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Name of product: "Egg Dippers" Easter Plush Toys Units: About 75,000 Manufacturer: Small Small World of Englewood, N.J. Hazard: The toys' seams can separate and allow small beads to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of children ingesting beads coming out of these plush toys. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall includes four animal plush toys. The white rabbit has a purple egg which reads "Happy Easter," the green rabbit has a yellow egg which reads "Happy Easter," the purple bear has a purple egg which reads "Happy Easter" and the yellow duck carries a green egg which reads "You're Egg-stra Special." Each toy has a permanent label affixed which reads "The Boyd's Collection, Ltd." Sold at: Department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys from February 2003 through April 2003 for about $8. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should call the firm for information on getting a free replacement toy. Consumer Contact: Call The Boyds Collection at 800-377-3050 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (07-02-03)
Name of product: "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam Units: About 1.3 million Manufacturer: JAKKS Pacific Inc. of Malibu, Calif. Hazard: The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The company has received four reports of the aerosol cans breaking apart, including one incident that resulted in a laceration injury to a consumer and several incidents involving property damage. Description: The "Spit Smatter" spray comes in a pressurized can and emits a colored foam based on one of six brands: "Original Smatter," "Blueberry Smatter," "Banana Cream Smatter," "Lemon Meringue Smatter" and "Fatter Smatter." The brand name is printed on the can, and the word "Nickelodeon" is printed on the orange trigger mechanism. Sold at: Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold the "Spit Smatter" foam cans between February 2002 and June 2003 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: Call JAKKS Pacific at 800-554-5516 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at smatterrecall@jakks.net. (07-02-03)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Children's Art Supply Sets Units: 1,400 Manufacturer: Creative Kids Inc. of Monsey, N.Y. Hazard: The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: The commission and Creative Kids are aware of an incident where an 8-year-old girl received minor cuts to her finger when she used the mini-cutter. Description: The 87-piece art supply sets were sold in solid wood grain boxes. The sets contain crayons, markers, scissors, water and oil paints, brushes, etc. A label on the box reads "JUMBO ART CASE 87 pieces" and "Item No. 11519." Sold at: Bigg's stores in Ohio and Kentucky from August 2002 through March 2003 for about $16. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should remove the mini-cutters from the set and return them to Creative Kids to get a free pack of colored paper clips. Consumer Contact: Call Creative Kids toll-free at 888-678-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.creativekidsinc.com. (06.05.03)
Name of product: Toy Drumsticks Units: 800 Distributor: The Step2 Company of Streetsboro, Ohio Hazard: The tip of the drumstick can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Step2 are aware of one incident where a child reportedly began to choke on the top of the drumstick. The child's parent performed the Heimlech maneuver to remove the small part. Description: The drumsticks were sold with the Step2 Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum set, models 7135B2 and 7135KR. The drum sets are blue and yellow with music decals attached to the front. The word "Step2" is imprinted across the front of the drum set. The yellow and blue drumsticks are about 9 inches long. Sold at: Toy stores and online retailers sold the drum sets nationwide from February 2002 through April 2003 for about $30. Manufactured in: Korea Remedy: Contact Step2 to receive a replacement set of drumsticks. Consumer Contact: The Step2 Company at 800-347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.step2.com. (05-22-03)
Name of product: Toy Vehicles Units: 126,000 Manufacturer: International Playthings Inc. of Parsippany, N.J. Hazard: Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: International Playthings has received one report of small parts detaching. No injuries have been reported. Description: The Viking Mini Chubbies are toy wagons, tractors, helicopters, cars, airplanes and jeeps. The toys measure about 3 inches long and were sold in red, blue and yellow. Model numbers are printed on the bottom of the toy. Models included in the recall are AW01119, AW41111, AW61005 and AW81119. Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide sold these toys from April 2002 through March 2003 for about $1. Manufactured in: Thailand Remedy: Consumers should contact the company for information on receiving a refund. Consumer Contact: International Playthings toll-free at 800-445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com/recall.htm. (05-22-03)
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Battat Incorporated of Plattsburgh, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 sets of toy drumsticks sold with the Parents Bee Bop Band drum sets. The end piece of the drumstick handle can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the screw at the end of the drumstick can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard. Battat and CPSC have received about 240 reports of drumsticks breaking and children mouthing the small pieces, including one report of a child who began to choke. The centipede-shaped drumsticks were sold with the Parents Bee Bop Band drum set. They're about 10 inches long and were sold in either lime green or blue with black stripes. Model numbers involved in this recall are PM9137T2 and PM91372. The model numbers can be found above the UPC code on the packaging. Target, Sam's Club and smaller retailers sold the Parents Bee Bop Band drum sets nationwide from November 2001 through March 2003 for about $25. Consumers should immediately take these drumsticks away from young children and contact Battat for a replacement set of drumsticks. For more information, consumers should contact Battat toll-free at 866-617-9137 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Drum sets sold with a sticker that reads "NEW 2003" is not subject to the recall. (04-23-03)
Fisher-Price has received 33 reports of the screws coming off of the toy, including four reports where a screw was found in the child's mouth and one report of a child that aspirated a screw into his lung. The latter case required the child to be hospitalized and undergo emergency surgery to remove the screw from his lung. The recalled Little People Animal Sounds Farms are shaped like a barn and make animal sounds when the doors of the cow or horse stall are opened. The recalled toys have a model number of 77973 or 77746 and a six-character manufacturing date code that begins with 168 through 212, followed by the number 2 as the fourth digit. Both the model number and date code can be found on the underside of the green ramp. The Fisher-Price logo appears at the top of the tallest side of the barn in red and white. The recalled toys were manufactured in Mexico. Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide sold these toys between July 2002 and December 2002 for about $30. Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price toll-free at 866-259-7873 anytime to receive a free repair kit. Consumers also can log on to www.service.mattel.com to determine if their product is among the recalled models and to order the free repair kit online. (04-23-03)
Playskool has received 44 reports of the toys tipping over during use. There have been 26 reports of babies suffering injuries, including one minor concussion and various bumps, bruises, black eyes and cut lips. The Playskool Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand is a multicolor plastic toy with a round base and three arched legs that support an electronic activity center. When crawling babies touch the frame of the toy, music, lights and spinning balls are activated. Babies can pull themselves up on the legs of the toy to play at the activity center. The Playskool logo is imprinted into the plastic base and on top of the activity center. Writing under the activity center includes "ITEM # 06952" and "Made in China." Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these toys from November 2002 through April 2003 for about $14. Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately and contact Playskool to get information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value. For more information go to Playskool's Web site at www.playskool.com or call toll-free at 800-509-9554 anytime. (04-15-03)
CPSC and Dollar Tree have received no reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide sold these toys from June 2002 through March 2003 for about $1. Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Dollar Tree at 800-876-8077 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com. (04-02-03)
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 Woody dolls sold at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., DISNEY'S VERO BEACH Resort, Magic of Disney and Flight Fantastic shops located at the Orlando International Airport and Disney's Worldport shop located at Pointe Orlando. The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has received one report of a child removing a button from the Woody doll. No injuries have been reported. The recalled doll is a cowboy named Woody, a character in the animated films Toy Story and Toy Story II. The Woody doll is a soft- bodied doll with soft plastic head, hands, boots and hat; wearing blue jeans, a red/yellow-checked shirt, a black/white-spotted vest with a sheriff's badge; a red-patterned bandana and is 13 inches tall. A label sewn into the left side seam of the doll reads, "WALT DISNEY WORLD" on one side and "DISNEY, ALL NEW MATERIALS, POLYESTER FIBERS," several State license numbers and "WALT DISNEY ATTRACTIONS, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL, PRODUCT OF CHINA" on the other side. Only the Woody dolls described above are included in the recall. These recalled soft dolls were sold from January 2000 through January 2003 for about $12. Consumers should immediately take the doll away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts at 866-228-3664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a full refund. For more information, please visit our Web site www.waltdisney world.com. This recall does not involve items sold at the DISNEYLAND Resort, through the Disney Store, the Disney Catalog, DisneyStore.com or at other retail outlets. Additionally, the talking versions of the Woody doll are not part of this recall. (03-20-03)
CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving these book sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The boxed sets included in the recall have children's characters on the front of the box, a colored plastic handle and plastic snaps. The book set titles are "MONSTERS TO GO!," "DISNEY PRINCESS – DISNEY THE PRINCESSCOLLECTION 2," "DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH – A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS" and "BARBIE – MY BARBIE FUN BOX." Each book set contains four board books inside. Only book sets with plastic snaps are included in the recall. Book sets with metal snaps are not part of the recall. Book, discount department stores and online retailers sold the recalled books nationwide from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $10. Consumers should immediately cut off the lid of the box with the plastic snaps and throw away the rest of the box. Send the lid with the plastic snaps to Tri-State, c/o Anthony Armetta, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 to receive a free replacement book set and a refund for postage. For additional information contact Random House at 800-805-8534 ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.randomhouse.com. (02-27-03)
CPSC and The Betesh Group have received two reports of children gagging on the fabric antennae ends that separated from the toy. The recalled toy is a small plush bug with two springy black antennae with orange round fabric ends. The bug has a blue stuffed round face with a red musical nose that blinks when pressed. The body of the bug is segmented in various colors and patterns. Striped elastic legs are attached to the body along with crinkly, iridescent wings. "Smart Scents" and "Made In China" are printed on a label on the side of the bug. The UPC code 778267862920 is on the packaging. Discount department stores sold these recalled toys from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $7. Consumers should take the plush toys away from young children and return to the place of purchase or mail the toy to The Betesh Group at One East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, Attn: Consumer Relations, to receive a refund including postage. For additional information, contact Betesh toll free at 866-473-0118 anytime. (02-27-03)
Playnation is aware of two incidents where the bucket's rope became entangled around the necks of two 4-year-olds. Both of the children were freed without injury. However, CPSC knows of 135 children who have died in the last 10 years from all types of ropes, leashes or jump ropes that were attached to backyard play sets. This recall involves "Fun Buckets" sold as an add-on option for backyard play sets. The 14-inch-deep buckets are either yellow or green vinyl and have a black nylon strap attached to the rope. The "Fun Bucket" was sold with a heavy wood bracket to attach it to the roof of a play set fort. Distributors of backyard play sets nationwide sold the fun buckets from February 1998 through February 2003 for about $25. Consumers should take down the "Fun Buckets" immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a credit toward another product. For more information, consumers can contact Playnation at 770-792-9300 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.playset.com. CPSC warns consumers never to allow free-hanging ropes on play sets because of the serious potential for strangulation to children. Any free-hanging rope should be taken down immediately. Consumers should contact CPSC about any such items purchased from a retailer. (02-20-03)
Build-A-Bear Workshop has not received any reports of injuries resulting from these stuffed bears. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries. The recall includes the "Founding Bear" and the "Founding Bear II." The "Founding Bear" is about 19 inches long, and the "Founding Bear II" is about 18 inches long. Both stuffed bears are chocolate brown and have cream-colored paws and snout. "OUR FOUNDING BEAR" is written on a cardboard tag that was originally attached to the bear's ear. Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and Web site sold these stuffed bears nationwide between March 2000 and December 2002 for between $22 and $25. Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately. Build-A-Bear Workshop will exchange the bear for any other item they sell of equal value or provide a Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card. Consumers should return the stuffed bears to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store or contact the firm for instructions on mailing the bear. For more information, call Build-A-Bear Workshop toll-free at 866-236-5683 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buildabear.com. (01-16-03)
CPSC has received three reports of burn injuries from the heated soap, including a 6-year-old girl who received burns to her hand. The soap kits were sold under the name "Soap Making for Kids." The kits include a plastic mold tray, three bars of glycerine, string and an instruction book. "SCHOLASTIC INC." and "Made in U.S.A." are printed on the back of the soap kit box. Scholastic Book Clubs and Book Fairs sold the recalled soap kits at schools nationwide from March 2000 through November 2002, and bookstores sold the recalled soap kits from March 1998 through November 2002 for about $8. Consumers should take these soap kits away from children immediately and contact Pace Products at 800-541-7670 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive instructions on returning the soap kits for a refund. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.paceplace.com. (01-09-03)
Kmart has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recalled wooden vehicles include a red wagon, truck and train and were packaged with candy. The following UPC codes are located on the bottom of the vehicles: 694405900012 (wagon), 694405900029 (truck) and 694405900036 (train). The wooden toy vehicles were made in China. Kmart stores nationwide sold these wooden vehicles from November 2002 through December 2002 for about $5. Consumers should take them away from children immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart at 800-63KMART anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.kmart.com. (12-26-02)
Zutano has not received any reports of injuries relating to these stuffed bunny toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recall includes bunny toys that measure about 10 inches tall and have jackets that button up the front. Some of the jackets, pants and hats on the bunnies have a multi-colored striped or a patterned print. "Zutano" is printed on a tag attached to the bunny. "Hip Hoppy" is printed on a hang tag attached to the bunny. Only bunny toys with buttons are included in the recall. The bunnies were made in China. Department and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled bunny toys from July 2000 through December 2002 for about $18. Consumers should take these recalled bunny toys away from young children immediately and contact Zutano Inc. to receive a replacement outfit. For more information, contact Zutano at 800-287-5139 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (12-20-02)
Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. has not received any reports of incidents involving these dolls. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. This recall includes the "Talking Learn n' Play" dolls with buttons. The dolls describe the functions of zippers, buttons, snaps and shoelaces. The dolls are about 13 inches tall and are dressed in pink jumpers with pink and white plaid shirts. The purple packaging reads, "Talking Learn n' Play." The dolls were made in China. Toy and discount department stores sold the dolls nationwide from June 2002 through December 2002 for between $10 and $15. Consumers should take these dolls away from children immediately and return the dolls to the store where they were purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. at 800-307-5911 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (12-23-02)
Consumers are often advised to shop early for the holidays, even months ahead, to save time and money. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers that they may have bought children's items that have since been recalled. Hal Stratton, in his first news conference as CPSC Chairman, announced a list of some of the Commission's largest recalls of children's products over the past year. "We've made our list and want consumers to check it twice," says Stratton. "Preventing needless tragedies and providing a safe environment are the best holiday gifts parents can provide their children." Stratton also discussed hazardous products that consumers may have in their homes that could endanger children, as families gather for the holidays. Consumers should check whether products have been recalled and dispose of them or place them out of the reach of children until they can be replaced or repaired. Manufacturers will usually offer a free repair kit or replacement product. The CPSC is also providing safety tips to help consumers choose appropriate toys this holiday season and year round. Consumers can get the list of recalled products by going to the CPSC Web site, www.cpsc.gov, or calling toll free, 1-800-638-2772. This list identifies recalled children's products that are off store shelves but may still be lurking in garages, attics, basements, toy boxes or closets. Checklist of Recalled Children's Products:
Other Hazardous Products:
NOTE: Products listed above may have already been repaired, or there may be similar products that do not have the identified problems. For assistance in identifying recalled products, call the manufacturer listed or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772. The following safety tips will help consumers choose appropriate toys:
The Disney Store has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these dolls and is voluntarily recalling them to prevent future incidents. The recall includes only the 12-inch Sulley with Boo plush dolls. The Sulley doll is a blue monster with purple spots, a tail and horns. Sulley is holding a Boo doll in his right arm. Boo is a little girl with dark hair and small pink ball ponytail holders and rubber bands. Labels on the Sulley doll read, "Disney Store," "SULLEY W/BOO 12," and "Made in China." The Disney Stores nationwide exclusively sold these plush dolls from July 2002 through October 2002 for about $20. Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two pink ponytail holders and two rubber bands from the Boo doll's hair or return the item to any Disney Store for a full refund. For more information, call Disney at 800-566-3161 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.disneystore.com. This recall involves only the Sulley with Boo dolls sold exclusively at The Disney Store and does not reflect items sold through the Disney catalog or at other retail outlets. Additionally, the battery-operated talking version of the Sulley with Boo doll is not part of this recall. (11-21-02)
Halo Burger received two reports of young children who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries. The multicolored flashlights measure about 6 inches in length and are made of translucent plastic with a black cord attached at the end. "Halo Burger" is written on the side of the flashlight. "Made in China" is printed on a gold-colored label on the bottom of the flashlight. The two "AA" batteries included with the flashlight are labeled "Spadelove Ultra" and are black with a bronze top band. Halo Burger restaurants distributed the flashlights as a premium with the kids meals in Genesee and Saginaw Counties in Michigan from October 2002 through November 4, 2002. The flashlights were sold individually for about $1.50. Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and return the flashlights and batteries to any Halo Burger restaurant to receive a $5 gift certificate or discard flashlights and batteries in a safe manner. For additional questions, contact Halo Burger at 810-238-1839 ext. 27 at anytime. (11-15-02)
