FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1) Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard
2) Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
3) Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard
4) RR Donnelley Recalls Classroom Reading and Math Aids Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
5) Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
6) RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
7) Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
8) Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
9) Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
10) Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard
11) Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
12) Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
13) Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
14) Kash N’ Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
15) Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
16) Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
January 31, 2008
Release #08-178 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 334-5321
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Baby Sterling Silver Teethers Recalled by Elegant Baby Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers
Units: About 200
Importer: Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc., of Burlington, N.C.
Manufacturer: Angel Ortiz and Fracionamiento Lomas De Taxco S/N, of Mexico
Hazard: The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Incidents/Injuries:: Elegant Baby has received one report of a baby mouthing the heart when it broke off the teether and became lodged in his mouth.
Description:: The sterling silver teethers are circle shaped with either a heart or car in the center. The teethers have beads inside. The teethers measure two inches in diameter.
Sold at: Independent infant clothing boutiques nationwide from February 2005 through September 2006 for about $50.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Elegant Baby at (800) 334-5321 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.elegantbaby.com
January 31, 2008
Release #08-177
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (212) 398-6585 (Collect)
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Girls’ Hooded Jackets
Units: About 14,000
Distributor: AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word “DIVA” with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children’s sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. “Apollo Active Wear” and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets’ neck tag.
Sold exclusively at: Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.
Manufactured in: Korea
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket’s hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.
Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection.
January 31, 2008
Release #08-176
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 203-6788
Firm's Media Contact: (770) 971-0677
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Kids II Inc. Recalls Crib Toys Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Baby Einstein Baby Neptune™ Soothing Seascape Crib Toys
Units: About 15,000
Manufacturer: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Hazard: The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries:: Kids II has received 23 reports of anchors breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Description:: The Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toy is a plastic molded turtle with a toy aquarium body that has woven fabric straps that attach to the side rails of a crib. The toy turtle has a stuffed fabric head and feet. Model number 30858 is printed on the label on the leg of the turtle. Only crib toys manufactured in October 2007 with date code BJ7 printed on the back of the battery compartment, are included in the recall.
Sold at: Discount department stores and on-line retailers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $25 and $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib toys and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (866) 203-6788 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidsii.com
January 31, 2008
Alert #08-541
RR Donnelley Recalls Classroom Reading and Math Aids Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Reading and Math Aids
Units: 185,000
Importer: RR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill.
Retailers: SRA, of Columbus, Ohio, Glencoe, of Columbus, Ohio, and Wright Group, of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard: Surface paint on the products contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: The following recalled reading and math aids are for use in the classroom. The item number is printed on the product’s packaging.
Reading Products ISBN/ITEM #/Product
Magnetic Dry-Erase Board 0076176266
The magnetic dry-erase boards have purple plastic frames.
"SRA" logo is printed on the front of the boards. There are
permanent squares imprinted on the face of each side of the
board. Sold in a set of five. They measure 8 1/2" x 11".
Student Crown 0026612887
The crowns are red, purple and gold with a thinking bubble in
the middle. They were sold in packages of 12. The crown’s two
ends close with Velcro to create a hat-like crown for students.
Puppet Thinking Crown 0812603575
The crowns are red, purple and gold with a thinking bubble in
the middle. The two ends close with Velcro to create a hat-like
crown the teacher’s puppet wears. Includes a chin strap. The
crown measures 16” long x 5” wide with a clear pocket on the
front of the crown.
Angled Ruler 002674452X
The clear plastic rulers are 12 inches long, bend in the middle,
and have green imprints. Sold in packs of 10.
Magnetic Number Line R00006029
The magnetic number lines are white, about 23 inches long,
and are numbered from 1 to 25 on one side and 0 to 1 on the
other side.
Target Mat R85454.07 (Grade 1)
R13159.15 (Grade 2)
The target mats are blue and white or blue, white and yellow
with numbers. They measure 3’ x 3’.
Double Nine Dominos 0322090911
The double nine dominos contain 55 tiles. The tiles are white
with dots of multiple colors.
