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Thomas & Friends
Wooden Railway Toys
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public
Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2007
Release #07-308
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 725-4407
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys 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.
RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas &
Friends Wooden Railway Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Name of Product:
Various Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway Toys
Units: About 200,000 (1.5 million other Thomas & Friends railway toys
were recalled on June 13, 2007)
Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Hazard: Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves five toys from the Thomas and Friends
Wooden Railway product line: the all-black cargo car, toad vehicle,
olive green sodor cargo box and all-green maple tree top and signal base
accessories. The front of the packaging has the logo "Thomas & Friends
Wooden Railway" in the upper left-hand corner. A tracking code may be
located on the bottom of some of the products. Toys marked with codes
containing "WJ" and "AZ" are not included in the recall.
Recalled Product Name & Tracking Codes
All-Black Cargo Car - Included only in the Brendam Fishing Dock Set. The
car is labeled "CARGO CAR" and has either no tracking code or one of the
following codes on its undersides: 26833i 28233i
23243i00 24643i00 25343i00 27443i00
32043i00 34743i00 01553i00 04553i00
13353i00 14753i00 15453i00 18353i00
Cargo cars sold in other sets are not included.
Toad vehicle with brake lever - The vehicle is labeled "TOAD" and has
the tracking code 16560W000 on its underside.
Olive Green Sodor Cargo Box - The side of the cargo box says "SODOR",
the box was included only in the Deluxe Cranky the Crane Set.
All-Green Maple Tree Top and Green Signal Base Accessories - Included
only in Conductor's Figure 8 Sets.
Sold at: Toy stores and various retailers nationwide from March 2003
through September 2007 for between $10 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children
immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 toll-free at
(866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or
visit the firm's Web site at
http://recalls.rc2.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07308.html
Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs
Target
Recalls Children's Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2007
Release #07-309
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Target Recalls Children's Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs 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: Happy Giddy Gardening Tools and Children's Sunny Patch
Chairs
Units: About 350,000
Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturer: Starite International Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard: The surface paint on the recalled gardening tools and chairs
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint
standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes the Happy Giddy Gardening Tools and the
Sunny Patch Children's Chairs.
Gardening tools: caterpillar trowel with an orange and multi-colored
handle; kitty cat broom with pink flowers and green handle; pink and
green cultivator with a solid green tool portion and pink flowers on the
handle; orange and green wood handle hoe and rake with orange flowers;
pink and green shovel and trowel with pink flowers; green, orange and
light blue snail push broom; multi-colored trowel, hoe, rake with orange
on the tool body; multi-colored shovel with solid red on the shovel and
eyes on the top of the handle; red and blue owl shaped broom with
bristles painted blue, with yellow and black large eyes on the face.
Children's Chairs: multi-colored children's Sunny Patch chairs with a
giraffe, monkey, and elephant on the back. The cloth seat and back are
striped in orange, yellow, green and blue. The chameleon, butterfly and
lady bug chair are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007
for between $3 and $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the products away from
children and return the item to the nearest Target store for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800)
440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 pm. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the
firm's Web site at
www.target.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07309.html
Guidecraft
Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2007
Release #07-312
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 824-1308
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters 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: Floor Puppet Theaters
Units: About 10,000
Manufacturer: Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J.
Hazard: Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the
front and colored side panels. The puppet theater measures about 35
inches in length, 14 inches in width and about 52 inches in height.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites
nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for about $90.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled puppet theaters
away from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement
theater or another product of equal value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Guidecraft
toll-free at (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.guidecraft.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07312.html
Knights
of the Sword Toys
September 26, 2007
Release #07-310
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 725-4407
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys 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: Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys
Units: About 800
Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Hazard: Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on red
horses sold individually in see-through blister cards. "Britains" and
"Knights of the Sword" are printed on the top of the card in the
packaging. The recalled toys include a mounted silver knight on a red
horse with an axe; a mounted silver knight on a red horse with two hands
on a raised weapon; and a mounted silver knight on a red horse with a
lance.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March
2006 for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young
children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 toll-free at
(866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or
visit the firm's Web site at
http://recalls.rc2.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07310.html
Toy Rakes Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
September 26, 2007
Release #07-311
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 739-4120
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Toy Rakes Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in 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: Children's Toy Rake
Units: About 16,000
Importer: Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Hazard: Surface paint on the handle of the rake can contain excessive
levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled children's rake has a green handle with a
yellow duck head attached to the handle. The rake has seven purple
tines, also known as teeth. The rake is about 24 inches long. "Robbie
Ducky(tm) Garden Collection Rake" is printed on a tag attached to the
handle.