Damo Plus has not received any reports of injuries from these pencil sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The school supply sets were sold in 8-inch plastic cases. The sets included the razor knife, pencils, scissors, a ruler, an eraser, a compass and a tube of glue. Writing on the plastic cases includes "LITTLE WHITE," "LITTLE ARTIST," "GOOD FRIENDS" or "ZHONG BAIO REN." The cases are blue, pink, yellow or purple and have pictures of children or animals. These sets were sold in plastic bags with cardboard headers marked "10 PCS SET PENCIL CASE & PENCILHOLDER" and "MADE IN CHINA." Discount and dollar stores in California, Texas, Washington and Maryland sold the sets between June and October 2002 for about $1. Consumers should immediately take these razor knives away from children and return the pencil sets to the store where they purchased them for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Damo Plus Corp. collect at 323-583-8484 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at Damo Plus Corp., 4535 E. 48th St., Vernon, CA 90058. (11-12-02)
Eveready has received three reports of the flashlights overheating, including one report of a 4-year-old boy receiving a minor burn to his hand. The multicolored flashlights measure about 5.75 inches in length and are made with a metal barrel and a plastic head. They take "C" batteries and have a rotating focusing head. The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package. The words Energizer Kidz Club appear on the head of the flashlight. "Made in China" is written on the base. Discount department and toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide from April 2002 through October 2002 for about $6. Consumers should take these flashlights away from children immediately and remove the batteries. Consumers should contact Eveready at 800-669-6394 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the flashlights and receiving a $12 refund. Consumers also can access the company's Web site at www.energizerflashlights.com. If the flashlight takes anything other than "C" batteries or does not have a rotating focusing head, then the flashlight is not included in the recall. (11-12-02)
The Carlisle Co. has received one report of the plastic base melting, though no injuries have been reported. The recalled lights were made in China and have the model number 8311, which can be found on the package. The blue, red, green or multi-colored lights are about 17 inches in height and have a curved, colored piece of glass (the bulb) that inserts into a black base. When the snake light is turned on it gives off the appearance of "lightning" running through the lamp and into the bulb. "Snake Light" is written on the bottom of the light. Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants nationwide provided the lights as a redemption prize from July 2002 through September 2002. Consumers should stop using these lights immediately, unplug them and return them to any Chuck E. Cheese restaurant for a replacement prize of the same value. Consumers also can call the Carlisle Co. at 800-233-3931 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. (10-31-02)
IKEA has not received any report of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recalled SNUTTIG Bear Soft Toys are red, yellow, blue and black and are about 6 inches tall. The bears have a contrasting color on the nose, ears and feet. The name "SNUTTIG," the model number 700-371-56, the manufacturer code 17596 and the words "Made in Indonesia" are all printed on the product label. IKEA stores nationwide sold the bears from August 2001 through September 2002 for about $2. Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and return them to an IKEA store for a $5 gift card toward another IKEA product. For more information, consumers should contact IKEA at 888-966-4532 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com. (10-17-02)
BRIO has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7 inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2 inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand." Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the caterpillar toys nationwide from January 2002 through September 2002 for about $15. Consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage. Consumers should return the recalled toys to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL – Caterpillar, N120 W18485 Freidstadt Road, Germantown, Wis. 53022. For more information, consumers can contact BRIO toll-free at 888-274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. (10-10-02)
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of the seam ripping, exposing the polyester stuffing and a plastic bag containing foam beads. No injuries have been reported. There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly-colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254." Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide from April 2002 through August 2002 for $1. Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores 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. (10-10-02)
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of an eye coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254." Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide from May 2001 through September 2002 for $1. Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores 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. (10-10-02)
McDonald's has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these figurines. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
McDonald's restaurants sold the figurines in the greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana, Central Illinois and Rockford as part of a promotion that ran from August 19, 2002 through September 12, 2002 for about $5. Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's at 800-244-6227 to receive return and refund instructions. (09-19-02)
Team Beans LLC has not received any reports of bottles attached to the key chains coming off. This recall is being announced to prevent the possibility of injuries. The 4-inch "Bottle Cap Bear" key chains feature an auto-racing theme. The bears have white heads and tails and hold a miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle in their left paws. The bears' outfits contain colors and insignia associated with selected professional racecar drivers. The featured driver's racing number is written on a bottle cap design on the bear's front. The back of each bear has a patch that contains the words "THE COCA-COLATM RACING FAMILY" and a black and white, checkered "Coca-Cola" bottle in the middle. Select auto racing souvenir shops and collectibles stores nationwide sold the key chains from January 2002 through July 2002 for about $10. Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and return them to Team Beans for a refund or credit plus postage. Mail the item to Team Beans Forever Collectibles, Attention: Geoff Geruso - cc, 11 Elkins Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. For more information, contact Team Beans at (800) 450-5585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (09-04-02)
CPSC and XL have received one report of screws in the lid-support hinge of a toy chest coming out, resulting in one injury - a bruise to the neck. These blue toy chests measure 18.5 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches and were sold under the Playskool brand name. On the toy chest lid top are depictions of "Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head" characters and the "PLAYSKOOL" logo. The front panel has a "Glow Worm" figure and a dog. The bottom of the toy chests contains "DISTRIBUTED BY: XL MACHINE LTD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55347." The chests were made in China. Target stores sold the toy chest nationwide from October 2001 through December 2001 for about $50. Consumers should take these toy chests away from young children immediately and return them to the Target store where it was purchased for a refund or store credit. For more information, contact XL Machine toll-free at (866) 746-8097 anytime, or go to Target's Web site at www.target .com. (09-04-02)
Pottery Barn Kids has received one report of a wheel coming off of the Ride-on Duck toy. No injuries have been reported for either product. The clackers are made of three wooden star shapes tied together with the two outside stars painted red, white or blue. The center star and handle are made of natural wood. The toys measure about 6 inches long. The handle has a gold "Made in China" label and a white label reading, "Intended for Children over 6 months of Age." The Ride-on Duck is a yellow, wooden duck-shaped toy with orange wheels and a bill that measures 12 inches high by 20 inches long. It has a gold "Made in China" label on the bottom.
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where they were purchased for a refund or replacement toy. For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (866) 428-6467 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com. (08-07-02)
Radio Flyer has received 19 reports of horns detaching from the steering wheel. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The Model 8 Roadster is about 26 inches long with a red steel body and a red rubber horn on a black steering wheel. The words "Radio Flyer" and the number "8" appear on both sides of the riding toy. Roadsters included in this recall have a date of manufacture of 12/2001 or earlier and have a "horn symbol" embossed on the red rubber horn. A label with the date of manufacture is located on the bottom of the Roadster. The label has the letters "MD" followed by a date code that represents the month and year of manufacture (for example, MD 12/2001 is for a manufacture date of December 2001). Toy stores, discount stores, catalogues and Web retailers sold the Model 8 Roadsters nationwide between January 2001 and July 2002 for about $70. Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel. Consumers can contact Redwagons at (800) 708-9246 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Radio Flyer's Web site at www.radioflyer.com and complete an order form. For more information, consumers can contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Model 8 Roadsters manufactured after January 2002 are not involved in this recall. Model 8 Roadsters with a star embossed on the horn, even if manufactured in 2001, have been re-designed and are not included in this recall. (07-25-02)
Small World has received one report of a sorter block breaking. No injuries have been reported. The recalled "Sort & See" sorting box is made of hardwood and comes with eight shaped blocks of various colors. Each block is filled with beads that are visible through plastic windows. The wooden box has a clear plastic top and cutouts on two sides that correspond with the shapes of the blocks. The words "Ryan's Room" are printed on one side of the sorter box. Toy stores sold the sorters nationwide from May 2002 through June 2002 for about $20. Consumers should take the recalled shape sorters away from children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Small World Toys toll free at (800) 421-4153 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.smallworldtoys.com. (07-25-02)
CPSC and Lauri Inc. have not received any reports of incidents or injuries with these puzzles or handles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The "Toddler Tote" travel activity sets have three animal puzzles, seven stacker pegs of various colors, a geometric shapes puzzle and four basic shape mini-puzzles. All the contents are packaged in a blue box with a rubber handle that acts as a carrying tote. The 9-inch square box has "Lauri" and "LR-2116" written on it. The puzzle set is called "Familiar Things." It is a boxed set of 12 two-piece puzzles. The puzzles include cutouts of fish, planes, boats and cars. The purple box has "First Puzzles for Little Ones" and "LR-2113" written on it. Specialty toy stores, Web retailers and school supply catalogs sold the recalled puzzle and activity sets from January 1999 to July 2002. Toddler Totes were sold for about $15 and Familiar Things were sold for about $20. Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call Lauri for free replacement pieces. For more information, contact Lauri toll free at (800) 451-0520 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (07-25-02)
CPSC, BRIO and Small World Toys are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving the pull toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled Plan Toys pull-along snail is a bright green, yellow and red wooden pull toy. The snail measures 10 inches long and 4 inches high and is pulled by a nylon string attached to the underside of the toy. On the snail head are two yellow protruding pegs that extend about 1 inch from the body. The pegs are painted black and white to depict eyeballs. A stamp on the bottom of the head displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand." Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail-order catalogs sold the recalled pull-along snails nationwide from June 2001 through June 2002 for about $15. Consumers should take these pull toys away from children immediately and call BRIO for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact BRIO at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.briotoy.com. Consumers should return the recalled pull toys to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL - Snail, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, Wis. 53022. (07-25-02)
Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container breaking apart. One child reportedly suffered a minor bump on the head when a can of spray foam broke apart after being in a hot car. In two cases, car windshields were cracked. Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT" to "0952PT" stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this recall. "Smatter" is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at parties, celebrations or games. The spray foam is sold in three different varieties: "Original Smatter," "Spit Smatter" and "Fatter Smatter." "SMATTER" appears in large print on the can and on the cardboard packaging. "Nickelodeon" is written on the orange handle. "Made in China" is written on the back of the product. Discount department and toy stores sold the recalled "Smatter" products nationwide from February 2002 through June 5, 2002 for about $10. Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. at (800) 554-5516 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.jakkspacific.com. Never leave any aerosol can in a hot car because it could break apart, possibly causing injury. (07-18-02)
CPSC and Hilton Hotels are aware of one report in which part of a 2-year-old boy's fingertip was severed when the chair collapsed. The recalled product is a multi-use product that can be used as both a child's chair or a food/beverage storage cooler. The cooler/chairs were given to hotel guests as a welcoming gift at participating Hilton, Doubletree and Hilton Garden Inn hotels and resorts. The chairs have either a purple aluminum frame with a purple fabric seat and green cooler bag or a green aluminum frame with a green fabric seat and a blue cooler bag. Vacation Station is printed on the front of the cooler bag. The chairs were made in Hong Kong and imported into the U.S. by Promotional Partners Group Limited of Hong Kong. Participating Hilton, Doubletree and Hilton Garden Inn hotels and resorts nationwide distributed the cooler chairs between May 2002 and June 2002 for free to hotel guests with children. Consumers should stop using the recalled cooler/chairs immediately and contact Hilton Hotels for information on returning the cooler/chairs and receiving a free replacement item. Contact Hilton Hotels toll-free at (877) 221-2424 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit one of the participating brand Web sites at www.hilton.com/families, www.doubletree.com/families or www.hiltongardeninn.com/families. (07-18-02)
Radio Flyer Inc. has received three reports of the horns being pulled off, but no injuries have been reported. The Little Wooden Push Car is about 24-inches long, 14-inches wide, and 18-inches high. The car has a natural wood body, a red steering wheel column, a red metal bar on the back, and a red plastic horn on the steering wheel. "Radio Flyer" is written on both sides of the car. A child sits in the push car and moves the car with his or her feet. The car is for use by children 1 to 3 years old. Toy stores, catalogues and Web retailers sold these cars nationwide from February 1999 through June 2002 for about $60. Consumers should take the recalled cars away from young children immediately and contact Radio Flyer Inc. to receive a replacement steering wheel. For more information, consumers can call Radio Flyer Inc. at (800) 621-7613 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Radio Flyer Inc. at www.radioflyer.com or by e-mail at 218Repair@RadioFlyer.com. Some of these push cars do not have horns. Only Wooden Push Cars with horns are part of this recall. No other Radio Flyer products are involved in this recall. (06-18-02)
Little Tikes has received 10 reports of children falling forward over the toy's handlebars. Seven injuries to children include damaged teeth, stitches to the chin, cuts and scratches to the mouth and face. The Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on toy is made of molded plastic with a clear dome filled with colorful beads attached to the handlebars. The riding toys have a yellow body, a red seat and red handlebars with blue handgrips. The identification number 32922XX 1 is molded on the underside of the ride-on body. The model number 1568-01 and "Made In U.S.A." is molded on the bottom of the storage area below the red seat. The product was sold for children age 9 months to 36 months old. Toy stores nationwide sold the riding toys from March 2001 through May 13, 2002 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (866) 765-6729 anytime to receive a Little Tikes replacement product. (06-12-02)
Spin Master Toys has received seven reports of Firestormer planes bursting, including four reports of injuries to children. Injuries included one chest abrasion, a cut leg, a bruised shoulder and ringing in the ears. There have been no reports involving the Skyblazer planes. The recalled Firestormer plane is either red or blue in color with a flame graphic across the body and "Firestormer" printed on the wings of the plane. The Skyblazer plane is purple, green and white in color and has "Skyblazer" printed on the wings of the plane. These toys use a hand pump mechanism to compress air to make the plane fly. Both planes are recommended for children 8 years old and over. The planes have an 8-digit date code on the bottom of the pump. The date code reads MM/DD/YY-KS. Only planes with date codes 12/29/01-KS through 03/24/02-KS are included in the recall. "Made In China" is written on the bottom of the pump below the date code. Planes manufactured before December 29, 2001 and after March 24, 2002 are not included in this recall. Hobby shops and department stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Target and K-mart sold these planes between January 2002 and May 20, 2002 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the planes immediately and contact Spin Master Toys at (800) 622-8339 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement plane. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com. (05-24-02)
Kolcraft has not received any reports of injury involving these strollers. This product is being recalled to prevent the possibility of injury. The toy steering wheel was sold on Kolcraft's Jeep Cherokee stroller model number 55120. The model number and "MADE IN CHINA" can be found on a sticker located on one of the rear legs of the stroller. "Jeep" is written with yellow, raised lettering on the front of the steering wheel base. These toys and strollers were manufactured from January 2001 through February 2001. The manufacture date is listed below the model number on the rear leg sticker. Strollers manufactured after February 2001, with toy steering wheels, are not included in this recall. Mass merchandise and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers from January 2001 through May 2002 for between $80 and $90. Consumers should remove the toy steering wheel on these strollers and contact Kolcraft to receive a free replacement toy steering wheel. Contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday. For additional information, consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.kolcraft.com. (05-20-02)
Baby floats purchased after September 2001 are not involved in this recall. Aqua-Leisure and CPSC have received 12 reports of the floats' seats tearing and causing children to fall into the water. There were four incidents of children becoming completely submerged before a caregiver was able to reach them. No injuries have been reported. The recalled floats are packaged as "SunSmart" Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boats. The baby floats are blue and white circular tubes with a seat in the middle, and a detachable protective sunshade. The vinyl floats, intended for ages 6 months to 18 months, have pictures of purple crabs and various colored fish along the top. The word, "SunSmart" is printed across the front of the float. The recalled boats can be identified by the lettering "C/S" molded on the valve. Only floats with the "C/S" lettering are involved in the recall, subsequent floats have been corrected. Juvenile products, specialty and discount department stores nationwide, including Target, K-Mart, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Baby Central, sold the baby floats from August 2000 through September 2001 for between $10 and $13. Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement. Consumers can contact Aqua-Leisure at (866) 807-3998 between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aqualeisure.com. The baby float recall was originally announced on November 28, 2001. (05-21-02)
