Recalls: Babies and Kids





March 3, 2005 QSP, Inc. Recall of Flying Saucer Toys

Flying Saucer battery-powered toys with model numbers 83153 and 3321 consist of a 9-inch diameter foam saucer with a rechargeable motor at its hub with a plastic propeller under the motor. The Flying Saucer is a foam ring with seven ribs or blades between the hub and the outer ring. The propeller rotates inside the circumference of the foam ring. The toy comes with a plastic hand-held "thrust transmitter" that is used to activate and control the speed of the saucer. Each toy also comes with an AC adapter for recharging the saucer's batteries. No other models are affected. Distributed through: School fund-raising programs nationwide from August 2004 through September 2004. None of the recalled units were sold at retail. Manufactured In: China and Hong Kong Remedy: Schools and fundraising officials have received notification of this recall. Consumers can return the product for a replacement prize of equal value. Consumer Contact: For more information, and assistance in identifying the recalled toys, consumers can contact QSP Inc. at (800) 966-4540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Read more.



March 1, 2005 Lands' End Recall of Zipper Pulls on Children's Outer Wear

The recalled Lands' End outer wear have a rubber tab located at the end of the fabric zipper pull located on the front of the jacket. The recall includes the garments and style numbers listed below. The style number is written on a label in the left side seam of the garment. Read more.


February 25, 2005 Tiffany and Company Recall of Farm Teether Rattles

The recalled rattle is designed for children ages 3 months and up. The Farm Teether Rattle is a hollow, sterling silver ring approximately 3 inches in diameter with a bar across its center. The bar is attached to the interior of the ring at two points and has three farm animals (sheep, duck and cow) and two beads that rotate on the bar. Small plastic beads inside the ring rattle when the product is shaken. Inscribed on the rattle is "© 2002 TIFFANY & CO. 925." Sold at: Tiffany and Company sold these rattles in its retail stores and from its catalogs and Web site from November 2002 through early March 2004 for about $150. Manufactured In: United States Remedy: Consumers can return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund, credit or a new rattle. Consumer Contact: For more information, customers can contact Tiffany and Company at (800) 464-5000 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Tiffany and Company also is contacting customers about the recall. Read more.