July Recalls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

1) Children’s Stuffed Toys Recalled By Daiso Due to Choking Hazard

2) Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

3) Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

4) It’s MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard

5) Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco; Metal Fragments Pose Abrasion Hazard

6) New Federal Law Mandates Child Resistant Portable Gasoline Containers

7) SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects

8) Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

9) Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

10) Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

11) Children’s Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

12) Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child

13) Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect

14) Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard

 

 

July 25, 2008
Alert #08-597

 

Children’s Stuffed Toys Recalled By Daiso Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Stuffed Toy Dogs

Units: About 40

Importer: Daiso LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.

Hazard: The stuffed toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled toys are crème colored stuffed dogs with black eyes and nose. Some of the toys have brown spots on the back. A tag attached to the toy is written in Japanese language with UPC codes: 4947678264166 and 4947678246063.

Sold at: Daiso retail stores in California and Washington State from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $3.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the toys and return them to any Daiso retail store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Daiso toll-free at (866) 768-4620 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.daisollc.com

 

July 24, 2008
Release #08-343

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 325-7056
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles 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: Bright Starts Ring Rattles

Units: About 19,000

Distributor: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.

Hazard: The tip of the rattle’s antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.

Incidents/Injuries: Kids II has received two reports of the tip of the antenna detaching from the rattle, including one report that the purple ball from the tip of the antenna was in the baby’s mouth. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The soft toy rattle is a bee with a yellow head, ring-shaped green body, blue/green wings and purple/red antennas. Model number 8534 and date code PA8 are printed on a sewn-in label on the bee’s head.

Sold at: Toy stores, mass merchandisers, and other retail stores nationwide from January 2008 through June 2008 for about $2-3.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement rattle.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidsii.com

 

 

July 24, 2008

Release #08-341

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 672-2630

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage 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: "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters

 

Units: About 685,000

 

Importer/Distributor: Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

 

Hazard: The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer’s fingertip.

 

Description: The "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" toy helicopters have yellow, red or blue decals. BH26047 is printed on the Sky Scrambler’s tail. “The Sharper Image” is printed on the tail of “The Sharper Image” helicopters.

 

Sold at: Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Innovage toll free at (866) 672-2630 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web sites at www.innovage.net and www.copterrecall.org or email the firm at returns@copterrecall.org

 

 

July 22, 2008

Release #08-336

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 689-9444

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

It’s MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers 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: It’s My Binky’s Personalized Pacifiers

 

Units: About 115,000

 

Importer: It’s My Binky, of Henderson, Nev.

 

Hazard: The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

 

Incidents/Injuries: It’s My Binky has received two reports of the pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple detaching. No injuries have been reported.

 

Description: The recalled pacifiers have "Japlo" imprinted on the front of the pacifier shield at the bottom, center. The pacifiers were sold in blue, white and pink with various words or designs printed on the button of the pacifier. Examples of text and symbols printed on recalled Japlo pacifiers include but are not limited to the following:

BLUE (pacifier w/text)	WHITE (pacifier w/text)	PINK (pacifier w/text)
Image of a skull (no text)	image of a skull (no text)	spoiled
stud muffin	stud muffin	princess
prince charming	prince charming	my mom rocks
my mom rocks	princess	mute button
mute button	my mom rocks	my dad rocks
my dad rocks	mute button	insomniac
momma’s boy	little monster	future ceo
insomniac	future ceo	flirt
future ceo	daddy’s girl	daddy’s girl
little monster	born to shop	born to shop
flirt
bad to the bone

 

 

Sold at: Nordstrom and baby boutique retail stores nationwide and online at www.itsmybinky.com from February 2006 through June 2008 for between $5 and $6.

 

Manufactured in: Malaysia

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these pacifiers away from children and return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm if purchased online to receive a free replacement pacifier.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact It’s My Binky toll-free at (888) 689-9444 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or visit the firm’s website at www.itsmybinky.com or e-mail Danielle Riiber at Danielle@itsmybinky.com

 

Media Contact: Danielle Riiber at (702) 622-6261.