CPSC and Rose Art have received 225 reports of the machines overheating. There have been three reports of fire, one resulting in an estimated $2,000 in property damage. CPSC has received a report of two unconfirmed minor injuries. The recalled cotton candy machines have either a blue or a purple base and a clear plastic cover. The words "The Real Cotton Candy Machine" are printed in a rainbow of colors on the base of the machine and on the packaging. The product is marketed for children ages 10 and up. The cotton candy machines were made in China. Toy and discount stores sold these cotton candy machines nationwide from September 2001 through April 2002 for about $27. Consumers should stop using these cotton candy machines immediately and contact Rose Art at (888) 262-4474 anytime for a free replacement motor unit, and free samples of flavored sugar to make cotton candy. For more information, consumers can visit the firm's Web site at www.roseart.com. (05-21-02)
CPSC and Prestige have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The Duckie Ring has a clear plastic tube with multi-colored balls inside that make a rattling sound. The rattle is attached to a yellow duck with an orange beak by a blue and yellow striped teether. The brand name "PRESTIGETM" is embossed on the teether. The combination rattle/teethers have model numbers 4576, 44576, and 84576, which can be found on the sewn-on label. Retailers nationwide, including the Fred Meyer Co., The Carters Outlet Stores, Proffits and E.A.T. Gifts, sold the rattles from March 2002 through April 2002 for about $7. Consumers should immediately take the rattles away from children and return them to the company to receive a replacement toy or refund. Consumer should send the rattle to Prestige Toy Corp., 131 West 33rd Street. Room 606, New York, N.Y. Prestige will reimburse consumers for the cost of postage. For more information, consumers can contact Prestige toll-free at (888) 268-8999 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (05-01-02)
CPSC and Hallmark have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The Harry Potter Magic Potion Bottle key chain is made of styrene and has a "potion bottle" filled with purple-colored mineral oil and red- colored water. The 3-inch tall key chain has a green base and a gold top, and has the letters "HP" printed on the bottle. Hallmark, Hallmark Card, Wal-Mart, grocery, drug, and gift stores nationwide sold the key chains from October 2001 through November 2001 for about $5. Consumers should take the key chains away from children immediately and contact Hallmark at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for a full refund. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's Web site at www.hallmark.com. (04-18-02)
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Estes Industries, of Penrose, Colo., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 Air Powered Rockets. The rockets' foam tips can break off exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers. Estes and CPSC have received 16 reports of rocket tips breaking off. Six children were struck in the face by the rockets, including two children who suffered detached retinas and four children who suffered lacerations that required stitches or sutures. There were 68 reports of broken pump handles, including six hand lacerations. The blue, yellow and black GL-X200 Estes Air Powered Rocket Systems contains two blue rockets with yellow foam tips and are recommended for children 8 years of age and older. "ESTES AIR" is printed in black and white lettering in a 6-inch wide yellow oval on the front of the pump. Underneath the pump appear the words, "Made in China." Department stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, Toys R Us and Zany Brainy, as well as e-businesses, catalogers and hobby shops sold these rockets from February 2001 through February 2002 for between $20 and $40. Consumers should stop using the air rockets immediately and call Estes Industries toll free at (800) 576-5811 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT for information on how to get a replacement rocket. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's Web site at www.estesrockets.com. Rocket pumps that have a label that reads, "WARNING: Stay away from rocket when pumping and launching" are not included in this recall. (04-18-02)
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 124,400 Soap Making Kits. The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container posing a burn hazard to children. CPSC and Rose Art have received 10 reports of children being burned by the hot soap while removing the plastic container from the microwave oven. The soap making kit is sold in a cardboard box with model number 4054 or a plastic case with model number 4121 on the packaging. The model number is located on the upper right hand corner on the front of the packaging. Each kit includes bars of soap, molds, and a plastic cup to melt soap chunks. Toy and discount stores, including Toys R Us, Wal Mart, Kaybee Toys, Target and Value City, sold these kits nationwide between August 1997 through December 2001 for about $10. Consumers should stop using these kits immediately and contact Rose Art at (800) 272-9667 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.roseart.com for information on how to receive a full refund and an additional Rose Art product item at no charge. (03-14-02)
Unilever Home and Personal Care USA has received 32 reports of the eyes and noses coming off of these bears. In three of these reports, children placed detached eyes from these bears in their mouths. No injuries were reported. The plush, cream-colored bears come in three sizes: a 5-inch bean bear, an 8-inch bean bear and a 10-inch stuffed bear. The 5-inch bears come in four styles: Pajama Bear wears blue, one-piece pajamas with a yellow moon and star design; Nightcap Bear wears a blue nightcap with a yellow moon and star design; Purple Blanket Bear holds a purple blanket; Pink Blanket Bear holds a pink blanket. The 8-inch bean bear is made of terry or plush fabric. The 10-inch plain stuffed bear is in a sitting position and has tan paws and ears. All the bears have tags that read "Snuggle" and "Made in China." Grocery and discount department stores nationwide sold the Snuggle fabric softener that included the 5-inch and 8-inch bears between May 1999 and July 2001. The Pajama and Nightcap 5-inch bears also were given away to consumers who sent in two proofs of purchase for Snuggle fabric softener between November 2001 and December 2001. The 10-inch bears were distributed from May 1997 through May 1998 to consumers who sent in a proof of purchase for Snuggle fabric softener and up to $4. Consumers should take these bears away from young children immediately and contact Unilever Home and Personal Care USA for information on how to receive a coupon for free Snuggle fabric softener. Contact Snuggle at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit its Web site at www.Snuggletime.com. No other Snuggle Bears are involved in this recall. Unilever Home and Personal Care USA recalled the Nightcap Bears in May 2001 because the yellow pom-pom on the nightcap can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers were asked to remove the pom-pom to eliminate the choking hazard. (02-20-02)
Alpha International has not received any reports of injuries involving these pedal cars. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. There are 17 models of the pedal cars included in the recall. Models include three fire trucks, four police cars, eight sedans, one yellow taxi, and one dump truck. Model names are listed below: Fire Trucks: "Fire Truck," "John Deere" and "Texaco." Police Cars: "NYPD," "Chicago Police," "Highway Patrol" and "EMERGENCY 911." Sedans: pink "Champion," blue "Champion," "Texaco," "John Deere," "Citgo," "Raley's Coca-Cola," "Raley's Keebler," and "Red Lion."
The two "Raley's" cars were sold exclusively at Raley's supermarkets from July 2000 through December 2000. Department, toy, and specialty/collectible stores sold all of the other pedal cars from November 1999 through January 2002 for between $100 and $500. Consumers should take these pedal cars away from young children immediately. Consumers can contact Alpha International at (800) 368-6367 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement car or return the products to the place where purchased to receive a full refund. (02-20-02)
CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving this book. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The board books are constructed of heavy cardboard with Monsters Inc. cartoon characters on each page. The title "MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET" is printed with orange letters highlighted in yellow on the front cover of the books. The books have a hole at the top of the back cover to allow them to hang on a doorknob. The books have been printed in English and Spanish languages. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the book. Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide from October 2001 through January 2002 for about $8. Consumers should cut off the snap from these books immediately and mail the snap to: Tri-State, c/o Marie Corsello, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 to receive a free replacement book valued at about $9. For additional information, contact Random House at (800) 493-0009between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.randomhouse.com. (02-20-02)
Disney-Press has received one report of a 15-month-old boy who broke a bead from the book cover and placed it in his mouth. An adult was able to remove the bead from the child's mouth without injury. The Zowie's 123 book is a 12-page white board book that measures 6.5-inches by 6.5-inches with a yellow plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back book cover. The abacus toy has five small beads: blue, green, red, yellow and orange. The beads slide along a plastic track. The book is based on the Rolie, Polie, Olie television series and depicts the Zowie character on its cover. The book can be identified with the ISBN code number 078683307-6, found on the back cover in the bottom corner. Bookstores nationwide sold the recalled books from January 2002 through February 2002 for about $7. Consumers should immediately take these recalled books away from young children and return the books to Disney Press for a full refund and postage. Mail the books to Disney Press, Attn: Zowie 123, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 and use six first-class stamps per book. Be sure to include a return address and phone number. For additional information, contact Disney Children's Book Group, LLC toll-free at (866) 203-8070 anytime. (02-12-02)
Kent International has not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to the front forks on these mini-bicycles breaking. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries. The "Midget Racer" mini-bicycle is yellow with 8-inch black rubber tires, black seat and black handgrips. The mini-bicycle is about 31- inches long and 23-inches high. "MIDGET RACER" and "KENT" are written in red lettering on the frame of the bicycle. Discount department, bicycle, wholesale club and toy stores sold these mini-bicycles in New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Minnesota and Massachusetts from October 2001 through November 2001 for about $70. Consumers should stop using these Midget Racer mini-bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or to receive a replacement mini-bicycle. For further information, call Kent International at (800) 451-5368 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Kent previously notified many of the consumers who purchased the recalled mini-bicycles about the recall, but about 2,200 of the mini- bicycles still have not been returned. All Kent mini-bicycles have black plastic caps on the tops of the front-wheel fork. Kent mini-bicycles with black plastic caps covering the chrome portion of the tops and sides of the front-wheel fork are not included in this recall.(01-03-02)
Kids II has received 11 reports of tips on the links breaking. No injuries have been reported. Pop Links model 883 with a date code "ND1" molded on the tips of the links are involved in this recall. The toys come in a variety of bright colors with unique shapes and various textures. There are 12 links in a package. The links snap together, creating a chain of links. Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold the Pop Links between June 2001 through November 2001 for about $4. Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to Kids II for a replacement toy. Consumers can contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.kidsii.com. Kids II Pop Links that do not have a date code "ND1" are not subject to this recall. (12-12-01)
Baby Buzz'r has received five reports of button covers coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. Baby Buzz'r is a round plastic baby toy with a face on the front, a red and blue "teethable ear" on each side, and a yellow circular mirror on the back. The Baby Buzz'r toy has three colored buttons (red, green, blue) on the top of the product. When the buttons are depressed the toy vibrates, sounds music, or the eyes light up on the toy. Juvenile specialty stores nationwide, catalogues and Internet sites sold the Baby Buzz'r toys from June 2001 through September 2001 for about $13. Consumers can identify the recalled toys by squeezing the button covers on the top of the toy with pliers. Button covers on toys that are part of the recall can be squeezed out of shape, and button covers on toys not included in the recall cannot be squeezed out of shape with pliers. Consumers should immediately take the recalled Baby Buzz'r toys away from young children and contact Baby Buzz'r International to participate in the recall. Consumers can contact Baby Buzz'r International toll-free at (866) 222-9289 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.babybuzzr.com. Baby Buzz'r toys currently being sold are not included in this recall. (12-12-01)
CPSC and BRIO Corp. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. These Curious George monkey plush toys are dressed in a yellow plastic space suit with matching gloves. They have a detachable backpack with a red fabric-filled mobile phone attached. The small mobile phone is 1.25-inches by 1.5-inches, and is connected to a gray, mesh backpack by a 4.75-inch string sewn into one of the backpack's seams. A label in the collar of the space suit reads, "Curious George by BRIO." This is an "Activity George," which is written on the packaging, and is labeled for children ages 18 months and older. The back of the box reads: "Removable backpack with mobile phone!" The recalled toy has model number 32900 written on the front of the box. Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers, and mail order catalogs sold the recalled Curious George toys nationwide from July 2001 through November 2001 for about $25. Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and call BRIO to get a refund or replacement toy. For more information, contact BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.briotoy.com. Consumers also can send the toy to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022. (12-06-01)
No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recall involves Ocean Friends Stationary Entertainer model 4629 GIG. The model number is located underneath the entertainer's tray. The green tray on the stationary entertainer is supported by three adjustable legs and has the words "Little Tikes" printed across the front. The seat, patterned with colorful pictures of sea animals, sits in the center of the unit and swivels so the child can play with the nine toys attached to the tray. The recalled lobster toy is red with black antennae. Only lobsters with black antennae are involved in this recall. Toys R Us stores sold the stationary entertainer with the lobster toy nationwide between October 2001 through November 2001 for about $60. Consumers should remove the lobster toy from the entertainer immediately and contact Little Tikes for a replacement toy. For more information, consumers can contact Little Tikes toll-free at (888) 883- 7662 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.littletikes.com. (12-06-01)
The Promotional Resources Group of Companies Inc., of Topeka, Kan., previously recalled about 105,000 Bug Zapper toys on June 6, 2000. That company received a report of a 3-year-old boy who inhaled a balloon tongue that detached from a Zapper toy into his sinus cavity. He required medical treatment to remove the part from his nose. Additionally, eight firms recalled about 835,000 Zapper toys on March 19, 2001. The vinyl Zapper toys are about 2- to 3-inches long, and come in the shape of various animals including frogs, dinosaurs and snakes. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. "CHINA" or "MADE IN CHINA" is molded into the toy. Arcades, amusement parks and carnivals sold and distributed these toys from January 2000 through August 2001. They were sold for about $1. Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return the toy to the place of purchase for a refund, or throw them away. For more information, contact Manley Toy Direct at (800) 767-9998 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.manleytoy.com. (11-28-01)
CPSC received a report of a 2-year-old girl who placed the mouse ball in her mouth. Her parents were able to take the ball away from the girl before she was injured. The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse was distributed by KB Gear under license from Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio. KB Gear liquidated and as of Nov. 1, 2001, is no longer in business. As a result, the company is unable to provide consumers with a remedy. To encourage consumers to destroy the computer mouse and as a gesture of goodwill, Little Tikes is offering a $10 coupon to consumers who return the retaining ring from the bottom of the mouse. The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse is a fully functional computer mouse, shaped like a toy car. The car is plastic and has a red body and yellow roof. A sticker on the back of the car that is shaped like a license plate says, "Cool Car." The computer mouse set also includes two software packages: "Junior Net," a program that provides children with access to a safe environment for e-mailing and participating in animated games; and "Jump*Start Preschool," a CD with 10 sing and learn songs. Internet retailers, toy, electronics and discount stores nationwide sold these computer mouse sets from September 1999 to August 2001 for between $5 and $20. Consumers should take the computer mouse away from children immediately and contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or at (800) 321-0183 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to obtain a $10 coupon towards a Little Tikes product. (11-28-01)
CPSC and HandsOnToys have received 11 reports of the rattles breaking. A 9-month-old girl was found with the plastic noisemaker lodged in her throat. Her mother removed it by performing the Heimlich maneuver. The rattles were sold under the Wiggly Giggler brand name. The rattle can be shaken stacked and rolled. The rattle is a 3-inch long tube with mushroom caps on each end. It was sold in three color combinations, green with purple caps, orange with pink caps and purple with orange caps. The rattle contains a noisemaker inside that produces a sound when the rattle is shaken. "Wiggly Giggler" is written on the tube of the rattle. Specialty toy stores nationwide sold the rattles from May 2000 through September 2001 for between $2 and $3. Consumers should immediately take these toy rattles away from children and contact HandsOnToys at (888) 442-6376 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a replacement toy. Rattles with a small number "3" imprinted in the painted circle on the base of the mushroom end cap, in the center of the four sound holes are not included in this recall. (11-28-01)
CPSC and JA-RU have received six reports of injuries, including minor burns to hands and fingers. The recalled toys are packaged as "Super Bang … Blast Balls." The balls are sold two in a pack, in a variety of colors. Convenience and novelty stores nationwide sold these toys from June 2001 through October 2001 for about $2. Consumers should immediately stop using the "Blast Balls" and contact JA-RU for a refund. Consumers can contact JA-RU at (800) 231- 3470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (11-15-01)
CPSC and Candlewick Press have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these board books. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The board books have thick, cardboard-like pages covered with a thin plastic laminate. The title "Bunny My Honey" is printed on the front cover of the books. Only books with "Printed in Italy" on the back cover are included in this recall. Books printed in Mexico are not included in this recall. Bookstores, children's specialty stores and gift shops nationwide sold these books from December 2000 through September 2001 for about $7. Consumers should take the recalled "Bunny My Honey" board books away from young children immediately and discard them. Consumers can visit the firm's Web site at www.candlewick.com to receive a free replacement book or contact Candlewick Press at (800) 883-0009 (or in the 617 and 781 area codes at (617) 661-3330) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (11-06-01)
Sassy has received 129 reports of eyes detaching from the rattles, including some incidents in which eyes were found in children's mouths. One of these children started to choke on a detached eye and a parent used the Heimlich maneuver to remove the eye. The rattles involved in the recall include:
A care tag attached to the head of each rattle reads in part, "Sassy" and "1999 Made in China." Rattles with the same appearance but embroidered eyes are not involved in this recall. Toy and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these rattles from August 1999 through mid-October 2001 for about $5. Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to Sassy to receive a free replacement toy. Consumers should call Sassy at (800) 781-1080 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for information on how to receive the replacement toy. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.sassybaby.com. (10-31-01)
