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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1) Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 2) Children's Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 3) Toddler Pants Sets Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores Recalled for Choking Hazard 4) Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles Recalled by JAKKS Pacific Due to Fire Hazard 5) Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 6) Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard 7) Fisher-Price Recalls "Laugh and Learn" Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard 8) Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite(tm) Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards 9) Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 10) Children's Rings Sold at Big Lots! Stores Recalled By Lari Jewelry Company Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 11) Sportcraft Recalls Inflatable Bounce Houses Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 359-8162 Children's Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning 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: Children's "Rachael Rose Kidz" Rings Units: About 280,000 Importer: Shalom International Corp., of New York, N.Y. 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 children's rings are silver or gold-colored with designs or stones in a variety of colors. The rings come four to a package. "Kidz by Rachael Rose," "Family Dollar $1" and "SKU 1905580" are printed on the packaging. Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled rings away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund, or contact Shalom International for information on how to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Shalom International at (800) 359-8162 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit Family Dollar's Web site at www.familydollar.com
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 548-6784 Children's Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising Due to Lead Poisoning 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: Children's "Ultra Gear" Bracelets Units: About 86,400 Importer: DM Merchandising Inc., of Elmhurst, 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 bracelets are 8-inch long, silver-colored chain bands that have a 1 ½ -inch long casting with assorted designs, including a snake and a sword. Sold at: U.S. Gifts stores, dollar stores and small discount stores nationwide from July 2004 through January 2007 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 or contact DM Merchandising for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DM Merchandising at (800) 548-6784 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dmmerchandising.com February 8, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (212) 736-4848 Toddler Pants Sets Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores Recalled 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. Units: About 1,800 Manufacturer: G & W Industries Inc., of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: G & W Industries has received one report of a zipper pull detaching into the hands of a toddler. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves "Little Lass" toddler pants sets sold with a velour jacket and pants, and a tee-shirt. The sets were sold in red and black, and have the words, "Snow Angel" printed on the front of the jacket. Sizes included in the recall are 2T, 3T and 4T. Sold at: Meijer Stores nationwide from October 2006 through December Manufactured in: Philippines Remedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled pants sets to the nearest Meijer Store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact G & W Industries collect at (212) 736-4848 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. February 13, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 875-2557 Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles Recalled by JAKKS Pacific Due to Fire 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. Units: About 245,000 Manufacturer: JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif. Hazard: The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: JAKKS Pacific has received 33 reports of the batteries melting or catching fire while charging, including three reports of minor burns to fingers and 23 reports of property damage to flooring, seats or walls. Description: This recall involves battery packs used with FLY WHEELS XPV toy vehicles. The battery packs were sold with a charger (item number Sold at: Toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers nationwide from August 2006 through January 2007 for about $30. Battery packs and toy vehicles packaged together sold for between $80 and $90. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JAKKS Pacific toll-free at (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at battery@jakks.net
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 985-9975 Samara Brothers Recalls Boys' Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning 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. Units: About 8,000 Manufacturer: Samara Brothers LLC, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves boy's outerwear jackets with a Carter's-brand logo on the front. The jackets were sold in toddler and boy's sizes. Toddler sizes range from 2T to 4T. Boy's sizes include S, M and L. The outerwear jackets were sold in charcoal, navy and red. Sold at: Major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara Brothers to obtain a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Samara Brothers at (800) 985-9975 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.samarajacketrecall.com or e-mail the firm at info@samararecall.com
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 236-8150 Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation 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. Units: About 20,000 Importer: Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A., of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers sizes S to XL. Hooded sweatshirts included in the recall were sold in pink, white, light blue, yellow, navy and gray. The nylon windbreakers were sold in royal blue, olive, pink, light blue and navy. Sold at: Discount department stores nationwide from May 2003 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Basix U.S.A. at February 15, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 447-5003 Fisher-Price Recalls "Laugh and Learn" Bunny Toys 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. Units: About 500,000 (an additional 700,000 were sold worldwide) Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y. Hazard: The pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Laugh and Learn Learning Bunny that measures about 10-inches tall. The yellow bunny with one green and one orange ear has musical and counting sound effects. The words, "Laugh and Learn" are printed on the bunny's shirt. Product numbers involved in the recall are: K0468, K2960, K2961, K2962, K2963, K2964, K2965, K3440, K6898, K7884, L0327, and K5862. The product numbers are located on the fabric tag sewn to the body of the bunny. Only bunnies with three dimensional pompom noses are included in this recall. Bunnies with flat or embroidered noses are not subject to this recall. Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide May 2006 through December 2006 for about $15. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the bunny to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 370-1827 Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite(tm) Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards 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. Units: About 30,000 Importer: Jazwares, Inc. of Sunrise, Fla. Hazard: Small magnets used to connect the puzzle pieces can fall out. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of nine incidents where magnets became loose from these puzzles. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled Link-N-Lite(tm) Magnetic Light-Up Puzzle, which is a double-sided plastic magnetic puzzle for ages 3 and up, has two designs. The Disney-brand puzzle shows the Disney Princesses on the front and Ariel, from The Little Mermaid, on the back. The Marvel-brand puzzle shows "Spider-Man & Friends" on both sides. Each puzzle measures Sold at: Target and Kohl's stores nationwide and on Amazon.com from June Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the puzzles and contact Jazwares for a free replacement toy that does not contain magnets. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jazwares Inc. at February 23, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 659-7026 Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning 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: Children's "Kidsite" Necklace and Earring Sets Units: About 6,000 Importer: Crimzon Rose Accessories, of North Providence, 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 children's necklace and earring sets have birthstones made of plastic gemstones in various colors. The pendants on the necklaces are shaped like flowers on a silver-colored chain. The matching pierced earrings have round birthstones. The month of the birthstone and "Kidsite" are printed on the front of the products' Sold exclusively at: Kmart stores nationwide from October 2001 through December 2006 for about $5. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and return it to any Kmart store to receive one of three free children's jewelry sets. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (800)
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 524-0024 Children's Rings Sold at Big Lots! Stores Recalled By Lari Jewelry Company Due to Lead Poisoning 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: "Claudia Jublot" Children's Rings Units: About 115,000 Importer: Lari Jewelry Co., of New Orleans, La. 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. Description: The recalled rings are silver in color with red paint and a simulated diamond cluster on the top. The ring's packaging is a yellow card with "Claudia Jublot" printed on the front and UPC # "1524100121266045" on the back. Sold at: Big Lots! stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lari Jewelry Co. February 27, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 511-0675 Sportcraft Recalls Inflatable Bounce Houses Due to Impact Injury 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. Units: About 2,600 Distributor: Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J. Hazard: The fan and the plastic housing surrounding the fan can break apart during use of the inflatable bounce house, posing a risk of impact injury to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Sportcraft has received three reports of the fan unit breaking apart during use. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves large, inflatable bounce houses inside which children can jump and play. The recall includes the following Sold at: Academy Sports and Outdoors and Sport Chalet stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for between $200 and $300. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bounce houses and contact Sportcraft to receive a free replacement fan. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sportcraft at
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