Kids’ products: every recall, from CPSC

Kids’ product recall Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Dec 23, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 23, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Evenflo Recalls Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 18, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 18, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowing; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Children’s Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 18, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 18, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Regal Lager Recall to Replace Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Fall Hazard The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 17, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 17, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Dec 17, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 17, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl’s Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Dec 4, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 4, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Dec 3, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 3, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 25, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 25, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. Nov 20, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 20, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Nov 19, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. Nov 19, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 19, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Nov 13, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Cobra Electronics Recalls Children’s Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys “R” Us Stores The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 13, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2008The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Claire’s Recalls Children’s Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Nov 5, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 5, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Nov 4, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 4, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Nov 4, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 4, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. Oct 30, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 30, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards The crib’s drop side can detach when the spring peg is not engaged, which can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg… CPSC says to stop using it Oct 21, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 21, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall My Way Corp. Recalls Baby Walkers Due to Stairway Fall Hazard The walkers violate the baby walker voluntary standard and can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 16, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 16, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Infant Death Prompts Recall of Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA; Crib Poses Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards The sides of the convertible crib are made of a mesh that expands, creating a gap between the mattress and the side through which an infant can slip. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 16, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 16, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Oct 15, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 15, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child’s Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy The blaster’s plunger can pull the user’s skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest. Oct 9, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 9, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Rack Room Shoes Recalls Girls’ Sandals Due to Choking Hazard The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Oct 8, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 8, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Oct 7, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 7, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. Oct 1, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 1, 2008The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Kids’ product recall Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz’s Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Sep 30, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 30, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Sep 25, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 25, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers Due to sizing problems with the crib’s hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 17, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 17, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children’s Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Sep 16, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 16, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. Sep 10, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 10, 2008The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Circo Children’s Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Sep 3, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The baby carrier’s chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 3, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 3, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Hooded Sweaters Recalled by Empress Arts; Children Can Strangle on Drawstrings The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Sep 2, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Bonne Bell Recalls Children’s Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. Aug 29, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Inc. Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat’s restraint straps while upside down. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard The stroller’s hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 28, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2008The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Aug 28, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued-on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard… Aug 28, 2008announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Kids’ product recall Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard If the fabric flap velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars… Aug 28, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

CPSC warning Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars spaced farther apart than 2 3/8 inches, which is the maximum distance allowed under… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 27, 2008announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 27, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard The shiny material on the elephant’s ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 26, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 26, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Aug 12, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 12, 2008The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans™ Toys Due to Choking Hazard Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Aug 7, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 7, 2008The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Aug 6, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 6, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Aug 6, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 6, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood, which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Aug 6, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 6, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 5, 2008announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 5, 2008The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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