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Little Tikes Workshop and Tool Sets Recall Extended to 1.7 Million
Friday, September 30th, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with MGA’s Little Tikes, has expanded the voluntary recall it issued in August 2009 of Little Tikes Workshop and Tool Sets. Approximately 1.6 million of the sets were recalled in 2009, and the recall has now been extended to 1.7 million.
The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children. Little Tikes reported two additional incidents, occurring prior to the August 2009 recall, of children who choked when the toy nail became lodged in their throat. Both children were treated in a hospital and made a full recovery. The recalled products were sold nationwide from 1990 to 2004 for $25 to $100.
For model numbers, which may be found on some of the products, click here. Owners of the products should take the toy nails away from young children immediately and contact Little Tikes. For more information, visit at www.littletikes.com
Tags: CPSC, Little Tikes, MGA, plastic toy nails, recall, Workshop and Tool Sets
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This post was written by Jill Feigelman
Recall: Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon
Friday, July 29th, 2011
Fisher-Price, in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, has issued a voluntary recall of the Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon due to a laceration hazard.
The wagon’s handle has a molded-in reinforcement, which adds stiffness and if a child falls on it, it can cause lacerations. CPSC advises consumers to take the recalled toy away from children and contact Fisher-Price for information on how to get a free repair kit.
The recalled wagons have the model number P8977 that can be found on the bottom of the product. The wagons are red with a yellow handle, and include multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. Approximately 208,000 of the wagons were sold in the U.S. and in Canada between June 2009 and July 2011 for around $25.
CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of seven reports of injuries, including five reports of children requiring surgical glue or stitches. Consumers with incident or injuries reports are asked to contact the CPSC by visiting SaferProducts.gov.
Tags: CPSC, Fisher Price, Health Canada, Little People Builders Load 'n Go Wagon, recall
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This post was written by Jill Feigelman
Recall: UJ Trading Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
UJ Trading in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has recalled approximately 18,500 Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters due to a fire hazard. RadioShack previously recalled the helicopters in January, due to one fire report.
The battery housing under the canopy of the remote-control helicopters can overheat while charging, leading to a potential fire. UJ Trading has reported no injuries.
The recalled units can be identified by the model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk logo located on the front of the controller. The body of the helicopter also contains the markings: AH-64 and helicopter.
Consumers should immediately take the helicopter away from children and contact UJ Trading to obtain a full refund. UJ Trading will provide a paid postage label to return the recalled product.
Consumers with incident or injuries reports are asked to contact the CPSC by visiting www.saferproducts.gov.
Photo Credit: Consumer Reports.org
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Fisher-Price Recalls More Than 11 Million Toys and Baby Gear
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Fisher-Price, in cooperation with Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has recalled more than 11 million toys and baby products that were sold in the United States and Canada.
The company is recalling 14 models of the Fisher-Price Trike and Tough Trike toddler tricycles (approximately 7 million units in the U.S. and 150,000 in Canada), which can cause serious injury including genital bleeding when a child sits or falls on the pretend plastic ignition key. According to the CPSC, there have been 10 injuries reported.
Also recalled are seven models of infant activity centers with inflatable balls, a total of 2.8 million units in the U.S. and 125,000 in Canada. The models have been deemed a choking hazard as the valves of the inflatable balls can come off. The CPSC was notified of 46 incidents in which the valves had come off, including 14 that were found in children’s mouths.
Tags: Fisher Price, Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway, Fisher-Price Trike, Health Canada, recall, Tough Trike, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
P. Graham Dunn Voluntary Rattle Recall
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
P. Graham Dunn and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have announced a voluntary recall for the company’s wooden toy rattles. If the wooden dowel on the toy is installed incorrectly, the metal rattle can become exposed, causing a potential choking hazard.
Four reports of this exposure have been confirmed, although no incidents of harm occurred in any of the cases. The recalled toy rattle is light brown and contains eight wooden dowels and a gold-colored metal rattle inside. The toy rattle is circular in shape, measuring 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches. Approximately 500 of the recalled rattles were sold in gift stores and book retailers in June and July for around $6.
Consumers should stop using the product and contact P. Graham Dunn for a refund. Contact information is available after the jump.
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This post was written by Justin McCraw
Recall: Beado Handheld Bead Play Toys
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Agency, in collaboration with Rhino Toys, Inc., has issued a recall notice for Beado handheld bead play toys. The toy, which poses a potential choking hazard, can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Affecting approximately 5,500 units, the Beado toy’s adhesive may not be sufficient enough to maintain a connection between various plastic wires, which may cause the toy’s beads to fall off. The recall affects Beado handheld beaded play toys with the model number 1501 and the date code 02910 04323A. The product measures six inches in diameter, and contains four blue plastic “hubs,” six white plastic “wires,” and 12 multi-colored beads.
Products whose date codes differ from 02910, or have a black mark next to the 02910 date code with an inspection sticker, are exempt. For detailed examples, click here.
For more information, or to report a claim, call Rhino at 877-887-4433 Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Pacific Time.
Photo Credit: Rhino Toys, Inc.
Tags: Beado, recall, Rhino Toys, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Agency
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This post was written by Christina Edwards
McDonald’s Announces Recall on Shrek Themed Drinking Glasses
Monday, June 7th, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and McDonald’s have announced a voluntary recall of the Shrek Forever After 3D Collectible Drinking Glasses, due to a potential cadmium risk.
The recall affects about 12 million units. The designs on the glasses contain cadmium, which produces a risk of adverse health effects after long term exposure. No injuries have been reported. The glasses were sold exclusively at McDonald’s from May 2010 to June 2010 for approximately $2. McDonald’s asks consumers to immediately stop using the glasses, and information on how to obtain a full refund can be found at www.McDonalds.com.
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Step2 Recalls 21,000 Toy Drums
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, in cooperation with The Step2 Company, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 21,000 of Step2’s Basic Rhythms Drums.
The toy drums pose a potential choking hazard to young children, because the plastic clips used to attach the drumsticks to the drum can break. The drums were set at Toys “R” Us, Burlington Coat Factory, and other retail stores nationwide from August 2009 through this March for between $10 and $15.
The CPSC advises consumers to immediately take the recalled toy from children and contact Step2 to request a replacement toy.
Tags: CPSC, Health Canada, recall, Step2
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Gund Recalls Baby Board Books
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gund is conducting a voluntary recall of its paperboard books marketed under the Gund Baby brand. The company received three reports from consumers that the Styrofoam material used to affix the baby rattle/plastic handle to the binding of the book can become dislodged if chewed or picked at. This could present a choking hazard to infants and young children, although no injuries have been reported.
Tags: baby, board books, Gund, recall
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Tink and Friends Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Playmates Toys, have announced a voluntary recall of Tiny Tink and Friends Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets. This recall involves charms sold with the sets. The charm is attached to a cord using a metal ring and cylinder and included with the sets as a separate accessory that children can attach to the toy necklace, bracelet, or key chain. The cylindrical metal connector on the charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law. No injuries have been reported.
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