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CPSC Recall Alert: November 22, 2005
CPSC, Delta Enterprise Corp. Announce Recall of Certain Cribs Sold at Toys R Us Stores

Lov’s “Europa” Natural Color Cribs sold exclusively at Toys R Us nationwide from July 2004 through August 2005 for about $200.

Hazard: The crib's paint contains high levels of lead. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Description: The cribs are made of wood and are natural color. Only cribs that are labeled Lov’s Europa with “Style # 4827-2 M.F.G. No.: W 24088 Date: 22 JUN 2004” are included in the recall. The brand, style and date code are printed on a label attached to the mattress support platform.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled crib immediately and return to retailer where purchased for a credit or refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact Delta Enterprise Corp. toll-free at (877) 660-3777 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.deltaenterprise.com.

CPSC Recall Alert: November 30, 2005
CPSC, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of Children’s Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls

The recalled metal necklaces and zipper pulls were sold at discount, toy, party, grocery and drug stores from March 2002 through September 2005 for between $2 and $4.

Hazard: The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with individual names painted in variety of colors. The nameplate on the necklace hangs from a 16-inch black cord. The necklace packages are marked “Personalized Necklace” and “Stravina”. UPC Code 0-35203-00039-7 is on the necklace package.

The recalled zipper pulls are silver-colored with individual names that come in various colors. The zipper pull hangs from a silver-colored metal clip designed to attach to a backpack, a keyring, and zippers on clothing.

Printed on the zipper pull’s packaging is ’Personalized Zipper Pull,“ ’Great for Backpacks and Keyrings too“ and ’Stravina.“ UPC Code 0-35203-00038-0 is written on the package.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children.

Contact: contact Stravina for a free replacement product at (800) 964-0029 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site at www.stravina.com for more information.

CPSC Recall Alert: September 1, 2005
CPSC, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children’s Red Sunglasses

Sold at the Disneyland Resort in California, The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Florida, and the Disney Cruise Line based in Florida, from November 2004 through June 2005 for about $16.

Hazard: The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The recalled sunglasses are a solid red color and have dark plastic lenses. They were sold with either a navy blue toddler cap featuring the character Mickey Mouse or a light blue toddler cap featuring the character Stitch. Both toddler caps have red bills. The recalled sunglasses are attached to the bills of the caps by a red strap with a hook and loop fastener. ’Walt Disney World®“ or ’Disneyland® Resort” is stitched on the back of the toddler caps. Other styles and colors of hats and sunglasses are not included in this recall.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled red sunglasses away from children and contact Walt Disney World Co. for a free replacement pair of sunglasses and 20 Disney Dollars®.

Contact: Consumers should call Walt Disney World Co. at 866-802-2782 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.disneyworld.com.

CPSC Recall Alert: September 22, 2005
CPSC, Monogram International Inc. Announce Recall of Bracelet Keyrings

Disney Princess Bracelet Keyrings sold at various retailers including Walgreen and Wal-Mart nationwide from November 2003 through June 2005 for about $3.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The “Bracelet Keyring” is a pink plastic keyring attached to a bracelet which consists of pink and white beads or red and white beads, a metal pendant and metal dividers between the beads. It was sold under the brand Disney Princess. “Item #24405” and “Made In China” are printed on the back of the packaging.

Remedy: Consumers should take these recalled bracelet keyrings away from children immediately and return them to Monogram International for a refund.

Contact: Contact Monogram International at (800) 736-1941 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.monogramdirect.com to receive instructions for returning the keyrings.

CPSC Recall Alert:September 22, 2005
CCPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry

Necklace and Earring Sets sold at Dollar General Stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $1 and $3.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: yellow, orange, pink and purple. The purse necklace and earring set features a dangling purse charm in black, red, blue, orange, pink or purple. The corded swirl necklace and earring set features a twisted metal swirl pattern hanging from a black, blue or purple cord. The faux amber necklace and earring set features a large faux amber gem cut in a heart or cross shape. The 5-strand bead necklace and earring set were sold in four color variations: orange, purple, blue and multi-color.

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.

Contact: 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.

CPSC Recall Alert: August 25, 2005
CPSC, Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. Announce Recall of Floor Mat Map Games

Maptangle World Edition Floor Mat Map Games

Educational, book, museum and specialty toy stores nationwide sold these games from February 2005 through June 2005 for about $25.

Hazard: The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Description: The floor map game consists of a 6-foot by 5.5-foot vinyl Maptangle floor mat that has various multicolored geographic locations and landmarks painted on the floor mat and a set of 103 playing cards consisting of corresponding geographic locations and landmarks.

