Recalls: Hobby

September 3, 2008 Worldwise Inc. Recalls Retractable Dog Leashes; Metal Clasp Can Break and Cause Facial and Body Injuries to Dog Owners

This recall involves the SlyDog™ Retractable Dog Leash with a metal clasp. The leash has a handle composed of a blue plastic case with a black plastic grip. The leash is made of a black woven strap and measures approximately one-half inch wide. The end of the leash has a metal clasp which connects to the dog’s collar. The SlyDog™ retractable leashes with a plastic clasp are not included in this recall. Read more.

August 28, 2008 GIA Instruments Recalls Polariscopes Due to Shock Hazard

The recalled polariscopes are white in color with model number 415000 or 415 printed on the underside of the instrument. A polariscope is an instrument used by gemologists to assist in gem identification. Read more.

April 8, 2008 Children's Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves Little Builder Children’s Board Book sets with ISBN 1-49373-215-9. The sets include four concept board books (colors, tools, 123, shapes) and two toy trucks (dump truck and concrete mixer truck). Read more.

March 18, 2008 Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled journals are spiral bound journals, activity books, and calendars sold in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Galison or Mudpuppy and the ISBN numbers are printed on the back cover of the calendars/journals. Calendars/journals included in the recall are listed below: Read more.

February 6, 2008 Children's Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled children’s sketchbooks have colored spiral metal bindings, drawing paper, and cardboard covers in the following styles. “eeBoo” and the style name are printed on a sticker on the back cover. Read more.

November 7, 2007 Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots – Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads

The recalled toy is a craft kit which allows children to create various multi-dimensional designs using small colored beads. The beads fuse together when sprayed with water. The recall applies to all models of Aqua Dots. The product is available in various different kits with accessories such as a drying fan, applicator pen, design templates for the beads, and spray bottle. The product is labeled for ages 4+. Read more.

October 17, 2007 Antioch Publishing Recalls Additional Bookmarks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves various designs of the Cool Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks. The themed metals bookmarks include the following designs: Read more.

October 11, 2007 J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes. Read more.

October 11, 2007 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Recalls Travel Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled Travel Art Set Lap Desk is a zippered case that opens into a lap desk with markers, crayons, and magnetic pieces. The lap desk is 10 3/4-inches wide and is pink colored. “Made in China” and item number 266822 are printed on a sticker located on the product’s packaging. Read more.

October 4, 2007 Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves various designs of bookmarks and journals from Antioch Publishing’s Signature Collection. The character-themed bookmarks and journals include the following designs: Read more.