Kids II has received 27 reports of wires passing through the fabric on the antennae of these toys, resulting in four babies getting cuts to the hand or face, and five babies receiving scratches. The recall involves Carter's Activity Butterflies with 3-inch long bendable antennae. The body of the stuffed butterfly toy is green and purple and the wings are multi-colored. The toy makes various "fun sounds" when squeezed. The stuffed stars on the ends of the antennae contain a squeaker and a rattle. The lower wings make a crinkle sound and one of the upper wings contains a mirror. The toy has model number 50052 written on a small tag behind one of its wings. A date code on the opposite side of this tag ends with, "00433," "00856," "01003," or "01148." (09-06-01)
CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall. (09-06-01)
CPSC and XL Machine Ltd. have not received reports of any injuries relating to these dollhouse furniture sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Little Tree natural wood dollhouse bathroom furniture sets contain a tub, sink with mirror, toilet, shower, bench, towel rack and a wooden doll. The doll has hair made of yarn and bendable wire legs and arms. The fixtures on the bathroom furniture are painted yellow. The packaging for the set reads "Little Tree," "Distributed by Target Corporation," and "MADE IN CHINA." Target stores nationwide sold these furniture sets from August 2000 through June 2001 for about $15. (08-22-01)
Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys from September 1999 through May 2001 for about $1. Consumer should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International for a full refund. Consumers should call STK International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys. CPSC discovered the violations during an inspection of the company's warehouse. (08-22-01)
Burger King Corporation has received 18 reports of the toys breaking. There are six incidents where children had the balls or beads in their mouth, but no injuries were reported. The "Hourglass Space Sprout" is a multi-colored toy with a green, smiling head; a clear hourglass, filled with beads; and two red balls with yellow spots as arms. The "Look for Me Bumblebee" has a purple base with a green leaf, a yellow head, and three rings that fit over the head. When the recalled toys are shaken the beads inside make a rattle sound. On the back of the toys are the words, "Sassy," "Burger King," and "MADE IN CHINA." The packaging says, "Toddler Toys For Kids Under Three Years Old." Burger King restaurants nationwide distributed the toys inside Kids Meals from January 2001 through July 2001. Alcone Marketing Group imported the toys for Burger King Corporation. Parents should immediately take the toys away from children and call (800) 661-9173 for instructions on returning the toy for a free, replacement toy. Information also is available at Burger King Corporation's Web site at www.burgerking.com. (07-31-01)
Acetrike and the distributor of the bicycles, Huffy Bicycle Co., have received four reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking. Two boys, ages 4 and 6, suffered abrasions and contusions, and a 5-year-old boy suffered a contusion. A fourth child was not injured. The recall includes bicycles having date codes of April 2000 and earlier. The date code is molded on the bicycles' left rear frame, at the point of attachment of the rear wheel. The model name is written on the bike's frame. The following models are involved:
"Cool Taz", 12-inch boy's style Discount department, toy, hardware and sporting goods stores, including Ace Hardware, Ames, Blain Supply, Kay Bee Toys, Meijers, Tru*Serv and Wal-Mart, sold these bikes nationwide from October 1999 through March 2001 for between $35 and $70. Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and call (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.huffybikes.com to determine if their bicycle is part of the recall. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a replacement bicycle free of charge. (07-30-01)
CPSC and Inca Imports have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recalled bears come in three sizes: small (8 1/2"), medium (12") and large (17"). The recalled bears have plastic eyes and noses, and red ribbon bows with bells. They are made of alpaca fur. The bears have a small sticker on the back side of the ribbon which reads in part, "Made in Peru." Stores in tourist areas throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas sold the bears from July 1997 through February 2001 for between $20 to $50. Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can call Inca Imports toll-free at (800) 279-4040 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or write to Don Donahue, Inca Imports 451 E. 58th Ave, P.O. Box 132, Denver, CO 80216. The U.S. Customs Service in Denver, Colo., notified CPSC of these stuffed bears during import screening at the port. (07-23-01)
CPSC and Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. have not received reports of any injuries relating to these wallets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The wallets are 3.5 by 5 inches when closed and have a Velcro closing flap. They come in various solid colors on the outside of the wallet and multiple colors on the inside. They have black trim around the edges and between the pockets. The wallet contains five pockets, one of which contains a zipper. The backing on the largest pocket is yellow. Each wallet contains a tag that states "MADE IN CHINA." Toy stores nationwide sold these wallets from August 1998 through April 2001 for about $1. Consumers should immediately take these wallets away from children, and return the wallets to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Raymond Geddes & Co. at (800) 533-6273 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com. Consumers also can contact the firm by email at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com. (07.10.01)
CPSC and DSI Toys have not received any reports of illness resulting from contacting contaminated water from these toys. This voluntary recall is being conducted as a precaution. The Kitty Kitty Kittens are about 12-inches long. The kitten toys make a purring noise when they are petted on the head. They come in six styles: Buttons, Tiger, Calico, Mittens, Tawny and Fluffy. The kitten's name and item number, "16400," are printed on a hangtag attached to its ear. A tag attached to the toy reads, "DSI TOYS, INC." and "MADE IN CHINA." The water in the kitten toy is intended to make it feel more lifelike. Discount, specialty, and toy stores nationwide sold the kitten toys from September 2000 through May 2001 for between $10 and $13. Parents and caregivers should take these kitten toys away from children immediately, and call DSI Toys to receive a free replacement toy. For more information, call DSI Toys at (800) 628-8882 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site www.dsitoys.com. (07.10.01)
CPSC and Advantage Publishers Group have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children, and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. The "Let's Start TM" kit has a blue and red cover with a dog on the front, and contains an interactive book that uses exercises and activities to introduce children to numbers. The clear acetate stencil sheet is part of a packet of activity pieces, including a cleaning sponge, counting coins, a magic pen, and a counting frame. On the back of the kit, it reads in part, "This product is suitable for use only by children over 4 years of age." The "Optical Illusions" kit has a multi- colored cover with various geometric shapes, and reads in part, "Only for use by children over 8 years of age and under adult supervision." The black pen is included with an activity book and various shapes and images used to perform optical experiments. Retail stores, national book chains, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide sold the educational kits from February 1999 through May 2001 for between $13 and $20. Consumers should immediately remove the stencil sheets and pens from the activity kits and discard them. Customers should call Advantage Publishers Group toll-free at (866) 748-3731 any time to order a replacement piece. Consumers also can obtain information by going to the company's Web site at www.advantagebooksonline.com. All other components of both kits are not involved in this recall and should not be discarded. (07.10.01)
CPSC and Imperial Toy Corp. are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury or death. The plastic toy feeding set includes a baby bottle, plastic dish, strainer, spoon, juicer, and, in some sets, a funnel. The plastic sets were sold in various colors including blue, yellow, pink and purple. The packaging reads, "CUDDLES FEEDING SET" or "CUDDLES MEAL TIME." The packaging also reads, Imperial," and "NO. 8327." Ben Franklin, Revco and other discount stores nationwide sold the toys from October 1995 through May 2001 for about $2. Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately, and return the toy set to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Imperial Toy Corp, at (800) 543-6551 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or write to the company at 2060 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021. (07.10.01)
CPSC received a report of a 2-year-old boy who had a ball-half stuck on his face, covering his nose and mouth. A nearby adult was able to pull the toy from his face. No injury to the child was reported. The five balls in the toy set range in size from about 2-inches to 4-inches in diameter. One-half of the balls are white, green, blue, red or yellow, and the other half is clear. "chicco" is written inside the balls. The balls are packaged in a box labeled "chicco," "Build-a-Ball," "Cod. 66167," and "Made in China." The packaging also indicated the toy is for children ages 1-3 years or 1-4 years. The text on the packaging is written in 11 languages. Amazon.com, Army & Air Force Exchanges and other toy stores nationwide sold these toys from January 1999 through April 2001 for about $6. Parents and caregivers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Chicco USA Inc., toll-free at (866) 242-0643 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site www.chiccousa.com. (07-02-01)
Problems with the circuits are rendering some of the Remote Controlled Race Cars inoperable. These cars can overheat and emit smoke and may pose a potential burn hazard. Equity Marketing Inc. has received three reports of the toy cars emitting smoke. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these cars immediately, remove the batteries from the remote controlled race cars and the remote controls and return the remote controlled race cars and remote controls to the Texaco station where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also may return the items for a full refund by obtaining a prepaid shipping label by calling Equity Marketing Inc. at (888) 747-4355 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or by writing to Remote Controlled Car Recall, Equity Marketing, Inc. at 6330 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048. For more information, consumers may also visit the firm's Web site at www.equity-marketing.com. (06-19-01)
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K•B Toys, of Pittsfield, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 115,000 Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms. Five detachable hanging rattle toys have small round pegs at the top of the toys that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and KB Toys have received six reports of the pegs breaking off, including two reports of a 6-month-old-boy and a 14-month-old-boy beginning to choke off of a broken piece of the rattle attachment. The Electronic Light N' Learn activity gym is a multi-colored toy that converts into three different toys, including a crib toy, a floor gym and a musical keyboard. The gyms' main console has five buttons with numbers that make music when pressed and automatically light up when the continuous song play option is selected. Five detachable rattles in the shape of a bear, snail, star, half-moon and horse hang from the bottom of the console. A label under the handle on the gyms' main console reads in part "ELECTRONIC LIGHT N' LEARN ACTIVITY GYM MODEL: 8735, MADE IN CHINA." K•B Toy store, K•B Toy Works, K•B Toy Outlet, Big Lots, Odd Lots, Pic N Save and MacFrugals nationwide sold the toys from September 2000 through January 2001 for between $20 and $30. The toys also were sold online at KBKids.com. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers who purchased the toy online, should return the toy to the closest K•B Toy store or contact K•B Toys for return information. For additional information, contact K•B Toys at (800) 279-5066 between 8 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Sunday. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.KBKIDS.com. (06-14-01)
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Battat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., is recalling about 1,500 ParentsTM magazine-brand Soft Landing Beanbag cushions. This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for ParentsTM magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. In addition, two 8- to 9-inch cords, which attach toys to the cushions, pose strangulation hazards. Battat has received one report of the cord attached to the rattle on one of these cushions becoming wrapped around the neck of a 7-month-old baby boy, causing red marks. The airplane-shaped cushions, measuring approximately 27 inches long by 21 inches wide, are covered in various solid-colored cloth panels, and are filled with plastic foam pellets. They have a "smiley face" on the front with a propeller that spins and makes clicking sounds, and a plush nose. The back of the cushion has a circular target design. Side pockets on the wings have a "My First Passport" book with circle teether and a heart-shaped rattle attached. The cushions' hang tag reads in part, "Parent's PLAY + LEARN ...Fun and safe for all ages ... Battat Inc … Made in Thailand." Writing on the packaging states that the product can be used for infants 6 months and up to nap, and that the cushions are "not considered a safe sleeping area for babies." Target stores nationwide sold the cushions from September 2000 through May 2001 for about $24. Consumers should take the cushions away from children immediately and return the cushions to a Target store for a refund. Consumers also can send their cushions to Battat Incorporated, Attention: Valinda Cayetano, Quality Assurance, 44 Martina Circle, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 for a refund plus mailing costs. For more information, consumers should call Battat Incorporated at (800) 247-6144 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Battat Web site at www.battat-toys.com or the Target Web site at www.target.com. (06-13-01)
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden, is recalling 6,450 baking set toys. The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and BRIO have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The yellow, blue and red hand mixers are 5.5 inches long, and are sold along with toy utensils, rolling pin, mixing bowl and baking molds. The BRIO Small Baking Set and BRIO Baking Set are labeled for children ages 2 years and older and are packaged in a clear-plastic tote. Inside of the tote, a label reads, "PARENTS: ENSURE THE ITEMS ARE WASHED THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE." The recalled baking sets have a model number of either 31798 or 31795. Specialty stores, Internet retailers, and mail order catalogs sold the toys nationwide from March 1999 through April 2001 for $15 to $25. Consumers should take the hand mixer away from children immediately and call BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, for a refund or replacement item. Consumers also can send the mixer to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022, for a refund or replacement. For more information, consumers can log on to the company Web site at www.briotoy.com. (06-13-01)
Hedstrom has received 291 reports of seats separating, including 19 children who suffered lacerations, scrapes and bruises. The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a “see-saw” swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests. Department, toy, discount, lumber, and hardware stores nationwide, including Toys ‘R Us, Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the gyms from September 2000 through April 2001 for $150 to $400. Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and detach them from the gym set. Consumers should call Hedstrom toll-free at (800) 642-9193 anytime to order a free repair. Consumers also can log on to the company's Web site at www.hedstrom.com or write to the company at Hedstrom Corp., Free Repair Kit, P.O. Box 432, Bedford, PA 15522. (06-05-01)
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children. The Promotional Resources Group of Companies Inc., of Topeka, Kan., previously recalled about 105,000 Bug Zapper toys on June 6, 2000. That company received a report of a 3-year-old boy who inhaled a balloon tongue that detached from a Zapper toy into his sinus cavity. He required medical treatment to remove the part from his nose. Additionally, on March 19, 2001, eight firms recalled about 835,000 Zapper toys. Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back to where they were purchased for a refund, or throw them away. If consumers have questions, call the firm at (800) 533-6273 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.raymondgeddes.com. Consumers also can contact the firm by email at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com. (05.24.01)
Spin Master Toys has received five reports of the rockets striking children, including a report of a child being hit by the rocket in the head. The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC). Major department stores, wholesale clubs and specialty stores, including Wal-Mart, Toys R US, and Costco nationwide sold the rockets from January 2001 through March 2001 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a replacement rocket. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.spinmaster.com. (05.22.01)
CPSC and Unilever Home and Personal Care USA have received one report of an infant who put the pom-pom in his mouth, gagged and began to choke before his mother removed the pom-pom. The bear was included as a promotional item in Snuggle, Cuddle Up, Fresh Rain, and Sweet Slumber fabric softener products sold in twin packs. Each twin pack contains a bottle of liquid fabric softener and a box of softener sheets along with the bear. The bean bear is 5 inches tall and wears a blue nightcap with a yellow moon and star design. At the end of the nightcap is a yellow pom-pom. A label on the bear reads in part "(c)2001 Lever Brothers Company, Made In China." Wal-Mart Stores nationwide sold the twin packs containing the bear with the pom-pom on the cap from March 2001 through April 2001 for between $7 and $8. Consumers should immediately remove the bear's pom-pom to eliminate the choking hazard. For additional information, consumers can contact Snuggle at (800)-598-5005 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at Snuggletime.com. No other Snuggle bears are included in this recall. (05.10.01)
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan., and Whataburger Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, are voluntarily recalling about 330,000 “Whatagear” compass toys. Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. manufactured these toys, which were distributed with kids’ meals at Whataburger Restaurants. The clear, plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children. Creative Consumer Concepts, Inc. has received four reports of the lens covers of the compass toys coming off. No injuries have been reported. The “Whatagear” compass is a plastic toy with a compass in its center. The toys have varied features, such as flashlights, magnifying lenses or tools. They come in various solid colors. The back of the compass reads, “WHATAGEAR” and “WHATABURGER.” Whataburger Restaurants in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas distributed the toys from March 2001 through April 2001. Parents should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the toy to any Whataburger Restaurant for a free replacement toy. For more information, call Creative Consumer Concepts toll-free at (866) 327-2216 anytime; write to: Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., ATTN: Compass, 10955 Granada Lane, Overland Park, KS 66211; or go to the firm’s web site at www.c3.to. (04.26.01)
Fisher-Price has received 32 reports of the knobs breaking off the toys. A 14-month-old child was found with a knob in her mouth. Her mother removed it and no injuries have been reported. The Intelli-Table is a round, plastic activity table with a blue, removable top that uses three interchangeable play rings to help children learn numbers, music, and games. The toy is intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. The base of the Intelli-Table is red with three legs that are blue, yellow and teal green. The play rings are colored white, yellow and teal green. The red knobs on the yellow ring and white ring can break off. The toy has a Fisher-Price logo on the blue removable top; and has the model number, 77148, and the words, "Mattel, Inc." and "China," molded into the bottom of the red base. Only models manufactured from September 25, 2000 through October 7, 2000 are being recalled. The recalled models have a date code from 269(0) through 281(0) molded into the underside of the blue, removable top. Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores sold these toys nationwide from October 2000 through March 2001 for about $70. Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 220-7137 anytime to order a free repair kit with replacement knobs. The repair kit consists of two replacement knobs with new screws. Consumers can also visit the Fisher- Price Web site at www.fisher-price.com to determine if their toy is recalled. (03.29.01)