 

 

July 18, 2008

Release #08-334

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contacts: (301) 504-7908 

 

 

New Federal Law Mandates Child Resistant Portable Gasoline Containers

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Children and gasoline don’t mix. With the passage of the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, an additional layer of fire safety and burn protection has been added for families across the country.

 

President George W. Bush signed the Act into law which requires portable gasoline containers manufactured for sale in the U.S. on or after January 17, 2009 to conform to child resistance safety requirements.

 

Gasoline containers will join containers with other flammable liquids, such as turpentine, charcoal lighter fluid, and torch fuel that are required to have child resistant closures. CPSC has jurisdiction over child resistant product packaging.

 

“Families who purchase gasoline cans with child resistant gas caps and who keep all flammable liquids out of the sight and reach of children are improving the safety of their homes,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord.

 

CPSC recommends these safety tips for consumers.

 

Buy a gasoline container that is child resistant.

 

Place a gasoline container in a well ventilated, cool area.

 

Never store gasoline or other fuel inside the house, in the basement, or near a fuel-burning appliance, open flames, pilot lights, stoves, heaters, electric mowers, or any other sources of ignition.

 

Never smoke near gasoline.

 

Never carry gasoline in the trunk of the car. Escaping vapors can easily ignite.

 

Keep gasoline, kerosene and other fuels out of the reach of children. Never permit children to play with matches or fuel.

CPSC also requires child resistant packaging for many products that are dangerous for children to swallow including over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, household cleaning products including drain openers, personal care products such as baby oil and mouthwash containing ethanol, and adult strength vitamins and supplements with iron. For aspirin and oral prescription medicine, special packaging has saved the lives of about 900 children since the early 1970s.

 

 

July 10, 2008

Release #08-329

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 949-3311

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. 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: “Faded Glory” Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets

 

Units: 30,000

 

Importer: F.A.F. Inc., of Greenville, R.I.

 

Distributer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

 

Hazard: The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The recalled three-piece sets contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace, and a charm bracelet. The following models are included in the recall:

 

Item - Model Number - UPC

Frog Set - 6709-4250 - 72783357703

Monkey Set - 6709-4251 - 72783357704

Cat Set  - 6709-4252 - 72783357705

 

“Faded Glory”, the model number, and UPC are printed on the product’s hangtag.

 

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the bracelet away from children and return the set to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800) 949-3311 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.faf.com

 

 

July 10, 2008

Release #08-327

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 772-2846

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International 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 Charm Craft Kits

 

Units: 18,500 units

 

Importer: Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla.

 

Hazard: The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: This recall involves “Super Dooper Charms” (item #63403) and “Shoelace Charms” (item #67310) children’s charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package.

 

Sold through: Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the “Super Dooper Charms” kit and $6 for the “Shoelace Charms” kit.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.apii.com

 

 

July 10, 2008

Release #08-326

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 480-2854

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces 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 Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms

 

Units: About 500,000

 

Distributor: Parragon Inc., New York, New York

 

Importer: Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom

 

Hazard: Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None.

 

Description: The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children’s book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina’s Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.

 

Sold at: Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children’s book.

 

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm’s Web site: www.parragonrecall.com

 

 

July 3, 2008

Release #08-324

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 838-1769

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Children’s Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA 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: “It’s a Girl Thing” Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms

 

Units: About 13,000

 

Distributor: Bead Bazaar USA Inc., of Rockville, Md.

 

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

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: This recall involves “It’s a Girl Thing” metal necklaces, bracelets, and phone charms. The jewelry features a variety of charms including flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. “It’s a Girl Thing” is printed on the packaging along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace), and 633870018433 (phone charm).

 

Sold at: Retailers nationwide from February 2006 through June 2008 for about $6.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bead Bazaar USA at (800) 838-1769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.beadkit.com

 

 

July 3, 2008

Release #08-323

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 494-2536

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child

 

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: LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds

 

Units: About 9,350

 

Importer: Bayside Furnishings (a division of Whalen™), of San Diego, Calif.

