February Recalls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1) Building Baby Safety From the Ground Up

2) Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

3) Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

4) Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

5) Children’s Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

6) Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard

7) Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

8) Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

9) Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard

10) Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal Due to Strangulation Hazard

11) Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard

12) Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

13) Consumer Alert: Fire Hazard with Remote-Controlled Helicopters and Airplanes

14) Netshops Recalls Children's Table and Chair Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

15) West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards

16) Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

17) Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores

18) Children’s Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

19) Children’s Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard

 

 

February 28, 2008

Release #08-203 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7800

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

 

 

Building Baby Safety From the Ground Up

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A warm bath, lullaby and bedtime stories are staples in your child’s nighttime routine. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges parents and caregivers to add a safe sleep environment to the daily routine of placing baby to sleep.

CPSC staff is aware of 97 crib related deaths from 2002 through 2004.

 

A CPSC staff analysis (pdf) of reports of deaths related to cribs found that about half of the deaths were in cribs containing pillows, quilts and other bedding. About half of these were due to suffocation when infants ended up face down on pillows or face down in a crib with pillows, quilts and other bedding.

 

Thirty-percent of crib deaths were attributed to entrapment between components of old cribs that were in bad condition, with broken or missing parts or loose hardware, and entrapment in spaces generated between the sides of a crib and an ill fitted mattress. The remainder of the deaths were associated with accessories situated in/around the crib (such as window cords or curtain tie backs), falls out of cribs, alterations made to cribs, or entrapment when the child became wedged between the crib and other furniture or a wall.

 

As CPSC works to remove defective products from the marketplace, parents and caregivers are being asked to take action as well.

 

The CPSC is urging parents:

 

To reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation, place baby to sleep on his or her back in a crib that meets current safety standards

To prevent suffocation never use a pillow as a mattress for baby to sleep on or to prop baby’s head or neck

Infants can strangle to death if their bodies pass through gaps generated between loose components, broken slats and other parts of the crib and their head and neck become entrapped in the space.

Do not use old, broken or modified cribs

Regularly tighten hardware to keep sides firm

Infants can suffocate in spaces generated between the sides of the crib and an ill fitted mattress; never allow a gap larger than two fingers at any point between the sides of the crib and the mattress

Never place a crib near a window with blind or curtain cords; infants can strangle on curtain or blind cords.

Properly set up play yards according to manufacturers’ directions. Only use the mattress provided with the play yard. Do not add extra mattresses, pillows or cushions to the play yard, which can cause a suffocation hazard for infants.

Routinely check nursery products against CPSC recall lists and remove recalled products from your home

Sign-up for automatic e-mail recall notifications at www.cpsc.gov

The CPSC has been working since 1973 to improve crib safety with the publication of mandatory standards for full-size cribs and non-full size cribs. CPSC staff has also been involved in the development of voluntary standards for cribs addressing issues such as corner posts and structural and mechanical failures. The work of the CPSC has contributed to an 86% decrease in crib related deaths.

 

 

February 28, 2008

Release #08-202

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 586-9639

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Munire Furniture Recalls Cribs Due to Fall 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: Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs

 

Units: About 24,000

 

Importer: Munire Furniture Inc., of Piscataway, N.J.

 

Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The four support brackets on the mattress support spring are too long. The brackets prevent the spring from lowering to the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The cribs are wooden. The recalled cribs include: Majestic Curved Top cribs with model number 9500; Majestic Flat Top cribs with model number 9000; Essex cribs with model number 7100; Brighton/Sussex cribs with model number 9100 and Captiva cribs with model number 5100. Only cribs with manufacture dates between November 1, 2005 and November 1, 2007 are included in the recall. The crib model number is printed on the white label on the bottom inside of the right side rail. The crib manufacture date is printed on either the white label near the model number or on the white label located on the bottom of the headboard. Cribs with a green sticker on the mattress frame are not included in the recall.

 

Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores nationwide from November 2005 through November 2007 for between $400 and $600.

 

Manufactured in: Indonesia

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled cribs and contact Munire Furniture to receive replacement spring brackets.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Munire Furniture Inc. at (866) 586-9639 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s Web site at www.munirefurniture.com

 

 

 

February 22, 2008

Release #08-201

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; 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.

 

Name of Product: FUN ‘N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards

 

Units: About 250,000

 

Importer: Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C.

 

Hazard: Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The magnetic dart board is about 15 inches wide with a black, white, green, and red bulls eye checkered design and was sold with six 4-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically adhere to the dart board when thrown. “Made in China” is embossed on the back of the board.

