November 09, 2007
Two Lead Recalls – Curious George Plush Dolls and Children's Fashion Sunglasses
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following two voluntary recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Children's Fashion Sunglasses
Product Description: The recall involves yellow children's sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the product's red hangtag.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
Importer/Distributor: Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com.
Curious George Plush Dolls
Product Description: This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging: Birthday - 90253/ 8-83199-90253-5; Fireman - 90246/ 8-83199-90246-7; Sweet Dreams - 90247/ 8-83199-90247-4; Tool Time - 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1; Tool Time (soft face) - 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1.
Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Manufacturer: Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys at (800) 352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge to receive a full refund.
Pictures of all 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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