September, 2007
Toy Dolls & Accessories, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Strollers, Strollers and Car Seats, Toys
Lan Enterprises Recalls Doll Strollers After Child's Finger Tip was Severed; Product Also Poses an Entrapment Hazard to Young ChildrenThe Mini Zooper Doll Stroller has a silver metal frame with a bright pink cotton canvas seat cover. “Pottery Barn Kids” is printed on a label on the canvas seat cover. Read more.
Rockets, Babies and Kids, Rocketry Sets, Toys
Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model RocketsThis recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5-inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail. The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the product’s instruction sheet and above the bar code on the product’s packaging. Read more.
Playpens/Play yards, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies, Play Yards
Kolcraft Recalls Play Yards After the Death of a 10-Month-Old ChildBabies and Kids, Gardening and Landscaping, Greenhouse and Gardening Tools, Pretend Electronics or Tools or Housewares and Appliances, Toys, Yard and Garden
Target Recalls Children's Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardTarget Recalls Children's Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2007 Release #07-309 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Target Recalls Children’s Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Happy Giddy Gardening Tools and Children’s Sunny Patch Chairs Units: About 350,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Manufacturer: Starite International Ltd., of Taiwan Hazard: The surface paint on the recalled gardening tools and chairs contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall includes the Happy Giddy Gardening Tools and the Sunny Patch Children’s Chairs. Gardening tools: caterpillar trowel with an orange and multi-colored handle; kitty cat broom with pink flowers and green handle; pink and green cultivator with a solid green tool portion and pink flowers on the handle; orange and green wood handle hoe and rake with orange flowers; pink and green shovel and trowel with pink flowers; green, orange and light blue snail push broom; multi-colored trowel, hoe, rake with orange on the tool body; multi-colored shovel with solid red on the shovel and eyes on the top of the handle; red and blue owl shaped broom with bristles painted blue, with yellow and black large eyes on the face. Children’s Chairs: multi-colored children’s Sunny Patch chairs with a giraffe, monkey, and elephant on the back. The cloth seat and back are striped in orange, yellow, green and blue. The chameleon, butterfly and lady bug chair are not included in the recall. Sold at: Target stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 pm. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.target.com Read more.
Toy Trains, Babies and Kids, Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys
RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe recall involves five toys from the Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway product line: the all-black cargo car, toad vehicle, olive green sodor cargo box and all-green maple tree top and signal base accessories. The front of the packaging has the logo “Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway” in the upper left-hand corner. A tracking code may be located on the bottom of some of the products. Toys marked with codes containing “WJ” and “AZ” are not included in the recall. Read more.
Toy Miscellaneous, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Furniture and Furnishings and Decorations, Home Decoration, Knickknacks or Statues or Vases or Urns, Toys
RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on red horses sold individually in see-through blister cards. “Britains” and “Knights of the Sword” are printed on the top of the card in the packaging. The recalled toys include a mounted silver knight on a red horse with an axe; a mounted silver knight on a red horse with two hands on a raised weapon; and a mounted silver knight on a red horse with a lance. Read more.
Toy Garden Tools, Babies and Kids, Gardening and Landscaping, Pretend Electronics or Tools or Housewares and Appliances, Rakes, Toys, Yard and Garden
Children's Toy Rakes Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint StandardThe recalled children’s rake has a green handle with a yellow duck head attached to the handle. The rake has seven purple tines, also known as teeth. The rake is about 24 inches long. “Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Rake” is printed on a tag attached to the handle. Read more.
Puppet Theaters, Babies and Kids, Doll Houses And Other Play Scenes, Toys
Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children’s Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the front and colored side panels. The puppet theater measures about 35 inches in length, 14 inches in width and about 52 inches in height. Read more.
Costume/Children's Jewelry, Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Jewelry and Watches
Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces Recalled By Rhode Island Novelty Due to Risk of Lead ExposureThis recall involves 30”-inch-long link necklaces with a spinning wheel pendant. The wheel pendant, designed to resemble car’s spinning tire rim, has rhinestones attached to the front, a silver base and measures 2 ¾-inches in diameter. The item has a clear plastic hang tag with a UPC code of 0 97138 68502 5. Read more.
Costume/Children's Jewelry, Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Jewelry and Watches
TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Risk of Lead ExposureThis recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with “TOBY & ME” printed on the front and “TOBY & ME” hangtags attached to the packaging. Read more.