The Promotional Resources Group of Companies Inc., of Topeka, Kan., previously recalled about 105,000 Bug Zapper toys on June 6, 2000. That company received a report of a 3-year-old boy who inhaled a balloon tongue that detached from a Zapper toy into his sinus cavity. He required medical treatment to remove the part from his nose. The vinyl Zapper toys are about 2- to 3-inches long, and come in 12 different styles: smiley face, globe with glasses, troll, bumble bee, lion, bear, tiger, raspberry face, fish, frog, snake, and lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. "CHINA" or "MADE IN CHINA" is molded into the toy. Toy stores, doctor and dentist offices, and carnivals and circuses sold and distributed these toys from October 1998 through March 2001. They were sold for about $1. Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back to where they were purchased for a refund, or throw them away. If consumers have questions, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime. (03.19.01)
Light and Glitter Wands -- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 5,000 "All That Glitters" light and glitter wands. The "All That Glitters" light and glitter wand is about 9-inches long, and has a gold-colored handle with a clear plastic ball on top filled with a pink liquid and glitter. Pushing on the bottom of the wand illuminates the ball. The wand operates with two AA-batteries. A plastic label on the side of the wand reads, "AA x2." Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio sold these wands from January 2000 through January 2001 for between $2 and $4. PROBLEM: The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Meijer has received two reports of the wands short-circuiting, causing the wands to become hot to the touch and the plastic to melt. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should take these wands away from children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, contact Meijer Inc. at (800) 543-3704 anytime from the Midwest. From outside the Midwest, call collect at (616) 453-6711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.meijer.com. (03.19.01)
Radica USA Ltd. has received seven reports of consumers, including children, being hit by pieces of the broken bat, resulting in a split lip, facial lacerations, a bump on the head and bruising. Play TV Baseball is a video game that plugs directly into a television set, and simulates hitting a baseball. It contains an electronic home plate, ball and plastic bat. The user faces the television standing above the electronic home plate, which emits an infrared beam. When a simulated pitch is made on the television screen, the user swings the bat to hit the simulated ball. Electronics in the bat communicate the swing action to the home plate, and the results appear on the television screen. Writing on the home base of the game includes "RADICA:" and PLAY TV Baseball." Writing on the black bat includes "RADICA:" and "MADE IN CHINA." Major retail stores nationwide sold this video game from June 2000 through January 2001 for about $50. Consumers should immediately stop using the bat that was included with the game, and return the bat to the firm to receive a free replacement and postage costs. Consumers can send the bat, along with their name and address, to: Radica USA Ltd., 13628-A Beta Road, Dallas, TX 75244-4510. For more information, call Radica USA Ltd. at (800) 803-9611 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.radicagames.com. (03.13.01)
Pacific Cycle has received two reports of drinking valves detaching. No injuries have been reported. The recalled water bottles are 12-ounce translucent blue bottles with a white cap and a silver decal that bears the "Heart Breaker" logo. The water bottles are an accessory to Mongoose Heart Breaker Bicycles. The Mongoose Heart Breaker is a 16-inch blue girls' bicycle, which has logos on the frame that say, "Mongoose" and "Heart Breaker." The bicycles with the water bottle were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide and on the Wal-Mart website from July 2000 through January 2001 for about $60. Consumers should take the bottles away from children immediately and discard them. To receive a replacement water bottle, call Pacific Cycle toll-free at (800) 626-2811 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Pacific Cycle Web site at www.mongoose.com.This recall does not include water bottles included with Roadmaster Heart Breaker bicycles. (03.13.01)
Burger King Corp. has received 10 reports that the pin on the toy came out. One child was found with the pin in her mouth. Her father removed it and no injuries have been reported. Alcone Marketing Group imported the toys for Burger King. The "Rattling, Paddling Riverboat" toys are red plastic boats about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The captain figure squeaks when it is pushed down. When the boat is moved across the floor, beads in the boat's paddle wheel make a rattle sound. The following words are imprinted on the bottom of the boat, "Sassy, MFG FOR BURGER KING CORP, MADE IN CHINA." The packaging says "Toddler Toys For Kids Under Three Years Old." Burger King restaurants nationwide distributed the riverboat toys inside Kid's Meals in January and February 2001. Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and call (800) 661-9173 for instructions on returning the toy for a free, replacement toy. Information also is available at Burger King's web site at www.burgerking.com. (03.12.01)
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 234,000 "Scooter Bug" toys. The toys were distributed with McDonald's Happy Meals for children under 3 years of age. The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. McDonald's has received two reports of children choking and one report of a child gagging on the broken off antenna. The Scooter Bug toy is about 3 inches long and 2 1/2 inch wide. When rolled across the floor, the bug's legs move back and forth. The bug has a yellow face with red antennas, orange feet and a purple body with green spots. The words "Fisher Price" are on the top of the toy. The words "MFG.FOR MCD CORP.CHINA" are on the rear of the toy. McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. and Canada distributed the toys with Happy Meals from November 2000 through February 2001. Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy. For more information, consumers should visit McDonald's Web site at www.mcdonalds.com. Questions about this recall should be directed to CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772. (03.05.01)
The following product safety recalls were conducted by firms in cooperation with the CPSC. For more information about recalls, visit CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
PROBLEM: The mallet sold with the toy drum has spheres on each end that can pose a choking hazard if they become lodged in a young child's throat. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the drums away from children immediately and call Eden toll-free at (800) 658-8373 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, for instructions on returning the toy and for receiving a replacement toy.
The Opposites Take-Home Pack, a transparent backpack with blue trimming, was sold to teachers and schools nationwide between January 1999 and January 2001 for $10. Games inside the pack include opposite picture cards, crayons, paperback book, and various objects. One of the objects is a silver-covered metal weight, shaped like a disc measuring about 11/4 inches in diameter with a small loop at the top. Imprinted on one side of the disc is the partial face of a bird and the number "4"; and on the other side, it states, "4 Woody Gardena." PROBLEM: Metal weights found in the games contain lead, which presents a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately remove and discard the metal discs. To receive a lead-free replacement piece, call Lakeshore Learning Materials toll-free at (800) 421-5354 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
PROBLEM: The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call EMSCO Inc. at (800) 458-0839 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.emscogroup.com.
IMT Accessories has received one report of a 6-year-old child who received chemical burns in her right eye as a result of petroleum distillates leaking from the sunglasses when she was playing. The recalled sunglasses have a pink tint to the eyeglasses, have floating glitter in the temple of the sunglasses, say "Barbie" and "Mattel" on the left side of the earpiece, and say "China" on the right side. The sunglasses, manufactured under license with Mattel, were sold nationwide in Target, Walgreen's and Bradlee's, from June 1999 through August 2000 for about $6. Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can call IMT Accessories toll-free at (800) 868-7870 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. (02.21.01)
Chick-fil-A has received seven reports that the suction cup on the toy came off. In one case, a child began choking but the parent removed the suction cup before medical treatment was needed. The "Planet Discovery" toys are plastic disks (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter) with a suction cup (about 1.5 inch in diameter) on the back. The toys depict all of the planets plus the moon and the sun. Each toy comes in a plastic bag labeled "Planets: Collect Them All!" A paragraph on the bag also says: "Parents: This toy has been safety- tested for children of all ages." The planet toy itself says "Chick-fil-A Inc. 1999," "1998 Namkung Promotions Inc," and "China." Parents should immediately take away the toy from young children. Throw away the toy or return the planet toys to a Chick-fil-A restaurant for a free replacement premium or a small Icedream(r). For questions about this recall, contact Chick-fil-A toll-free at (866) 736-5914. (02.08.01)
Supreme Toys has not received any reports of small parts breaking off the toy vehicles. The recalled vehicles are airplanes, cars, dump trucks, trains and fire engines sold under the PLAYGO brand name. They are made of multicolored plastic with red, blue, green and yellow parts. Each vehicle has a battery-operated, detachable remote control with a 40-inch cord. Enclosed in the cab of each vehicle are small multicolor balls about 1/4 inch in diameter. A label on the vehicles and the remote reads "PLAYGO." The words, "PLAYGO LTD (HONG KONG) MADE IN CHINA" are imprinted on the bottom of each toy. Drug, grocery, variety stores, and discount department stores, including Wal-Mart, sold these toys from June 1995 through December 1998 for about $5. Consumers should take these toy vehicles away from children immediately. Consumers should cut the remote control cord off the toy, discard the vehicle, and mail just the cord to Supreme at 8348 C, Olive Road, St. Louis, MO 63132 for a $5 refund plus the cost of postage. For more information, call Supreme Toys toll free at (800) 567-1774 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. (02.08.01)
The wooden dog pull toy is about 10 inches long and about 5 inches high. The dog's legs are attached to wooden wheels with small pegs. A black string with a large wooden ball on the end is connected to the front of the toy. There is no writing on the toy. The Pottery Barn Kids store in Corte Madera, Calif., and Pottery Barn Outlet stores in Virginia, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee and Ohio sold these pull toys from June 2000 through January 2001 for about $6. Consumers should take these pull toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Pottery Barn Kids at (866) 428-6467 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday. (02.06.01)
Seattle Bike Supply has received one report of a 4-year-old boy whose pedal struck the ground while riding one of these bikes causing him to fall. No injuries were reported. Bicycles that are part of this recall are all model-year 2001 Torker Blaster 16-inch Boy's bicycles in red, black, blue, or chrome, and Sunflower 16-inch Girl's bicycles in yellow, pink or florescent green. The Torker brand name and the model names are on the frames. Bicycle stores sold these bicycles nationwide from September 2000 through December 2000 for about $130. Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair. For more information, call Seattle Bike Supply at (800) 283-2453 anytime, or write to Seattle Bike Supply, 7620 S. 192nd, Kent, WA 98032. (01.29.01)
Playskool has received five reports of the yellow awning piece breaking loose. No injuries were reported. Only item number 5527 toys with date codes 91671 through 91883 are being recalled to replace. The item number and date code are printed on the bottom of the toy. A yellow Playskool logo is imprinted on one side and "MADE IN CHINA" imprinted on the bottom. Playskool's Busy School Bus toy is an 8-1/2 inch-long yellow plastic school bus-shaped toy with a carry handle and blue wheels. The front of the Busy School Bus toy has a smiling face and a male figure that moves up and down when a child rolls the toy. A bell rings when the toy is rolled and when the sliding red stop sign is moved back and forth. One side of the toy features a green door with a red Playskool logo and a yellow awning piece. When the door is opened, a decal of a child with animals is revealed. Mass merchandise and toy stores sold these toys nationwide for about $10. The toys were sold from June 1999 through January 2001. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool at (888) 510-1561 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.hasbro.com/consumer/safety.html to receive a free toy of equal value. Busy School Bus toys, with item number 5527 but with date codes lower than 91671 or higher than 91883 are not part of this recall to replace program. (01.22.01)
The fish's size, texture, shape and easy compressibility make it possible for an infant to compress the toy and place it in his or her mouth. If the toy reaches the back of the mouth and expands, it may block the child's airway. CPSC and Sassy are aware of one report of an infant who put the toy fish in his mouth gagged and vomited and two other reports of infants who put the toy fish in their mouths and started to choke. Sassy is working cooperatively with the CPSC in taking action to correct this problem The Scoop Pour 'N Squirt bath toy set has a large, colorful plastic fish-shaped scoop with a green textured handle and a spout for pouring water. This set comes with two small plastic squirting fish. The Bath Time Pals bath toy set comes with one squirting frog, two squirting pearls and two squirting fish. The toys comply with toy safety regulations. Consumers should immediately take these squirting fish away from young children and throw them away. For additional information or to receive replacement squirt toys contact Sassy at (800) 764-8323. (12.28.00)
Excite has received nine reports of pinch-point injuries to children including one partially amputated fingertip and eight lacerations, one of which required eight stitches. The recall involves Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooters. The scooter has a lightweight aluminum frame with black, foam handle grips. "Super Speeder II" or "Viper" is printed on the standing platform and on the steering column. The steering column also has "Excite" printed at the top. The scooter has 4-inch translucent in-line style wheels. Rite Aid stores nationwide exclusively sold the Super Speeder II and Viper scooters from August 2000 to December 2000 for about $49. Consumers should stop using these Excite scooters immediately and contact Excite Ltd. to receive a free cap that will cover the front of the folding mechanism. For more information, call Excite Ltd. toll-free at (888) 571-3731 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Only the Excite Super Speeder II and Excite Viper scooters sold at Rite Aid are part of this recall. This recall does not include the original Super Speeder or other Viper brand scooters. (12.20.00)
The snowman is about 10-inches high with a black hat, red scarf, two buttons attached to the body and an orange nose. The reindeer is brown, about 8-inches high with a red scarf and a set of fabric- covered wire antlers. The label on the snowman reads "Pier 1 Imports" and "SKU#1840236." The label on the reindeer reads "Pier 1 Imports" and "SKU#1840249." Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide sold these toys from August 2000 through October 2000 for about $6. The toys have small parts, which could come loose, posing a possible choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately. Return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange. For more information, call Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Saturdays and 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Sundays.(12-15-00)
On Aug.16, Playskool and CPSC announced the recall of 420,000 Busy Poppin' Pals toys with model number 5415, featuring animal characters, for the same problem. Playskool has received eight reports relating to the springs in its Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toys, including one report that a child put the broken spring in his mouth. No injuries were reported. Playskool received 16 reports of springs breaking in the Busy Poppin' Pals toy recalled earlier. This resulted in five children putting the broken springs in their mouths, and two of these children suffering lacerations. Playskool's Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toy is a 13-inch long white plastic toy with blue, yellow and green buttons, levers and knobs of various shapes that, when activated, make Sesame Street characters pop up from under the toy's base. The characters -- Elmo, Ernie, Big Bird, Bert, and Cookie Monster -- are hidden under corresponding blue, yellow or green lids that have the numbers one through five imprinted on top. The toy has a white carry handle and features the Playskool and Sesame Street logos on the front. The model number, "5446," "MADE IN CHINA" and "C-023B" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy. Busy Poppin' Pals toys with model 6205 have different springs and are not part of this recall. Any Busy Poppin' Pals toy that have "Made in Mexico" imprinted on the toy's bottom are not part of this recall. Mass merchandise stores and toy stores sold these toys (Playskool model 5446 made in China) nationwide from November 1994 through 1996 for about $10. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool at (877) 518-9743 anytime to get information about how to receive a free, redesigned replacement toy. (12-08-00)
LeapFrog has received nine reports of the red plastic connector detaching. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should cut the red plastic string connector off of these toys immediately, or return it to the firm to receive a free replacement toy without a plastic connector. The "Alphabet Pal" is a green caterpillar pull toy, about 12 inches long, with four wheels. It has 26 plastic legs, one for each letter of the alphabet. When its yellow pull cord is tugged, the toy sings the ABC Song. Other functions include color and letter name identification, and letter sounds. The antennae on the caterpillar's head lights up. Writing on the toy includes, "LEAP FROGTM" and "Made in China." Toys without plastic connectors on the pull-string are not part of this recall. Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys from June 1999 through November 2000 for about $20. For more information, call LeapFrog at (877) 477-6641 anytime.(12-08-00)
Small Small World has not received any reports of injuries associated with these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recall involves two styles of plush rabbit toys: Natalie Nibblenose and Nickie Nibblenose. They are both about 6 inches tall with movable joints, and have bows around their necks. Sewn-on tags on these toys read, "THE BOYDS COLLECTION" and "MADE IN CHINA." Natalie Nibblenose is a white chenille hare. A cardboard tag attached to her with string reads, "NATALIE NIBBLENOSE" and "STYLE # 573300-01." Nickie Nibblenose is a French vanilla and white hare. A cardboard tag attached to him with string reads, "NICKIE NIBBLENOSE" and STYLE #573303-03." Specialty stores sold these toys nationwide from December 1999 through September 2000 for about $6. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement toy. For more information, call Small Small World at (800) 485-7211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Mondays through Fridays.(11-22-00)
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,600 Curious George musical pull toys for replacement.
The toy has two elastic cords that form a loop, posing a strangulation risk to young children. Prestige Toy Corp. has received a report of a child found with the cords of the toy wrapped around his neck. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these toys immediately and return it to Kmart for a replacement toy. For more information, contact Prestige Toy Corp at (866) 666-8266 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Mondays through Fridays. Toys that have the green elastic cords sewn together halfway below the red and yellow balloons are not included in this recall. (11-17-00)
CPSC and Dolgencorp Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these toy xylophones. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The toy xylophone is white, rectangular-shaped with a green handle and multi-colored bars including, red, yellow, green and blue. A yellow button shaped like the face of a cat is on the front of the xylophone. The mallet sold with the xylophone is red with two round balls at either end of the mallet. Writing on the box reads, "BABY TOYS XYLOPHONE, TO HELP BABY LEARN AND DEVELOP, and MADE IN CHINA." Dollar General stores nationwide sold these toy xylophones from July 1998 through October 2000 for $3. Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to their local Dollar General store for a full refund. For more information, call Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Mondays through Fridays.(11-03-00)
These swings are called the Aluminum 2-Seat Arch Swing, model 0288 and the Add-A-Bay Arch Swing, model 0375. The swing sets are made of 3 1/2 inch aluminum tubing and come in a variety of solid colors. Playworld Systems sold the swings from February 1998 through May 2000 for between $640 and $975. The swings connectors, which attach the top bar to the end supports, can crack and the top bar can break off and hit children on the swings.There have been two reports of children being injured including a fractured toe and bruises. Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and call Playworld Systems at (800) 233-8404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Mondays through Fridays to receive a repair kit.
