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1) Infantino Recalls Children's Toy Castles Due to Choking Hazard

2) Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets

3) Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Future Industries Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

4) Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

5) Children's Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

6) AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

7) New Easy-Bake Oven Recall Following Partial Finger Amputation; Consumers Urged to Return Toy Ovens

8) CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children
9) Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes

10) Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Crib Bumpers Due to Entanglement Hazard

11) Pacifiers Decorated with Crystals Recalled Due to Aspiration and Ingestion Hazards

July 3, 2007

Release #07-230

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 808-3111

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Infantino Recalls Children's Toy Castles 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: Shape Sorting Toy Castles

Units: About 68,000

Manufacturer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.

Hazard: The plastic rod can come loose allowing the colored counting beads to slide off of the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received four reports of children nearly choking on the colored beads after putting them in their mouths.

Description: The recalled toy castles have counting beads, four play figures and several different shapes and letters that fit into holes in the castle. "infantino(r)" is printed in the lower right-hand corner of the side with the letters. The recall only includes castles with the following date codes: 5349, 6087, 6132 and 0906. Castles with other date codes, no date code or with a plastic rod attached with a metal screw are not included in this recall. The date code is stamped on the underside of the blue top and can be viewed through the top square shape or top "A" letter openings.

Sold at: Wal-Mart, Target, Marshalls, Meijers and other specialty toy retailers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $12.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toy away from young children immediately and contact Infantino for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement. A free return shipping label can be accessed on the firm's Web site.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Infantino toll-free at

(888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at service.infantino.com

July 5, 2007

Release #07-231

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 428-1153

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets

Name of Product: Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets

Units: About 800

Distributor: Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind.

Hazard: Small magnets inside the plastic sticks 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.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received one report of an eight-year-old girl who was hospitalized after swallowing loose magnets. Extensive surgery was required to remove the magnets and repair intestinal perforations.

Description: The recalled Mag Stix sets contain 24 pieces including twelve 1-inch sticks, four 2.25-inch sticks, and eight metal balls. The sticks are yellow, green, blue and rust-colored. "Item No. 40330 Made in China" and UPC number 7 7704 40330 1 are printed on the packaging.

Sold at: Kipp Brothers' showroom, Fall 2005 catalog and Web site (order # NB8141) from September 2005 through March 2006 for about $3.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Kipp Brothers for instructions on returning the product for a full refund (including shipping).

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Kipp Brothers at

(800) 428-1153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.kipptoys.com

July 5, 2007

Release #07-232

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 929-0006

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Future Industries Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of Product: Essentials for Kids Jewelry Sets

Units: About 20,000

Importer: Future Industries, of Cliffwood Beach, N.J.

Hazard: The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled jewelry sets include a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings made of green, blue or pink plastic beads. The necklaces have painted metallic pendants in the shape of shoes, girls, blackboards with "ABCD," or school buses. The other recalled jewelry sets include a necklace and seven pendants, one for each day of the week. The pendants are shaped as sandals, purses or butterflies.

"Essentials for kids" is printed on the packaging.

Sold at: Gift stores, dollar stores, and small discount stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children. Return it to the store where purchased for a full refund, or contact Future Industries for information on receiving a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Future Industries at (800) 929-0006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

July 17, 2007

Release #07-236

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 654-0697

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Payless ShoeSource Expands Recall of Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Toddler Clog Shoes

Units: About 270,000 (about 690,000 clogs were recalled on May 2, 2007)

Manufacturer: Payless ShoeSource, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.

Hazard: Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the following character-themed clog

styles: Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty,

Coasters(r) Lighted Car Compel, and Cambridge Mary-Jane. The shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5 through 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and/or side, and plastic rivets attached to the strap. Shoe sizes are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in the recall.

Sold at: Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from January 2006 through June 2007 for between $15 and $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Payless at (800)

654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com

July 17, 2007

Release #07-241

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 776-0980

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children's Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of Product: Sleeping Beauty Crown and Cinderella Star Earring Sets

Units: About 220

Manufacturer: Uncas Manufacturing Company, of Providence, RI

Hazard: The recalled metal earring sets contain high levels of lead.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the Sleeping Beauty Crown and the Cinderella Star Earring sets. The Sleeping Beauty Crown set contains two pairs of earrings; one pair is shaped as pink crowns and the other pair is shaped as the Sleeping Beauty character. The Cinderella Star Earring set contains two pairs of earrings; one pair is shaped as blue stars and the other one is shaped as the Cinderella character. The packaging is shaped as a pink heart and "The Wonderful World of Disney" is printed in the front.

Sold at: Wal-Mart Stores in Florida from February 2007 to June 2007 for about $5.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to Uncas Manufacturing Co. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 776-0980 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at skenney@uncas.com

July 18, 2007

Release #07-239

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 866-3605

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of Product: Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets

Units: About 13,000 (about 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were recalled on May 23, 2007)

Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas

Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong

Hazard: Surface paints on the toy action figures, dinosaurs and animals contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves toy sets with various action figures, dinosaurs, animals and vehicles. The style number, Universal Product Code and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the product's packaging.

Toy Set | Style | Code UPC #

H.E.R.O.E.S. Dino Mega Cruiser | 00047 | 4 98567 00047 4 Dinosaur Adventure Set (two styles) | 91068, 91074 | 6 98567 91068 1, 6

98567 91074 2

Wild Animal Adventure Set | 91074 | 6 98567 91074 2 H.E.R.O.E.S. Vehicle Play Set (three styles: military, police and fire

rescue) | 85939 | 6 98567 85939 3

Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $5 and $15.