Swing Sets, Babies and Kids, Playground Equipment, Sports and Recreation, Swings or Swing Sets
BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall HazardThe recall includes the Single Post Swing Set (model 550-0033) and added bay swings (model 550-0035) with belt or bucket seats. The swings are made with a 2-3/8-inch diameter top beam that is welded to a formed plate on each end to attach to the upright post. Read more.
Cribs, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies
About 1 Million Simplicity Cribs Recalled Due To Failures Resulting in Infant DeathsBabies and Kids, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories, Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates, Sports and Recreation
REI Recalls Children’s Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure ChildrenThis recall involves the Novara Afterburner trailer bicycle, a single-wheel children’s bicycle that attaches to, and cannot be operated independently of, an adult bicycle. Read more.
Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles, Appliances, Coffee Makers or Teapots, Kitchen
Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire HazardThe recalled Iced Tea Maker (Model #IT400) is mostly white and has a 2.5 quart glass pitcher. The recall includes only those products with a date code of CA1307 or CA1307-A. The model number is embossed on the bottom of the unit, and the date code is printed on a small white sticker, which is also on the bottom of the unit. Read more.
Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves, Appliances, Counter-top Ovens and Broilers, Kitchen, Toaster Ovens
Keystone Manufacturing Co. and QVC Recall Convection Ovens with Rotisserie Due to Fire and Electrical Shock HazardsThis recall involves the Cook’s Essentials Multi-Function Convection Oven with Pull-Out Rotisserie (model number 910500), which was also sold as the Deni Convection Oven with Rotisserie (model number 10500). The model number can be found on the bottom of the oven. These are countertop ovens and the brand name “Cook’s Essentials” or “Deni” is found on the front right panel. Read more.
Home Control/Alarm Systems, Burglar Alarms, Fire or Smoke Alarms, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Home Security
Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, IntrusionCandles & Candle Holders, Outdoor Lighting, Yard and Garden
Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn HazardsThe recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle. Read more.
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation
Ohalee Inc. Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Mechanical Hazards; Vehicles Could Put Young Riders At Risk of InjuryThis recall involves the Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs, which has the name “Ohalee” on the right and left side of each ATV. The 70cc size ATVs were available in the following colors: red, blue, and black. Read more.
Cribs, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies
NettoCollection Recalls Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation HazardThe crib side rails are made of wood and sold with a brown finish. Only cribs with model numbers NC-137 and NC-140 and date codes 9/03 and 02/04 are included in the recall. The model numbers, date codes and "Made in Poland" are printed on a label on the crib end panels. Read more.
Bunk Beds, Babies and Kids, Bedroom and Bedding and Bath, Furniture and Furnishings and Decorations
Bunk Beds Recalled by d-Scan Due to Collapse HazardThe twin bunk beds are designed for children and were sold in a kit to be assembled by consumers. Only model number 82008 is included in this recall. The bunk beds are made of maple wood with a four-step ladder attached to the side and three pullout drawers under the bottom bunk. These bunk beds have no markings or labeling. Read more.
Toy Miscellaneous, Toy Musical Instruments, Babies and Kids, Toys
Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe recalled toys have two bongos, including one with a yellow and green plastic drum base with a blue drum surface. The other bongo is yellow and green plastic drum base with an orange drum surface with “It’s a Big, Big World” printed on it. The toys were sold with animal shaped accessories including a monkey, bird, tambourine and drum stick. The toys have product number K9343 inside the orange drum. A date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH is printed on the drum’s orange ring surface. Bongo Band toys included in this recall must have both the product number and date code. Read more.
Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets, Babies and Kids, Doll Houses And Other Play Scenes, Toys
Mattel Recalls Various Barbie® Accessory Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe recall involves various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between September 30, 2006 and August 20, 2007. The model names, product numbers and affected date code numbers are listed in the chart below. The product and date code numbers are printed on the largest component of the toy sets. Read more.
Toy Trains, Babies and Kids, Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys
Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe recall involves the Geo Trax Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys. These toys are red with yellow paint on the ladder and horn details. The recalled models were manufactured between July 31, 2006 and August 20, 2007 and have a date code between 212-6CK through 325-6CK or 001-7CK through 232-7CK marked on the bottom of the product. The packaging on the Freightway Transport model is marked H5705 and the packaging on the Special Track Pack model is marked K3013. Read more.
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