http://www.safetyandchildren.com Safety, Toy Recalls and More! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:01:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.51 en-us http://www.safetyandchildren.com/imagiplay-recalls-bead-maze-toys-due-to-laceration-hazard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2008 Release #09-052 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 882-0217 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Bead Maze Toys Units: About 500 Importer: ImagiPLAY, of Boulder, Colo. Hazard: The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled products are painted wooden toys with beads that slide on a curved metal track. The product was sold in three styles: the Apple Tree Bead Maze, the Cactus Tree Bead Maze and the Palm Tree Bead Maze. Sold by: Toy retailers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2008 for about $13. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact ImagiPLAY at (800) 882-0217 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ImagiPLAY.com (pdf). Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:15:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/childrens-hooded-jackets-with-drawstrings-recalled-by-r&d-international-due-to-strangulation-hazard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2008 Release #09-047 Firm's Recall Hotline: (719) 539-3812 collect CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Young Colors Children’s Hooded Jackets Units: About 1,500 Importer: R&D International Inc., of Salida, Colo. Hazard: The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. From 1985 through June 2008, CPSC received reports of 27 deaths and 70 non-fatal incidents involving the entanglement of children’s clothing drawstrings. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. “Young Colors” is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck. Sold at: Specialty children’s stores nationwide from April 2004 through September 2007 for about $45. Manufactured in: Peru and Indonesia Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact R&D International Inc. collect at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site www.youngcolors.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/target-recalls-dive-sticks-due-to-impalement-hazard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2008 Release #09-048 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Dive Sticks Units: About 365,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled dive sticks were sold in a bundle of three in multiple colors: light blue, aqua green, fluorescent yellow, royal blue, and red. The tag accompanying the dive sticks contains: “Dive Toys” or “Diving Game” and has a white small parts warning label in the upper right hand corner. The words “Made in China” are printed in the lower right hand corner. Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.target.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/strangulation-death-of-a-child-prompts-recall-of-roman-blinds-sold-exclusively-at-ikea/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2008 Release #09-050 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds Units: About 670,000 (an additional 4.8 million were sold outside of the United States) Distributor: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds. Incidents/Injuries: On April 4, 2008, a 1-year-old girl in Greenwich, Conn. became entangled in the inner cord of an IKEA Roman Blind and strangled. The child was in a portable playpen that was located underneath a fully lowered roman blind. She was found partially suspended with the inner cord of the blind wrapped twice around her neck. Description: This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words “Made in India”. On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% cotton. Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through June 2008 for between $7 and $30. Manufactured in: India Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ikea-usa.com Note: CPSC reminds consumers to examine all Roman Blinds and shades in their homes. If looped pull cords are present or exposed inner cords are found on the back of blinds or shades and children are in the home or occasionally visit your home, please consider replacing them with blinds or shades that do not have exposed pull cords or inner cords. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/near-strangulation-of-child-prompts-recall-to-repair-window-blinds-by-green-mountain-vista/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2008 Release #09-051 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 639-1728 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades Units: About 7,300 Manufacturer: Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt. Hazard: The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC received a report of a 2-year-old girl from Bristol, Conn., who suffered a near strangulation, June 2008, when she placed a loose bead cord loop around her neck and then slipped off the radiator where she was standing. Her 5-year-old brother lifted his sister, who was gasping for air, from the cord entanglement. She vomited and had deep neck bruising, but has since recovered from her injuries. Description: This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the “Installation and Care Instructions.” Sold at: Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman’s Guide, Target.com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and Solutions Catalog. Sold nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $60 and $200. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer is not able to install the tensioning device, contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639- 1728 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gmvista.com Note: CPSC reminds consumers to examine all Roman Blinds and shades in their homes. If looped pull cords are present or exposed inner cords are found on the back of blinds or shades and children are in the home or occasionally visit your home, please consider replacing them with blinds or shades that do not have exposed pull cords or inner cords. