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Clothing
Name of Product: La Femme NY Children's Necklace and Earring Sets
Manufacturer: La Femme NY 2 Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled necklace and earring sets have a silver metal chain and a round pendant with a light blue jewel and three jeweled dangling charms.
Sold at: Various dollar stores nationwide from October 2005 to April 2007 for about $1.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using this product immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact La Femme NY 2 Inc. at (866) 667-5369 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.lafemmeny.com or e-mail the firm at corp@lafemmeny.net.
Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General's Office. (11-26-07)
Name of Product: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
Manufacturer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007
for between $.50 and $2. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found
at www.familydollar.com.
Sold at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com.
Note: The New York Attorney General provided information about one of these products to the Commission. (11-26-07)
Name of Product: Girls and Boys Bath Robes
Retailer: The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The recalled bath robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability
standard, posing a risk of burn injuries to children if the robe caught fire.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves "Miss Attitude" girls bath robes with GPU #5500-K660504 (solid purple with frog and rainbow appliqué) and GPU # 5500-K660474 (pink Leopard print) and "URIT" boys bath robes with GPU # 5500-K660495 (blue solid with sport appliqué) and GPU# 5500-K660496 (green camouflage print). "URIT," "Miss Attitude," and the GPU# can be found in the tags sewn in the center back neck of the garment.
Sold by: Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide and Parisian (Detroit area only) from September 2007 through October 2007 for between $25 and $40.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these children's robes immediately and return them to any of the stores listed above for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Bon-Ton at (866) 798-2875 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bonton.com. (11-18-07)
Name of Product: Children's Fashion Sunglasses
Importer/Distributor: Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. They were manufactured in China.
Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No incidents or injuries have
been reported.
Description: The recall involves yellow children's sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the product's red hangtag.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com. (11-15-07)
Name of Product: Beary Cute, Expressions and Sassy & Chic Children's Metal Jewelry
Importer: Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested
by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No incidents or injuries
have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Beary Cute, Expressions and Sassy & Chic children's jewelry with item numbers 855589, 873091, 873097 or 903950. The item number can be found on the reverse of the packaging.
Name – Type of Jewelry – Item Number
Beary Cute: Pierced earrings with jewelry like studs and hanging earrings with bears, hearts
and flowers – 855589
Expressions: Necklaces with beads and pendants – 873091 or 873097
Sassy & Chic: Girl's bracelets and charms – 903950
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for $1. They were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com. (10-25-07)
Name of Product: WeGlow Children's Metal Jewelry
Importer: WeGlow International, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested
by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No incidents or injuries
have been reported.
Description: This recall involves WeGlow children's flashing rings. The character-themed rings were sold in Shrek the Third® and Spiderman 3® designs. The rings have item number 920422 printed on back of the packaging.
Sold exclusively at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for $1.They were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact WeGlow toll-free at (866) 934-5692 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weglow.com. (10-25-07)
Name of Product: Girls' Boots
Manufacturer: Payless ShoeSource Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Hazard: The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child
is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.
Incidents/Injuries: Payless has received five reports of the zipper pulls interlocking, including one report of a 4-year-old girl who fell and skinned her knees.
Description: This recall involves black jeweled girls' boots. The boots have a silhouette of a guitar on the outer leg and a guitar-shaped zipper pull on the inner leg. "Hannah Montana" is engraved on the boot outsole and a photo of the singer and show's character is printed on the box. The boots were sold in girls' sizes 10 1/2 to 4 1/2 . No other styles or models are involved in this recall.
Sold at: Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from August 2007 through September 2007 for about $27. They were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Consumers should take these boots away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or exchange.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. CT daily. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com. (10-19-07)
Name of Product: Cub Scouts Totem Badges
Distributor: Kahoot Products Inc., of Roswell, Ga.
Hazard: The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating
the federal lead paint standard. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: The recalled Cub Scout Totem Badges measure 4 1/2 inches x 3 inches with a square portion measuring 2 1/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches. The Boy Scout emblem is printed on the badge along with a wolf and bear. "PROGRESS TOWARD RANKS" is also printed on the badge.
Sold at: Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007. They were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Parents should immediately remove the badges from clothing and keep the badges away from children. Contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement badge.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kahoot at (770) 552-2921, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kahoot.com. (10-12-07)
Name of Product: TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets
Units: About 23,500 (about 14,000 jewelry sets were recalled on August 22, 2007)
Importer: TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y.
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. No incidents
or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.
Sold at: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel and Shopko stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $8 and $15. They were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at info@tobynyc.com. (9-30-07)
Name of Product: Toddler and Youth Nylon Bucket Hats
Distributor: Paramount Apparel International Inc., of Bourbon, Mo.
Hazard: The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: The hat is a nylon bucket-shaped hat with mesh sides. There are nylon fabric strips on the side of the hat that snap up. The front of the hat has a zipper pocket with a silver boat-anchor appliqué with embroidered text below. The hat adjusts with a bungee drawstring sewn in the crown of the hat. A label sewn into the back inside of the hat reads "Bass Pro Shops."
Sold: Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $8. They were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled hats immediately and contact Paramount Apparel to receive a refund or replacement item.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Paramount Apparel toll-free at (800) 255-4287 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountapparel.com. (8-30-07)
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