Recall Information
| Recall
Information |
-
Children's Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
02.06.08
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with eeBoo Corp.,
of New York, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of Sketchbooks with
Colored Spirals. The paint on the sketchbooks' colored spiral metal bindings
contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall, and for photos go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08184.html
- Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled
by Seventy Two Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
02.06.08
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Seventy Two
Inc., of La Puente, CA, today announced a voluntary recall of Bonafide Love
Hooded Children's Sweatshirts, sold exclusively at Nordstrom stores. The garments
have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to
children.
For more information about this recall, and for photos go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08185.html
-
Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots
11.08.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Spin Master,
today announced a voluntary recall of the popular Aqua Dots. The coating
on the beads that causes them to stick together when water is added contains
a chemical that can turn toxic when many are ingested.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08074.html
-
SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead
Exposure
10.31.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with SimplyFun LLC,
of Bellevue, Wash., today announced a voluntary recall of Ribbit Board Games. Surface paint
on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating
the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08056.html
-
Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due
to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
10.31.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Toys "R" Us
Inc., of Wayne, N.J., today announced a voluntary recall of Elite Operations
Toys. Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating
the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08057.html
- Halloween "Ugly Teeth" Recalled
By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
10.31.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Amscan Inc.,
of Elmsford, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of "Ugly Teeth" Party
Favors. The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating
the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08059.html
- Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International
Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
10.31.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Henry Gordy
International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J., today announced a voluntary recall
of "Galaxy Warriors" Toy
Figures. Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08060.html
-
CPSC Staff Study: Home Lead Test Kits Unreliable
10.24.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the results of
a special evaluation of consumer lead test kits. CPSC staff used commonly available
test kits on a variety of paints and other products containing different levels
of lead. Many of the tests performed using the kits did not detect lead when
it was there (false negatives); some indicated lead was present when it was
not (false positives). Based on the study consumers should not use lead test kits to evaluate consumer products for potential lead hazards.
For more information go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08038.html
-
KB Toys Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard 10.05.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with KB Toys, Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass., today announced
a voluntary recall of Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math
Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons,
10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts, and Flip-Flop Alphabet
Blocks. Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08004.html
- Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein
Color Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 10.05.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga., today announced a
voluntary recall of Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color
Blocks. Surface paint on the blue block contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08005.html
- Eveready Battery Co. Recalls
Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
10.05.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo., today announced
a voluntary recall of "Pirates of the Caribbean"
Medallion Squeeze Lights. Surface paints on the leather
strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08006.html
- Dollar General Recalls Tumblers
Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 10.05.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville,
Tenn., today announced a voluntary recall of Frankenstein
Tumblers. Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some
of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the
federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08007.html
- CKI Recalls Children's Decorating
Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively
at Toys "R" Us 10.05.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J., today announced
a voluntary recall of Totally Me! - Children's Toy Decorating
Sets. Surface paint on the back of the recalled mirror contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08008.html
- Key Chains Recalled by Dollar
General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure 10.05.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville,
Tenn., today announced a voluntary recall of key chains
with a coiled cord and a metal charm with one of the following
engraved words: "wisdom", "truth", "believe",
"love", "hope", or "dream".
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic
if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08009.html
- Antioch Publishing Recalls
Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
10.05.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, today
announced a voluntary recall of various designs of bookmarks
and journals from Antioch Publishing's Signature Collection.
Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip
of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks
and bracelets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates
the federal lead paint ban.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08010.html
- Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum
Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 10.05.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo., today announced
a voluntary recall of Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles.
