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RECALL ALERT: Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
July 29, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
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RECALL ALERT: Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard
July 28, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
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RECALL ALERT: Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
July 7, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. The Mini Stars measure three inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. The plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
June 30, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
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RECALL ALERT: Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Store
June 10, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard. Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC. Two of these included laceration injuries.
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RECALL ALERT: EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
June 7, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. This recall involves the Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit distributed under the American Girl Crafts name with a SKU number of 30-585331. The SKU number is located on the back of the package in the lower right corner. The kit contains 56
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RECALL ALERT: Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
June 2, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The detached handle also exposes small steel pellets and a plastic plug which pose choking hazards. The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.
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RECALL ALERT: Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
May 31, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The main blade grips and main rotor blades can release from the main rotor head, posing an impact and laceration hazard. Horizon Hobby has received 312 reports of the rotor blades releasing from the rotor head, including 34 reports of a blade striking a user, resulting in 12 laceration injuries.
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RECALL ALERT: G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
May 5, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
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RECALL ALERT: UJ Trading Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
May 11, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
April 21, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: A child’s finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
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RECALL ALERT: Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
April 21, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
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RECALL ALERT: Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
April 4, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The plastic beads on the activity truck's bead runs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Infantino has received 28 reports of the plastic beads detaching from the bead runs on the activity trucks, including two reports of young children gagging on the plastic beads.
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CPSC Launches New Consumer Product Safety Information Database Today SaferProducts.gov
March 11, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Today, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) goes live with the SaferProducts.gov database mandated by Congress, as part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. Beginning March 11, consumers are encouraged to visit SaferProducts.gov to submit Reports of harm or risks of harm, and to search for safety information on products they own or
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RECALL ALERT: Kid O Products Recalls Wooden Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard
March 10, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The knobs attached to the puzzle fruits can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Fun World Recalls Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes with Toy Stethoscopes
March 9, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The costumes are sold with a toy stethoscope accessory. The plastic ear pieces at the end of the stethoscope can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Manhattan Group Recalls Parents Wooden Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard
March 3, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Rattles Recalled by Rhino Toys Due to Choking Hazard
March 3, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The hard plastic C-links on both ends of the rattles' soft plastic chain can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard
February 15, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
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RECALL ALERT: Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard
January 31, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard.
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RECALL ALERT: Kang Sheng Group Recalls Butterfly Push Toy Due to Choking Hazard
January 25, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The plastic balls on the butterfly's wings can break, causing small metal balls inside to come free. These metal balls pose choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Family Dollar Stores Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Tanks Due to Burn Hazard
January 25, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The tank's controller can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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RECALL ALERT: Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard
January 12, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Teething Rings Recalled by Calisson Due to Ingestion Hazard
January 12, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
If the teething ring is punctured, bacteria and mold can grow inside the teether's untreated liquid. This poses an ingestion hazard to infants and can lead to diarrhea and vomiting.
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RECALL ALERT: Kid O Products Recalls Baby Rattles Due To Choking Hazard
January 12, 2011 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The baby rattle's beads can come off when the rattle is twisted or pulled forcefully, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
December 22, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
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RECALL ALERT: Zoom Buggy Cars and Dream Pillow Stars Recalled by Kindermusik Due to Choking Hazard
December 22, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kindermusik International Inc. has received 15 reports of the wheels detaching from the Zoom Buggy Car and no incidents with the Dream Pillow Star. No injuries have been reported.
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RECALL ALERT: Circo Children’s Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores
December 7, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The recall involves one model of the Circo Space Combo pack, which includes a children's tent, sleeping bag, backpack and a headlamp. The tent is green and dark blue with planets, stars and figures printed on it. The packing box has the UPC number: 490911500926, DPCI: 091-15-0092. Hazard: The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire
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RECALL ALERT: Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
November 10, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The reins on the rocking horse bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard
November 10, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Dollar Tree Recalls Children’s Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
October 19, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The firm has received three reports of incidents involving batteries overheating in the recalled flashlights. Reported incidents include a flashlight that melted and a flashlight battery that caught fire. No injuries have been reported.
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RECALL ALERT: Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
October 18, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time. The intake valve on the
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RECALL ALERT: JAKKS Pacific to Reannounce Recall of Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits - Explosion/Projectile Hazards
October 15, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This children's product was originally recalled in January 2009. Since that time, there have been additional injuries caused by the Spa Factory(tm) Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits. Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies that come with the kits can cause the unvented lids to blow
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RECALL ALERT: Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
September 15, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Giant Starbuilder and Giant Stars building sets - Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Chuck E. Cheese’s Recalls Light-up Rings and Star Glasses Due to Ingestion Hazard
September 15, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Chuck E Cheese's Light-up Rings and Star Glasses - If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to either the stomach, intestine, esophagus or nasal mucus membrane.