Rainbow Play Systems has received seven reports of chains breaking. A 3-year old boy suffered scrapes and a bruise to his head when he fell to the ground after a chain broke. During inspections, distributors found four defective chains. The swing chains are used on all models of Rainbow Play Systems play set swings and are covered in yellow or green vinyl. Rainbow play sets are made with redwood, and feature more than 50 different models and custom designed sets. In addition to swings, the play sets features include various types of slides, rope ladders, rings, ladders, canvas- covered forts and castles and fire poles. "Rainbow Play Systems" is written on the slides. Rainbow Play System stores nationwide sold the play sets with the defective chains from March 2000 through June 2000 for between $1,200 and $6,000. Consumers should stop using the swings on these play sets immediately, and contact the company to determine if the chains are defective. If so, remove the chains and return them to the store where purchased for free replacement chains. For more information, contact Rainbow Play Systems at (800) RAINBOW between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time Mondays through Fridays. (09-28-00)
The Maya Group Inc. has received six reports of toy cars breaking. There have been no reports of injuries. The toy bars being recalled are the Tiny Love( Super Car-Bar, made of multicolor fabric. Three toys attach by Velcro fasteners onto the toy bar. The car that can break moves back and forth on a yellow track. The toy car was made between August 1999 (0899) and January 2000 (0100). The manufacturing date follows a two letter code and is written as month, year on a white tag attached to a Velcro fastener. A "TINYLOVE" label is attached to the side of the car and to the Velcro fastener. The toy was made in China. A toy steering wheel with musical key and a traffic light are also on the toy bar. Catalogs and specialty stores nationwide sold the toys from August 1999 though August 2000 for about $30. Consumers should remove the toy car from the toy bar immediately and call Maya for a free replacement toy at (888) 521-2202 anytime.(09-25-00)
Playskool has received 10 reports of the toy's knobs detaching to release small parts, including four reports of a small part from the toy being found in the mouths of infants and young children. There have been no reported injuries. Playskool's Klackeroo is a brightly colored toy with orange plastic rods and small geometric shapes that move through a center purple ball. Solid-colored knobs with animal faces or the sun and moon imprinted on them cap both ends of each orange rod. When shaken, the rods move through the ball and the geometric shapes slide along each rod, making a "clacking" sound. The knobs are green, yellow, blue and red. The Playskool logo is imprinted on one end knob and "MADE IN CHINA" is imprinted on the center ball. Toy and mass merchandise stores, including Toys "R" Us and Wal-Mart, sold these toys from October 1997 through September 2000 for about $8. Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from infants and young children immediately, and contact Playskool anytime at (888) 671-9764 or visit www.hasbro.com to receive a free, redesigned replacement toy. The recalled products will be replaced by a redesigned Klackeroo toy (model No. 5542) which will feature a red center ball with no sliding geometric shapes. (09-13-00)
CPSC and Tek Nek have received 17 reports of battery chargers and wires overheating, while vehicles were being charged. Two consumers burned their hands while unplugging or charging the vehicles. The Tek Nek vehicles being recalled are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactured before April 2000. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Prowler, Dodge Ram, Corvette, SPX Motorcycle and Honda. The model name appears on each vehicle. Some models have working lights and horn, engine and music sounds. A label on the vehicle reads "MADE IN CHINA." Tek Nek vehicles are intended for children 1-1/2 to 4 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 1 to 2 mph, depending on the model. Toy stores and discount department stores sold the vehicles nationwide from July 1998 through April 2000 for about $89. Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek at (877) 446-7719 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Mondays through Fridays to receive a free, new charger. Consumers should not charge the vehicles or let children use the vehicles until they have received the new charger. (08-31-00)
CPSC and Empire have received about 100 reports of chargers overheating, melting or burning. Five house fires have been reported resulting in at least $100,000 in property damage. One child and one adult received burns to hands on overheated charger jacks. The Power Driver vehicles being recalled are powered by two 6-volt batteries, and were manufactured from July 1995 to December 1996. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Go-Kart, Beach Splash, Sun Dream, Trail Tracker, Rescue Patrol, and Chevy Z-71 Pick-Up Truck. The model name "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L" appear on each vehicle. The company will help consumers identify if their model is part of the recall. Power Driver vehicles are intended for children 3 to 8 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 2.5 to 5 mph, depending on the model. Toy stores and retail catalogs sold the vehicles nationwide from July 1995 through December 1997 for about $130 to $250. Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Empire at (800) 872-1869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Mondays through Fridays to receive a free, new charger adapter with an overcurrent fuse. Consumers should not charge the vehicles or let children use the vehicles until they have received the new charger adapter with fuse. (08-31-00)
Fisher-Price has received nine reports of the foot pedal on these vehicles sticking. One 3-year-old boy suffered cuts and bruises when his motorcycle ride-ons ran into a home. The recalled Power Wheels Harley-Davidson motorcycle ride-ons have model numbers 74290, 74293 (with a red body) and 74298 (with a black body). A "Power Wheels by Fisher-Price" logo is located on the left side of the seat on the product, and the model number is located on a label in the battery compartment. Only model numbers 74290, 74293 and 74298 are being recalled. These vehicles are intended for children 3 and older, and the vehicles' speed is 2.5 or 5 mph. Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores, and Harley-Davidson dealerships sold the motorcycle ride-ons nationwide from September 1999 through August 2000 for about $190 for the red vehicle and $700 for the black vehicle. Consumers should stop using these motorcycle ride-ons immediately, and call Fisher-Price to determine if your vehicle is part of this recall. Consumers with recalled ride-ons will receive a free foot pedal repair kit. The repair can be easily completed in the home. Consumers should call Fisher-Price at (888) 289-9292 anytime, or visit the Fisher-Price web site at http://www.fisher-price.com/us/help/harley.asp for more information. Power Wheels Harley-Davidson motorcycle ride-ons that have model number 74370 (with a pink body) are not part of this recall. (08-31-00)
CPSC has received one report of a 6-month old baby found gasping for air after falling asleep face down in the playring. The baby was removed from the playring without injury. CPSC is aware of infant suffocation deaths when their airflow is restricted from contact with soft surfaces. The recalled playring, which measures 40 inches in diameter, has a yellow, plastic, inflatable, inner tube with a multicolor cloth covering. The cloth covering features eight activities for babies, including a boat rattle, a mirror flower, a soft teether on a puppy's collar, a butterfly, and a squeak ball and fish. A tag on the bottom of the cloth covering reads "Warning!" and "Recommended for children 6 to 18 months." The packaging reads, "Discovery Playring," "MADE IN CHINA" and "Not to be used in water." They are sold with plastic foot pumps for inflating the playrings. Walmart stores, and One Step Ahead, a mail-order company, sold the playrings from July 1998 though April 2000 for between $20 and $35. Consumers should stop using the playrings immediately and contact Kinderkids for information on how to receive a refund. Consumers should call Kinderkids toll-free at (888) 433-6251 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Mondays through Fridays. (08-29-00)
Fazoli's has received one report of a child putting the container over his mouth. No injuries have been reported. The Pasta Pals toy's blue container measures about 2.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. Inside are three red tomato figures and three yellow ravioli figures. Children can empty the figures out of the container and link them to form a chain. "FAZOLI'S ITALIAN FOOD...FAST" is imprinted onto the top of the barrel. "©2000Fazoli's Management, Inc." and "Made in China" are imprinted into the bottom of the barrel. Fazoli's restaurants nationwide included the Pasta Pals toys with Fazoli's Kids Meals from January 2000 through August 2000. Consumers should immediately take the barrel-shaped container away from young children. Discard the container or return it to any Fazoli's restaurant for a free Italian Lemon Ice. For more information, consumers can call Fazoli's toll-free at (877) 401-7408 anytime or visit the firm's web site at http://www.fazolis.com/recall.html. (08-29-00)
Fisher-Price has received 330 reports of children falling while using or near the product. A total of 132 children received injuries such as bumps, bruises, scratches and cuts. If you believe you have this item, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have this item, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
A 19-month-old girl reportedly had the Tangled Treeples container stuck over her face, causing her distress. When her mother removed the container, there was a red mark left on the child's face. If you believe you have this item, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have these items, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have this item, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have this item, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have this item, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these bibs. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. If you believe you have this doll feeding set, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have this toy car, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
The Music & Lights Kidaround Spinner™ is a purple turntable with a green column through the middle, which is topped by a yellow steering wheel. The child sits on the turntable and spins around by turning on the steering wheel. The toy plays five songs and lights flash while the child is spinning. If you believe you have this toy, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
Galoob® has received 170 reports of the dolls striking children and adults resulting in 150 reports of injuries. They include eye injuries, including scratched corneas and incidents of temporary blindness, broken teeth, a mild concussion, a broken rib and facial lacerations that required stitches. The recalled Sky Dancers® dolls were sold in many different styles, including Pretty Lights Sky Dancers, Mini-Sky Dancers and Fairy Flyers. The princess/ballerina-type dolls have hair pulled up into a ponytail and have stiff foam wing-covered arms that propel the doll when it is launched. The launchers, sold in many shapes including dolphins, flowers, moon, ponies, and sun and rainbow, have a molded plastic base and a pull-cord. The launchers were sold in both hand-held and table-top versions. The doll is inserted into the top of the launcher feet-first, and the pull-cord is pulled to launch the doll. If you believe you have this toy, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have this toy phone, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have this children’s picnic set, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
The balloon tongue on this toy can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. There has been one report of the balloon tongue detaching from the toy. A 3-year-old boy reportedly removed the balloon tongue, placed it in his nose and inhaled it into his sinus cavity. He required medical treatment to remove the part from his nose. If you believe you have this toy, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
CPSC and Warner Bros. Studio Store have received three reports of parents removing detached parts of sandals and a rattle from their babies' mouths. No injuries have been reported. The rattle is sold as part of a Tweety bib, rattle and spoon set. The bib decoration on the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to a young child. The Tweety girls' jelly swimwear sandals have three round plastic flowers on the top surface which can detach, posing a choking hazard to a young child. If you believe you have this Tweety rattle or these Tweety sandals, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
The wooden peg in the black and white checked base can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Jack Rabbit Creations has received four reports of the pegs coming loose. No injuries have been reported. (5/16/00) If you believe you have this toy, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
By Us and Brunswick have received 18 reports of forks on these bicycles breaking resulting in nine riders, including teenagers, suffering serious head and bodily injuries, abrasions, bruises and chipped teeth. If you believe you have this bicycle suspension fork, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
If you believe you have this bicycle fork, see the CPSC Web site for more information.
These bikes could have defective handle bar stems which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, resulting in serious injuries to the rider from falls. Dynacraft Industries is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these bikes. If you have one of these bikes, stop riding it immediately and take it to the Fred Meyer Store where purchased for a free inspection and repair, if needed. You also can call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 to receive a free replacement handlebar stem. (11/16/99)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Toymax Inc., of Plainview, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling approximately 435,000 Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot games to replace the game cartridges. The skeet shoot games' cartridges can be defective, and can cause the projector to overheat, melt and smoke, presenting a risk of burns to consumers. Toymax has received 100 reports of projectors overheating, melting and smoking. A consumer reportedly suffering a minor burn injury on the hand, and damages included two scorched carpets and one scorched bedspread. Toy and discount department stores nationwide, including Toys R Us, Sam's Club, K·B Toys™ and Costco, sold these games from October 1998 through March 2000 for about $65. Stop using these games immediately and remove the game cartridge from the console. To receive a free replacement game cartridge or for more information, contact Toymax at (800) 477-6215 anytime. You also can go to the company Web site at www.toymax.com. Do not return these games or cartridges to stores. New and replacement game cartridges are orange. All the Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot games cartridges that are not orange should be replaced. (4/5/00)
The firms have received a report of wheels coming off and a report of the bead detaching from the pull string. The detached bead was found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported. The toy is called the Wooden Pull Along Bead Coaster, which is written on the packaging. It is a flat, wooden platform with wooden wheels, and is about 10 inches long. On top of the platform are twisting, red and blue plastic wires threaded with multi-colored beads. The red pull string that attaches to the platform has a bead at the end. "BEAD COASTER" is printed on top of the wood platform of the toy in multicolor block letters. The pull toy was part of a toy box set from the "Childhood Classics Wooden Chest & Toy Collection." The other toys in the set included wood puzzles, a pounding bench and a block set. Zany Brainy stores nationwide sold the toy set from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $70. You should immediately take the pull toys away from children, and return them to any Zany Brainy store for a $15 refund. For more information, contact Maxim Enterprises at (888) 266-2946 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Zany Brainy web site at www.zanybrainy.com. (3/20/00)
Franklin Sports has received one report of a 3-year-old boy getting his head and neck caught in a basketball net. Huffy Sports and Lifetime Products have received no incident reports. No injuries have been reported. In December 1998, Fisher Price, Little Tikes, Ohio Art and Today's Kids recalled 10.1 million toy basketball sets to replace their nets. This recall followed 20 reports of children under 5 getting their heads and necks caught in the nets, including the death of an 18-month-old child. The basketball sets with nets that need to be replaced come in a variety of colors and include a nylon net and plastic or metal hoop attached to a plastic, youth-sized pole. The pole is set in a plastic base and adjusts from 3 to 6 feet high. Franklin Sports recalled basketball sets are called "Slam Dunk Youth Basketball Set." Huffy Sports recalled basketball sets are called "Youth One-On-One." Lifetime Products recalled basketball sets are called "Shoot Case." The manufacturer's name is on the backboard, base or hoop of each toy. The manufacturers will help consumers determine if the nets need to be replaced.
