The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced seven recalls of children's toys or products due to excessivel levels of lead paint...in one day. Even sleeping bags made the list.
Here they are:
1. Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags
Product: Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags
Units: About 4,100
Retailer: Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif.
Importer: Hoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.
Hazard: The surface paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags have a cartoon pirate design of Davey Jones and Jack Sparrow on the front. Style number F1652B0003 is printed on the logo label inside the sleeping bags. The sleeping bag with the skull art design is not included in this recall.
Sold exclusively at: Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleeping bags away from children and return them to any Disney Store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site.
2. United Scientific Recalls Magnets
Product: Various magnets (go to the CPSC Web site for all the pictures.)
Units: About 2.35 million
Importer: United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall.
Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide from October 1996 through September 2007 for between 50 cents and $15. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com
Model Number (Number of Magnets in Package): Description
MGTKIT (4): 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm, 1 four inch red horseshoe magnet
MSET4 (4): 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm, 1 small red horseshoe magnet 25mm x 8mm, 1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mm
CBM050 (2): Red bar magnet pair 50mm
CM7907-R (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm
CM7907-B (blue) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm
CM7907-W (white) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm
CM7907-PK/2 (red or blue) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm
CM7912-R (2): Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mm
MBSET6 (6): 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar, sold in six different colors
AUM020 (1): Red 2 inch U-shaped magnets
AUM025 (1): Red 1 inch U-shaped magnets
ACM020 (1): Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mm
ACM050 (2): Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mm
ABM030 (2): Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) & South (S) Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wide
ABM015-E, ABM020, ABM040, ABM060, ABM040, ABM060, ABM010, ABM015 (2): Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches, some have N & S marking
MNSB04 (1): 4 inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One end of needle is painted red.
MHS020 (1): Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tall
MHS030 (1): Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tall
CMSET1 (6): Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six different colors
3. West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments
Product: Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
Units: About 6,500
Importer/Distributor: Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, Texas
Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled shaker guiro is a ridged, cylinder-shaped percussion instrument that contains beads and is played by scraping a stick along the surface. The shaker guiro measures about 2" wide x 5" long. One end of the instrument is painted red and the other end is painted blue. The center section and stick are natural wood. "Basic Beat 5" Guiro/Shaker," "SHBB5," and "Recommended for Ages 6+" are printed on the packaging.
Sold by: West Music retail stores in Iowa and Illinois, the West Music catalog, and West Music booths at conventions and workshops nationwide, the Music Together Catalog, from November 2001 through March 2008 for between $9 and $11.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact West Music at (800) 397-9378 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or email the firm at service@westmusic.com
4. Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands
Product: Tinker Bell Wands
Units: About 8,000
Retailer: Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif.
Importer: Hoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.
Hazard: The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Tinker Bell wands are green and light up and sound when a button in the handle is pressed. The top of the wand has white plastic flowers, a green bow, and a pin with Tinker Bell's face on it.
Sold at: Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to a Disney Store for a full refund.
5. Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources
Product: Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes
Units: About 900
Importer: Early Childhood Resources LLC, of Mt. Laurel, N.J.
Hazard: Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four. Only the yellow brushes are included in the recall. The paint brushes have a rounded cylinder body with tan bristle tip brushes and measure about 4 inches in height.
Sold by: Early Childhood Resource distributors, including teacher supply stores nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood resources to receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Early Childhood Resources (888) 227-9028 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site.
6. American Scientific Recalls Magnets
Product: Magnets
Units: About 87,000
Importer: American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio
Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item numbers included in the recall are:
Item Number: Description (Sizes)
3101-01, 02, 20: Bar-shaped Steel (75mm x 12mm x 5mm, 100mm x 12mm x 5mm, 150mm x 19mm x 7mm, 200mm, 150mm X 15mm X 10mm)
3102-01, 02, 03, 04: Horseshoe-shaped Steel (50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm)
3106-04, 06: Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt (100mm X 10mm X 7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm)
3108-01: Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt
3126-06: Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt
AR-110: U-shaped (3.5 inches)
N38 (3126-07): Bar-shaped (37mm)
The item numbers are located on the product's packaging.
Sold to: Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through February 2008 for between $1 and $4.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Scientific toll-free at (866) 518-1665 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recall@american-scientific.com, or visit the firm's Web site.
7. Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments
Product: Floppy Friends Horse Toys
Units: About 300
Importer: Toy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith, of Auburn, Wash.
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled horse toy has a push up base. When the base is pushed up, the toy horse is floppy. When released, the toy horse stands up straight. The horse is brown and white and the base is green with orange, red flowers and dark blue flowers.
Sold at: Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops and toy stores nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toy Investments Inc. at (800) 356-0474 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.
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