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Toy Hazard Recalls

Celebrate Express Inc. Recalls Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Celebrate Express Inc., of Kirkland, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 194,000 Gigantic Gemstone Rings. The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remote-Control Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 1,600 Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopters (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter). The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nintendo of America Inc., is voluntarily initiating a replacement program for about 2 million wrist straps used with controllers for the Nintendo Wii video game system. If consumers swing the hand-held “Wii Remote” game controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the controller to strike bystanders or objects.

Black Dog Tavern Company Fined for Failing to Report Sales of Previously Recalled Children’s Sweatshirts - Recall Expanded to Include Additional Sweatshirts

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Black Dog Tavern Company Inc., of Vineyard Haven, Mass., has agreed to pay a $50,000 civil penalty. The penalty, which the Commission has provisionally accepted, settles allegations that the company failed to report to CPSC the sale of children’s hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings after the product was recalled for a strangulation hazard.

Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 56,000 Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas Beagles. The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle’s mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Macy’s Recalls Infant Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Macy’s Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Baby greendog® girl’s knit coveralls. The snaps on the legs of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Children’s “Powerpuff Girls” Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 48,000 Children’s Powerpuff Girls necklaces. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 6,600 Gemco® Lemonade Jars. The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

BRIO Corp. Recalls Bell Rattles for Choking Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO AB, of Sweden, is voluntarily recalling about 5,550 BRIO Bell Rattles. The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 29,000 Children’s Butterfly Necklaces. The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

“See Kai Run” Brand Children’s Boots Recalled, Snaps Pose Choking Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), See Kai Run, of Woodinville, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 6,500 Children’s Boots. Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC Warns of Fire, Other Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating

Holiday decorating is often depicted in movies by characters who hang countless strings of lights and suffer falls from ladders or rooftops for comic effect. Unfortunately, these types of incidents are grounded in reality and, unlike in the movies, they are often no laughing matter. In fact, each year it is estimated that about 12,500 people go to hospital emergency rooms for falls, cuts, shocks and burns related to holiday decorating, according to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) statistics.

GAMO USA Corp. Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GAMO USA Corp., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 GAMO Air Rifles. The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

The Land of Nod® Recalls Furniture Due to Lead Paint Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Land of Nod®, of Northbrook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 2,000 Antique White Furniture from the Cottage Collection. Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. The lead level exceeds that allowed by the federal ban on lead-containing paint which is designed to protect children who might ingest paint chips or peelings. Lead paint is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Children’s Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Really Useful Products Inc., of Darien, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 51,600 Children’s Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.