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1) Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children's Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard

2) Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard

3) Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

4) Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings

5) Graco Children's Products Recalls to Replace Soft Blocks Towers on Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard

6) CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs

7) Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard

8) Small World Toys Recalls Children's Take-Apart Townhouse Toys; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

9) Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace(tm) Infant Car Seat/Carriers

10) High Lead Levels Prompt Recall of Children's Metal Jewelry By Spandrel Sales and Marketing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

11) Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

12)Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores

13) Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Toys Due to Choking Hazard

14) AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

15) Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

16) Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard

17) Song Lin Industrial Inc. Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

18) Children's Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

May 2, 2007
Release #07-171

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 654-0697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children's Clog Shoes 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: Children's Airwalk(r) Compel Shoes

Units: About 690,000

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: Payless has received one report of a child who began to choke on a detached rivet. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Airwalk(r) Compel clog shoes sold in prewalk sizes 3 through toddler size 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and side and plastic rivets with the
Airwalk(r) logo attached to the strap. Airwalk(r) and the shoe size are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in this recall.

Sold at: Payless ShoeSource and Pamida stores nationwide and Payless.com from August 2006 through early April 2007 for about $13.

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

May 2, 2007
Release #07-172

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 723-6155
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard

Name of product: Children's Religious Fish Necklaces

Units: About 132,000

Importer: Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.

Hazard: The recalled children's necklaces 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 necklaces have a silver fish pendant that hangs from a black cord.

Sold Exclusively at: Oriental Trading Company Inc. Web site and catalog from January 2005 through January 2007 for about 70 cents.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and discard it and contact Oriental Trading Company Inc.
for information on how to receive a full refund or credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.orientaltrading.com

May 2, 2007
Release #07-173

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of product: Anima - Bamboo Collection Games

Units: About 5,000

Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Manufacturer: HaPe International Ltd., of Ningbo, China

Hazard: The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

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

Description: This recall involves Anima-Bamboo Collection Games. The games contain 38 bamboo pads, four ghosts, and one dice. The product's packaging is an orange box with the words "Anima" and "BAMBOO Collection Games" are printed on each side.

Sold at: Target stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for $10.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the game away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for full refund, including applicable sales tax.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com

May 2, 2007
Release #07-174

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 368-2062
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings

Name of product: Children's Rings with Dice or Horseshoes

Units: About 200

Importer: Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.

Hazard: The rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These rings were subject to the July 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of children's metal jewelry. The firm placed the recalled rings that it had pulled from stores back into circulation.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled rings are silver with either dice or horseshoes on top. The numbers on some of the dice are painted in various colors, others are not painted. The horseshoes have either pink and green or purple and yellow painted polka dots.

Sold in: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2004 through March 2007 for about 25 cents.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw the rings away.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc. at (800) 368-2062 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.vendingdepot.com

May 2, 2007
Release #07-176

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 345-4109
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Graco Children's Products Recalls to Replace Soft Blocks Towers on Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard

Name of product: Soft Blocks Tower Toys (on Graco(r) Baby Einstein(r) discover and play(tm) Activity Centers)

Units: About 40,000

Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.

Hazard: The plastic covering on the soft block towers can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Incidents/Injuries: Graco has received 137 reports of infants mouthing and chewing pieces of the plastic film covering, some of whom required medical attention. Serious incident reports include 32 infants who gagged and 49 who choked on the plastic covering.

Description: The soft block tower is a stack of three different shaped stuffed fabric blocks in red, yellow and blue. Pictures of apples, fire engines, ducks, bananas, birds and blueberries on the blocks are covered in plastic film. The soft blocks are one of nine toys that snap onto the tray of the activity center. Only model number 4635BEE with serial numbers 012705 through 063005, which indicates the manufacture dates of January 27, 2005 through June 30, 2005, are included in this recall.
Model and serial numbers are located underneath the activity center's tray.