Manufactured in: Hong Kong

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call AAFES at (800)

866-3605 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.aafes.com

July 19, 2007

Release #07-245

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 601-8418

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Easy-Bake Media Contact: (401) 727-5318

New Easy-Bake Oven Recall Following Partial Finger Amputation; Consumers Urged to Return Toy Ovens

Name of Product: Easy-Bake Ovens

Units: About 1 million

Manufacturer: Easy-Bake, a division of Hasbro, Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I

Hazard: Young children can insert their hands into the oven's front opening, and get their hands or fingers caught, posing entrapment and burn hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: Since the repair program announced in February, Easy-Bake has received 249 reports of children getting their hands or fingers caught in the oven's opening, including 77 reports of burns, 16 of which were reported as second and third-degree burns. Easy-Bake also received one report of a serious burn that required a partial finger amputation to a 5-year-old girl.

Description: The Easy-Bake Oven is a purple and pink plastic oven that resembles a kitchen range with four burners on top and a front-loading oven. "Easy Bake" is printed on the front of the oven. Model number

65805 and "Hasbro" are stamped into the plastic on the back of the oven.

This recall includes all units with the retrofit kit. The Easy-Bake Oven is an electric toy and is not recommended for children under eight years of age. Ovens sold before May 2006 are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys and other retailers nationwide from May 2006 through July 2007 for about $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Caregivers should immediately take the recalled Easy-Bake Oven away from children, and call Easy-Bake for instructions on how to return the toy oven for a voucher towards the purchase of another Hasbro product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Easy-Bake at (800)

601-8418 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.easybake.com

July 19, 2007

Release #07-246

CVS/pharmacy's Recall Hotline: (866) 434-0098

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children

Name of Product: Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups

Units: About 84,000

Importer: CVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I.

Hazard: Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 36 reports of toddlers chewing through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, resulting in one choking incident and three near-choking incidents. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cup. The 8-ounce cup is clear plastic with red trim, red and yellow handles, and a yellow tip; blue trim, blue and green handles and a green tip; or purple trim, purple and aqua handles, and an aqua tip. The serial number of the recalled cups is 382814, which appears on the back of the packaging.

Sold by: CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a refund, or throw the product away and bring a proof of purchase of the product to any CVS store for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CVS/pharmacy toll-free at (866) 434-0098 between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit CVS/pharmacy's Web site at www.cvs.com, or e-mail the company at playskoolinfo@cvs.com

July 24, 2007

Release #07-250

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 576-5811

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes

Name of Product: Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes

Units: About 21,000

Distributor: Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.

Hazard: The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands.

Incidents/Injuries: Estes-Cox has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes.

Description: This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue, white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on the rudder. Airplanes with a warning sticker on the fuselage near the on/off switch are not included in the recall.

Sold at: Hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.estesrockets.com

July 24, 2007

Release #07-252

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 800-9720

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Firm's Media Contact: Katie Molinari, (415) 438-8101 or Leigh Oshirak, (415) 438-8106

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Crib Bumpers Due to Entanglement Hazard

Name of Product: Matelassé Crib Bumpers

Units: About 31,000

Manufacturer: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn Kids has received two reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Diamond Matelassé, Floral Matelassé and Polka Dot Matelassé crib bumpers made of 100% cotton. The Diamond Matelassé bumpers are white and have decorative thread in pink, blue, green, yellow or chocolate stitched along the scalloped edge. The Polka Dot and Floral bumpers come in assorted colors with matching decorative stitching. A label on the bumper reads "pottery barn kids".

Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, its catalog, and online stores from February 2003 through June 2007 for about $90.

Manufactured in: Portugal

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the company's website at www.potterybarnkids.com

July 26, 2007

Release #07-254

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Pacifiers Decorated with Crystals Recalled Due to Aspiration and Ingestion Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms 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: Pacifiers

Units: About 1,000

Retailers: Dara Linda's Baby Bling and Jewelry Design, of Davie, Fla.; Bling Toes, of Cherry Valley, Ill.; Baby Bling Things, of Appleton, Wis.; PeaNaPod Bling and Accessories, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and MJM Crystal Designs, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Hazard: These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifiers' crystals can separate easily, posing an aspiration and ingestion hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves pacifiers that were purchased from stores, decorated with Swarovski crystals, then resold to consumers. The crystals were glued on the pacifier's handle and guard. They come in different colors and designs. The list below lists additional information about the products sold.

Company Name/Contact | Name of Product | Sold At

Dara Linda's Baby Bling and Jewelry Design, www.jewelryandbabyblingbydara.com, Call collect: (954) 600-8988,

Email: lkkcreations@yahoo.com | Baby Bling Swarovski Crystal Pacifiers | Ebay.com and Etsy.com from June 2006 through March 2007 for between $1 and $40.

Bling Toes, www.blingtoes.com, Call collect: (815) 718-1280, Email:

april.marsh@insightbb.com | Baby Bling Swarovski Crystal Pacifiers | Etsy.com from January 2007 through February 2007 for about $35.

Baby Bling Things, Call collect: (920) 832-9161, Email:

Blingthings4you@yahoo.com,

http://www.myspace.com/babyblingthingsbowtique | Bling Swarovski Pacifiers | Ebay.com and Etsy.com from July 2006 through March 2007 for between $15 and $35.

PeaNapod Bling and Accessories, Call collect: (260) 422-3630, Ebay Web

site: PeaNapod Bling and Accessories, Email: cjehyde@verizon.net | Bling Pacifiers | Ebay.com from September 2006 through February 2007 for between $10 and $30.

MJM Crystal Designs, Call collect: (561) 715-9591, Email: realta@aol.com

| Binkies by Bossman | Ebay.com from December 2006 through March 2007

for between $10 and $12.

(Note: Although these products were advertised by third parties as Swarovski products or containing Swarovski crystals, Swarovski does not manufacture these products or endorse their use.)

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact the firm above.

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