November 01, 2007
Date of Release: For Further Information Please Call:
November 1, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Four Lead Recalls – Elite Operations Toys, Halloween "Ugly Teeth", Ribbit Board Games, "Galaxy Warriors" Spaceman Toy Figures
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following four voluntary recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys
Product Description: The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3 Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy's packaging.
Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30. No other Elite Operations military play sets are included in this recall.
Importer/Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit. For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com.
Halloween "Ugly Teeth"
Product Description: The fake Halloween teeth are painted white, black and orange with brown gums. They were sold as party favors in packages of eight. "Ugly Teeth," "Amscan," "Party Favors," "Value Pack Party Favors, " UPC 0-48419-65002-7 and UPC 0-48419-61663-4 are printed on the packaging.
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $2.
Importer: Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Amscan Inc. at (800) 335-7585 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.amscan.com.
SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games
Product Description: This recall involves SimplyFun Ribbit board games. The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color.
Sold by: SimplyFun independent consultants nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $18.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Consumers should contact SimplyFun for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs or contact SimplyFun toll-free at (877) 557-7767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.simplyfun.com.
"Galaxy Warriors" Toy Figures
Product Description: The posable spaceman figures are about 4½-inches tall and come with two accessories. They were sold in various colors including yellow, grey, silver, blue, green, gold, black, and red.
Sold at: Family Dollar Stores nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $1.
Distributor: Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return the toy to the firm for a full refund plus postage. For additional information, contact Henry Gordy International toll-free at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Pictures of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
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