of a large hen's egg in an orange, white and
blue foil wrapper. The toy within the egg is contained
in an oval-shaped plastic capsule. The toy requires assembly
and each egg contains a different toy. The labeling is in various
languages. Consumers who have purchased this product should immediately
take them away from young children. To view this press release online, please visit our website at: |
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| 4/13/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Trendset Originals of New York, today announced the voluntary recall of Girls' Sweaters with drawstrings due to strangulation hazard. A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Trendset at (800) 908-8308 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Trendset's Web site at www.trendsetny.com, or e-mail the firm at customer-service@trendsetny.com. To view this recall online, please visit our website
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| 4/13/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Memcorp Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of Disney Brand Personal DVD Players due to burn hazard. The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns. Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage. Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack. For more information, call Memcorp's customer service department at (800) 326-0315 between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or visit Memcorp's Website at www.disneyelectronics.com. To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 3/31/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Rose Art Industries Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of magnetic building sets after child's death. Tiny magnets inside the plastic building pieces and rods can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract to each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for young children CPSC is aware of 34 incidents involving small magnets, including one death and four serious injuries. A 20-month-old boy died after he swallowed magnets that twisted his small intestine and created a blockage. Three children ages ranging from 3 to 8 had intestinal perforations that required surgery and hospitalization in intensive care. A 5-year-old child aspirated two magnets that were surgically removed from his lung. Consumers should stop using the magnetic sets and return the sets to Rose Art for a free replacement product suitable for young children under the age of 6. Consumers should be sure to keep all small magnet parts out of the hands of children who mouth objects, especially children under the age of three. For additional information, contact Rose Art at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Rose Art's Web site at www.roseart.com. |
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| 3/30/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with American
Girl Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of children's
jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is
toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately take recalled jewelry away from children
and return the items for a full refund (including applicable tax and
return postage costs) to: For additional information, contact American Girl at (800) 659-0164 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT, seven days a week, or visit American Girl's Web site at www.americangirl.com/recall. |
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| 3/30/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Kids Preferred, LLC., today announced the voluntary recall of toy cars.The hubcaps on the toy's plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children .Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund. For additional information, contact Kids Preferred LLC toll-free at (866) 763-8869, anytime, or e-mail the firm at Nicole@kidspreferred.com. |
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| 3/28/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with RadioShack Corp., today announced the voluntary recall of toy pliers. The toy's sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. RadioShack has received three reports of the sliding yellow knob on these toys detaching. In two of these reports, children were found to be mouthing these knobs. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund. For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com. |
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| 3/23/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Dollar Tree Stores Inc., today announced the voluntary recall of toy jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. The rings are silver in color, adjustable, and have one of a variety of designs with a toy "gem" in the center. The necklaces have a black string with silver colored clasps and a silver charm with a "gem" in the center. The following are printed on the charms' packaging: "Mood Necklace," Mood Ring," "Glow in the Dark Necklace," "Glow in the Dark Ring," "UV Necklace" or "UV Ring." The "UV" jewelry packaging reads, "The Sun's Energy Will Change The Color." On the reverse of the packaging is "SKU#815485" and the name "Mannix." Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com. To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 3/23/06 | Rebook recalls bracelet linked to child's lead poisoning death. The CPSC, in cooperation with Reebok, today announced the voluntary recall of bracelet. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets. The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear. Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.For additional information, contact Reebok at (800) 994-6260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com. To view this recall online, please visit our website at: |
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| 3/16/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Inverness
Medical Nutritional's Group, today announced the
voluntary recall of iron supplements. The
iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging as required by
the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ingesting multiple iron supplements at once can cause serious injury or death to young children. Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return it to Walgreens for a free replacement. For additional information or for a free replacement cap, contact Inverness at 1-(888) 698-5032 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also may visit www.walgreens.com. |
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3/15/06 |