The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08011.html
-
Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire
Hazard 10.02.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the Salton Inc. and QVC, today announced a voluntary
recall of Cook's Essential Electric Toasters. The toaster
can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items
placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08001.html
- Target Recalls Plush Boys
Rattles Due to Choking Hazard 10.02.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., today announced a voluntary
recall of Plush Boys Rattles. The recalled rattles can break
open releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking
hazard to young children. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08002.htmlp
- Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves
Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard
10.02.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with Honeywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J.,
today announced a voluntary recall of Gas Valves Used in
Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves. The activation knob on
the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT,
which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior
to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns
to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace
or stove.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08003.html
- Topps
Frozen Ground Meat Products Recall 09.26.07
An investigation into a cluster of illnesses in the Northeast
region carried out by the New York State Department of Health
in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention led to a positive product sample collected by
the New York Department of Health. Topps Meat Company, LLC,
an Elizabeth, NJ, establishment, is voluntarily recalling
approximately 331,582 pounds of frozen ground beef products
because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
For more information about this recall go to: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_040_2007_Release/index.asp
- About
1 Million Simplicity Cribs Recalled Due To Failures Resulting
in Infant Deaths 09.24.07
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing
a voluntary recall with Simplicity Inc., of Reading, PA.,
of about 1 million cribs. The drop-side can detach from
the crib, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the
entrapment and suffocation of infants. For more information
about this recall including the model numbers and photos
go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07307.html
- Fisher-Price
Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
09.04.07
Fisher-Price, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled
Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys. The 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. Surface
paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which
violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's
toys. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys
away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions
on returning the product in order to receive a free replacement
toy. For more information about this recall including the
model numbers and photos of the specific toys being recalled
go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07303.html
- Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax
Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
09.04.07
Fisher-Price, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled
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. Surface paints on the toys
contain excessive levels of lead. Consumers should immediately
take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price.
Consumers will need to return the product in order to receive
a free replacement toy. For more information about this
recall including the model numbers and photos of the specific
toys being recalled go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07302.html
- Mattel Recalls Various Barbie
Accessory Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 09.04.07
Mattel, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled various
Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between September
30, 2006 and August 20, 2007. Surface paints on the toys
contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under
federal law. Consumers should immediately take the recalled
toys away from children and contact Mattel for instructions
on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value.
For more information about this recall including the model
numbers and photos of the specific toys being recalled go
to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07301.html
- Batman
and other magnetic action figure recall information 08.15.07
Mattel, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled Batman
and One Piece magnetic action figure sets. Small, powerful
magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall
out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If
more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside
the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or
blockage which can be fatal. For more information about
this recall including the model numbers and photos of the
specific figures being recalled go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07269.html
- Sarge Die Cast Toy recall information
08.15.07
Mattel, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled “Sarge”
Die Cast Toy Cars due to violation of the lead safety standard.
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in
excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by
young children and can cause adverse health effects. For
more information about this recall including the model numbers
and photos of the specific cars being recalled go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07270.html
- Barbie and Tanner recall information
08.15.07
Mattel, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled Barbie
and Tanner play sets. A small magnet inside the “scooper”
accessory can come loose. Magnets found by young children
can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is
swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause
intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
For more information about this recall including the model
numbers and photos of the specific sets being recalled go
to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07271.html
- Doggie Day Care recall information
08.15.07
Mattel, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled Doggie
Day Care Magnetic Toys due to magnets coming loose. Small
magnets inside the toys can fall out. Magnets found by young
children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one
magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other
and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can
be fatal. For more information about this recall including
the model numbers and photos of the specific toys being
recalled go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07272.html
- Polly Pocket Play recall information
08.15.07
Additional reports of magnets detaching from Polly Pocket
Play sets prompt an expanded recall by Mattel. This recall
pertains to various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories and
magnets. Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories
can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children
and swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed,
the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal
perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. For more information
about this recall including the model numbers and photos
of the specific play sets and pieces being recalled go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07273.html
- Important
Fisher Price recall information (PDF format) 08.02.07
- Recalls from RC2
Corp. 07.12.07
- Fisher Price/Mattel
recall information page 05.31.07
- Small
World Toy recall information 05.31.07
- Sesame
Workshop recall information 12.07.06
- Little
Tikes recall information 04.27.06
- Reebok
recall information 03.23.06
- Advantage
Publishers Group recall information 02.16.06
- Pottery
Barn Kids recall information 08.04.05
- FDA
ALERTS PUBLIC REGARDING RECALL OF POWDERED INFANT FORMULA
|
|
|