Remove and throw away nets that can unhook or have knots that slide. Manufacturers will send consumers new nets that securely attach to the rim and do not have sliding knots. The basketball set can be used without a net until the new net arrives. Consumers should not return the product to stores. For more information on this recall, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission online. (12/01/99)
CPSC and Texsport have received one report of a 10-year-old boy who received second-degree burns to his ankle when boiling water spilled from the sauce pan he was using. The five-piece mess kit being recalled was sold under the Texsport label. The kit includes a 5-inch aluminum sauce pan and cover, a 6.5-inch aluminum plate, a 7-inch aluminum fry pan, and a 4 oz. blue plastic cup. "Made in China" is on the bottom of the cup and on the fry pan handle. The mess kit was packaged in a green box, labeled in part, "mess kit.. item 13150... one person... 5-Piece... Texsport." Camping, mass merchandise and army surplus stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico sold the mess kit from May 1994 through September 1999 for about $3. You should stop using the mess kit immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement mess kit. For more information about this recall, call Texsport at (800) 231-1402 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or access www.texsport.com. (12/07/99)
CPSC and Safari Ltd. are not aware of any injuries involving these products. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The magnet games are made up of a black round base, measuring 2.5 inches in diameter, that is magnetic with about 60 small, multi-colored metal figures in the shape of butterflies, frogs or fish. "Made in Taiwan" is imprinted into the black base. Each unit is packaged in a triangle- shaped box with the following identification: Magnetic Butterfly Rainbow Item No. 6652-16, Magnetic Frog Fantasy - Item No. 6653-16, and Magnetic Coral Reef Collage - Item No. 6654-16. The boxes also are labeled in part: "Ages 7 to 70...SAFARI...MADE IN TAIWAN." Small toy and gift stores nationwide sold these magnets from January 1999 through November 1999 for about $6. If you have a game included in the recall, immediately remove the metal figures from the magnetic base and discard them. Call Safari Ltd. for replacement metal figures at (800) 615-3111 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (12/21/99)
A 13-month-old girl reportedly suffocated when one half of a Pokemon ball covered her nose and mouth. An 18-month-old girl reportedly also had a ball-half stuck over her face, causing her distress. However, the girl's father (on the second attempt) pulled the ball-half from her face. The Pokemon balls are plastic ball-shaped containers between 2 ¾" and 3" in diameter. They pull apart to reveal one of 57 different Pokemon toys inside. The balls were distributed in a variety of colors including red and white, and hot pink. Packaging describes them as safety tested and recommended for all ages of children. (12/27/99)
There have been no incidents or injuries reported with these skates. This recall is being conducted to prevent injury. The recalled skates are the "FLIGHT ALX" brand with model number S00161 or S00162, manufactured before November 20, 1999. The brand name and model number are on the skate's tongue. The manufacturing date is stamped in the heel of the skate, on the footbed. It is written as the year, month and day (for example, 19991002 is October 2, 1999). Women's skates are maroon and silver in sizes 4 through 11. Men's skates are gray and orange in sizes 5 through 14. Sporting goods stores nationwide sold the skates from August 1999 through November 1999 for about $200. Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where purchased for free replacement skates. For more information, call K2 Corp. at (800) 426-1617 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (1/24/00)
The wooden wheels and pegs attached to the toy could come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported. If you own one of these toys, take it away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a refund or exchange for another soft toy. For more information about this recall, contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. (2/8/00)
The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot and can melt, presenting a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported. The CPSC advises you to stop using the fluorescent light bases immediately and contact the company to receive a free replacement base. For instructions on receiving the replacement base, contact Action Performance Companies toll-free at (888) 810-4057 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. (2/8/00)
The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider. Dynacraft has received eight reports of injury to riders when the front forks on these bikes broke apart. Injuries included cuts, bruises, back strain and chipped and lost teeth. Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased for a choice of a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike. For more information or to receive a free replacement fork by mail, call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. (2/29/00)
Burger King Corp., in cooperation with CPSC, issued a voluntary recall of more than 25 million Pokemon balls on December 27, 1999. The balls pose a suffocation hazard to children under three years of age. In December, a 13-month old girl reportedly suffocated when one-half of a Pokemon ball covered her nose and mouth. Also in December, an 18-month old girl nearly suffocated when a ball-half got stuck over her face. On the second attempt, the girl's father was able to pull the ball-half from her face. Pokemon balls are plastic, ball-shaped containers between 2.75 and 3 inches in diameter. They pull apart to reveal one of 57 different Pokemon toys inside. The balls were distributed in a variety of colors including red and white, and hot pink. Packaging described them as safety tested and recommended for all ages of children. Burger King restaurants nationwide distributed the Pokemon balls inside Burger King big kids meals and regular kids meals from early November through December 1999. You should immediately take the balls away from children under the age of 3. They should discard the ball or return both halves of the ball and the clip to a Burger King restaurant for a free order of small fries. Children can continue to use the Pokemon toy that came inside the ball.As part of the voluntary recall effort, more than 8,100 Burger King restaurants posted recall notices in both English and Spanish. When the recall was first announced, Burger King placed an ad in USA Today, and CPSC broadcast a video news release so local television stations could use video tape showing the danger. CPSC Chairman Ann Brown also announced the recall on the Today Show reaching millions of viewers. In addition, Burger King worked with the CPSC to send recall notices to 56,000 pediatricians' offices, 10,000 emergency room directors and 25,000 emergency health care clinics across the country. Notices were posted on the CPSC and Burger King web sites, and on web sites frequented by Pokemon fans and parents. Recall notices will be posted on tray liners, carry-out bags and french fry bags as well. Burger King also will purchase national cable and network television advertisements to alert consumers to the recall. The company also has set up a toll-free hotline number with information about the recall in both English and Spanish at (800) 775-0625. (1/27/00)
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), Fisher-Price of East Aurora, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 67,000 Little People Animal Sounds Farms manufactured from June 17,
2002 through July 31, 2002. Two small metal screws that hold the toy "stall doors" in place can come off, posing an aspiration or choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand toys. The toy, which is designed to
encourage crawling babies to pull themselves up and stand, can tip over during use and strike falling babies in the head, face or neck, resulting in injuries.
WASHINGTON -- In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 407,000 plush bears and 221,000
snowman dolls. Buttons on the jacket of these toys can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The 10-inch plush bear is
white and dressed in a hat and jacket in one of the following colors: red, blue, hunter green, pink, purple, light green, light blue and white. The 10-inch snowman doll is dressed in
a hat and jacket that are blue and pink. The snowman dolls also have white scarves and a red ball nose. Both the bears and the snowman dolls have a label on their backs that reads,
"DIST BY: DOLLAR TREE" and "MADE IN CHINA." The bears and snowman dolls were sold with ear tags that read either, "Christmas House Plush Bear" or "Christmas House Christmas
Plush."
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Random House Inc. of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 360,000 children's board book sets. The book sets were sold in cardboard
boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Betesh Group of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 11,200 "Busy Bug" plush toys. The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed
or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 "Fun Buckets," a vinyl bucket attached to a rope used to lift
small items up to backyard play sets' forts. As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the 6- to 8-foot free-hanging rope can become entangled around the child's neck.
This presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Build-A-Bear Workshop of St. Louis, Mo., is recalling about 80,000 "Founding Bear" stuffed bears. The nose of the stuffed bear can be pulled
or twisted off, posing a choking hazard to a young child.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pace Products Inc. of Apopka, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 145,000 children's soap-making kits. The soap may get too hot when heated
in the microwave oven and leak from the tray mold, posing a burn hazard to children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp. of Troy, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 wooden vehicles that are filled with candy. These products may be given to
children as toys. The wheels on the wooden toys may break off into small parts, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Zutano Inc. of Cabot, Vt., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 "Hip Hoppy" stuffed bunny toys with buttons. The buttons on the front of the bunnies'
jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 160,000 talking, electronic dolls. Buttons on the dolls'
outfit could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Disney Store, Inc., headquartered in Glendale, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 14,500 Sulley with Boo plush dolls sold
exclusively at The Disney Store nationwide. The recalled 12-inch doll is a blue monster named Sulley that is holding a 6-inch girl doll named Boo. Both are characters in the 2001
animated film, Monsters, Inc. The Boo doll's hair has ponytail holders that could detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Halo Burger of Flint, Mich. is voluntarily recalling about 9,500 flashlights and batteries that were distributed as a premium in Halo Burger
kids meals and sold individually. The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have
small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Damo Plus Corp. of Vernon, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 26,000 10-piece school supply sets. The sets contain razor knives, which
pose a laceration hazard to children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Eveready Battery Co. Inc. of St. Louis, Mo. is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 Kidz Club flashlights sold under its Energizer brand. The
flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Carlisle Co. Inc. of Carson City, Nev. is voluntarily recalling about 5,000 snake lights. The circuit board in the lamps can overheat
and melt the plastic housing, posing a fire or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IKEA of Plymouth Meeting, Pa. is voluntarily recalling 57,000 stuffed teddy bears. The plastic beads inside of the bears could come out of
the seams, posing an aspiration hazard to young children who could inhale the small beads.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden, is voluntarily recalling three lot numbers, about 1,000, of the Plan Toys
pull-along caterpillars. The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc. of Chesapeake, Va. is voluntarily recalling about 310,000 stuffed polyester pool animals. The seams can separate
exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc. of Chesapeake, Va. is voluntarily recalling about 280,000 animal toy sponges. The eyes on the toys can detach,
posing a choking hazard to young children.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), McDonald's Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill. and Bobble Dreams USA of Fountain Valley, Calif. are voluntarily recalling about 100,000 bobble head
figurines. The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by children, the lead from the paint may present a lead poisoning
hazard.
The recalled bobble head figurines
are designed in the likeness of NFL players Brian Urlacher and Anthony Thomas. The 7-inch tall figurines have heads on springs that cause them to bobble from side to side. The
figurines are dressed in Chicago Bears uniforms. The McDonald's logo and the player's name are printed across the front of the base. Labels on the bottom of the figurine read, "BOBBLE
DREAMS USA" and "MADE IN CHINA" and "OFFICIAL NFL LICENSED PRODUCT."
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Team Beans LLC of East Brunswick, N.J. is recalling about 8,000 "Bottle Cap Bear" key chains. A miniature "Coca-Cola" bottle that attaches
to the body of the plush bear key chain can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Team Beans LLC imported the key chains as part of a licensing agreement with The
Coca-Cola Co.
In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), XL Machine Ltd. of Eden Prairie, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 3,300 toy chests. Screws in the chests' lid-support hinges can loosen
over time and come out from the base of the toy chests. If this happens, the lids of the toy chests can collapse suddenly, possibly causing injuries to children's head, neck, fingers
or hands.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 Star Clacker wooden toys and about 3,000 Ride-on Duck wooden riding
toys. The wooden peg can come off of the Star Clacker toy and pose a choking hazard. The Ride-on Duck's wheel cap can break, allowing the wheel to come off and release small parts,
also presenting a choking hazard to young children. The Star Clacker wooden toy also does not comply with the Federal Hazardous Substance Act for design and construction of baby
rattles due to the handle length.
Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide sold
the Star Clacker toys from April 2002 through July 2002 for about $6. Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, catalogs and Internet site sold the Ride-on Duck toys from September 2001
through June 2002 for about $49.
WASHINGTON - In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Radio Flyer Inc. of Chicago, Ill. is voluntarily recalling to replace the steering wheel on about 59,000 Model 8 Roadsters
manufactured before January 2002. A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON - In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 880 sorter toys. The plastic windows on the "see-inside" sorting
blocks can break, causing the beads inside to be released. This presents a choking hazard to children.
WASHINGTON - In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lauri Inc. of Phillips-Avon, Maine is voluntarily recalling about 110,000 "Toddler Tote" toddler activity sets and about 11,000
"Familiar Things" toddler puzzles. The dog puzzle included with both of these products and the rubber handle on the box of the activity set can tear apart into small pieces and pose a
choking hazard to small children.
WASHINGTON - In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden and Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif., are voluntarily
recalling about 3,000 Plan Toys pull-along snails. The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON - In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jakks Pacific Inc. of Malibu, Calif. is voluntarily recalling approximately 296,000 cans of its aerosol "Smatter" spray foam. If the
pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
WASHINGTON - In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hilton Hotels Corporation of Beverly Hills, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 27,000 Vacation Station children's
cooler/chairs. When the chair collapses, the folding mechanism can pose a crushing, cutting or severing hazard to consumers' fingers.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Radio Flyer Inc. of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Little Wooden Push Cars for repair. A child can pull
the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Little Tikes Company, of Hudson, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 21,400 Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on toys. Young children who lean
forward can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Spin Master Toys, of Toronto, Ontario is voluntarily recalling about 137,000 Firestormer and Skyblazer toy planes. The plastic
air intake chamber of the air-powered toy planes can burst, throwing plastic pieces, posing a laceration, bruise and abrasion hazard to consumers.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 17,000 toy steering wheel attachments sold on
strollers. The steering wheel can break away from its base, allowing the small plastic turn signal and horn pieces to come off, posing a choking hazard to young
children.
WASHINGTON -- As the summer
season approaches and swimming pools begin to open, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass., reminds consumers of a
voluntary recall of about 90,000 "SunSmart" baby floats announced in November 2001. The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the
water and possibly drown.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J. is voluntarily recalling about 188,000 cotton candy machines. The motors on the
cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, presenting a risk of burn to
consumers.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Prestige Toy Corp., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,600 Duckie Ring rattle/teethers. The rattle may break,
causing small beads to fall out, which presents a potential choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), Hallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 Harry Potter key chains. The key chains can leak
petroleum distillates, which can pose an ingestion hazard to children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 4 million plush Snuggle(r) bears. The
eyes and noses of these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), Alpha International Inc., also known as Gearbox Pedal Car Company, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 75,000
pedal cars. The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young
children could ingest the lead from the car's paint coating, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
All of the pedal cars are made
of metal and come in a variety of colors. Most of the cars have a "Gearbox" logo on the seat back, the hubcaps, and/or the pedals. The pedal cars were manufactured in
Korea.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 39,000 copies of “Monsters In The Closet”
children's board books. The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 5,180 Zowie's
123 children's books. The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover that contains five plastic beads. The beads can separate from the book cover, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kent International Inc. of Parsippany, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 "Midget Racer" mini-bicycles. The front fork
assembly on these mini-bicycles can loosen or break, and cause the rider to lose control and crash.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Pop Links toys. The tips on the links that snap together
like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Buzz'r International, of Sandy, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 8,800 Baby Buzz'r toys. The red, green and blue button covers
on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO(r) Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden, is voluntarily recalling about 3,100 Curious George
toys. The toys include fabric-filled mobile phones that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 260 lobster toys attached to the activity tray of the Ocean
Friends Stationary Entertainer. The antennae on the lobster toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Manley Toy Direct, of Indianola, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 15,800 Zapper toys. The balloon tongues and the
cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and KB Gear are announcing a recall of about 49,000 computer mouse sets for children. The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking
hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HandsOnToys, Inc. of Wilmington, Mass. is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 rattles. The rattle can break and expose the
noisemaker inside the rattle handle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 43,000 "Blast Balls" toys. When struck together, the toys
create a cracking sound similar to that of a cap gun. The directions instruct consumers to strike one ball against the other in the palm of hand to create the cracking sound. When
consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Candlewick Press of Cambridge, Mass., is recalling about 78,670 "Bunny My Honey" children's board books printed in Italy. The plastic
lamination on the board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sassy Inc., of Northbrook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling to replace about 455,000 soft rattles. The sewn-on, spherical shaped
fabric eyes on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids II, of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 21,000 Carter's butterfly baby toys. The antennae on these butterfly
toys contain wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 11,600 John Deere Kids Toolboxes. The
toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), XL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 sets of dollhouse bathroom furniture. The
yellow paint on the furniture contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 110,000 children's toys. The toys can break causing small balls to be
released, posing a choking hazard to young children. STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility
of injuries. The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys:
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla., and Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif., are recalling a combined total of 2.6
million "Hourglass Space Sprout" and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys. The toys can break causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard
to young children. The toys were distributed in Burger King Kids Meals for children under 3 years old.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Acetrike Bicycle Co., of Taiwan, is recalling about 38,800 children's sidewalk bicycles. The frames of these bikes can break, causing
the riders to fall and suffer injuries.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 55,000 children's Velcro wallets. The zipper pull
in the wallet contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DSI Toys, Inc., of Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 238,000 stuffed toy kittens. These toys contain contaminated water
that, if contacted, could cause illness to children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling to replace components in about 160,000 "Let's Start TM
Numbers" and "Optical Illusions Lab" educational kits. The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start TM" kit contain lead; and the gold paint
bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Imperial Toy Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 toy feeding sets. The nipple on the toy
baby bottle included in these sets could come off, posing a serious choking hazard to small children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chicco USA Inc., of Bound Brook, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 Build-A-Ball preschool toys. The Build-A-Ball toy
consists of five multi-colored and various-sized plastic balls that can be taken apart to be stacked on top of each other or placed inside each other. Some of the larger-sized ball
halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.
WASHINGTON -- Equity Marketing Inc.,
of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4,300 Remote Controlled Race Cars. The remote controlled race cars are black with the number 28 printed in red on the doors and
roof and the Texaco logo printed on the hood of the car. The cars are about 8-inches long by 3-inches wide and 2-inches high. A black cordless remote control is sold with the cars and
reads in part " FORWARD," and "REVERSE" in yellow print. Participating Texaco gas stations nationwide sold the cars under the "Need for Speed" promotion from May 2001 through June 1,
2001 for about $12 with any $10 purchase.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hedstrom Corp., of Bedford, Pa., and their subsidiary Backyard Products, of Collingwood, Ontario, are recalling to repair about
190,000 Star Cruiser and Rocket Rider swings on backyard gym sets. Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to
children.
WASHINGTON -- Raymond Geddes
& Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 6,500 Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys, which are also known as Zapper toys. The vinyl toys are
about 2- to 3-inches long, and come in two different styles: a fish and lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. "MADE IN
CHINA" is molded into the toy. Toy stores, doctor and dentist offices, and carnivals and circuses sold and distributed these toys from August 1998 through March 2001. They were sold
for about $1.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 108,000 Splash Blast Water Rockets. The rockets, once
propelled from launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Unilever Home and Personal Care USA, of Greenwich, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 150,000 Snuggle Teeny Bean Bears with a
nightcap and pom-pom. The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling about 20,000 infant and toddler Intelli-Table toys for repair. Two red knobs
on the toy can break off, creating small parts that can pose a choking hazard for young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), eight firms are voluntarily recalling about 835,000 Zapper toys. The following firms distributed these toys: Bonita Marie International
Inc., of Manasquan, N.J.; Dillon Importing Co., of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Oriental Trading Co. Inc., of Omaha, Neb.; Play By Play Toys & Novelties Inc., of San Antonio, Texas;
Rhode Island Novelty, of Johnston, R.I.; Sherman Specialty Co. Inc., of Merrick, N.Y.; Toy Investment Inc., of Kent, Wash.; and U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo. The balloon
tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Radica USA Ltd., of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 baseball video games to replace the bats. The bats can
separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pacific Cycle LLC, of McFarland, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 42,000 water bottles included in the handle bags of girls
Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles. The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation
with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Burger King Corp., of Miami, Fla., and Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif., are recalling about 400,000 "Rattling,
Paddling Riverboat" toddler toys because of a potential choking hazard to young children. The toys were distributed in Burger King Kid's Meals. Metal pins with plastic caps that
attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.