Sold at: Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Meijer, Shopko, Target, and various specialty retailers nationwide, and on Wal-Mart.com and Target.com from February 2005 through about December 2005 for $80.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the Soft Blocks toy from the activity center and contact Graco for a free replacement Tower toy without the plastic film. Consumers can continue to use the activity center after the soft block tower has been removed.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Graco at (800)
345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.gracobaby.com

May 2, 2007
Release #07-175

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff today warned that there is a potential risk of lead exposure from baby bibs with cracked or peeling vinyl surfaces. This consumer alert applies only to used bibs that are worn or have deteriorated. Pieces of vinyl containing lead could pose a hazard to infants if they are swallowed. CPSC staff recommends that parents and caregivers discard bibs that are in poor condition to avoid any potential exposure to lead from swallowed vinyl.

Some vinyl materials, including those used as the front or back of baby bibs, contain lead (Pb) compounds as part of their formulation. Acting on information provided by and in cooperation with the New York and Illinois Attorney Generals' Offices, CPSC recently tested a wide range of bibs from various retailers nationwide.

The CPSC staff's risk assessment concludes that none of the bibs that were tested at CPSC's laboratory would pose a risk of substantial illness to children from mouthing. However, if the condition of a vinyl bib deteriorates to the point that a baby could pull or bite off and swallow a piece of vinyl containing lead, then the amounts of lead consumed could approach levels of concern.

CPSC staff therefore advises parents and caregivers to stop using vinyl bibs in such condition. In the CPSC staff's view, this step could effectively prevent any significant risk of exposure to lead from these products. This precaution would also protect infants from the risk of choking on loose pieces of vinyl.

CPSC takes the issue of lead exposure very seriously, as lead is toxic and if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects, such as learning disabilities, behavioral problems, growth retardation and hearing problems. There have been no reported injuries involving these bibs.

Vinyl baby bibs have been sold through major retailers since at least 2004. They range in price from $2 to $7 and come in packs of up to ten.
The bibs come in colorful designs and have either a vinyl front with a cloth backing or a cloth front with vinyl backing.

Manufacturers and retailers, in cooperation with the CPSC and the New York and Illinois Attorneys General, plan to develop clear and effective guidelines addressing the use of vinyl in children's products.

May 3, 2007
Release #07-178

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 247-6144
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard

Name of product: Parents Magazine Record-A-Voice Toy Cell Phones

Units: About 300,000

Manufacturer: Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Hazard: The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 54 reports of the metal pin falling out of the hinge. In two cases, consumers reported finding the pin inside a child's mouth, with one child receiving a cut in the mouth.

Description: The toy cell phone plays different songs, sound effects and user recorded messages. They were sold in polka dot, swirl, floral and stripe patterns, and the Parents logo is visible inside the flip-top and on the battery compartment cover. Only items bearing date codes 090106 through 101206 are involved in this recall. The date code can be located on the bottom of the product packaging and in the battery compartment.

Sold by: Target stores nationwide from September 2006 to January 2007 for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and contact Battat to receive a replacement product or refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Battat, Inc. at (800)
247-6144 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at cellrecall@battatco.com

May 3, 2007
Release #07-179

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 421-4153
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Small World Toys Recalls Children's Take-Apart Townhouse Toys; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Units: About 8,800

Distributor: Small World Toys, of Culver City, Calif.

Hazard: Small magnets used to connect the wooden pieces to the sides of the townhouse 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 Small World Toys have received two reports of magnets coming off of the townhouse pieces. No injuries have been reported.

Description: These wooden toys, for children ages "18+ months," are shaped like houses measuring 8.5 inches high by about 4.5 inches wide.
They have nine pieces that children can disassemble and reassemble. Each house has a green chimney and a blue and yellow striped pillar with a purple base at each corner. The sides of the house have four removable panels of different shapes with red knobs that children use to pull the panels off. "IQ Preschool(tm)" appears on the side of the house below the blue and green rectangular panel. Model number 2408808 appears on the packaging.

Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide and through catalogs from December 2004 through February 2007 for about $21.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm to obtain a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit their Web site at www.smallworldtoys.com or e-mail the firm at townhouserecall@smallworldtoys.com

May 10, 2007
Release # 07-186

Evenflo Recall Hotline: (800) 490-7497
NHTSA Recall Hotline: (888) 327-4236
CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
NHTSA Media Contact: (202) 366-9550
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Evenflo Media Contact: (212) 299-3962

Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace(tm) Infant Car Seat/Carriers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in cooperation with Evenflo Company Inc., today announced a recall of the following consumer product.

Name of product: Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers

Units: About 450,000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company Inc., of Vandalia, Ohio

Hazard: When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 679 reports of the handle on the car seat/carriers unexpectedly releasing, resulting in 160 injuries to children. These reports include a skull fracture, two concussions, cuts, scrapes and bruises.

Description: The recall involves Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers made before April 8, 2006. The recalled car seat/carriers have model numbers beginning with 317, 320, 397, 398, 540, 548, 549, 550, 556, 597, 598 or 599. The model number and production date information can be found on a white label on the bottom of the carrier and on the top of the convenience base. Models beginning with "5" are units sold with the travel system (compatible stroller). "Evenflo" is on the carrying handle and car seat base. Embrace infant car seat/carriers made on or after April 8, 2006 are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Department and juvenile products stores nationwide sold the car seat/carriers from December 2004 through September 2006 for between $70 and $100 when sold alone and between $140 and $200 when sold with a compatible stroller.

Manufactured in: United States and China

Remedy: Consumers should not use the handle until the repair kit has been installed. The product can continue to be used as a car seat when secured in a vehicle. Contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit that strengthens the handle latch. Recall notice will be sent to all registered owners of the recalled product. The recalled units should not be returned to the retailer.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800)
490-7497 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the recall Web site at www.embracehandle.com

May 15, 2007
Release #07-188

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 213-0500
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

High Lead Levels Prompt Recall of Children's Metal Jewelry By Spandrel Sales and Marketing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of product: Children's Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings

Units: About 200,000

Importer: Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains 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 includes pendants that hang from silver-colored bracelet and necklace chains, and silver-colored rings with a charm on top. Charm shapes include silver-colored crosses, suns, moons, stars, butterflies, cupids, angels, keys, elephants, hands, cell phones, fish, and shoes.

Sold at: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for 25 cents.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings and necklaces away from children and throw them away.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spandrel Sales and Marketing toll-free at (877) 213-0500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ssmvending.com

May 15, 2007
Release #07-189

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800 368-2062
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of product: Children's Turquoise Rings

Units: About 300,000

Importer: Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.

Hazard: The recalled rings 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 silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.

Sold in: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007 for 25 cents.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Cardinal Distributing at (800) 368-2062 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.vendingdepot.com

May 17, 2007
Release #07-187

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 637-8967
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Mervyns Recalls Children's Capri Pants Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Mervyn's Stores

Name of product: Little Girls Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff

Units: About 228,000

Distributor: Mervyns, of Hayward, Calif.

Importer: Azmat Group, of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Hazard: The buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls' sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7 and 8. The pants were sold in a variety of colors including light grey, tan, coral and light aqua blue. The pants are made of 100% cotton poplin and have a snap at the cuff, the waist band and on the pockets of the pants. Inside of the waistband are two clear buttons and a strip of enclosed elastic for adjusting the fit of the pants. "VN 69047" is printed on the product care label located inside the waist of the pants.

Sold Exclusively at: Mervyns stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.

Manufactured in: Bangladesh

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing the pants and return them to any Mervyns store for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mervyns at (800)
637-8967 (800mervyns) between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.mervyns.com

May 23, 2007
Release #07-192

Firm's Recall Contact: (510) 856-8785
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Name of product: Ball Rattles, Wrist Rattles, Wind-Up Toys

Units: About 2,000

Importer: Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif.

Hazard: These toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves three different types of toys. The ball rattle is a multi-colored, 3-inch ball with oval openings and a small hexagon opening at each end. The wrist rattle toy is a white plastic wristband toy with six multi-colored balls with small bells inside. The wind-up toy is a 7.5-inch pink giraffe with yellow legs and a green wind-up knob below the tail of the giraffe.

Sold at: Dollar stores in California from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Tri-Star at (510)
856-8785 anytime or CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

May 23, 2007
Release #07-193

Recall Hotline: (800) 866-3605
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of product: Invincibles Transport Converters Toy Sets

Units: About 3,000

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 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 multiple action figures and vehicles. The model number (88931), Universal Product Code (6 98567
88931 4) and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the product's packaging.
The back of the action figures are marked with letters "TC-ST."

Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.

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

May 30, 2007
Release #07-196

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 772-3277
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of product: Eli's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums

Units: About 4,500

Importer: The Boyds Collection Ltd., of McSherrystown, Pa.

Hazard: The red paint on the drums contains 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 decorative toy drums are made of wood and come with two wooden drum sticks. The sides of the drums are painted blue with white stars and the tops and bottoms feature an antique U.S. flag decoration. The Eli's Small Drum measures 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 3
1/2 inches tall. The Liberty's Large Drum measures 6 3/4 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall. The Eli's Small Drum has item number 654933 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The Liberty's Large Drum has item number 654934 printed on its hangtag and packaging. The drums are packaged and sold separately.

Sold at: Gift and collectible stores nationwide from June 2005 through April 2007 for about $15.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled decorative toy drums away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Boyds Collection Ltd. toll-free at (877) 772-3277 ext.2179 anytime, e-mail safety@boydsstuff.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.boydsstuff.com

May 30, 2007
Release #07-197

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 303-5631
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard

Name of product: Rainforest Open Top Take-Along Swings

Units: About 112,000 (an additional 15,000 were sold worldwide)

Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, NY

Hazard: Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received 60 reports of the infants becoming entrapped, resulting in cuts, bumps, bruises and red marks.

Description: This recall involves Portable Rainforest Take Along Swings with a palm tree mobile and two hanging plush toys. The swings are approximately 23-inches-high and have two carry handles on the left and right sides. Model numbers K7203, K7192 and K7195 are included in the recall. Model numbers are located under the right handle on the swing.
No other collection of Rainforest swings or products are included in this recall.

Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2006 to May 2007 for about $65.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the swing and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to return it to receive a voucher for a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 303-5631 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com

May 31, 2007
Release #07-199

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 589-0088
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Song Lin Industrial Inc. Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

Name of product: Sleigh Round Cribs

Units: About 180

Importer: Song Lin Industrial Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Hazard: The assembly instructions included with the crib direct consumers to assemble the crib with the mattress support in the highest position and do not indicate that the mattress support can be moved to a lower position. This poses a fall hazard to children who are able to sit or stand up in the crib.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The Sleigh Round Crib, model #2005, measures approximately
42 inches in diameter, is made of solid wood and comes in a mahogany finish. The crib has four posts that are 31 inches in height and a portion of the side of the crib can be raised and lowered.

Sold at: Children's furniture stores nationwide from January 2005 through March 2007 for about $600.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should move the mattress support to the lower setting if their child is able to sit or stand up in the crib. Consumers should also contact Song Lin Industrial Inc. to obtain a revised version of the assembly instructions, which includes directions on how to lower the mattress support.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Song Lin Industrial Inc. toll-free at (888) 589-0088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.songlinfurniture.com

May 31, 2007
Release #07-202

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 934-4497
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children's Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Name of product: Children's Metal Jewelry

Units: About 103,000

Distributor/Retailer: Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio

Hazard: The jewelry contains high levels of lead which can cause adverse health effects and is toxic if ingested by young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: Some of the recalled necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and charms are metallic, multi-colored, and have "High School Musical" or pictures of "High School Musical" actors printed on them. Others have frogs, hearts, stars, dogs with dog bones, flowers, and monkeys that hang from silver, black or brown chains or cords.

Sold at: Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide, the Limited Too catazine (catalog), and at www.limitedtoo.com from September 2005 through May 2007 for between $2 and $10.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Limited Too or Justice stores for a full refund and a coupon for a 15 percent discount off a future purchase.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Tween Brands at (800)
934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web sites at www.limitedtoo.com and www.justicejustforgirls.com

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