Recalls: Hobby

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.

August 30, 2007 Toys "R" Us Recalls Wooden Coloring Cases Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recall involves the Imaginarium brand 213 Piece Wooden Coloring Case which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, paintbrush, pencil, water colors, palette, white paint, ruler and pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case. The case measures about 14 inches high by 19 inches wide. Read more.

August 22, 2007 Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recall involves address books and journals with SpongeBob SquarePants™ character on the front cover and a black metal spiral binding. The UPC numbers (80773007505 for the address book and 80773002260 and 80773075501 for the journal) are printed on the back covers. Read more.

May 17, 2007 Bookspan Recalls Discovery Bunny Books Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves Discovery Bunny yellow cloth books. The mid-section of the yellow and white plush stuffed bunny opens to a six-page cloth book. The plush bunny has black & white checkered ears and feet. The "SoftPlay" logo is printed on a tag sewn into the bunny toy. Read more.

May 17, 2007 Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves Baby Buddy clip-on clothes/stroller books. The 4-inch round book titled "Baby Faces" displays eight babies making faces that correspond with the emotion listed on the page. A wooden bead strap with 10 small beads and four wooden circles is attached to the book. Baby Buddy is one of six books sold in a set. Read more.

March 17, 2007 Casio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves model CTK-710 of the Casio® 61-key full-size electronic musical keyboards. The size of the keyboard is 37-11/16-inches by 14-1/16-inches by 5-1/4 inches. Products with serial numbers ranging from 7030001 through 7040400 and 7041901 through 7043500 are included in this recall. The brand and model information are found on the front of the unit above the keyboard and the serial number is found inside the battery compartment located on the underside of the unit. Read more.