December 13, 2007
Four Lead Recalls – Fishing Game, Jewelry, Bead & Wire Toys/Pull Back Cars, Horseshoe Magnets
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following voluntary recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Fishing Games
Product Description: The recalled Fishing Game contains a fishing pole, one large battery operated fish, and three small wind-up fish. The UPC #011546208270 and product #25741 are printed on the product's packaging.
Sold at: Grand Union Family Markets, Southern Family Markets, P&C Stores, Publix Super Markets, and Food Lion stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.
Importer/Distributor: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the product away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants toll-free at (877) 695-8354 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fareastbrokers.com.
Codeena Princess Children's Metal Jewlery
Product Description: This recall involves the Codeena Princess children's jewelry. Only jewelry with item numbers KS1367SS and KS1369SCP are included in the recall. The item number is printed on the back of the packaging. The jewelry sets were sold in a variety of sets including pink or white pearl-like necklace, bracelet and earring or ring combinations. Some sets have studded charms dangling on the bracelet and necklace.
Sold at: Discount stores nationwide from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $5.
Importer: Codee International, of Northvale, N.J.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, contact Codee International Corp. at (877) 767-1888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.codeena.com.
Baby Toys Baby Bead & Wire Toys and Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars
Product Description: The Baby Bead & Wire Toys are colored wires and colored beads that can slide on a natural wood platform. These bead toys have item number 903419 and date code 71 printed on the back of the packaging. The Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars are yellow with black stripes and white with red stripes. Item number 873820 and date code 77 is printed on the back of the packaging.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One for $1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 (Baby Bead & Wire Toys) and from September 2007 through November 2007 (Speed Racer Cars) for $1.
Importer: Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com.
Horseshoe Magnets
Product Description: This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are: SHM020 (two inch), SHM030 (three inch), SHM040 (four inch), SHM050 (five inch), and SHM060 (six inch).
Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes.
Importer: United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product. For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com.
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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