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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1) H & M Recalls Boy's Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards 2) Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard 3) Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Accessories Palace Recalled by United Imports Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 4) Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Stationery Sets Due to Laceration Hazard 5) Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards 6) Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire's Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 7) Children's Mood Necklaces Recalled by Rhode Island Novelty Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard 9) Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard 10) Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard 11) Regent Products Corp. Recalls Stuffed Ball Toys Due to Lead Hazard
March 8, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 439-6261 H & M Recalls Boy's Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning 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: Boy's Jackets with an attached compass Units: About 2,700 Distributor: H & M, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, the liquid mineral oil, inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed. Incidents/Injuries: The firm received one report of a child outside of the U.S. who began to choke on a broken piece of the attached compass. Description: The recalled product is a boy's cotton canvas jacket made exclusively for children in sizes 18M to size 6Y. It has style number Sold at: H & M stores nationwide from February 2006 through October 2006 for $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the compass from the jacket and throw it away, or mail the compass to H & M to receive a store discount coupon. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact H & M Stores toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.hm.com
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 926-2639 Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets 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. Name of product: Cobmex Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Units: About 16,000 Manufacturer: Cobmex Inc., of Lakewood, Calif. Hazard: The recalled jackets have drawstrings in the hood and waist, or only at the waist. Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, the 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: The nylon, zipper front jackets were sold in youth sizes and have a Cobmex neck label. The jackets were manufactured in various colors, including navy, black, green, red and wine. Only youth-size jackets with drawstrings are included in the recall. Sold at: Children's clothing and school uniform stores nationwide from January 2006 through February 2007 for about $30. Manufactured in: Korea Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Cobmex toll-free at
March 13, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 457-3545 Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Accessories Palace Recalled by WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in Name of product: Children's Mood Necklaces Units: About 3,600 Importer: United Imports Inc., of Flushing, N.Y. Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled necklaces are multi-colored pendants shaped as Sold exclusively at: Accessories Palace in Lake Worth, Fla., and the Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact United Imports
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 Tri-Star International Recalls Children's Stationery Sets Due to WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in Name of product: Children's Stationery Sets Units: About 360 Importer: Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif. Hazard: The children's stationery set contains a razor blade cutter with Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves Cooky Stationery Sets, which include a Sold at: Dollar stores in northern California from January 2005 through Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the razor blade cutter away Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CPSC's Hotline at
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 869-7787 Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in Name of product: "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Units: About 128,700 Importer/Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd., of Hong Kong Hazard: These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves three styles of "Elite Operations" Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at March 15, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 859-9281 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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 58,000 Importer: Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. Hazard: The recalled 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 children's necklaces have metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins,and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis painted in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver-colored letters "BFF" with rhinestones, and tiny handcuffs painted in various colors. The pendants hang from silver-colored chains. Sold exclusively at: Claire's retail stores nationwide from December Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to any Claire's store for a full refund or a free replacement product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Claire's Boutiques Inc. toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.claires.com
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 528-5599 Children's Mood Necklaces Recalled by Rhode Island Novelty 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 47,000 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 children's mood necklaces have multi-colored pendants including hearts, moons, dolphins, dragonflies, stars and butterflies that hang from a black cord. "Mood Necklace" is printed on the necklace's packaging. Sold at: Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, and small discount stores nationwide, and through Rhode Island Novelty's Web site, www.rinovelty.com, from August 2005 through December 2006 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased or to Rhode Island Novelty for a free replacement jewelry item. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at (800) 528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com March 22, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 808-3111 Infantino Recalls Infant Sling Carriers 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: SlingRider Infant Carriers Units: About 100,000 Manufacturer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. Hazard: The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier. Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received 10 reports of plastic sliders breaking, including eight reports of babies falling out of the carriers. Description: This recall involves the Infantino SlingRider(tm) carriers with item numbers: 141-210; 151-210; 151-528; and 151-534. The Sold at: Target Stores, Babies R Us, BJ's Wholesale Club, Modecraft and other retailers nationwide, by catalog and online from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these carriers immediately and contact Infantino to return them and receive a free replacement product. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Infantino toll-free at
March 27, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 328-7363 Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers 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. Units: About 4,000 Importer: Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif. Hazard: The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Baby Trend has received one report of a child who bruised their forehead after falling out of the carrier. Baby Trend also received 17 reports of shoulder straps loosening from the body of the carrier. Description: The product is a green/silver infant back pack carrier made of heavy duty nylon with a lightweight steel frame. Only carriers with style number 2512 and 2592LX are included in the recall. Style numbers are printed on the metal frame of the product. The carrier has a 5-point safety harness, padded shoulder and hip straps, padded leg openings and heat support. The carrier also has a top canopy and large diaper bag which attaches to the frame. "Baby Trend" is printed on the back of the seat of the carrier. The backpack folds into its own diaper bag for storage and travel. Sold at: Discount department and juvenile products stores nationwide from March 2002 through November 2006 for about $50. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should contact Baby Trend for return instructions and a free replacement carrier. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Baby Trend at
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 576-5811 Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for 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 66,000 Distributor: Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. Hazard: The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Estes-Cox has received nine reports of overheating, including one report of a plane catching fire and resulting in a minor burn injury. Description: This recall involves Sky Squadron Model 4153 (sold at Sold at: RadioShack stores nationwide sold the Sky Squadron Airplane from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $35. Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the Sky Ranger Airplane from January 2007 through February 2007 for about $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers with the recalled airplanes should stop using them immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) March 28, 2007 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 940-4869 Regent Products Corp. Recalls Stuffed Ball Toys Due to Lead 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: Stuffed Fun Balls Units: About 7,200 Manufacturer: Regent Products Corp., River Grove, IL Hazard: The stuffed balls contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The Fun Ball is an orange stuffed ball toy that measures 4 inches in diameter and designed to look like a basketball. The ball is printed with colored numbers, letters and "Reg. #PA-10623(HK)." Sold at: Dollar stores and other discount stores nationwide from June, Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Regent Products at
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