 

Sold Exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the board and all of the darts to a Family Dollar store for a refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.familydollar.com

 

 

 

February 22, 2008

Release #08-200 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 456-7326

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware 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 Metal Necklaces

 

Units: About 2,900

 

Manufacturer: Pecoware Co. Inc., of Chino, Calif.

 

Hazard: The children’s 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 include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver colored chains.

 

Sold at: Department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.pecoware.com

 

 

 

February 22, 2008

Alert #08-546

 

Children’s Memory Testing Cards Recalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

 

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: Memory Testing Cards (sold as part of educational testing kits)

 

Units: About 5,300

 

Distributor: Riverside Publishing Co., of Rolling Meadows, Ill.

 

Hazard: Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test—Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children’s physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½” x 1 ½”, and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.

 

Sold by: Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.riverpub.com

 

 

February 19, 2008

Release #08-196

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 244-4433

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward 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: Spiderman® Water Bottles

 

Units: About 6,600

 

Manufacturer: Fast Forward LLC, of New York, N.Y.

 

Hazard: Screws under the bottle’s lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of screws coming loose under the water bottle’s lid. No injuries have been reported.

 

Description: The recalled plastic water bottles have a Spiderman® picture on the cup and a Spiderman® figure on the screw-on lid. The water bottle is red, white, blue, and black and measures nine inches high.

 

Sold exclusively at: Sears stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $10.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and contact Fast Forward LLC for instructions on returning the water bottles for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact company toll-free at (877) 244-4433 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

 

 

 

February 19, 2008

Release #08-195

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 424-0500

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn 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.

 

Name of Product: Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles

 

Units: About 64,000

 

Manufacturer: Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass.

 

Hazard: The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm and CPSC are aware of 40 incidents of the toy car’s wires overheating. In several incidents, smoke was seen coming out from underneath the seat area where the battery is located. In one incident, flames shot from under the hood while a 4-year-old girl was riding the vehicle. No injuries have been reported.

 

Description: The electric ride-on toy resembles the Pontiac Solstice. It is light blue and has Cinderella graphics on the front and sides. The wheels, steering wheel and two seats are pink. The white dashboard may contain an optional radio. “Pontiac Solstice” is printed on the back of the car. “Walt Disney’s Cinderella Special Edition” is printed on the license plate. It is designed for children 4 to 7 years old.

 

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $200.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dumar International at (866) 424-0500 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dumarusa.com

 

 

 

February 14, 2008

Release #08-194

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 840-2641

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

 

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: A Life of Faith Charm Bracelet Sets

 

Units: About 11,000

 

Manufacturer: Mission City Press, of Franklin, Tenn.

 

Hazard: Surface paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet, contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

 

Incident/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The recalled bracelets have a silver-colored chain and silver-colored charms, including a Bible, angel, cross, heart, and praying hands. The bracelets were sold with clear, crystal and pearl white beads. The recalled sets include a bracelet for a girl to wear, along with a smaller, matching bracelet for her doll.

 

Sold by: Specialty toy, book, and gift stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2007 for about $15.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the bracelet sets (including the girl's bracelet and the doll's bracelet) away from children and return to the Mission City Press to receive a refund. If you received the bracelets for free, please dispose of them or remove the pearl white beads.

 

Return Address:

Mission City Press

Attn: Bracelet Refund

202 Second Ave.

South, Franklin, TN 37064

 

For refunds, please also include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Mission City Press at (800) 840-2641 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.alifeoffaith.com/bracelet_recall.html, or e-mail the firm at customerservice@missioncitypress.com

 

 

February 14, 2008

Alert #08-544

 

 

Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard

 

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Drop-Side Cribs

 

Units: 18

 

Importer: Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va.

 

Hazard: Spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Bassettbaby has received three reports of spindles coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

 

Description: This recall involves a full-size, drop-side crib from the Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills collection, model number 5446-0504. The model number is located on the bottom rail of the headboard. The crib was sold in a Navajo Pine finish. No other models are included in this recall.

 

Sold at: Babies "R" Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for about $400.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free replacement or a full refund. The firm has contacted consumers directly.

 

Consumer Contact:For additional information, contact Bassettbaby toll-free at (800) 308-7485 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.bassettbaby.com

 

 

February 13, 2008

Release #08-192

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 268-2868

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Siegfried & Parzifal 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.

 

Name of Product: Karl Kani Boys’ Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts

 

Units: About 5,000

 

Distributor: Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.

