Toys

Name of Product: Children's Storage Bins

Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. They were manufactured in Taiwan.

Hazard: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.

Sold at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 493-6563 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com. (5-06-08)

Name of Product: Character-themed lapel pins

Distributor: Nintendo of America Inc., of Redmond, Wash. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: The metal lapel pin 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 lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1 to 2 inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set.

Sold at: Nintendo stores in Redmond, Wash., and New York, N.Y., between April 2004 and November 2007 for between $1.50 and $4. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the lapel pins and contact Nintendo to receive a free replacement lapel pin.

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 at www.nintendo.com. (5-06-08)

Name of Product: Western Rider Push Toys

Importer: Santa's Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: Surface paint on the glove, shirt and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description and Models: The recall involves a push toy of a plastic horse with rider and a 20-inch-long pole/handle. The horse and pole/handle together measures about 26 inches. The rider is wearing red pants and a green shirt. The horse comes in various colors.

Sold at: Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide February 2005 through February 2008 for between $2.50 and $3.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the push toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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. (4-17-08)

Name of Product: Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens

Distributor: Michaels Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation.

Sold exclusively at: Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pens immediately and return them to any Michaels store to receive a refund.

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. (4-17-08)

Name of Product: Hillbilly Teeth

Importer: FUNTASTIC, of Houston, Texas. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow.

Sold at: Grocery, drug, convenience and mass retailers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2008 for about $2.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact FUNTASTIC for information on receiving a refund.

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. (4-17-08)

Name of Product: Interchange Robot Toys

Importer/Retailer: OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled robot toys were sold as a four-piece set with various colored robots each carrying a gun in one hand and a shield in the other. "Interchange Robot" is printed on the outside packaging of the product.

Sold at: Dollar stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.

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

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. (4-17-08)

Name of Product: Little Builder Children's Board Book Sets with Toys

Importer: Dalmatian Press LLC, of Franklin, Tenn. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: The cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Little Builder Children's Board Book sets with ISBN 1-49373-215-9. The sets include four concept board books (colors, tools, 123, shapes) and two toy trucks (dump truck and concrete mixer truck).

Sold at: Wal-Mart, Levy Home Entertainment, Lion Sales of NW Brunswick, Farris Wholesale Outlet, Crane Book Sales, Ingram Book Co., BPDI Corp., Books A Million and Christmas Tree Shop stores nationwide and on the Internet at Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for about $9.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from young children and return the entire book set to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dalmatian Press toll-free at (866) 418-2572 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.Dalmatianpress.com.

Note: CPSC was notified about these books by the State of Connecticut. (4-08-08)

Name of Product: Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards

Importer: Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J. They were manufactured in China.

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. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description and Models: This recall involves magnetic dartboards with a black, green, blue and white-checkered design, and a red bulls eye. The magnetic dartboards measure about 5 1/2 inches wide and were sold with two 2 3/4-inch-long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically attract to the dart board.

Sold Exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnetic boards away from children and return them by first class mail to: Henry Gordy International Inc., 809A Market Street, Hermann, MO 65041 for a full refund including tax and shipping costs.

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. (4-08-08)

Name of Product: Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys

Retailer: Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10 1/2 inches in length.

The lady bug is black with six legs, a red back with four black dots and orange eyelids. The bumble bee is black and yellow with six legs, sheer white wings and red eyelids. The caterpillar has four sections that are yellow, pink, green and orange with seven legs connected on each side and purple eyelids. The snail is yellow with dark pink eyelids and a two tone brown shell. One butterfly is blue and yellow with sheer purple wings with four orange dots and light pink eyelids. The second butterfly is a two tone pink with blue eyelids and sheer green wings with four yellow dots. The product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71.

Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush insect toys from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full 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. (4-08-08)

Name of Product: Imaginarium Multi-sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers

Importer/Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Toys "R" Us has received 12 reports of small parts detaching from activity centers. No injuries have been reported.

Description and Models: This recall involves the Imaginarium Multi-sided and Jungle activity centers. The multi-sided activity center has moveable block letters, clock face, sliding shapes and gears. The jungle activity centers have peg jumping monkeys, sliding fish, abacus beads, bead mazes and other animal-themed activities. "Imaginarium" and the name of the activity center are printed on the packaging. Item numbers 69042 (multi-sided) and 69083 (jungle) are printed on the back of the box, near the bar code.

Sold exclusively at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and www.toysrus.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $20 and $50.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys "R" Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information.

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. (4-04-08)