Sold exclusively at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from
January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy rake away
from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a
full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
toll-free at (888) 739-4120, option 7, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, email the firm at
guest.services@jo-annstores.com, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.joann.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07311.html
Name of Product: Soldier Bear Toys
Units: About 11,400
Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of
Dallas,
TX
Manufacturer: First Learning Company Ltd, of
Hong Kong (wooden toys)
Manufacturer: Toy World Group Co. Ltd. of
Hong Kong (military vehicle
toy
play set)
Hazard: The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the following wooden toys and a
plastic military vehicle toy playset. The style number, UPC codes and
"Soldier Bear" logo are printed on the toy's packaging.
Toy Description | Style | UPC
Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon (alphabet blocks in a wooden
wagon) | 6320 | 834162002158
Time Teacher (magnetic shapes & clock in pull cart) | 6231 |
834162002646
Wooden Riding Horse | 6349 | 834162003698
Vehicle Playset (blue military vehicle with
action figures | 1007 |
4895130810072
Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007
for between $5 and $20.
Manufactured in:
China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from
children and return them to the nearest AAFES store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AAFES at (800)
866-3605 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.AAFES.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08141.html
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January 23, 2008
Release #08-172
Firm's Recall Hotline:
(877) 655-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline:
(800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact:
(301) 504-7908
Toy Racing Cars Recalled by
OKK Trading 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: Toy Racing Cars
Units: About 2,000
Manufacturer: OKK Trading Inc., of
Commerce, Calif.
Hazard: Surface paint on the
toy cars contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves toy racing cars that are operated with
a
remote control. The toy racing car comes with four additional
tires
and one
remote control. "Formula 1" is printed on the packaging.
Manufactured in:
China
Sold at: Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide from October 2007
through November 2007 for about $1.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this car away from children
and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the company
toll-free at
(877) 655-8697 between
8:30 a.m. and
5:30 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.okktrading.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08172.html
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2008
Release #08-173
Firm's Recall Hotline:
(800) 247-6144
CPSC Recall Hotline:
(800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact:
(301) 504-7908
Battat Recalls
Magnetic Construction Sets; 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: Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems
Units: About 125,000
Distributor: Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Hazard: Small magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. 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: CPSC and Battat have received 16 reports of magnets
coming out of the long flexible rods, 1-inch rods, and of the corners of
square building pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H)
and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild Magnetic Building
System sets. Both sets come in rotating
display cases that contain
1-inch and 4-inch rods with magnets, curved 1-inch rods, triangle and
square pieces with magnets, square-shaped plastic building pieces,
triangles and 5-sided pieces, and metal balls. The pieces come in
different colors. All of the plastic building pieces, except the 4-inch
flexible rods, have the word "Magnabild" in raised lettering on them.
The item number is found on a hang tag attached to the set. The product
is designed for children older than three years.
Manufactured in:
China
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide and online sellers from 2005
through 2007 for between $30 and $40.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Magnabild
Magnetic Building System away from children and contact Battat to
receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free
replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Battat at (800)
247-6144 between
8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit
the firm's Web site at
www.battatco.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08173.html
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January 15, 2008
Release #08-164
Firm's Recall Hotline:
(888) 822-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline:
(800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact:
(301) 504-7908
Toy Wrestler Figures
Recalled by A.A. of America
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: Toy Wrestler Figures
Units: 5,400
Manufacturer: A.A. of America Inc., of
East Brunswick, N.J.
Hazard: The surface paint contains high levels of lead,
violating the
federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled toy is a package of four
action figures. Each
figure is about 5 3/4 inches high. The UPC number 604111230003
is
printed on the product's packaging.
Sold at: Dollar stores and discount stores nationwide from
January 2007
through December 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in:
China
Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children
immediately and
return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A.A. of
America
toll-free at
(888) 822-8697 between
9 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, e-mail the firm at
recalls@aatoys.com,
or visit the firm's Web
site at
www.aatoys.com
Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by
New York State's Consumer
Protection Board.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08164.html
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January 17, 2008
Release #08-169
Firm's Recall Hotline:
(877) 272-6486
CPSC Recall Hotline:
(800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact:
(301) 504-7908
Cranium
Cadoo
Board Games Recalled 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: Cranium Cadoo
Board Games
Units: About 38,000
Importer:
Cranium Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo
board games with lot
numbers 2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall. The Cranium
Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange
background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray
on the bottom half of the box.
Sold at: Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko,
Wal-Mart and specialty game stores
nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.
Manufactured in:
China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately dispose of the die and contact
Cranium Inc. to receive a free replacement die.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Cranium Inc. at
(877) 272- 6486 between 6 a.m. and
6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or
visit the firm's Web site at
www.cranium.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08169.html
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