 

Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) 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: Karl Kani boys full-zip fleece hoody sweatshirts with model numbers MB7808, MB7809, MB7810, MB7812. The model numbers were printed on the original hang tag. The words “Kani Polo” are printed on the sweatshirt neck tag. The sweatshirts were sold in various colors including, blue, gray, black, red and brown in boy’s sizes small (8-10) and medium (12-14).

 

Sold at: A&E Store, DD Discount, Forman Mills, The Marmaxx Groups, and Suit Mart stores nationwide from July 2007 through October 2007 for about $50.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard and or contact Siegfried & Parzifal for a refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Siegfried & Parzifal Inc. toll-free at (866) 268-2868 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

 

 

 

February 12, 2008

Release #08-191

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 287-3232

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles 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.

 

Name of Product: "Embers" Tea Light Candles

 

Units: About 146,000

 

Retailer: Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.

 

Hazard: The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

 

Description: The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The individual candles are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The recall includes the following models:

 

Model Name UPC

Embers Multi-colored Spring Tea Lights (50-count package) 13826864

Embers Red/Green/White Tea Lights (50-count package) 14508462

Embers White Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 13838218

Embers Celebrate White Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327056

Embers Daydream Tea Lights (8-count package) 14326998

Embers Vanilla Tea Lights (8-count package) 14327100 

 

The model name, UPC and country of manufacture are printed on a label located on the product’s packaging.

 

Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5.

 

Manufactured in: China and Hong Kong. Embers Tea Light Candles manufactured elsewhere are not subject to this recall.

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com

 

 

 

February 12, 2008

Release #08-190

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (817) 210-4181

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn 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.

 

Name of Product: Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys

 

Units: About 30,000

 

Importer: Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas

 

Hazard: The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.

 

Description: This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy “Fun2Fly Microcopter” with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 1/2 inches by 5 inches. “Fun2Fly” and “Microcopter” are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.

 

Sold at: Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at Bhook@softairusa.com

 

 

 

February 12, 2008

Release #08-189

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Consumer Alert: Fire Hazard with Remote-Controlled Helicopters and Airplanes

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Playing with remote-controlled helicopters and airplanes can be fun, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is concerned about an emerging fire hazard from the battery technology being used with these toys. CPSC is urging consumers to follow manufacturer’s instructions when charging toys that contain rechargeable lithium batteries.

 

Rechargeable lithium batteries (lithium-ion or lithium polymer) are increasingly being used in toys because the technology is lighter. However, rechargeable lithium batteries have a lot of energy in a small package, so consumers should use caution when charging and handling them. These batteries are charged with a transmitter or a charging adapter. Overcharging them can result in overheating, fire, and/or an explosion.

 

Since November 2007, CPSC has received 26 reports of remote-controlled helicopters igniting while being charged and one incident of a helicopter that ignited while flying. These reports involve minor burns and minor property damage.

 

“CPSC has received dozens of reports of incidents and injuries involving remote-controlled helicopters igniting,” said Nancy Nord, CPSC Acting Chairman. “We are urging consumers to follow simple safety tips to prevent future incidents and injuries.”

 

To promote the safe use of remote-controlled toys that contain rechargeable lithium batteries, CPSC recommends the following:

 

Do not leave the toy unattended while charging it.

 

 

Battery charging should be done by adults.

 

 

Charge the toy on a non-flammable surface and keep it away from flammable items.

 

 

Turn the charger off when the toy’s battery is charged, and always unplug it from the toy.

 

 

Disconnect AC wall chargers from outlets while not in use.

 

 

If the toy has been damaged, immediately stop use, unplug, and safely move the toy away from flammable materials.

 

 

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging the toy. Do NOT charge longer than recommended.

 

 

 

February 8, 2008

Alert #08-543

 

Netshops Recalls Children's Table and Chair Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

 

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 

Name of Product: Children's Table and Chair

 

Units: About 50

 

Distributor: Netshops, of Omaha, Neb.

 

Hazard: The surface paint on the children's table and chair sets contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The recalled table and chair sets are natural colored. The table is either round or rectangular, has a shelf under the table and includes two chairs. Model number ALZ024-3 or ALZ023-3 is printed on the packaging.

 

Sold by: Netshops.com from November 2007 through December 2007 for between $100 and $130.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the table and chair set away from children. Netshops is offering consumers a full refund. Netshops has directly contacted consumers who purchased the table and chair sets.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Netshops toll-free at (866) 558-9485 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site www.netshops.com

 

 

 

February 7, 2008

Release #08-188

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 397-9378

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration 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.

 

Name of Product: Transparent Toy Egg Shakers

 

Units: About 5,500

 

Manufacturer: West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa

 

Hazard: The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.