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RECALL ALERT: Fun Stuff Recalls Children’s Toys Due to Choking Hazard
September 14, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Click Armband Bracelets, Klick Klick Balls and BoBo Balls. The small balls on the end of the toy's arms can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The toys were marketed for children age 3 and over.
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RECALL ALERT: The Land of Nod Recalls Toy Vegetables Due to Laceration Hazard
September 8, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves The Land of Nod toy vegetables sets made of felt wool. The toy set has six vegetables: radish, onion, asparagus, tomato, lettuce and carrot. The asparagus is the only toy vegetable involved in this recall. The metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.
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RECALL ALERT: Step2 Recalls Children’s Transportation Station Toys Due to Choking Hazard
September 7, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Step2 Sand & Water Transportation Station is a standalone play station for children ages two and up. The toy station consists of: a round blue plastic table, including train tracks, train cars in blue, red and yellow, toy sailboats and a hand rake/shovel. The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young
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RECALL ALERT: Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials
August 26, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
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RECALL ALERT: P. Graham Dunn Recalls Toy Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
August 11, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves a wooden toy rattle with light brown stain, eight wooden dowels and a gold-colored metal rattle inside. The toy rattle is circular in shape, measuring 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches. The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Play ‘n Go Campsite Due to Choking Hazard
August 5, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves the Little People Play 'n Go Campsite. The seven-piece plastic play set includes Sonya Lee, a tent and other accessories. The plastic Sonya Lee figure in the play set can break at the waist, exposing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Daiso Recalls Children’s Coin Purses and Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
July 1, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves children's coin purses with rainbow stripes and children's earrings and necklaces that have blue, pink, red, white and yellow colored droplets. The Coin Purse and Mobile Case Coin Puase are printed on the tag attached to the purse. Colorful Drop Accessory Bracelet is printed on the front of the necklace packages and Colorful Drop
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RECALL ALERT: McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
June 4, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The 'Shrek Forever After 3D' collectable drinking glass are 16 ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey. The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.
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RECALL ALERT: Buckyballs High Powered Magnets Sets Recalled by Maxfield and Oberton
May 27, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The high powered magnets sets were labeled 'Ages 13+' and do not meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 (effective August 17, 2009) which requires that such powerful magnets are not sold for children under 14. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause
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RECALL ALERT: Target Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Strangulation Hazard
May 20, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The recall involves 14 different models of the storage trunks made of woven rattan, abaca or banana leaf with standard hinges. They measure more than 1.1 feet in length, width and depth and are brown or natural color. The lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks.
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s Giraffe Blanket Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Target
May 18, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The recall involves the pink 'I Love You' security blanket with a giraffe plush head. The blanket measures about 14 inches wide by 14 inches in length. 'I Love You' is embroidered on the blanket. Style number Y22230H and 'Just One Year a division of Carter's' are sewn into a label on the blanket. The balls on top of the giraffe's horns can detach, posing a
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s Deaths Prompt Recall of Toy Dart Gun Sets Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
May 17, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The toy dart guns, imported by Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J., were sold exclusively at Family Dollar stores. Family Dollar is working cooperatively with CPSC to announce this recall because Henry Gordy International has refused to recall the toy dart gun sets. If a child places the soft, pliable plastic toy dart in his/her mouth, the
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RECALL ALERT: Step2 Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
May 12, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Step2® Push Around BuggyT and Whisper Ride BuggyT are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red 'Step2' logo on the handle of the buggy. A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk
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RECALL ALERT: Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Imagine Nation Books Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
May 12, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves the 'Fly Dragonfly' (also called 'Queen Bee') remote-controlled helicopters. The helicopters are black and yellow plastic, measure about 19 inches long by 6 ½ inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate
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RECALL ALERT: Step2 Recalls Basic Rhythms Drum Toys Due to Choking Hazard
April 27, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves Step2 Basic Rhythm Drums intended for preschool age children. The toy drum is sold with two drumsticks that can be stored in clips on the side of the drum. A red 'Step2' logo in printed on the side of the drum. The plastic clips used to attach the drumsticks to the drum can break. The small broken pieces present a choking to young
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RECALL ALERT: Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
April 6, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include 'Animals' (item number 059174), 'Numbers' (item number 059175) and 'Colors' (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name 'Gund' and the item number are located on the back of the
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard
March 2, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves the Scooby Doo, Tweety and Batman plastic fork and spoon sets. The two-piece set is white plastic with cartoon images on the handle. The middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
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RECALL ALERT: Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
