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Clothing
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)
Name of Product: Logger Boots
Manufacturer: Wolverine World Wide Inc., of Rockford, Mich.
Hazard: The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to
electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact
with an electrical current. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Caterpillar brand steel toe logger boots. The boots were sold in women's and men's sizes. Women's boots were sold in black and have stock number P88030. Men's boots were sold in brown and black and have stock numbers P88033 or P88034. Stock numbers are printed on a label on the tongue of the shoe. The Caterpillar logo and "EH" are also printed on the label. The word "Caterpillar" is printed on the outside of the boots.
Sold at: Shoe stores and other independent retailers nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $90 and $130. They were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Wolverine World Wide to receive a free replacement pair of boots.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wolverine World Wide at (800) 789-8586 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wolverineworldwide.com. Consumers can also send an e-mail to the company at productnotice@wwwinc.com, or write to Attn: Melissa Newman at Wolverine World Wide at 9341 Courtland Drive NE, Rockford, Mich., 49351. (8-29-07)
Name of Product: Basic Editions-brand Girls' Clothing Sets
Importer: Millennium Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled
or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury
or death. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from
strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper
garments. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: The two Basic Edition-brand girls' sets have fully tunneled waist drawstrings and two-fer style layered shirts. One set has a light green screen print top with "Varsity Club Winning Attitude" text over a white shirt paired with turquoise cuff shorts. The second set has an orange screen print top with "Paradise University Girls Club" text over a white shirt paired with light green knit shorts. Both sets were sold in the following girls' sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8 and 10/12.
Sold Exclusively at: Kmart stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for between $10 and $13 per set. They were manufactured in Egypt.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit Kmart's Web site at www.kmart.com. (8-23-07)
Name of Product: Children's Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets
Importer: Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, N.J.
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 charm bracelets have silver-colored charms, including angels, crosses and hearts, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain.
Sold at: Dollar stores and other small retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through August 2007 for about $1. Bracelets were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Buy-Rite at (888) 777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buyriteinc.com. (8-23-07)
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