Recalls: Babies and Kids

November 6, 2007 Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. “WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China” is printed on the bottom of the fish. Read more.


November 6, 2007 Laugh & Learn™ Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard

The recall involves a play kitchen learning toy with a pretend refrigerator, range and sink. The product’s item number L5067 is stamped in several locations on the toy and printed on the product’s packaging above the UPC. Read more.


November 1, 2007 Pearl-like Bead Attachment Sold with Girl's Gift Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold exclusively at Limited Too Stores

The recalled item is a pearl-like pink bead attachment on the outside packaging of the gift sets and a zipper pull/wrist band on a cosmetic lip gloss set. The gift sets were sold under the “Sparkle by Too” line, as follows: 3-Pack Lip Gloss Wristlet (Style No. 2014), 4-Pack Body Spray (Style No. 2017), and 3-Piece Bath Set (Style No. 2018). Read more.


October 31, 2007 Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3 Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy’s packaging. Read more.


October 31, 2007 Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The posable spaceman figures are about 4½-inches tall and come with two accessories. They were sold in various colors including yellow, grey, silver, blue, green, gold, black, and red. Read more.


October 31, 2007 SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

This recall involves SimplyFun Ribbit board games. The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color. Read more.


October 25, 2007 Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. “Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc,” SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall. Read more.


October 25, 2007 Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

This recall involves WeGlow children’s flashing rings. The character-themed rings were sold in Shrek the Third® and Spiderman 3® designs. The rings have item number 920422 printed on back of the packaging. Read more.


October 25, 2007 Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children’s jewelry with items number 855589, 873091, 873097, or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging. Read more.


October 25, 2007 Serious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats - New Warnings and Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers

The bottom of the children’s seat is round and flat with a diameter of about 15 inches. It is constructed of a single piece of molded foam and comes in yellow, blue, purple, pink, aqua, and lime green. The seat has leg holes and seat back that wraps completely around the child. On the front of the seat in raised lettering is the word “Bumbo” with the image of an elephant on top. The bottom of the seat has the following words: “Manufactured by Bumbo South Africa Material: Polyurethane World Patent No. PCT: ZA/1999/00030.” The back of the seat contains the following “WARNING” – “Never use on a raised surface. Never use as a car seat or bath seat. Designed for floor level use only. Never leave your baby unattended as the seat is not designed to be totally restrictive and may not prevent release of your baby in the event of vigorous movement.” Read more.