Toys

September 4, 2007 -- 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: Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys

Units: About 8,900

Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.    » read more »

September 4, 2007 -- 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: Geo Trax Locomotive Toys

Units: About 90,000

Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »

Department of Consumer Protection Inspectors Find 127 Remaining Items

September 1, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today released the results from a statewide sweep of Connecticut stores that she directed the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) to conduct in order to check for any toys that were part of the recent nationwide recalls.

DCP inspectors began the checks on August 23 and continued through August 28. Inspectors visited 265 toy stores, department stores, discount stores and grocery stores across the state.    » read more »

August 30, 2007 -- 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: Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases

Units: About 27,000

Importer / Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.    » read more »

August 31, 2007 -- Jefferson City, Mo. — Parents, particularly those buying school supplies, should be aware of a recall this week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon says. The item being recalled is a paint and crayon set sold by Toys “R” Us called The Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Case. Company officials say lead was used in the ink on the carrying case, as well as in the paints included in the product.    » read more »

Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores

August 28, 2007 -- 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: Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans

Units: About 6,000

Importer: Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio    » read more »

Martin Designs Inc. recalled more than 250,000 children’s journals this week

August 24, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today sent the following letter to Mr. Jeff Davis, president of Martin Designs Inc., raising concerns about this week’s recall of lead contaminated children’s journals and address books.    » read more »

Aug. 23, 2007 -- In light of recent concerns over toy recalls, Wal-Mart today outlined enhanced toy safety efforts to give parents additional reassurance as the holidays approach.

Its new supplier-to-shelf safety program will underscore and support the strenuous activity being taken by branded manufacturers and the toy industry.    » read more »

August 23, 2007 -- Washington, DC - “Today’s recall of lead-contaminated journals and address books is just another sign that we need to strengthen the ability of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to be a strong voice for consumers.

This recall – one in a line of recalls this summer – only serves as further evidence that our system is not working to protect our children against lead hazards. Parents and families need assurances that the products they buy for their children are safe.    » read more »

23 August 2007 -- A senior trade official in China says a global recall of millions of Chinese-made toys was the result of new industry standards, not poor quality products.

Speaking at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, Vice Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said that the recall was a responsible move, given that products could affect the health and safety of children.

He added that a recall of more than 18 million toys with magnets was the result of new standards that were put in place in May.    » read more »

Public Health Officials Alerting Doctors, Day Care Centers to Watch for Signs of Lead Poisoning

August 23, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that she has ordered Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) inspectors to check stores across the state and remove any of the millions of popular-brand toys imported from China that were recently recalled.

Three inspectors began the sweeps today. The checks will continue through the weekend augmented by 10 inspectors from other parts of the agency who will assist with the priority effort.    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- 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: SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals

Units: About 250,000

Importer: Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, Ohio    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- 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: Spinning Tops and Tin Pails

Units: About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails

Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- 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 Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets

Units: About 7,900

Importer: Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, N.J.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- 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: TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets

Units: About 14,000

Importer: TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »