November 05, 2008
Recalls for Lead Hazards – Toy Xylophones, "Mini-Televisor" Toys, and Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets
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.
Toy Xylophones
Product Description: This recall involves a miniature toy xylophone with item number KW20119. The toy xylophone measures about 12 inches long by 5 inches wide. It has a lavender frame, a lavender mallet, and four bars which are orange, yellow, green, and white. The item number can be found on the packaging.
Sold at: Dollar Zone "giant", Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in Texas from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $1.
Importer/Retailer: King Import Warehouse, of Dallas, Texas
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return them to Dollar Zone "giant", Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in Texas for a replacement toy or contact King Import Warehouse collect at (972) 241-5464 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
"Mini-Televisor" Toys
Product Description: This recall involves a plastic TV toy. This plastic TV toy has a microphone and is powered by 2 AA size batteries. There is a "TV Painting Board" sticker label on the front panel and carrying handle of the toy.
Sold at: OKK Trading's Web site at www.okktoys.com from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $1.
Importer/Retailer: OKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact OKK Trading for a refund or an exchange or contact OKK Trading toll-free at (877) 655-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.okktoys.com.
Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets
Product Description: This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word "Best" attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word "Friends" attached to a white, yang metal pendant.
Sold at: Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.
Importer/Retailer: Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund or contact Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.claires.com.
Complete information about the recalled items is 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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