PRODUCT: Toy Drums -- Eden LLC, of New
York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 5,800 toy drums. Department, specialty, gift and toy stores, including FAO Schwarz, sold the toys nationwide from May 2000 through February
2001 for about $12 when sold alone to $45 when sold as part of a set. The toy drum is shaped like a soft stuffed green crab with multi-colored stuffed feet and blue stuffed claws. The
crab's center is a yellow plastic with green spots. The toy drums, sold under the name "Little Lessons Music Makers," have labels on the front and near the right leg that say
"Eden."
PRODUCT: Educational Games --
Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif., is recalling 13,000 children's educational games. The Concept Classification Activity Kits were sold to teachers and schools
nationwide between January 1992 and January 2001 for $50. Each game has various disks that say, "Hot," "Cold," "Light," "Heavy," etc. Children then match the appropriate game piece to
the disk that best describes the characteristics of the object. One of the objects is a silver-covered metal weight, shaped like a disc measuring about 11/4 inches in diameter with a
small loop at the top. Imprinted on one side of the disc is the partial face of a bird and the number "4"; and on the other side, it states, "4 Woody Gardena."
PRODUCT: Children's Toy Brooms --
EMSCO Inc., of Girard, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 2,200 children's toy brooms. The Ti-dee Helper brooms are about 37 inches long with a wood handle painted yellow and natural
straw bristles. A silver label on the handle reads, "MADE IN MEXICO." The plastic packaging that covered the broom bristles reads, "Ti-dee HelperTM child's broom," and contains the
model number "6089." Toy, discount and grocery stores sold these brooms from April 2000 through February 2001 for about $9.
WASHINGTON -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IMT Accessories, of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 70,000 Barbie
Sunglasses. The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. Petroleum distillates could be harmful to children's eyes and
skin and could be fatal if ingested.
WASHINGTON -- In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chick-fil-A Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling about 3.8 million "Planet Discovery" Kid's Meal toys. The toys
were distributed at 800 Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide during January 2001 and during January 1999. The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young
children.
WASHINGTON
-- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Supreme Toys (H.K) Ltd., of Hong Kong, is recalling about 290,000 toy vehicles. Small parts can break off of
the toy vehicles, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON --
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 wooden dog pull toys. Wooden
pegs can come off of these pull toys, posing a choking hazard to young children. Pottery Barn Kids has received a report of one peg coming off of the toy. No injuries have been
reported.
WASHINGTON -- In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 children's bicycles. Because the bikes'
pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and injuries.
WASHINGTON
-- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling to replace about 12,500 Busy School Bus toys. On
certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON --
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sassy Inc., of Kentwood, Mich., is voluntarily replacing about 370,000 squirting fish in the Scoop Pour 'N
Squirt and Bath Time Pals bath toys.
WASHINGTON
-- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Excite Ltd., of Hong Kong, is voluntarily recalling about 80,000 scooters. The front of the folding
mechanism, where the steering column meets the base of the scooter, can create a pinch-point. Fingers can be injured while folding or unfolding the scooter.
FORT
WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 600 stuffed snowmen and 1,300 stuffed reindeer toys.
WASHINGTON --
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily expanding its recall program for its Busy Poppin' Pals toys to
include 170,000 Sesame Street Busy Poppin' Pals toys. Small springs inside these toys can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON -- In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about
500,000 "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys. The toy has a two-part, red plastic connector on the pull string designed to separate under tension. The plastic pieces can detach from
the string when the connector is pulled apart and could pose a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON
-- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Small Small World, of Englewood, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 60,000 plush rabbit toys sold under
The Boyds Collection label. The eyes on these toys could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The toy is a stuffed fabric toy with Curious George holding two red and yellow balloons, attached by two retractable green fabric covered elastic cords.
It can hang from cribs, playpens, or other juvenile furniture. A red tag on the toy reads in part "STYLE # 3490, Curious George Adventures, and Made In China." When the cords are
pulled, the toy plays music as the cords retract. Kmart stores nationwide sold these toys from June 1999 through September 1999 for about $10.
WASHINGTON - In
cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 113,000 toy xylophones. The red mallet
sold with the toy xylophone can get lodged in the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard.
WASHINGTON -- Playground Swings - Playworld Systems, of Lewisburg, Pa., is recalling about 370 playground swing sets for repair.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D.,
is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 play sets to replace swing chains. The chains can break while children are swinging and cause the swing seats to fall to the ground. Children can
suffer injuries from falling to the ground while swinging.
WASHINGTON,
D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Maya Group Inc., of Garden Grove, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 toy bars for repair.
The toy bar attaches to car seats and strollers and has removable toys. One of the toys, a car, can break during use resulting in a small plastic part that poses a choking hazard to
young children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily
recalling about 550,000 Klackeroo toys. The toy's brightly colored end knobs can detach and allow small, geometric-shaped pieces to come loose, posing a choking hazard to infants and
young children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tek Nek Toys, of Mokena, Ill., is recalling about
294,000 battery-powered children's riding vehicles to replace the battery chargers. The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to
children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Empire Industries, of Tarboro, N.C., is recalling about 113,000 battery-powered children's
riding vehicles, marketed as "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L," for repair. The vehicles' battery chargers can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
WASHINGTON,
D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling about 218,000 battery-powered Power Wheels
Harley-Davidson motorcycle ride-ons for repair. The foot pedals, which activate the ride-ons, can stick in the "on" position. Children can be injured when the motorcycle ride-ons fail
to stop and strike other objects.
WASHINGTON,
D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KinderkidsTM, of Lawrence, Kan., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 inflatable playrings. Babies sit
inside the playring, which is used as an activity center and looks like a pool float. When a baby leans his face against the side of the playring, the soft surface covers the baby's
nose and mouth, restricting airflow, and posing the risk of suffocation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fazoli's Management Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 310,000 Pasta Pals toys included
with Fazoli's Kids Meals. The toy is a plastic, barrel-shaped container with small, plastic tomato and ravioli figures inside. The bottom of the container can fit over a child's nose
and mouth, which could pose a suffocation hazard to children under 3 years of age.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fisher-Price is voluntarily recalling about 246,000 Get Up & Go Walkers. The Get Up & Go Walker is a three-sided push toy, which looks like a car, designed
for children to support themselves as they are learning to stand and walk. Young children leaning forward on the front of the toys can tip them over and fall. Also, the windshield
wipers on some of the toys, which stick out, can injure young children when they fall.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool is voluntarily recalling to replace 420,000 Busy Poppin' Pals toys. Small springs inside the toy can break loose, posing a choking and laceration hazard
to young children. Playskool has received 16 reports of the springs breaking. Five children put the broken springs in their mouths, resulting in two children suffering
lacerations.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
-- KFC Corporation is voluntarily recalling about 425,000 Tangled Treeples toys included with KFC Kids Meals. The toy is a green plastic container with small, blue plastic animal
figures inside. The bottom of the container can fit over a child's nose and mouth, which could pose a suffocation hazard to children under three years of age.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Gymboree Corp. is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 plush shape sorter toys and about 12,000 plush stacking toys. The stuffing of the toys can contain sewing
needles and sharp metal pieces. Young children could ingest or be cut by these sharp metal pieces.
There
has been one report of a part of a sewing needle in the stuffing of the plush shape sorter toy. After searching through its inventory, the firm found five additional shape sorter toys
and six stacking toys with sharp metal pieces. No injuries have been reported.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fisher-Price is voluntarily recalling for repair about 267,000 Big ActionTM Construction toys. Children can wrap the 25-inch strap
attaching a bucket to a crane around their necks, posing a strangulation hazard. Fisher-Price has received 16 reports of children wrapping the strap around their necks. Seven children
suffered minor injuries.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Child GuidanceTM is voluntarily recalling almost 1 million Wiggle Waggle CaterpillarTM toys. Young children can choke on the small balls attached to these toys.
CPSC has received one report of a 5-month-old girl choking to death after one of the small balls attached to these toys lodged in her throat. CPSC also received reports of two
children starting to choke on a ball from this toy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Shelcore Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 124,000 "Stand-Up 'N Play Tables" to replace the xylophone mallets. The mallet that comes as part of this table set
can be lodged into the throats of young children, posing a choking hazard. Shelcore received a report of the mallet being jammed into the throat of a 13-month old boy after he fell
while teething on the ball end of the mallet. Lacerations in the throat resulted when an adult had to forcibly remove the mallet to prevent choking.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling about 700,000 doll feeding sets. The recalled doll feeding set consists of a bib with pink and blue baby cupids, a plastic
baby food jar with pink top and a label reading "Love My Baby Baby Food", baby bottle, two-handle pink cup and a small blue container. The doll bib in the set has snaps that detach,
presenting a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON,
D.C. -- Kellogg Company is recalling 837,000 toy cars that were packed inside some Kellogg's cereal boxes. The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard
for young children. Kellogg has received two reports of the tires detaching from the wheels of these toy cars. No injuries have been reported.
These
Nascar® Pull'N Go Hot Wheels® style toy cars are red and yellow with a white hood. Pulling the car backwards a few inches on a surface causes it to go forward. "Kellogg'sTM"
is written on the hood. No other Kellogg's® Pull'N Go cars or Hot Wheels® cars are part of this recall.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today's Kids is recalling about 103,000 spinning ride toys. The center column can break, causing a child to suddenly fall backward or be hit in the face by the
broken column. Today's Kids has received 1,427 reports of the toys' columns breaking off, resulting in five injuries. Injuries include bumps on heads, cut faces and split lips. Two
children required stitches.
WASHINGTON,
D.C. -- Galoob® Toys Inc. is recalling about 8.9 million Sky Dancers® flying dolls. The hard plastic Sky Dancers® dolls can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and
can hit and injure both children and adults.
WASHINGTON,
D.C. -- Vtech Industries LLC is recalling about 34,000 Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phones. The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to
young children. CPSC and Vtech Industries have received nine reports of the plastic ball detaching from these phones. One child reportedly started to choke on one of these plastic
balls.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Mervyn's California is recalling about 1,200 children's plastic picnic sets contained in clear bags. The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that
violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. No
injuries have been reported.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Promotional Resources Group of Companies Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 105,000 Bug Zapper toys.
The Bug Zapper toy comes in two different styles: a frog and a lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue of the toy rolls out from the mouth about 2 inches. Fast food,
drive-in and small franchise restaurants distributed these toys with children's meals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Warner Bros. Studio Store is recalling about 3,800 Tweety rattles and 1,000 pairs of Tweety
sandals. Both products are being recalled because small parts of each product can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Jack Rabbit Creations Inc.
is recalling about 9,000 hand-painted, wooden stacking toys called Stacking King. These stacking toys have seven interlocking multi-colored, doughnut-shaped pieces mounted on
pegs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- By Us International Co. Ltd. is recalling about 13,500 Ballistic front suspension forks installed on certain
Brunswick mountain bicycles. The recalled forks were installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles and Roadmaster Ridge Rider bicycles. The forks on these bicycles can break apart,
causing riders to lose control and fall.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Answer Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 17,500 BMX and mountain bicycle forks, which were sold
separately and installed on bicycles. These 2000 model bicycle forks have been installed on more than 30 models of bicycles and were sold under Answer and Manitou brand names.
Bicycles that were made with these forks include high-end models by Specialized, Klein, Jamis and Marin.
The tube that attaches the fork to the bicycle can fail, causing riders to lose control and fall. Answer Products has received six
reports of these forks failing resulting in two consumers suffering minor injuries, including cuts, bruises and chipped teeth.
Dynacraft Industries Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Magna "Great Divide," 21- speed mountain bikes, sold in the 24-inch size for girls and
boys, and the 26-inch size for women and men. The bikes have a model number on the left side of the seat post. The girls' bikes have model number 8504-50 and are purple. The boys'
bikes have model number 8504-51 and are blue. The women's bikes have model number 8547-84 and also are purple. The men's' bikes have model number 8547-85 and are black. The words
"Great Divide" are located on the cross-tubes of these bicycles and the word "KALLOY" is located on the handlebar stems. Fred Meyer Stores in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and
Washington sold these bikes from December 1998 through August 18, 1999 for about $160.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maxim Enterprise Inc., of Middleboro, Mass., and Zany Brainy Inc., of King of Prussia, Pa.,
are recalling about 4,900 wooden pull toys. The pull toy's wheels can break off and the bead can detach from the pull string, posing small parts choking hazards to young
children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Franklin Sports, Huffy Sports and
Lifetime Products and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling the nets on 900,000 toy and youth basketball sets. Children could strangle on loops or openings in nets that
come unhooked from the rim or have knots that slide. If children put their heads into these openings, the net can get tangled around their
necks.
Toy, sporting goods, mass merchandise and discount
department stores nationwide sold the basketball sets since 1993 for $13 to $40. Basketball sets sold in stores today, by the participating manufacturers, have nets that are attached
securely to the rim and are not involved in this recall. In addition, nets on full-sized portable or in-ground sets over 6 feet high are not
recalled.
WASHINGTON, D.C. --
Southern Exchange Co. Inc. (Texsport) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling 146,000 mess kits, used for cooking over an open fire when camping. The mess kit's sauce
pan handle does not lock into place and the mess kit's fry pan handle can bend during use, spilling hot foods or liquids onto consumers and causing serious
burns.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Safari Ltd., of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 21,000 magnet games. Paint on
the magnets metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards for children's products. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead presents a lead poisoning hazard to
young children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Burger King Corporation and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are voluntarily recalling more than 25 million Pokemon balls
included with Burger King kids’ meals. The balls may pose a suffocation hazard to children under 3. Pokemon balls are the ball-shaped plastic containers that hold Pokemon toys
in Burger King kids’ meals. Either half of the Pokemon ball can become stuck on a child's face, covering the nose and mouth and may cause suffocation of a child under
3.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K2 Corp., of
Vashon, Wash., is recalling about 12,000 "FLIGHT ALX" brand in-line skates. The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious
injury.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Manhattan Group LLC, of
Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,400 pull toys. These toys are called Enchanted Garden Inchworm, item number EG150; Merry Meadows Cow, item number FS150; and Sunny Safari Blue
Elephant, item number SS150. The item number is on the back of the hangtag near the Universal Product Code. The inchworm has two red, two blue and two yellow round fabric sections
sewn together. The cow is made of white plush fabric with black spots sewn onto the white fabric. The cow has a red and white checkered bandanna tied around its neck. The elephant is
light blue with royal blue fabric on the tail, feet and ears. A label on these toys reads, "Made in Thailand." Specialty stores and gift shops nationwide sold these toys from July
1999 through December 1999 for about $20.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Action Performance Companies Inc.,
of Phoenix, Ariz., is recalling about 1,600 race car collectibles, which are illuminated race car panels. The race car is etched into a glass panel, measuring about 11 inches long, 6
inches wide and .25 inch thick. The glass panel sits in a black plastic base, which is equipped with a fluorescent light and plug. The available glass panels include the Tony Stewart
Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt GM Goodwrench Car and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car. The recalled collectibles are model numbers W9927077, W9927308,
W9927019, and W9927215. The model number is found on a sticker affixed to the "Action Racing Collectibles, Inc." box. Specialty stores nationwide sold the product during December 1999
for about $75.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif., is voluntarily
recalling about 19,000 mountain bikes. These are "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model name is written on the bike frame in yellow and black lettering. A
label affixed to the frame near the crank reads "Model No. 8526-26" and "99.10.11," which shows they were manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. Only bikes with this date code are
part of this recall. Another nearby label reads "Dynacraft Industries," and "Made in China." Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from November 1999 through February
2000 for about $140.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Burger King Corp. are again urging consumers to immediately destroy and discard Pokemon balls
distributed with Burger King kids meals in November and December 1999. On January 25, 2000, a 4-month-old boy in Indianapolis, Ind., reportedly suffocated when one-half of a Pokemon
ball that was in his crib became stuck on his
face.