 

Hazard: The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.

 

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC received one report of a death involving a 22-month-old boy of Roseville, California. He strangled when the lid of the toy chest fell on the back of his head and entrapped his neck on the edge of the chest of a LaJolla Boat Bed.

 

Description: This recall involves two styles of Bayside youth beds: the LaJolla Boat Bed and the Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Bed. The preassembled toy chests are designed in the shape of a ship or boat’s “bow” and attached to the beds as a footboard. The LaJolla Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top and white wood base with a blue stripe. The Pirates Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top, wheel shape and brown wood base with decorative carvings.

 

Sold at: Costco and furniture retail stores nationwide and Costco.com from January 2006 through May 2008 for between $700 and $1,400.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy chests and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with replacement lid supports.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bayside at (877) 494-2536 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.baysidefurnishings.com to register online for the free repair kit.

 

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the Placer County (Calif.) Child Death Review Team.

 

 

July 1, 2008

Release #08-318

Firm's Recall Hotline: (602) 454-6445

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect

 

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: Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles

 

Units: About 1,400

 

Distributor: Redcat Racing Co., of Phoenix, Ariz.

 

Hazard: The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Redcat Racing has received about 15 reports of remote control malfunctions. There have been no injuries reported.

 

Description: The recalled remote controls were included in the remote cars as shown below. These cars were sold in a variety of colors. The model name and numbers are located on the body of the vehicle or on the retail packaging:

 

Model	Description	Model Number
Hurricane XP (1/8 Road Buggy)	Green/Flame	HURRICANEXP-GF
	Orange/Black	HURRICANEXP-OB
	Orange/Flame	HURRICANEXP-OF
	Yellow/Flame	HURRICANEXP-YF
Hurricane XP Pro(1/8 Road Buggy)	Green/Flame-Blue Aluminum	HURRICANPRO-GF
	Silver-Blue Aluminum	HURRICANPRO-SB
	Yellow/Flame-Blue Aluminum	HURRICANPRO-YF
Avalanche XP (1/8 Off Road Truck)	Blue/Yellow	AVALANCHEXP-94087-BY
	Red/Green	AVALANCHEXP-94087-RG
	Red	AVALANCHEXP-94087-R
Monsoon XP (1/8 Off Road Truggy)	Blue/Yellow	MONSOONXP-94085-BY
	Red/White/Blue	MONSOONXP-94085-RWB
	Red/Yellow	MONSOONXP-94085-RY
Tsunami Ultrawide (1/10 Truggy)	Blue/Flame	TSUNAMIUW-BF-94110W
	Red/Flame	TSUNAMIUW-RF-94110W

 

Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008 for between $260 and $400.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Redcat Racing Co. collect at (602) 454-6445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or at www.redcatracing.com

 

 

July 1, 2008

Release #08-317

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 594-3730

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

 

Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti 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: Taggies™ Sleep’n Play Infant Garments

 

Units: About 6,200

 

Importer: Rashti & Rashti, of New York, N.Y.

 

Hazard: The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Description: The recall involves two Taggies™ Sleep ‘n Play style infant garments sold in purple or blue and white with style number listed in chart. The infant garments are one piece footed coveralls with snaps down the front. These garments were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. RN #27829 is printed on the care label sewn into the garment. Style numbers are printed on the hangtag of the garments.

 

Style#	UPC	Color	Description
T21301H	0-22253-21301-3	Purple	Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (0-3M)
T21302H	0-22253-21302-0	Purple	Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (0-6M)
T21301H	0-22253-21303-7	Purple	Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (6-9M)
T20816H	0-22253-20816-3	Blue and White	Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (0-3M))
T20817H	0-22253-20817-0	Blue and White	Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (3-6M)
T20818H	0-22253-20818-7	Blue and White	Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (6-9M)

 

Sold at: Buy Buy Baby, Dillards, Nordstrom, and other specialty stores and Internet retailers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these garments away from children and contact Rashti & Rashti to receive a refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rashti & Rashti at (888) 594-3730 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rashtiandrashti.com

 

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