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:35:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/cobra-electronics-recalls-childrens-two-way-radios-with-rechargeable-batteries-due-to-chemical-burn-hazard-sold-exclusively-in-toys-"r-us-stores/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2008 Release #09-044 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 252-9889 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Cobra Electronics Recalls Children’s Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys “R” Us Stores WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Children’s Two-Way Radios Units: About 8,000 Manufacturer: Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill. Hazard: The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mah “CEL” batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickle Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mah (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself. Sold by: Toys “R” Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.cobra.com Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:01:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/swim-n-score-dive-sticks-recalled-by-modells-due-to-risk-of-impalement-injury-to-children/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2008 Release #09-043 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 275-6633 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Swim ‘N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell’s Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix Units: About 130 Retailer: Modell’s Sporting Goods, of New York, N.Y. Manufacturer: ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill. Hazard: Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Pool Stix are weighted plastic tubes, which stand upright when tossed into water. The sticks are about 8” long and were sold in packs of 6 in various colors. The UPC (#4969382814) is printed on the product’s packaging. Sold at: Modell’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should keep children from playing with the recalled dive sticks and return the product to any Modell’s Sporting Goods for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Modell’s at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.modells.com/recall Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:01:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/ja-ru-recalls-toy-trains-due-to-choking-hazard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2008 Release #09-041 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 231-3470 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: My Little Train Classics Toy Trains Units: About 18,000 Importer: JA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla. Hazard: The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: My Little Train Classics wooden toy trains are available in two styles. One, with a yellow cab, blue body and six red wheels and the other with a blue cab, red boiler, wooden base and four black wheels. The item #5293 is the same for both styles and is located in the lower left hand corner on the front of the package. Sold at: Various wholesalers and retailers nationwide from March 2007 through October 2008 for about $2. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the toy train away from children immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JA-RU at (800) 231-3470 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/claires-recalls-childrens-metal-necklaces-due-to-risk-of-lead-exposure/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2008 Release #09-039 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 859-9281 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets Units: About 67,000 Importer: Claire’s Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call 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 Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the Illinois Attorney General. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:55:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/okk-trading-recalls-toy-tvs-due-to-violation-of-lead-paint-standard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2008 Release #09-038 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 655-8697 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “Mini-Televisor” Toys Units: About 2,100 Importer: OKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif. Hazard: Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, 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 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:03:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/toy-xylophones-recalled-by-king-import-warehouse-due-to-violation-of-lead-paint-standard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2008 Release #09-037 Firm's Recall Hotline: (972) 241-5464 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Toy Xylophones Units: About 144 Importer: King Import Warehouse, of Dallas, Texas Hazard: Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call King Import Warehouse collect at (972) 241-5464 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:03:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/wooden-toys-recalled-by-earth-friendly-due-to-choking-hazards/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2008 Release #09-030 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 360-6292 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Wooden Toys Units: About 1,000 Importer: Earth Friendly LLC, of Beaverton, Ore. Hazard: Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves three models of wooden toys. Moee the car, Cubby the stackable bear and the Bell rattle. The toys are painted in glossy red, orange, green, red, black and yellow. Sold at: Toy specialty stores in Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington from April 2008 through September 2008 for between $12 and $22. Manufactured in: India Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earth Friendly to exchange or refund the product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Earth Friendly toll-free at (888) 360-6292 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site at www.earthfriendlyllc.com/recall Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:52:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/cpsc-provides-safety-tips-for-a-safe-trick-or-treat/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2008 Release #09-029 CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC Provides Safety Tips for a Safe "Trick or Treat" WASHINGTON, D.C. – The spookiest night of the year is around the corner. Kids everywhere are choosing their favorite costume and looking forward to their favorite treats. As parents and caregivers prepare for this celebration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds them to keep safety in mind, so that no child is haunted by Halloween-related injuries. Hidden dangers associated with costumes, treats, and decorations can be easily prevented. CPSC reports that the most serious Halloween-related injuries involve burns from flammable costumes and decorations, including ignition from open flames, such as candles and Jack O’Lanterns. Other incidents have involved lacerations from carving pumpkins and trips/falls while walking, particularly after dark. “Our major concern is still the use of home-made costumes that are not flame resistant,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. “Parents