This recall pertains only to the floor mat, and does not include any other components of the game. Floor mat map games with manufacture date codes are not subject to this recall.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled game maps, and contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. for information on returning the recalled maps and receiving a free replacement map or refund.

Contact: Contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. at (800) 641-9996 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at http://www.borderlinegames.com.

CPSC Recall Alert: June 17, 2005
CPSC, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles

Sold at: Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through June 2005 for between $9 and $13.

Hazard: The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The recalled Shakespeare® brand fishing kits feature the following characters: TAZ® (Tazmanian Devil®), Tweety®, Mucha Lucha® and Spider-Man®. Other fishing kits feature Fishing Heroes™, sold with a silver-colored badge; Kids Kits™, sold with tackle boxes; and Shark™ and Dolphin™ Kits, which have reels in the shape of a shark or dolphin. The fishing kits have brightly colored red and yellow fishing rods, and “Shakespeare” is written on the reels. Fishing kits with purple, blue and pink rods are not included in this recall. Certain translucent red and yellow and metallic-colored red rods also are not included in this recall. 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle for information on receiving a free replacement fishing kit.

Contact: For more information, call Shakespeare Fishing Tackle toll-free at (866) 466-0559 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

CPSC Recall Alert: May 12, 2005

CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants

Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from May 2003 through April 2005 for about $1.

Hazard: The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Description: The heart-shaped pendant is silver-colored, ribbed on the front, hollow on the back, and hangs on a pink suede cord with a silver-colored clasp.

Remedy: Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.

Contact: Contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.dollargeneral.com

CPSC Recall Alert: April 13, 2005

CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles

Hazard: The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants® are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.’s Dora the Explorer®; Disney’s Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeon’s Rocket Power®. “ZEBCO®” and “Floating Catch ‘Em Kit™” are written on the handles of these poles with the exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have a two-piece rod, were sold with sunglasses and “Rocket Power” is written on the rod. Newer fishing poles with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not included in the recall. Sold at: Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through March 2005 for between $9 and $13.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.

Contact: For more information, call Zebco at (800) 588-9030 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.zebco.com/recall

CPSC Recall Alert: April 13, 2005
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders

Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder

Hazard: The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.

Description: This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone, with a white cord is attached to the cassette player.

Remedy: Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.

Contact: Contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. or visit the firm’s Web site at www.walmartstores.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information or submit questions on the “Store Feedback” link.

CPSC Recall Alert: March 3, 2005
CPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms

Hazard: CPSC received a report of a six-year-old girl who mouthed these charms worn on a homemade necklace. She developed elevated lead levels in her blood that may be related to the charms. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Description: The recalled metal charms were sold under the name “Charming Thoughts.” Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked “The Card Connection,” “Charming Thoughts” and “Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc.”

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The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including “princess,” “congratulations,” “city girl,” “world traveler” and “life’s blessings.” “Insert photo here,” “cherish,” “love,” and “honor” are printed on the picture frame charms. The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children

Contact: Contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. at (800) 651-0616 anytime to receive a refund. Consumers also can e-mail the firm at charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com for more inform

CPSC Recall Alert: February 15, 2005
CPSC, HIS International Announce Recall of Jumper Sets

Sold exclusively at Kmart Stores nationwide from July 2004 to November 2004 for about $13.

Hazard: The paint on the buttons contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.

Description: The recalled denim jumper sets are made of 100 percent cotton and were sold in three different styles. Style number 2814X is a long sleeve bodysuit with a flower appliqué jumper. Style number 2817X is a striped turtleneck with a heart pocket jumper and Style number 2818X is a long sleeve bodysuit with a patchwork jumper.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the denim jumper away from children and return to Kmart for a refund or replacement.

Contact: Consumers should contact HIS International toll free at (888) 467-3990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.nokidding-HIS.com for additional information.

Summary: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced a new enforcement policy (pdf) to reduce the potential for health risks from lead in children’s metal jewelry. The new policy gives manufacturers, importers and retailers clear guidance on steps they should take to minimize the risk for children. The CPSC is also specifying the laboratory test procedures (pdf) it will use to analyze lead content.

The new policy explains how the CPSC staff will test for lead in children’s jewelry and identifies the lead levels that will trigger further attention. CPSC staff will first conduct a screening test to determine the lead content of each type of component in a piece of jewelry.

CPSC Recall Alert: January 11, 2005
CPSC, Riviera Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Children’s Costume Bracelets

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

Hazard: The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children.

Description: The recalled bracelets have heart, oval, and rectangular shaped charms that have the phrases; “I like sports,” “I like movies,” “I like shopping” and “I like music” printed on them. The bracelet also contains various colored plastic trinkets.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these bracelets away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund./p>

Contact: Call Riviera toll-free at (800) 524-0110 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.rivieratrading.com