Mimosa Measuring Tape 0322058333
The retractable white measuring tape has a florescent green
casing. The tape is two sided in inches (red) and centimeters
(black). “10M/33ft fiber glass measuring tape” is printed on
the casing.
Two-Sided White Seamstress Flexible Tape Measure 36434R03 / RM004 / 0420024/ 0026744511
The two-sided flexible measuring tape has inches (60) on one side
and centimeters (150) on the other side in black print with brass or
silver stainless steel tips.
Sold by: SRA, Wright Group and Glencoe to schools nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact RR Donnelley for information on returning the products for a free replacement item. RR Donnelley is directly contacting schools that purchased the reading and math aids
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RR Donnelley toll free at (888) 240-2730 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mhcares.com
January 24, 2008
Release #08-174
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 287-3232
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train Sets
Units: About 15,000
Retailer: Christmas Tree Shops, of South Yarmouth, Mass.
Manufacturer: First Learning Company Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: The Big Wooden Blocks contain 30 or 60 colorful block pieces in 11 geometric shapes. The Jumbo Wooden Train Sets contain 70 wooden pieces including trees, stop and railroad crossing signs, a red wooden engine and green train cars. The following style numbers and UPC numbers are printed on the packaging of the toys:
Toy Description: Style # UPC #
Big Wooden Learning Blocks – 30 pieces 7210 14559211
Big Wooden Learning Blocks – 60 pieces 7211 14559235
70 piece Jumbo Wooden Train Sets 13275A 14217340
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops located in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions from October 2006 through November 2007 for between $4 and $20.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Christmas Tree Shop to receive a refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact: For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops at (888) 287-3232 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com
January 24, 2008
Alert #08-539
RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: ESI-R Screening Materials
Units: About 18,000
Importer: RR Donnelley, of Chicago, Ill.
Distributor: Pearson Learning Group, and Pearson Early Learning, of Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Hazard: Surface paint on the green wooden blocks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: The green wooden blocks are part of the ESI-R Screening Materials, educational materials used by schools to assess young children. The items include 10 green wooden blocks, a plastic yellow car, an 8-ft. white cloth ribbon, 10 black and white printed cards with shapes, a red rubber ball, and a blue plastic button.
Sold by: Pearson distributes to schools, examiners, and educators nationwide via sales representatives, catalogs, and the firm’s Web sites www.pearsonschool.com and www.pearsonlearning.com, from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $23. The materials are part of a larger ESI-R kit that sold for about $120.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Purchasers should immediately stop using the blocks in the ESI-R Screening Materials. RR Donnelley will provide free replacement materials and instructions for returning the recalled product. RR Donnelley is directly contacting purchasers and posting information on its Web site.
Consumer Contact: : For additional information, contact RR Donnelley toll-free at (888) 988-2940 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rrdonnelley.com/ESI-R-Recall
January 23, 2008
Release #08-173
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 247-6144
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
This recall has been expanded.
Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems
Units: About 125,000
Distributor: Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Hazard: Small magnets inside the building pieces 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 perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Incidents/Injuries:: CPSC and Battat have received 16 reports of magnets coming out of the long flexible rods, 1-inch rods, and of the corners of square building pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Description:: This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets. Both sets come in rotating display cases that contain 1-inch and 4-inch rods with magnets, curved 1-inch rods, triangle and square pieces with magnets, square-shaped plastic building pieces, triangles and 5-sided pieces, and metal balls. The pieces come in different colors. All of the plastic building pieces, except the 4-inch flexible rods, have the word “Magnabild” in raised lettering on them. The item number is found on a hang tag attached to the set. The product is designed for children older than three years.
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide and online sellers from 2005 through 2007 for between $30 and $40.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Magnabild Magnetic Building System away from children and contact Battat to receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Battat at (800) 247-6144 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.battatco.com
January 23, 2008
Release #08-172
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 655-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Toy Racing Cars
Units: About 2,000
Manufacturer: OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: This recall involves toy racing cars that are operated with a remote control. The toy racing car comes with four additional tires and one remote control. “Formula 1” is printed on the packaging.
