CPSC Recall Alert: November 24, 2003

 
CPSC, Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi- colored Sidewalk Chalk

Sold at: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from March 2003 to November 2003 for about $4.99 per package.

Hazard: The multi-colored and solid-colored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Description: The sidewalk chalk is packaged in a clear-plastic backpack-type carring case with these words on the label: "Chalk to Go....Totally Me!...24 pieces, sidewalk chalk in different colors, fun chalk shapes." The label on the package also says "Conforms to ASTM-D4236." The sidewalk chalk comes in several shapes: butterfly, spider, ice cream cone, bottle, cylinder, and triangular stick. The chalk pieces are solid-colored or multi-colored, including red, blue, green, yellow, and purple.

Remedy: Return the sidewalk chalk to Toys "R" Us for a refund.

Contact: Consumers may call toll-free at 866-274-6340 24-hours-a-day Monday through Friday or visit the Toys "R" Us Web site at: www.toysrusinc.com

CPSC Recall Alert: November 13, 2003

CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk

Sold from: The sidewalk chalk was sold at Target stores from March 2003 to July 2003 for about $1 per package.

Hazard: The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The Wisconsin Department of Health tested the chalk and identified the lead in the chalk.

Description: The sidewalk chalk is packaged in plastic that is molded to five sticks of chalk and a cardboard backing that is labeled "Double Dipp'n Fun." Each stick of chalk is triangular shaped and multicolored, with three colors layered together (green, red, yellow, or blue). This recall does not affect solid color chalk sold in the same packaging.   

Remedy: Consumers should return the multicolored sidewalk chalk to Target stores for a refund.

Contact: Call Target Corporation at (800) 440-0680 between 7 am and 6 pm CT, Monday through Friday, or go to the company's Web site at www.target.com 

CPSC Recall Alert: September 10, 2003

CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces

Sold from: Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide from March 2002 through April 2003 for about 50 cents.

Hazard: The necklace's pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Description: The necklaces consist of a 10-inch black cord with a 7/8-inch-diameter gray metal pendant. The metal pendant has assorted symbols on one side.

Remedy: Consumers should contact the company for instructions on how to get a refund.

Contact: Call L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. at (888) 869-6569 between 8:30 and 4:30 CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.toynjoy.com

More Details: Toy necklace contains lead, poses health risk.

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CPSC Recall Alert: April 4, 2003

CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys 

Sold: These toys were sold in March 2003 through specialty and toy stores nationwide for around $19.99.

Hazard: The paint on the metal wires of these toys 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:  There are two types of activity toys involved in this recall. One toy is a flower shaped toy intended to attach to a stroller, with a green painted metal wire on which plastic beads slide along. The item is the Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap (SKU #97222). The other toy is a floor-based toy with a foam stuffed base, a blue painted metal wire on which plastic beads and stuffed animal heads slide along. This item is the Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies (SKU #97325). Each item has a sewn-in label with the Lamaze logo on the front.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children.

Contact: Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions at (800) 704-8697 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the company's web site at www.learningcurve.com.

CPSC Ban: April 7, 2003

CPSC Bans Candles With Lead-Cored Wicks

Overview: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to ban the manufacture and sale of lead-cored wicks and candles with lead-cored wicks.