Eight Lead Recalls – Wooden Toys, Baby Einstein Color Blocks, Toy Flashlights, Tumblers, Children's Decorating Sets, Key Chains,
October 05, 2007
Eight Lead Recalls – Wooden Toys, Baby Einstein Color Blocks, Toy Flashlights, Tumblers, Children's Decorating Sets, Key Chains,
Bookmarks, Journals and Aluminum Water Bottles
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of eight voluntary recalls of wooden toys, color blocks, flashlights, tumblers children's decorating sets, key chains, bookmarks, journals and water bottles . The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead.
Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts, and Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks
Product Description:
Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons and Learning Blocks Wagons The recalled wooden toy wagons have 28 blocks and a pull string. The wagons measure about 7½" x 13" and have blocks with letters, words, numbers, or pictures on them. "First Learning" or "My Kidz" are printed on the products' packaging, in addition to UPC #834162002158 or #834162002165.
10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts The recalled activity carts are three dimensional learning toys with various activities. The cart measures about 17¼" x 16½" x 7¾". "First Learning" and UPC #834162002127 are printed on the products' packaging.
Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks The recalled wooden toys have blocks that flip with letters, words, numbers, and pictures on them. The toy measures about 10 1/8" x 10¾" x 2¾". "First Learning" and UPC #834162001212 are printed on the products' packaging.
Sold at: KB Toys stores nationwide. The Pull-Along Wagons were sold from August 2005 to August 2007 for between $9 and $13. The 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $30. The Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $7.
Importer/Distributer: KB Toys, Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any KB Toys retail store for a store credit or contact KB Toys toll-free at (888) 843-9520 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.recall.kbtinfo.com
Baby Einstein Color Blocks
Product Description: Blue block included with the Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks, Model 30726 and Model 30881. The blocks are made of soft textures and come in different colors. Only date codes of GE7, GF7, and GG7 are included in this recall. The model number and date code are printed on the labels affixed to the green-colored block.
Sold at: Various retailers and specialty stores nationwide from June 2007 through September 2007 for between $10 and $13.
Distributor: Kids II Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement of the affected block or contact Kids II toll-free at (866) 203-6788 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidsii.com
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Pirates of the Caribbean" Medallion Squeeze Toy Flashlights
Product Description: "Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1¾-inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.
Sold at: Various retail stores and Web sites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6.
Importer: Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product or contact Eveready at (800) 925-0628 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Energizer.com
Frankenstein Tumblers
Product Description: The recall includes green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1.
Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product or 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
Children's Toy Decorating Sets
Product Description: These Totally Me! – Funky Room Decor Sets are designed to make various room decor projects and includes a clock, clock movement, satin fabric, round box, door hanger, mirror, paper mirror frame, glitter glue, sticker sheet, foam shapes, sequins, seed beads, elastic cord, fabric flowers, and gem stones. The part containing lead is the mirror.
Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from May 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
Importer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufacturer: CKI Toys, of Hong Kong
Manufactured: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit or contact Toys "R" Us toll-free at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com
Key Chains
Product Description: Key chains with a coiled cord and a metal charm with one of the following engraved words: "wisdom", "truth", "believe", "love", "hope", or "dream". The key chains were sold on a cardboard tab with floral designs and the words "Metal Keyring" and "$1" on the front.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.
Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these key chains away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product or 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.
Sold at: Book, card and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for between $4 and $14
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund. contact Antioch Publishing at (800) 543-1515 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.antioch.com
Aluminum Water Bottles
Product Description: Alpine Design aluminum water bottles sold at Sports Authority. The water bottles are sold in different colors and measure between six and 10 ½ inches tall. The water bottles are silver, blue, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the depiction of a mouse, or blue with the depiction of a zebra. "Alpine Design" is painted on the water bottle.
Sold at: Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8.
Importer: Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund or contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsauthority.com.
Pictures of all of the recalled item 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.
