Early Childhood Education and Training Program

Recall Information

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• 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