making their children’s costumes should use inherently flame-resistant fabrics, such as nylon and polyester. Costumes should fit well and not drag on the ground to guard against trips and falls.” CPSC helps keep children safe by enforcing the Flammable Fabrics Act and by recalling products at Halloween and throughout the year that can cause injury. Follow these safety tips to ensure this year’s holiday is a safe one: Costumes * When purchasing costumes, masks, beards and wigs, look for flame-resistant fabrics such as nylon or polyester, or look for the label "Flame Resistant." Flame-resistant fabrics will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. To minimize the risk of contact with candles and other fire sources, avoid costumes made with flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts. * Purchase or make costumes that are light, bright and clearly visible to motorists. * For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks also should be light-colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle and sporting goods stores. * Children should carry flashlights to see and be seen. * Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes. Oversized high heels are not a good idea. * Tie hats and scarves securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes and obstructing vision. * If your child wears a mask, make sure it fits securely, provides adequate ventilation, and has eye holes large enough to allow full vision. * Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be made of soft, flexible materials. * Supervise pumpkin carvings to avoid lacerations. Treats * Warn children not to eat any treats until an adult has examined them carefully for evidence of tampering. * Carefully examine any toys or novelty items received by trick-or-treaters under three years of age. Do not allow young children to have any items that are small enough to present a choking hazard or that have small parts or components that could separate during use and present a choking hazard. Decorations * Keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. * Indoors, keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from curtains, decorations and other combustibles that could catch fire. Do not leave burning candles unattended. * Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters. * Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory, such as UL. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Discard damaged sets. * Don't overload extension cords. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/halloween-figurines-recalled-by-coynes--company-for-lead-hazard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2008 Release #09-028 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 336-8666 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne’s & Company for Lead Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Casper the Friendly Ghost® Halloween Mini-Figurines Units: About 14,000 Importer: Coyne’s & Company Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled Casper the Friendly Ghost® mini-figurines are made of resin and paper, and are three inches tall. They were sold in mini bags decorated with a spider and web design. The Casper the Friendly Ghost® figurines are dressed as: Dracula in a red spider bag, Skeleton in a green spider bag, Devil in a purple spider bag, Mummy in an orange spider bag, Casper® in a blue spider bag, and Wendy the Witch® is in a yellow spider bag. The figurines are stamped with TM & ©Harvey Ent. “Coyne’s & Company” and “CP1030” are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the bags. Sold by: Gift, specialty, card, and drug stores nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $1 and $3. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled figurines away from children and contact Coyne’s & Company to receive a full refund or credit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Coyne’s & Company at (800) 336-8666 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.coynes.com Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/cpsc-and-carters-advise-parents-of-rashes-associated-with-heat-transferred-or-"tag-less,-labels/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2008 Release #09-023 Firm’s Hotline: (888) 282-4674 CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC and Carter’s Advise Parents of Rashes Associated with Heat Transferred, or “Tag-less,” Labels WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Carter’s, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia, are advising parents and caregivers that they have received reports that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter’s clothing with heat-transferred, or “tag-less,” labels. This advisory applies to Carter’s Fall 2007 product line. The Fall 2007 line utilizes a label on the inside back of the garment that has a raised surface with a solid, rather than a stenciled, background. This advisory does not apply to previous and current product lines, which utilize labels with stenciled backgrounds. The garments, which were made in various countries, were sold at Carter’s own retail stores and at department and national chain stores. If your child develops a rash on the upper back after wearing garments that have a “tag-less” label with a solid background, you should stop using these garments. If the rash persists or worsens, you should contact your pediatrician. For additional information, visit Carter’s website at http://www.carters.com/corporate/tagless_message.aspx, contact Carter’s toll free at 1-888-282-4674 or by email at contactus@carters.com Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:05:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/rage-wireless-guitars-used-with-popular-video-gaming-system-recalled-due-to-chemical-burn-risk/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2008 Release #09-019 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 331-3844 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Rage Wireless Guitars Units: About 57,000 Manufacturer/Distributor: Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. Hazard: A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Performance Designed Products has received one report of a burn to a consumer. Description: The Rage Wireless Guitar controller is designed to be used on the Nintendo Wii system. The guitar is blue or white and is 31 inches long. The guitar contains battery-operated LED-lighted fret buttons that go up the neck of the guitar. Sold at: Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $40 and $60. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the wireless guitar game controllers immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. Do not contact or return the product to Nintendo. