Thursday, December 27, 2007

MORE TOY RECALLS DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAD

IF YOU SEE ANY OF THESE TOYS ON STORE SHELVES PLEASE ASK THE STORE MANAGER TO REMOVE THEM IMMEDIATELY AS THEY HAVE BEEN RECALLED!


1. Fishing Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers
Hazard: The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead.
Description: The recalled Fishing Game contains a fishing pole, one large battery operated fish, and three small wind-up fish. The UPC #011546208270 and product #25741 are printed on the product’s packaging.


2. “Soldier Bear” Wooden Pull Along Learning Blocks & Wagon
Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
Hazard: The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead.
Description: Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon (alphabet blocks in a wooden wagon)


3. “Soldier Bear” Time Teacher Clock Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead.
Description: Time Teacher (magnetic shapes & clock in pull cart)


4. “Soldier Bear” Wooden Riding Horse
Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead.
Description: Wooden Riding Horse


5. “Soldier Bear” Vehicle Play Set Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead.
Description: Vehicle Play Set (blue military vehicle with action figures)


6. Discount Supply Store "Measuring Chart" Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: The paint on the grow chart contains excess levels of lead.
Description: The Giant Grow Chart measures a child’s growth with a giant yellow ruler-shaped plastic chart. The grow chart also has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to bottom.


7. Curious George Plush Dolls
Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy’s plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead.
Description: This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging.
These include: Birthday, Fireman, Sweet Dreams, Tool Time, Tool Time (soft face).


8. Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets
Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead.
Description: The recalled products are six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmets, modeled after helmets worn by several race car drivers. The follow models are included in the recall: Terry Borcheller helmet, part number 2005740; Kurt Busch helmet, part number 2001368; and Vitor Meira helmet, part number 2001381. The part number is located on the product’s packaging with the UPC.


9. Collectable Toy Robot by Schylling Assoc. Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead.
Description: The “Robot 2000” is a battery-operated, tin robot standing 12” tall. It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open.


10. Dizzy Ducks Music Box by Schylling Assoc. Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: Surface paints on the wooden base of the music box contain excessive levels of lead.
Description: The Dizzy Ducks Music Box is a wind-up music box with ducks that spin as music plays.


11. Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead.
Description: The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters.


12. Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead.
Description: The recall involves two styles of “pull and release” toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).


13. Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard:
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead.
Description: The posable spaceman figures are about 4½-inches tall and come with two accessories. They were sold in various colors including yellow, grey, silver, blue, green, gold, black, and red.

TO CHECK ALL TOY RECALLS GO TO: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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