February 17, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall includes Allreds Design brand baby bracelets and pacifier clips. The bracelets are sold in sizes 0-6 months, 1-4 years, and 4-8 years of age. The baby bracelets and pacifier clips have crystal and plastic beads in various colors with a metal clasp. The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if
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RECALL ALERT: Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
February 10, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves three types of pull-toys: Pull-A-Long Friends Toucan(tm) with lot code 210720GB, Pull-A-Long Friends Alligator(tm) with lot code 210750GB, and Pull-A-Long Friends Sharky(tm) with lot code 210530GB. The Toucan has a large yellow and black beak and blue striped wings. The crocodile is green and has a red ridge on its back and red wheels
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RECALL ALERT: Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys Due to Puncture and Laceration Hazards
February 10, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves wind chime toys sold separately, with the Gymini Kick & Play Activity Gym and Tiny Smarts Gift Sets. The toy produces the sound of a wind chime. "Tiny Love" is printed on a tag on the toy. The firm has received five reports of babies pulling apart the wind chimes exposing the sharp metal rods, including a report of a minor injury to a
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RECALL ALERT: Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
February 3, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall includes a Special Forces Weapons and Accessories Set and a SWAT Police Play Equipment Set. Each set includes two toy guns and related accessories. The number 48JQH09 is printed on the right side of the larger gun included in the recalled sets. The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
February 2, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves charms sold with the Tiny Tink and Friends toy jewelry sets. The charm is attached to a cord using a metal ring and cylinder and included with the sets as a separate accessory that children can attach to the toy necklace, bracelet or key chain. The toy jewelry sets containing the charm accessory were sold in a variety of styles. A
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RECALL ALERT: RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
January 26, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters. The helicopter can be identified by model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front of the controller. The product was sold at RadioShack as catalog number 600-0566 (60-566) for ages 8 and up. The battery housing under the
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RECALL ALERT: Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
January 26, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves the Nature Wonders HD pinto horse toy figures with model number 92093. The plastic horse is white with brown spots and measures about 4 inches tall. The model number and "Nature Wonders HD" are printed on the retail tag wrapped around the horse's leg. The surface paint coating on the horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s “Big Rex and Friends” Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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RECALL ALERT: Jide Trading Recalls Toy Military Figure Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
January 6, 2010 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The surface paint on the toy contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
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RECALL ALERT: Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
December 30, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves Oozora and Shin-Fuji Kendama Japanese wooden skill toys. The toys have a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and spike on top. The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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RECALL ALERT: Child’s Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading
December 17, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: If a child places the soft, pliable plastic dart in his/her mouth, he/she is likely to choke/aspirate the dart into her/her throat impairing the child's ability to breathe. If the dart is not immediately removed, brain damage or death can occur.
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RECALL ALERT: Timberland Recalls Children’s Boots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
December 16, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The logo stamped onto the children's boot's insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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RECALL ALERT: Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
December 10, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hazard: The toy truck's surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s Plush Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster Due to Choking Hazard
December 9, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Monday the Bullfrog is a plush puppet bullfrog with a board book attached to the frog's mouth. It was sold in clear plastic packaging, and the book is marked with ISBN numbers 10: 1416912312 and 13: 9781416912316 printed inside the mouth of the bullfrog. The plastic eye on the frog can detach, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
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RECALL ALERT: Evenflo Recalls Cake Toys on Children’s Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard
December 8, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves Evenflo ExerSaucer(r) 1-2-3 Tea for Me(tm) activity learning centers. The tea party themed toys have a two-tier cake that is light blue, dark pink and yellow. Models included in the recall are 6161834 and 6161920. The model numbers are printed on the packaging and on a label located on the underside of the base of the product. The
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RECALL ALERT: Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children’s Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
November 25, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves eleven types of metal pendants sold with silver-colored chains. The pendants feature symbols from the following animations/cartoons: "Bleach," "Death Note," "Naruto" and "One Piece."
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson’s Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
November 5, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves a children's art easel which has a chalkboard surface on one side and a white board surface on the other side. The item number is AA13301 and the UPC number is 082435133010 which can be found on the original packaging.
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RECALL ALERT: Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
November 5, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves wooden play sets with swings, slides and ladders. Each set has an overhead monkey bar ladder that acts as both the monkey bar and swing beam, and an end ladder coated with cranberry or green plastic. The instruction manual has the name "Adventure Playsets" and one of the following model numbers printed on the cover.