The CPSC, in cooperation with Jordache Ltd., today announced the voluntary recall of youth hooded sweatshirt with drawstring. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, contact Jordache Ltd. toll-free at (888) 295-3267 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit JC Penny's Web site at www.jcpenny.com or e-mail the firm at bpalmer@jeans-wear.com. |
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| 3/2/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Man's
Trading Company, today announced the voluntary recall of Girl
Favors Children's Toy Jewelry. The recalled
jewelry could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration
hazard to young children. Consumers should take these recalled items
away from children immediately and discard them or return them to
the store where purchase for a refund. Contact MTC-Man's Trading Company
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| 3/1/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with The Little Tikes Co., today announced a voluntary recall of Glowin' Dino and Glowin' Doggy Animal Flashlights. The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Consumers should immediately take the recalled flashlights away from young children and contact Little Tikes for more information. Consumers will get a free replacement flashlight or refund. Contact The Little Tikes Co. toll-free at (866) 765-6729 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at http://littletikes.com. |
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| 2/28/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with International Playthings Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of iPlay My First Mobile Phones. The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported. My First Mobile phone is a red and blue flip style mobile phone with a yellow bear on the cover and a yellow hard plastic antenna. Inside the flip phone are five round orange numeric buttons, as well as a sun button. The phone sounds with various ring tones when the buttons are depressed. On the inside top cover on the phone is a mirror and a spinning star with a lady bug button. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the battery cover. Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value. Contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com/recall.htm. |
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| 2/23/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Milton Bradley, today announced a voluntary recall of Chicken Limbo Electronic party game. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The game's two side poles do not fit into their bases properly making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders. Milton Bradley has received 46 reports of the Chicken Limbo party game collapsing unexpectedly. This includes 23 reports of injuries including bumps, bruises, welts and red marks, four reports of cuts, one chipped tooth and one fractured foot. Consumers should take the recalled Chicken Limbo game away from children immediately and contact Milton Bradley to receive a free repair kit. The kit contains two yellow plastic replacement side poles to stabilize the toy. For additional information, contact Milton Bradley at (800) 245-0910 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.miltonbradley.com. |
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| 2/23/06 | The CPSC, in cooperation with Provo Craft and Novelty Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of metal charms. Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed. The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. The charms are small silver-colored metal shapes that include flowers, bugs, pumpkins, and picture frames. "Art Accentz," "Changlz," "Provo Craft," and "For ages 3 and over" are printed on the charm's packaging. The charms were sold as decorations for craft projects such as scrapbooks, home décor and jewelry making. Consumers should immediately take the charms away from children and ensure any charms being used are not accessible to children. Call Provo Craft for a full refund. For additional information, contact Provo Craft at (800) 955-9490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. |
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| 2/20/06 | The
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Black
Dog, today announced a voluntary recall of Children's
Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
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| 2/8/06 | Recent death prompts
renewed search for Simplicity Cribs with Graco Logo. After
the death of a 19-month-old baby in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission and Simplicity Inc. are renewing
the search for recalled Aspen 3 in 1 Cribs with Graco logos. The
child died on January 6, 2006, after two of the mattress support slats
came out of his recalled crib. He became entrapped between the mattress
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| 2/1/06 | Ace Han Baby Walkers recalled due to stairway fall hazard. The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. Sold at Independent retail stores in New York and Philadelphia from April 2004 through October 2006 for about $20 to $30. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled walkers and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Ace Han at (800) 521-5115 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, or to see a photo of the recalled item, click here. |
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| 2/1/06 | Bike Pro Inc. re announcesBaby
Walkers recall due to stairway fall hazard. The walkers can
fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the
edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured
or killed. Sold at Independent discount stores in Arizona, California,
Colorado, Texas, Michigan, Missouri, and New York sold these baby
walkers from January 2000 through January 2006 for between $18 and
$22. Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return
them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional
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| 2/1/06 | SunTome re announcesBaby Walker recall due to stairway fall hazard. The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. Retail toy stores nationwide from March 2001 through January 2006 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact SunTome Trading Corp. at (888) 786-8663 between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. For more information, or to see a photo of the recalled item, click here. |
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| 1/26/06 | The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with Steve and Barry's University, today announced a
voluntary recall of Children's Outerwear with
Drawstring Strangulation hazard. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The garments
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