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this car away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (877) 655-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.okktrading.com
January 17, 2008
Release #08-169
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 272-6486
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cranium Cadoo Board Games
Units: About 38,000
Importer: Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box.
Sold at: Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cranium Inc. at (877) 272-6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.cranium.com
January 17, 2008
Release #08-166
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 659-7026
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: “My First Kenmore” Play Stoves
Units: About 17,000
Retailers: Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Hazard: A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
Incidents/Injuries:: Sears has received one report of the product tipping over, resulting in bruises to a child.
Description:: The self-assembled, wooden play stove is painted pink with six white knobs and a timer. The dimensions of the stove when assembled are 11 1/2” W x 13 3/4” D x 32 7/8” H.
Sold at: Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the stove to eliminate the hazard. Consumers may obtain updated assembly instructions by contacting Sears/Kmart or by visiting either firm’s Web site. In some products, the updated assembly instructions are already included and replacement instructions are not required.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sears/Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit either www.sears.com or www.kmart.com
January 16, 2008
Release #08-165
Firm’s Contact: (800) 443-4429
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Hanging Photo Frames
Units: About 600
Importer: The Gift Wrap Co., of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard: Surface paint on the photo frames contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: This recall involves 4-inch by 6-inch hanging picture frames. The wooden frames are white with decorations in different colors, and with a coordinating ribbon attached to the top.
Sold at: Babies R Us stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this photo frame and contact The Gift Wrap Company for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Gift Wrap Company at (800) 443-4429, or visit the company’s Web site at www.giftwrapcompany.com>
January 16, 2008
Alert #08-537
Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats
Units: About 60
Manufacturer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Hazard: The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. Bean bags pictured with the mat are sold separately.
Sold by: Discount School Supply catalogs and the company’s Web site from June 2007 through September 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the mat immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a credit or refund.
Consumer Contact: : For additional information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 993-3603 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm’s Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com or email at tossrecall@discountschoolsupply.com
January 15, 2008
Release #08-164
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 822-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Toy Wrestler Figures
Units: 5,400
Manufacturer: A.A. of America Inc., of East Brunswick, N.J.
Hazard: The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: The recalled toy is a package of four action figures. Each figure is about 5 3/4 inches high. The UPC number 604111230003 is printed on the product’s packaging.
Sold at: Dollar stores and discount stores nationwide from January 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A.A. of America toll-free at (888) 822-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recalls@aatoys.com, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.aatoys.com
Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by New York State’s Consumer Protection Board.
January 10, 2008
Release #08-162
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 354-8785
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Kash N’ Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Tinker Bell Lamps
Units: 60,000
Manufacturer: Kash N’ Gold Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
Hazard: The surface paint on the lamps contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: The recalled Tinker Bell lamp has model “Tinker Bell Lamp” printed on the bottom of the lamp. The lamp has a sculpted Tinker Bell in a flower garden with an animation of Tinker Bell swaying back and forth while music plays when the light switch or demo button is depressed.
Sold at: Electronic and appliance retailers nationwide, including Lowe’s from January 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm to receive a Kash N’ Gold merchandise credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kash N’ Gold at (800) 354-8785 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kngamerica.com
January 10, 2008
Release #08-160 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 540-3334
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: “BabyTown” Pacifiers
Units: About 45,000
Importer/Distributor: Shims Bargain Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child. Finally, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child’s neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. “BabyTown” and model #39864 are written on the product’s packaging.
Sold at: Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Shims Bargain toll-free at (866) 540–3334 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
January 3, 2008
Release #08-154 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 867-6763
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Metal Toy Wagons
Units: About 15,000
Importer: Tricam Industries Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Hazard: Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries:: None reported.
Description:: This recall involves the red metal wagon model MH1250. The wagon has a red steel bucket, a black handle, a black steel axle support, and black tires.
Sold at: Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide from September 2002 through November 2007 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and contact Tricam Industries for instructions on how to return the wagon and obtain a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tricam Industries at (800) 867-6763 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.tricam.com
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