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What Specific Toys Have Been Recalled?

Provided below is a listing of toys that have been recalled in 2009.

  • To find official U.S. government toy recall listings that are most current and historically complete (dating back to 1974) visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site. Click on recalls and then search by company, date or class of products, e.g. toys.
  • For a "one stop shop" for all U.S. government recalls visit www.recalls.gov.
  • To find lists specifically related to lead recalls, please visit the CDC Lead Program Web site.

Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot
Name of Product: Wooden Skill Ball Toys

Hazard: The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: This recall involves Oozora and Shin-Fuji Kendama Japanese wooden skill toys. The toys have a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and spike on top. A Japanese Kendama Association sticker is affixed to the toy. The red and green balls on the Oozora and only the red balls on the Shin Fuji are included in the recall.

Sold at: Kendamaspot’s Web site and cultural festivals in Washington State from July 2008 through April 2009 for about $20.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kendamaspot toll-free at (866) 903-7795 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kendamaspot.com.

Action Team Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading
Name of Product: “Action Team” Toy Dart Gun Set

Hazard: If a child places the soft, pliable plastic dart in his/her mouth, he/she is likely to choke/aspirate the dart into her/her throat impairing the child’s ability to breathe. If the dart is not immediately removed, brain damage or death can occur.

Description: The “ACTION TEAM” play set has a toy gun with three soft rubber darts, a S.W.A.T. watch, a baton, walkie-talkie, a whistle, and a badge with a clip and an identification card. The soft, pliable orange plastic darts have a nearly 2 ½ inch long shaft and an approximately ¾ inch diameter suction cup. The toy gun is black with an orange nose and trigger and red spring release mechanism. “Made in China” is printed on one side of the barrel.

Sold at: Discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through March 2008 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled dart gun sets away from children and contact OKK Trading to return the toy for a $3 bounty. OKK Trading will provide a free postage paid envelope for consumers to return the toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact OKK Trading toll-free at (877) 655-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.okktrading.com.

Super Rigs Play Set by Variety Wholesalers
Name of Product: Super Rigs Play Sets

Hazard: The toy truck’s surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: This recall involves “Super Rig Transport” toy truck with trailer and vehicles. The truck and trailer are multi-colored, holding two vehicles and two action figures. “Super Rigs Play Set” is labeled on the outside of the packaging. The box back has a bar code square with Item No. 67007, Made in China and Bar Code 6-98567-67007-3. The bottom of the trailer has an engraved code 45TNGO9.

Sold at: Discount stores in the Southeast from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $20.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Variety Wholesalers at (800) 678-7776 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.vwstores.com.

ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ Activity Learning Centers by Evenflo
Name of Product: Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ Activity Learning Centers

Hazard: The candle flame attached to the top of the cake toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Description: This recall involves Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ activity learning centers. The tea party themed toys have a two–tier cake that is light blue, dark pink and yellow. Models included in the recall are 6161834 and 6161920. The model numbers are printed on the packaging and on a label located on the underside of the base of the product. The recommended age for use of this product is 4 months to walking.

Sold at: Toys “R” Us and juvenile product stores nationwide from December 2007 through March 2009 for about $70.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the cake toy from the product and contact Evenflo to receive a free replacement toy. The ExerSaucer® may continue to be used without the cake toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at safety.evenflo.com.

Snap Beads by Edushape
Name of Product: Snap Beads

Hazard: The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.

Description: The recalled product is multicolor and textured soft plastic beads that are designed to connect to one another. The beads are packaged in a 6” x 6” x 8” clear plastic jar with a photo of a child playing with the beads on the label. The word “Edushape” is written on the label in green and red.

Sold at: Various retail stores and online from July 2009 to September 2009 for about $20.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Edushape’s customer service department at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Edushape.com, or e-mail the firm at edu-usa@edushape.com

Wooden Toys
October 6, 2009
Hazard:
The toys have small parts that can break and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Daiso toll-free at (888) 580-8841 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms’ Web site at www.daisorecall.com.
Children’s Toys, Purses and Pen Cases
October 6, 2009
Hazard:
The surface paint on the balancing toys and zippers of the purses and pen cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint ban. The inflatable baseball bat toys contain excessive levels of DEHP, violating the federal phthalate standard.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Daiso toll-free at (888) 580-8841 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms’ Web site at www.daisorecall.com.
Force Soldier Playsets, Pirate Expeditions with Parrot, and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure
August 31, 2009
Hazard:
The action figure toys have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Liquidation Outlet, Inc. toll-free at (877) 257-5990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email info@loidistributing.com, or visit one of the Dollar Stores in person.

Hungry Figures and Hungry Magnets
August 25, 2009
Hazard:
Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures, posing a puncture hazard to consumers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Weight Watchers toll-free at (866) 288-3891 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.weightwatchers.com.
Little TikesT Workshops Sets and Trucks
August 14, 2009
Hazard:
The recalled workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 791-2737 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.littletikes.com.
  Power Functions IR Remote Controls
July 30, 2009
Hazard:
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LEGO Systems Inc. at (800) 718-1858 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.LEGO.com.
  My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs
July 30, 2009
Hazard:
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and on Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.leapfrog.com/recall
 

Evenflo Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys
July 16, 2009
Hazard:
A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at safety.evenflo.com

 
  DesignWare Sport Balls
July 15, 2009
Hazard:
The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ag.com
  Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals
May 14, 2009
Hazard:
This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact the Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at (866) 236-5683 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Saturday 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the company’s Web site at www.buildabear.com
  Dinosaur Play Sets
April 29, 2009
Hazard:
The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call DND Imports collect at (818) 815-1791 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. 
  Shape-O Toy Maracas
April 16, 2009
Hazard:
The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tupperware at (888) 887-9273 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.tupperware.com
  What’s Inside? Soft Toy Boxes
April 1, 2009
Hazard:
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lakeshore Learning Materials at (800) 428-4414 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.lakeshorelearning.com
  State Farm Good Neigh Bears
March 17, 2009
Hazard:
The eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact State Farm toll-free at (877) 226-8079 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT or visit the company’s website at www.statefarm.com or www.statefarm.ca
  Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits
March 12, 2009
Hazard:
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pure Fishing at (800) 466-5643 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.purefishing.com.
  Infant Toys
March 11, 2009
Hazard:
The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, 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 Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.infantino.com
  Fishing Games, Rattles, Pull-A-Long Cars, Mini Pull Back Cars, and Cartoon Bubble Guns
February 25, 2009
Hazard:
The fishing games, baby rattles and pull-a-long cars contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CBB Group, Inc. toll-free at (866) 628-6238 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cbbgroup.com
  Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys
February 19, 2009
Hazard:
The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, visit the firm's Web site at www.oldnavy.com, or e-mail the firm at custserv@oldnavy.com
  Rolling Toy Xylophones
January 14, 2009
Hazard:
The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log onto the firm's Web site at www.landofnod.com, or email the firm at recall@landofnod.com
  "High Speed" Pull Back Toy Cars
January 13, 2009
Hazard:
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TDI International toll-free at (877) 834-8088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.