What Specific Toys Have Been Recalled?
Provided below is a listing of toys that have been recalled
January-May of 2008.
Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher
Sets
May 29, 2008
Hazard: The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels
of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause
adverse health effects.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
QuinCrafts at (800) 366-4660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.quincrafts.com/recall.
"Sky Champion" Wireless Indoor
Helicopters
May 29, 2008
Hazard: The rechargeable battery contained inside the
helicopter can catch fire, igniting the helicopter and nearby
combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
TWIE toll free at (888) 583-4908 anytime or send an email to returncoptersl@aol.com.
Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell
Phones
May 28, 2008
Hazard: The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from
the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Kids Station toll-free at (888) 620-0930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidsstationtoys.com.
Floppy Friends Horse Toys
May 22, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Toy Investments Inc. at (800) 356-0474 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.toysmith.com.
Magnets
May 22, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
American Scientific toll-free at (866) 518-1665 between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recall@american-scientific.com, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.american-scientific.com.
Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes
May 22, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Early Childhood Resources (888) 227-9028 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET,
or visit the firm's Web site at www.ecr4kids.com.
Tinker Bell Wands
May 22, 2008
Hazard: The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the
wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead
paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.Disneystore.com.
Basic Beat Shaker Guiro
Instruments
May 22, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
West Music at (800) 397-9378 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT,
or email the firm at service@westmusic.com.
Various Magnets
May 22, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of
lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com.
Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider
Toys
May 20, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Master Toys & Novelties Inc. at (800) 237-5020 between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website at www.mastertoys.com.
Tumble Tower Infant Rattles
May 15, 2008
Hazard: The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break,
resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
CT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.manhattantoy.com.
Character-Themed Lapel Pins
April 29, 2008
Hazard: The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. Lead
is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can
contact Nintendo at (800) 431-0971 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.nintendo.com.
"Hip Charm" Key Chains
April 18, 2008
Hazard: The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of
lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health
effects.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact
Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com.
Western Rider Push Toys
April 16, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider
toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Santa's Toy Corp. toll-free at (888) 726-8208 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
PT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at info@santastoycorp.com.
Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter
Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens
April 10, 2008
Hazard: The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains
high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Michaels' customer service at (800) 642-4235/(800) MICHAELS between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site
at www.michaels.com.
Hillbilly Teeth
April 10, 2008
Hazard: The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
FUNTASTIC at (800) 434-5207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.funtastictoy.com.
Interchange Robot Toys
April 9, 2008
Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
OKK Trading toll-free at (877) 655-8697/OKK-TOYS 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.
Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart
Boards
April 8, 2008
Hazard: Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach.
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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Henry Gordy International Inc., at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4
p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys
April 7, 2008
Hazard: The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts,
posing a choking hazard to small children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com.
Imaginarium Activity Centers
April 3, 2008
Hazard: Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday
through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com.
Rock 'N Ride Plush Rocker Toys
March 27, 2008
Hazard: The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow
the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to
children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Tek Nek Toys toll-free at (888) 686-2728 anytime, or visit the firm's
Web site at www.teknektoys.com.
Toy Penguin Figures
March 25, 2008
Hazard: The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing
connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to
consumers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Plan Toys toll-free at (866) 517-7526 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.plantoys.com.
Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top
Toys
March 21, 2008
Hazard: The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Hobby Lobby toll-free at (800) 326-7931 between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site
at www.HobbyLobby.com.
MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures
March 17, 2008
Hazard: Small magnets inside the figures can detach. 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
MEGA Brands at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.megabrands.com.
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Toys or
Sets
March 13, 2008
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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Battat Inc. at (800) 247-6144 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET or
visit the firm's Web site at www.battatco.com.
Play Wonder Toy Sundae Sets
March 13, 2008
Hazard: The wooden cherries on top of the toy sundae pose a
choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Battat Inc. at (800) 247-6144 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET or
visit the firm's Web site at www.battatco.com.
X Force Commander Toy Airplanes and Super Famous
Toy Cars and Motorcycles
March 11, 2008
Hazard: The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
S.U. Wholesale toll-free at (877) 580-8883 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday.
Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattle
March 5, 2008
Hazard: The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT or
visit the firm's Web site at http://service.infantino.com.
Children's Metal Necklaces
February 19, 2008
Hazard: The children's necklaces contain high levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pecoware.com.
Spiderman Water Bottles
February 19, 2008
Hazard: Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall
into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
company toll-free at (877) 244-4433 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday.
Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On
Vehicles
February 19, 2008
Hazard: The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the
battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and
burn hazard to children riding in the car.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Dumar International at (866) 424-0500 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dumarusa.com.
Girl's Bracelet Sets
February 15, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet,
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please
contact Mission City Press at (800) 840-2641 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.alifeoffaith.com/bracelet_recall.html, or e-mail
the firm at customerservice@missioncitypress.com.
Remote-Controlled Helicopter
Toys
February 7, 2008
Hazard: The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of
lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse
health effects.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Soft
Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday, or e-mail the company at Bhook@softairusa.com.
Pendants and Candle Charms
February 7, 2008
Hazard: The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of
lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse
health effects.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Benjamin International toll-free at (888) 249-7639 between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. ET or visit the firm’s Web site at www.benjamininternational.com.
West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy
Instruments
February 7, 2008
Hazard: The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow
the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young
children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
West Music at (800) 397-9378 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, or e-mail the firm at rcousins@westmusic.com.
Children’s Sketchbooks
February 6, 2008
Hazard: The paint on the sketchbooks’ colored spiral
metal bindings contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal
lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
eeBoo Corp. at (800) 791-5619 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.eeBoo.com.
Children’s Toy Gardening
Rake
February 5, 2008
Hazard:The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in
paint on toys.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at
productsafety@downeastconcepts.com.
Baby Einstein Baby Neptune™ Soothing
Seascape Crib Toys
January 31, 2008
Hazard: The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the
turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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
Big Wooden Blocks and Jumbo Wooden Train
Sets
January 24, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on some pieces of the toys contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building
Systems
January 23, 2008
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.
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
Toy Racing Cars
January 23, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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
Cranium Cadoo Board Games
January 17, 2008
Hazard: The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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
“My First Kenmore” Play
Stoves
January 17, 2008
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.
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
Toy Wrestler Figures
January 15, 2008
Hazard: The surface paint contains high levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
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
Metal Toy Wagons
January 3, 2008
Hazard: Surface paint on the wagon bucket contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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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