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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1)Children's Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 2)"See Kai Run" Brand Children's Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose Choking Hazard 3)Children's Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 4)BRIO Corp. Recalls Bell Rattles for Choking Hazard 5)Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard 6)Children's "Powerpuff Girls" Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 7)Macy's Recalls Infant Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard 8)Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard 9)Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System 10)BabySwede LLC Recalls BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons Due to Choking Hazard 11)Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Strollers Due to Abrasion Hazard
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 484-3444 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 Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces Units: About 51,600 necklaces Importer: Really Useful Products Inc., of Darien, Ill. Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Mood Necklaces are multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, moons, shamrocks, spiders, butterflies and lizards that hang from a black chord. The packaging is a black cardboard wrapped in plastic with "Mood Necklace" printed on the front and "Item # JW41001" and "UPC number 898846410011" printed on a sticker on the back. Sold by: Children's, dollar, and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2006 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Really Useful Products for information on how to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Really Useful Products toll-free at (888) 484-3444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ruproducts.com
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 524-7463 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 Boots Units: About 6,500 Manufacturer: See Kai Run, of Woodinville, Wash. Hazard: Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: See Kai Run has received one report of a child starting to choke on a detached snap from the boot. Description: This recall involves the "Ellis" children's boot sold in pre-walk and toddler sizes 3 through 9. The boots are black with white stitching and were sold with either leather or faux fur lining. "See Kai Run" is written on the sole and insole of the boots. . "Ellis - FF" or "Ellis - L" is written on the side of the shoe box under the Style heading. No other styles or models are included in this recall. Sold at: Children's shoe stores, department stores, boutiques and Web retailers nationwide from November 2004 through November 2006 for about $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact See Kai Run at (888) To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 832-0224 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 Butterfly Necklaces Units: About 29,000 Manufacturer: U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo. Hazard: The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with multi-colored pendants shaped as butterflies. The pendant hangs from a silver-colored chain. The necklaces' packaging is pink and purple cardboard with "Butterfly Necklace" printed on the front and "Item #JA442" on the back. Sold by: U.S. Toy Co. retail stores, at www.ustoy.com, children's, and small discount stores nationwide from October 2005 through November 2006 for about $4 per dozen. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact U.S. Toy Co. Inc. at
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 543-5639 BRIO Corp. Recalls Bell Rattles for 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: BRIO Bell Rattles Units: About 5,550 Distributor: K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa. Manufacturer: BRIO AB, of Sweden Hazard: The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported. Description: This recall involves wooden rattles with six-multi-colored slats used to connect the two, red round ends. A metal bell is contained within the slats. The rattles measure 2 1/2-inches in diameter by 2 1/2-inches in height. The name BRIO appears on one of the wooden sides. Sold by: Mail order, Internet and specialty toy stores nationwide from February 2005 through April 2006 for about $5. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and contact K'NEX for a free replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact K'NEX Industries at (800) 543-5639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at email@KNEX.com
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 561-2269 Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure 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: Gemco(r) Lemonade Jars Units: About 6,600 Importer: Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y. Hazard: The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled product is the Gemco(r) Lemonade Jar. The product is a six-sided glass jar with a round glass lid and a metal spigot at the bottom of the jar. The jar has a yellow and green label on the front that reads "Lemonade Jar" with a picture of two lemons. There is a sticker on the bottom that reads "imported by Gemco, Div. Lifetime Hoan Corp. Westbury, N.Y. 11590 Made in China." Sold at: Retailers nationwide from April 2004 through November 2006 for about $16. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Lifetime Brands Inc., at (888) 561-2269 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at lemonadejar@lifetimebrands.com
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 528-5599 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 Powerpuff Girls necklaces Units: About 48,000 Importer: Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I. Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" Sold at: Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com,from March 2003 through November 2006 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at 1-800-528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 874-2812 Macy's Recalls Infant Coveralls 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: Baby greendog(r) girl's knit coveralls Units: About 500 Distributor: Macy's Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The snaps on the legs of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled knit coveralls are off-white with long sleeves. There are pastel stripes on the sleeves and legs, and a floral motif on the right-hand side of the chest. It was sold with a matching striped cap. The coveralls were sold in sizes 0-12 months. Style number 1053EGR410 is printed on the hang tag. Sold exclusively at: Macy's stores nationwide from August 2006 through October 2006 for about $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these coveralls immediately and return them to any Macy's store for a full refund or store credit. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Macy's Merchandising Group toll-free at (877) 874-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fds.com/cpsc
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 925-6278 Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles 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: Holiday Time(tm) Stuffed Christmas Beagles Units: About 56,000 Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Hazard: The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The stuffed animal is a brown and white beagle with a red scarf and Santa hat trimmed in red and white stripes. A green wreath with red pompoms is attached near the beagle's mouth. The stuffed beagle measures 7-inches tall and 5-inches long. "Marketed by WAL-MART STORES, INC" and UPC number "8 85271 90780 3" are printed on the dog's sewn-in labels. "Holiday Time(tm)" is printed on the animal's hang tag. Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $3. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800)
Firm's Hotline: (800) 859-4519 Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary replacement program for the following consumer product. Units: About 2 Million Distributor: Nintendo of America Inc. Issue: If consumers swing the hand-held "Wii Remote" game controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the controller to strike bystanders or objects. Incidents/Injuries: Nintendo has received reports of cords on wrist straps breaking, including three reports of minor injuries not requiring medical attention. All of these incidents occurred when consumers were playing the game, "Wii Sports." Description: The wrist straps are sold with Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we"). Its controller, called the Wii Remote, is shaped like a TV remote. Sensors determine the Wii Remote's position in 3-D space, which means that a tennis swing, for example, is done through movement of a consumer's hand rather than by just fingers and thumbs. Sold by: The Wii video game systems have been sold since November 19, Manufactured in: Japan and China Remedy: Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap. Customer Contact: For more information, contact Nintendo toll-free at
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 424-0200 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: BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons Units: About 33,000 Importer/Distributor: BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio Hazard: After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents have been reported in the United States. BabySwede has received 11 reports of the plastic loosening on the spoons in other countries. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled feeding spoons were sold under the brand name "BABYBJÖRN," which is printed along the front side of the spoon's handle. The spoons were sold in one package containing two spoons. The spoons are about 6-1/2 inches in length, with a soft, flexible plastic tip sold in two color combinations: blue/red or green/yellow. Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores, catalogs and Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006 for about $9. Manufactured in: Sweden Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement spoons.
January 10, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 927-5596 Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Strollers Due to Abrasion 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: Phil & Teds e3 Strollers with doubles seats Units: About 14,300 Manufacturer: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga. Hazard: Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children. Incidents/Injuries: Regal Lager has received one report of a child who scraped his arm from touching the tire in motion. Description: This recall involves the e3 Buggy which is a three-wheeled stroller with a black steel tubing frame. It is sold in a variety of fabric colors. An additional seat, known as a "Doubles Kit," can be added directly behind the main stroller's seat allowing a second child to ride in the stroller. This seat can either be added on top of the stroller's frame or attached on top of the rear axle in the lower position. When used in the lower position, a seated child can reach the wheels. Sold by: Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide, and Internet retailers from July 2005 through November 2006 for about $380. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the additional rear seat in the lower position on top of the rear axle and contact Regal Lager for free additional rear wheel guards. Customer Contact: For more information, contact Regal Lager at (800)
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