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Performance Designed Products at (800) 331-3844 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.pdp.com Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:20:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/infant-death-prompts-recall-to-repair-600,000-drop-side-cribs-by-delta-enterprise-spring-peg-failure-can-cause-entrapment-and-suffocation-hazards/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2008 Release #09-016 Delta's Recall Hotline: (800) 816-5304 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y., is announcing the voluntary recall today of about 600,000 drop side cribs. The crib’s drop side can detach when the spring peg is not engaged, which can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers. If the spring pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are pushed back into the lower track, the pegs can become nonfunctional. This can cause the drop side to detach from the crib and create a gap that can entrap an infant or toddler. CPSC staff is aware of a death of an 8-month-old child who suffocated when the drop side of his crib detached. CPSC is also aware of one child entrapment and one incident in which the drop side detached due to a disengaged spring peg. The recall involves all Delta drop side cribs manufactured prior to 2006 that use “Crib Trigger Lock with Spring Peg” drop side hardware design. The recalled model numbers and country of origin include: 4340, 4343, 4520, 4600, 4620, 4624, 4625, 4629, 4660, 4665, 4720, 4750, 4751, 4850, 4855, 4857, 4880, 4920, 4925-2, 4925-2B, 4925-6, 4980, and 8605. The model number, country of origin and manufacture dates are located on top of the mattress support board. The recalled cribs have Delta’s name and address on the mattress support boards and Delta’s logo on the teether rail. The cribs, which were made in China, were sold at major retailers nationwide from January 2000 through January 2007 for between $33 and $200. Cribs currently sold at retail are not involved. CPSC and Delta urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using these cribs and contact Delta to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. Call Delta toll-free at (800) 816-5304 anytime after 5 pm today or log on www.cribrecallcenter.com to order the free repair kit. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to find a safe, alternative sleep environment for their child until the repair kit, with new safety pegs, is safely installed are the recalled cribs. CPSC would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop side crib parents should check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib, especially with tape, wire or rope. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:10:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/infant-death-prompts-recall-of-convertible-cribs-by-playkids-usa-crib-poses-entrapment-and-suffocation-hazards/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2008 Release #09-015 Firm's Contact: (718) 797-0302 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Infant Death Prompts Recall of Convertible Cribs by Playkids USA; Crib Poses Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Playkids U.S.A. of Brooklyn, N.Y. is announcing today a voluntary recall of about 2,000 convertible cribs. The sides of the convertible crib are made of a mesh that expands, creating a gap between the mattress and the side through which an infant can slip. This poses suffocation and entrapment hazards for young children. CPSC is aware of the death of a 5-month-old child on August 31, 2008 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The child became entrapped between the mattress and the stationary side rail of the convertible crib and suffocated. This recall involves the Playkids U.S.A. convertible crib/playpen/bassinet/bed with model number PLK-909. “Playkids U.S.A.” can be found on the packaging and on a label sewn into the side of the crib. The model number can be found on the packaging. The convertible cribs have a drop side rail, a stationary side rail, a canopy assembly, and a bassinet. The sides of the convertible crib, the mattress support, the bassinet, the canopy and the bedskirt are covered in fabric and mesh. The fabric and the mesh come in a variety of colors and patterns. The convertible cribs, which were made in China, were sold in juvenile product retailers in New York from March 2007 through September 2008 for about $100. Consumers should stop using the recalled convertible cribs immediately and contact Playkids USA to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers should contact Playkids USA collect at (718) 797-0302 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/my-way-corp-recalls-baby-walkers-due-to-stairway-fall-hazard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2008 Release #09-014 Firm's Recall Hotline: (787) 758-5848 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 My Way Corp. Recalls Baby Walkers Due to Stairway Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Baby Walkers Units: About 800 Manufacturer: My Way Corp., of San Juan, Puerto Rico Hazard: The walkers violate the baby walker voluntary standard and can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled walkers were sold for babies 6 months and older. The walkers were sold in the following colors: pink, red, green, blue, and ivory. The walkers have an activity tray with a steering wheel and other toys. “My Way Corp” is printed on a sticker on the front of the walker. Sold at: Independent discount stores in Puerto Rico from November 2004 through March 2008 for between $18 and $25. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact My Way Corp. collect at (787) 758-5848 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.safetyandchildren.com/toy-boats-recalled-due-to-burn-hazard/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2008 Release #09-012 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 678-9258 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Battery Operated Toy “Speed Boats” Units: About 200,000 Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. Hazard: The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Dollar General has received two reports of the batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled toy speed boats are lightweight plastic toy boats supported by an inflatable hull with “outboard” motors on them. The motor uses two AA batteries. The toy boat measures about 12 inches long by 8 inches wide and comes in various colors and designs. Sold at: Dollar General nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008 for $3 each. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product. Consumer 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 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:51:00 +0000