 

Incidents/Injuries: West Music has received a report of the end cap detaching. No injuries have been reported.

 

Description: This recall involves clear, plastic egg-shaped instruments with various color beads inside. The beads inside the shaker instrument come in five colors: red, white, green, dark blue and aqua. “Basic Beat” and “Jumbo Egg Crystal” is printed on a label attached to the plastic bag packaging. Model numbers “BB5102” and “202212” are printed on the side of the label.

 

Sold at: West Music stores in Iowa and Illinois, West Music catalog, www.westmusic.com and at West Music exhibit booths nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $2.

 

Manufactured in: Thailand

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact West Music at (800) 397-9378 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at rcousins@westmusic.com

 

 

 

February 7, 2008

Release #08-187

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 249-7639

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled 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: Pendants and Candle Charms

 

Units: About 460,000

 

Importer: Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.

 

Hazard: The recalled pendants and charms 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 pewter pendants were sold in eight collections of 12 pendants each. The pendant collections included Signs of the Zodiac, Runes, Ritual, Goddess, Chinese Zodiac, and Celtic Harmonies. The pendants were sold separately and on candles of various colors and scents.

 

Sold at: Gift shops nationwide from January 2002 through November 2007 for between $6 and $8 for the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles.

 

Manufactured in: Korea

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Benjamin International toll-free at (888) 249-7639 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s Web site at www.benjamininternational.com

 

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the State of Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection.

 

 

February 6, 2008

Release #08-185

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (626) 330-8027

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Seventy Two Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores

 

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: Bonafide Love Hooded Children’s Sweatshirts

 

Units: About 1,800

 

Manufacturer: Seventy Two Inc., of La Puente, Calif.

 

Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) 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 the Bonafide Love children’s hooded sweatshirts. The sweatshirts are reversible and come in two styles. The hearts and stars style is green and in the front has a heart surrounded by pink stars. On the reverse, it is hot pink with light pink dots. The Robots style is gray with drawings of robots and pink hearts. On the reverse, it has a zebra-like pattern with gray and black stripes. “Bonafide Love” is printed on a label sewn into the collar.

 

Sold exclusively at: Nordstrom retail stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $40.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Seventy Two for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Seventy Two Inc. collect at (626) 330-8027 ext. 170 between 9 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

 

 

February 6, 2008

Release #08-184

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 791-5619

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Children’s Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

 

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: Sketchbooks with Colored Spirals

 

Units: About 80,000

 

Distributor: eeBoo Corp., of New York, N.Y.

 

Hazard: The paint on the sketchbooks’ colored spiral metal bindings contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The recalled children’s sketchbooks have colored spiral metal bindings, drawing paper, and cardboard covers in the following styles. “eeBoo” and the style name are printed on a sticker on the back cover.

 

Style Name Size  

Drawing Birds (yellow spiral) 8 ½” x 11 ½” “eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook” is printed on front cover

Butterflies (yellow spiral) 8 ½” x 11 ½” “eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook” is printed on front cover

Garden Party (green spiral) 8 ½” x 11 ½” “eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook” is printed on front cover

Up in the Tree (green spiral) 8 ½” x 11 ½” “eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook” is printed on front cover

Nemo with Princess in Balloon (red spiral) 8 ½” x 11 ½” “Sketchbook” is printed on front cover

Nature (yellow spiral) 8 ½” x 11 ½” “eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook” is printed on front cover

Princess and Butterflies (yellow spiral) 8 ½” x 11 ½” “Sketchbook” is printed on front cover

Princess and Butterflies (yellow spiral) 10” x 14” “Sketchbook” is printed on front cover

 

Other styles of sketchbooks with colored or plain metal spiral bindings are not included in this recall.

 

Sold at: Specialty and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through January 2008 for about $6.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sketchbooks away from children and contact eeBoo Corp. to receive a free replacement sketchbook with a plain metal spiral.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact eeBoo Corp. at (800) 791-5619 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.eeBoo.com

 

 

February 5, 2008

Release #08-183

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 343-2424

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Children’s Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard

 

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: Toy Gardening Hand Rakes

 

Units: About 400

 

Distributor: Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine

 

Manufacturer: Zhongshan Foods, of China

 

Hazard: The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard on lead in paint on toys.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. “Backyard and beyond Garden Tools” is printed on the toy’s tag which hangs from the toy’s handle.

 

Sold at: Various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for about $2.50.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a replacement toy hand rake.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts toll-free at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com, or email the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com

 

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