Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - Posts

• It’s MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: It’s My Binky’s Personalized Pacifiers Units: About 115,000 Importer: It’s My Binky, of Henderson, Nev. Hazard: The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. Incidents/Injuries: It’s My Binky has received two reports of the pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple detaching. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled pacifiers have "Japlo" imprinted on the front of the pacifier shield at the bottom, center. The pacifiers were sold in blue, white and pink with various words or designs printed on the button of the pacifier. Examples of text and symbols printed on recalled Japlo pacifiers include but are not limited to the following: BLUE (pacifier w/text) WHITE (pacifier w/text) PINK (pacifier w/text) Image of a skull (no text) image of a skull (no text) spoiled stud muffin stud muffin princess prince charming prince charming my mom rocks my mom rocks princess mute button mute button my mom rocks my dad rocks my dad rocks mute button insomniac momma’s boy little monster future ceo insomniac future ceo flirt future ceo daddy’s girl daddy’s girl little monster born to shop born to shop flirt     bad to the bone     Sold at: Nordstrom and baby boutique retail stores nationwide and online at www.itsmybinky.com from February 2006 through June 2008 for between $5 and $6. Manufactured in: Malaysia Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these pacifiers away from children and return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm if purchased online to receive a free replacement pacifier. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact It’s My Binky toll-free at (888) 689-9444 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or visit the firm’s website at www.itsmybinky.com or e-mail Danielle Riiber at Danielle@itsmybinky.com Media Contact: Danielle Riiber at (702) 622-6261. Posted Jul 23 2008, 12:34 PM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Recall, Choking Hazard, Pacifier Recall, Plastic, pacifiers, Nordstomr

• Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “Faded Glory” Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets Units: 30,000 Importer: F.A.F. Inc., of Greenville, R.I. Distributer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Hazard: The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled three-piece sets contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace, and a charm bracelet. The following models are included in the recall: Item Model Number UPC Frog Set 6709-4250 72783357703 Monkey Set 6709-4251 72783357704 Cat Set 6709-4252 72783357705 “Faded Glory”, the model number, and UPC are printed on the product’s hangtag. Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the bracelet away from children and return the set to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800) 949-3311 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.faf.com                Posted Jul 23 2008, 11:58 AM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Recall, Wal-Mart, Children’s Jewelry, Lead Exposure

• Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Children's Charm Craft Kits Units: 18,500 units Importer: Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla. Hazard: The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves “Super Dooper Charms” (item #63403) and “Shoelace Charms” (item #67310) children’s charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. Sold through: Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the “Super Dooper Charms” kit and $6 for the “Shoelace Charms” kit. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.apii.com Posted Jul 23 2008, 11:43 AM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Recall, Lead, Children’s Jewelry, Lead Exposure

• Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms Units: About 500,000 Distributor: Parragon Inc., New York, New York Importer: Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom Hazard: Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None. Description: The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children’s book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina’s Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526. Sold at: Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children’s book. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm’s Web site: www.parragonrecall.com Posted Jul 23 2008, 11:25 AM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Book, Recall, Lead, Children’s Jewelry

• Children’s Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “It’s a Girl Thing” Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms Units: About 13,000 Distributor: Bead Bazaar USA Inc., of Rockville, Md. Hazard: The children’s jewelry could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves “It’s a Girl Thing” metal necklaces, bracelets, and phone charms. The jewelry features a variety of charms including flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. “It’s a Girl Thing” is printed on the packaging along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace), and 633870018433 (phone charm). Sold at: Retailers nationwide from February 2006 through June 2008 for about $6. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bead Bazaar USA at (800) 838-1769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.beadkit.com Phone Charm Bracelet Necklace Posted Jul 23 2008, 10:43 AM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Recall, Lead, Children’s Jewelry

• Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds Units: About 9,350 Importer: Bayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen™), of San Diego, Calif. Hazard: The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC received one report of a death involving a 22-month-old boy of Roseville, California. He strangled when the lid of the toy chest fell on the back of his head and entrapped his neck on the edge of the chest of a LaJolla Boat Bed. Description: This recall involves two styles of Bayside youth beds: the LaJolla Boat Bed and the Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Bed. The preassembled toy chests are designed in the shape of a ship or boat’s “bow” and attached to the beds as a footboard. The LaJolla Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top and white wood base with a blue stripe. The Pirates Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top, wheel shape and brown wood base with decorative carvings. Sold at: Costco and furniture retail stores nationwide and Costco.com from January 2006 through May 2008 for between $700 and $1,400. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy chests and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with replacement lid supports. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bayside at (877) 494-2536 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.baysidefurnishings.com to register online for the free repair kit. Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the Placer County (Calif.) Child Death Review Team. Posted Jul 23 2008, 10:40 AM by Jorge with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Recall, Children's Furniture

• Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles Units: About 1,400 Distributor: Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz. Hazard: The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. Incidents/Injuries: Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported. Description: The recalled remote controls were included in the remote cars as shown below. These cars were sold in a variety of colors. The model name and numbers are located on the body of the vehicle or on the retail packaging: Model Description Model Number Hurricane XP (1/8 Road Buggy) Green/Flame HURRICANEXP-GF   Orange/Black HURRICANEXP-OB   Orange/Flame HURRICANEXP-OF   Yellow/Flame HURRICANEXP-YF Hurricane XP Pro(1/8 Road Buggy) Green/Flame-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-GF   Silver-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-SB   Yellow/Flame-Blue Aluminum HURRICANPRO-YF Avalanche XP (1/8 Off Road Truck) Blue/Yellow AVALANCHEXP-94087-BY   Red/Green AVALANCHEXP-94087-RG   Red AVALANCHEXP-94087-R Monsoon XP (1/8 Off Road Truggy) Blue/Yellow MONSOONXP-94085-BY   Red/White/Blue MONSOONXP-94085-RWB   Red/Yellow MONSOONXP-94085-RY Tsunami Ultrawide (1/10 Truggy) Blue/Flame TSUNAMIUW-BF-94110W   Red/Flame TSUNAMIUW-RF-94110W Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Redcat Racing Co. collect at (602) 454-6445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or at www.redcatracing.com Posted Jul 23 2008, 10:29 AM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Toys, Recall, Toy Recall, Children's Toys, Toy

• Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Taggies™ Sleep’n Play Infant Garments Units: About 6,200 Importer: Rashti & Rashti, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves two Taggies™ Sleep ‘n Play style infant garments sold in purple or blue and white with style number listed in chart. The infant garments are one piece footed coveralls with snaps down the front. These garments were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. RN #27829 is printed on the care label sewn into the garment. Style numbers are printed on the hangtag of the garments. Style# UPC Color Description T21301H 0-22253-21301-3 Purple Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (0-3M) T21302H 0-22253-21302-0 Purple Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (0-6M) T21301H 0-22253-21303-7 Purple Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (6-9M) T20816H 0-22253-20816-3 Blue and White Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (0-3M)) T20817H 0-22253-20817-0 Blue and White Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (3-6M) T20818H 0-22253-20818-7 Blue and White Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (6-9M) Sold at: Buy Buy Baby, Dillards, Nordstrom, and other specialty stores and Internet retailers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these garments away from children and contact Rashti & Rashti to receive a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rashti & Rashti at (888) 594-3730 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rashtiandrashti.com   Posted Jul 23 2008, 10:22 AM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Recall, Choking Hazard, Children's Clothes, Taggies