December 06, 2007
Three Lead Recalls – Mini Racing Helmets, Holiday Figurines and Potty Training Seats
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following three voluntary recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Collectible Mini Racing Helmets
Product Description: The recalled products are six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmets, modeled after helmets worn by several race car drivers. The follow models are included in the recall: Terry Borcheller helmet, part number 2005740; Kurt Busch helmet, part number 2001368; and Vitor Meira helmet, part number 2001381. The part number is located on the product's packaging with the UPC.
Sold at: Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.
Importer: Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, California.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via e-mail at minireplicasrecall@bellracing.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bellracing.com for a full refund.
Holiday Figurines
Product Description: The recalled holiday figurines are painted plastic snowmen and bears. The SKU number is printed on the bottom of the product.
Product Size SKU Number
Holiday Bear Door Greeter 17" x 16" 894-825
Snowman with "Let it Snow" Sign Tabletop item 894-893
Three Snowmen with "Joy" Sign 13" x 17" 898-964
Snowman Votive Holder 7.5" x 7.5" 967-467
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Sold at: The Home Depot stores from October 2007 through November 2007 for between $10 and $20
Manufacturer: Creative Design, of Hong Kong
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the holiday figurines and return them to any Home Depot or contact The Home Depot at (800) 394-2064 or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com store for a full refund.
Potty Training Seats
Product Description: The recall involves the First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds potty training seats. Each seat has either a yellow chair with a green removable seat and a purple lift out-pot or a blue chair with a white removable seat and green lift out-pot. The words "100 Acre Wood" are molded on the chair back. The plaque inserted into the back of the seat contains molded Winnie the Pooh and Tigger characters. Decorative plaque inserted into the back of the potty seat could have orange paint that contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Sold at: Mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.
Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should keep these recalled items away from young children and should contact RC2 to receive a permanent clear protective cover that covers the plaque. The unit can still be used as a potty seat. 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 www.recalls.rc2.com
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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