Kids’ products: every recall, from CPSC

Kids’ product recall Children’s Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Feb 7, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 7, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Feb 7, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 7, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall LL Bean Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard A small metal zipper tab on the infant booties can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Feb 7, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 7, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Easy-Bake Ovens Recalled for Repair Due to Entrapment and Burn Hazards Young children can insert their hands into the oven’s opening and get their hands or fingers caught, posing an entrapment and burn hazard. Feb 6, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 6, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Hair Dryers Recalled by Version-X Due to Electrocution Hazard These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 24, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 24, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2007 90cc Youth Model ATVs On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque… CPSC says to stop using it Jan 23, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 23, 2007The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning The pendant on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Jan 18, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 18, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Target Recalls Baby Rattles and Ornaments for Choking Hazard Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 18, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 18, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Graco Children’s Products Inc. Recalls to Repair Contempo™ Highchairs Due to Collapse Hazard The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. Jan 18, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 18, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Geometix International LLC Recalls MagneBlocks™ Toys, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards Tiny magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. Jan 18, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 18, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Kids II Inc. Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. Jan 17, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 17, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Sportsstuff Inc. Recalls Air Pumps for Laceration Hazard These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 11, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Seena International for Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Jan 10, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 10, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Samara Brothers Recalls Children’s Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead The coatings on the snaps in the overalls and shirt contain excessive amounts of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to… CPSC says to stop using it Jan 5, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 5, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Strollers Due to Abrasion Hazard Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller’s add-on seat. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 27, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 27, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Kids’ product recall Celebrate Express Inc. Recalls Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead. Dec 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 19, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 18, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 18, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Macy’s Recalls Infant Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard The snaps on the legs of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 14, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall See Kai Run Brand Children’s Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose Choking Hazard Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Dec 13, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 13, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Kids’ product recall Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Dec 13, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 13, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall BRIO Corp. Recalls Bell Rattles for Choking Hazard The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. Dec 13, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 13, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s “Powerpuff Girls” Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Dec 13, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 13, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Dec 4, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 4, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Dollar Days International Recalls Children’s Parka Jackets with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Nov 30, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 30, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Nov 15, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 15, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Cuts, impacts or projectiles; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Cars Toy Chests Sold at Toys “R” Us Recalled by Delta Enterprise Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The red paint on the partition panels of the toy box contains high levels of lead. Nov 9, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles™ Activity Toys for Choking Hazard The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Remote Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking Hazard The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 2, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 2, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Various Firms Recall Flashing Pacifiers for Choking, Aspiration and Strangulation Hazards These pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. Nov 2, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 2, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kits Sold at Target Stores Recalled by Paper Magic Group Due to Choking Hazard The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 24, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 24, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Baby Cookie Monster Toys Sold with DVD at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking Hazard The small felt fabric cookie attached to the plush toy’s hand can be removed easily and ingested by young children, posing a choking hazard. Oct 18, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 18, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Scandinavian Child Recalls Cariboo™ Baby Changing Tables Due to Fall Hazard If the zipper is misaligned, it can come apart and allow the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard to the baby. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 12, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 12, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 27, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 27, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers The oversized plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys can become lodged in children’s throats, posing a suffocation hazard. Sep 22, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Kids’ product recall LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 20, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 20, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl’s for Strangulation Hazard These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Sep 20, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 20, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Sep 20, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 20, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Children’s Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard These bathrobes fail to meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard. Sep 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 19, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall True Religion Recalls Children’s Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Neiman Marcus A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children’s Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard A child’s arm can become caught in the activity center’s plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children. Sep 7, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 7, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Pool Toys Recalled by Wild Planet Toys Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children When partially filled with water, the pool toy can stand upright on the pool floor with the rigid narrow end pointed upward, posing an impalement risk. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 30, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 30, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children’s Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 22, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 22, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat, posing a burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 22, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 22, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children’s Toys Given Away at Libraries The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Aug 17, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Cage Bell Musical Instruments for Babies Recalled for Choking Hazard If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard. Aug 17, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Kids’ product recall Lands’ End Children’s Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating The backpack’s battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 17, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Kids’ product recall Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard The harness could be threaded incorrectly. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 16, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 16, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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