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RECALL ALERT: Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
October 28, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and
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RECALL ALERT: Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades from Bed Bath and Beyond
October 27, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall includes all sizes and colors of Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Bed Bath & Beyond with exposed inner cords on the back. Colors include navy, chocolate, khaki and cream. On the backside of the head rail, a small orange, black and white warning label sticker in English and Spanish which read in part, "Cords and bead chains can loop
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RECALL ALERT: Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space
October 27, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves all Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A. The shades were sold in Ivory, Taupe, Gold, Plum, Wine Red, Midnight Blue, Moss Green and Dark Brown and have a head rail that measures 23, 27, 31, 35, 39 43 or 48 inches. The shades have a sticker on the head rail with the letters "WS" and "style 12810A" is printed on
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RECALL ALERT: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
October 27, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves all ISDANS, TUPPLUR and ENJE roller blinds. These blinds are made of a solid or sheer fabric, measuring 24" to 79" wide, and have a metal top rail and a bead chain. ENJE has a glued label on the wall fitting showing the IKEA logotype, article number, 5-digit supplier number, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and "Made in Taiwan". The roller
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RECALL ALERT: CPSC Urges Parents and Caregivers to Stop Using “My Baby Soother” Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
October 26, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop providing "My Baby Soother" pacifiers to their children. The pacifiers were distributed by T & L Trading Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y. The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards because the nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking
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RECALL ALERT: Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard
October 22, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves the Fiesta Masquerade and the Home Olympic 20- piece flatware sets. The Fiesta Masquerade flatware set is silver-colored and the handles have plastic decorative inserts in red, orange, yellow, green and three different shades of blue. The Home Olympic flatware sets are charcoal and the handles have decorative black inserts.
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RECALL ALERT: Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard
October 6, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves four models of Daiso wooden toys including Penguin Handbell, Pull Doll, Alligator Pull Toy and Rolling Animals. The Penguin Handbell has a small metal bell inside its hollow interior. The Pull Doll's limbs move up and down when the string is pulled. The Alligator Pull Toy is green and yellow will move in an undulating fashion when
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RECALL ALERT: Daiso Recalls Children’s Toys, Purses & Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint & Phthalate Limits
October 6, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The surface paint on the balancing toys and zippers of the purses and pen cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint ban. The inflatable baseball bat toys contain excessive levels of DEHP, violating the federal phthalate standard.
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RECALL ALERT: Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
September 23, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall includes wooden bunk beds with a three step ladder. Model numbers WP-9108-1 and WP-9108-2 are included in this recall. The model number is located on a sticker on the bunk bed's interior panel of the headboard or the footboard.
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RECALL ALERT: Clarks(r) Children’s Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard
September 17, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves Clarks(r) children's shoes sold under the "crawlers" and "hazy daze" style names. The crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2; and the hazy daze in sizes 4 to 6 1/2. "Clarks" is printed on the sole underneath the heel and the words "Clarks First Shoes" is printed on a multi-colored label inside the shoe's heel area.
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RECALL ALERT: Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants Recalled by Team Work Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
September 8, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The recalled children's animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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RECALL ALERT: Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
8/27/2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Force Soldier playsets comes in a plastic bag with SKU number 70134 printed on the header card. The soldiers (two per bag) are 5" in height and come with an airplane, machine guns and a tropical tree. The Pirate Expeditions come in a blister packs in two styles with the SKU number 70136 printed on the header cards. Pirate Expedition figures are 6.5" in
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Cleaning Children’s Loveys
March 2007 by Katie Rockman, American Baby magazine
Donna Smallin, cleaning expert and author of Organizing Plain & Simple (Storey), advises moms to wash stuffed animals as often as needed (every month or two) to rid them of dust mites, germs, spit-up, drool, formula stains, and the like. First, check tags for specific cleaning instructions. Delicate finishes may require special treatment. Next, Smallin
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RECALL ALERT: Weight Watchers Recalls Plush Hungry Figures and Magnets Due to Puncture Hazard
August 20, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada
Weight Watchers Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets - Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers. Weight Watchers has received two reports from company employees of a sewing needle being found in two Hungry Figures. No injuries have been reported. The Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets have
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RECALL ALERT: Little Tikes Recalls Children’s Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
August 13, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The oversized, plastic toy nail is about 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inch in diameter and comes in red or blue colors. It has a large round head; about 1 1/4 inches below the head is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. They were sold with a variety of Little Tikes Children's products. The names, model numbers
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RECALL ALERT: LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
July 23, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws. When those decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks and barks. "Scout" is printed on the dog tag at the dog's neck. The plush dog measures about 9 inches high by 9 inches wide. "LeapFrog Ent. Item No. 19142" is printed on the white tag attached
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RECALL ALERT: Buster Brown Clog Children’s Shoes Recalled by Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd.
July 21, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. clog children's shoes with model or retail numbers listed below. These shoes are a plastic molded EVA "water" clog and are designed to resemble a car. The shoes are red, brown, blue, yellow, and pink and most shoes bear the words "CARS," "Transformers Animated," or "Barbie." "Buster Brown & Co.(tm)" is printed on
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RECALL ALERT: Old Navy Recalls Stuffed Toys; Button Eyes Can Detach and Pose a Choking Hazard
February 19, 2009 by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys, Units: About 35,500 in the
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