Product Recall Notices
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement HazardWed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
more information...Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation HazardWed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
more information...Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us StoresThu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
more information...Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to ChildrenThu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks.
more information...JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking HazardThu, 13 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT
The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
more information...Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead ExposureWed, 05 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
more information...OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardTue, 04 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT
Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
more information...Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardTue, 04 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
more information...Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking HazardsThu, 30 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT
Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards.
more information...CPSC Provides Safety Tips for a Safe Trick or TreatWed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds parents and caregivers to keep safety in mind, so that no child is haunted by Halloween-related injuries. Hidden dangers associated with costumes, treats, and decorations can be easily prevented.
more information...Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead HazardWed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT
The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
more information...CPSC and Carter's Advise Parents of Rashes Associated with Heat Transferred, or "Tag-less," LabelsFri, 24 Oct 2008 14:15:00 GMT
Reports have been received that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter's clothing with heat-transferred, or "Tag-less," labels.
more information...Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn RiskWed, 22 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT
A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.
more information...Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation HazardsTue, 21 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT
Failure to use or install safety pegs can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.
more information...Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation HazardsTue, 21 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT
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.
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