Product Safety Standards Won't Change For All The Tea In China
Sometimes I feel like a broken record. But the real record-breaker is the United States government, which is still allowing the importation of defective children's products from China. What will it take for the powers that be to finally take action? Let's see, a boy's three-piece Santa set that causes a choking hazard, horse toy figures with poisonous lead paint, toy helicopters that cause a fire hazard, and the recalls just keep on coming!
We do everything possible to ensure our children's safety, while unbeknownst to us, there's ever-present danger from their own toys!
Please see the press releases issued yesterday by the CPSC by clicking "CONTINUE READING" below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2010
Release # 10-119
Boy's Three-Piece Santa Sets Recalled by Macy's 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: First Impressions Boy's Three-Piece Santa Set
Units: About 9,600
Importer: Macy's Merchandising Group, Inc, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Loose buttons on the suit's jacket may easily detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.
Description: This recall includes First Impressions boy's three-piece Santa Sets in sizes 0-24 months, including a jacket, pants and hat. For units sold at Macy's and on macys.com the UPCs are: 0689439416622, 0689439417131, 0689439417148, 0689439417155, 0689439417162, and 0689439417179. For units sold at the Navy Exchange stores the UPCs are: 0706254537346, 0706254537353, 0706254537360, 0706254537377, 0706254537384, and 0706254537391. For all products the tracking label information sewn into the side seam of the top and bottom includes: Style 9131, Supplier 22155, Mfg 34837, Aug. 2009, Macy's Inc.
Sold at: Macy's and macys.com, including locations in Puerto Rico, from September to December 2009, and at U.S. Navy Exchange stores from November through December 2009 for about $20 to $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the buttons from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to any Macy's or U.S. Navy Exchange store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Macy's toll-free at (888) 257-5949 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit Macy's Web site at www.macys.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10119.html
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2010
Release # 10-120
Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Nature Wonders HD Pinto Horse Toy Figures
Units: About 15,000
Importer: Blip Toys, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The surface paint coating on the horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Nature Wonders HD pinto horse toy figures with model number 92093. The plastic horse is white with brown spots and measures about 4 inches tall. The model number and "Nature Wonders HD" are printed on the retail tag wrapped around the horse's leg.
Sold by: Walmart stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for about $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Blip Toys to receive a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Blip Toys toll-free at (888) 405-7696 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bliptoys.com/recall
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10120.html
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2010
Release # 10-121
RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Danbar Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters
Units: About 6,000
Importer: RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
Hazard: The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a fire that started while a store demo toy was charging. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Danbar Toys Knight Hawk 3D remote control helicopters. The helicopter can be identified by model number 006047 marked on the back of the controller and the Knight Hawk 3D logo on the front of the controller. The product was sold at RadioShack as catalog number 600-0566 (60-566) for ages 8 and up.
Sold at: RadioShack stores, RadioShack dealer franchise stores nationwide and at www.radioshack.com from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the helicopters away from children and return the toy to the nearest RadioShack store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.radioshack.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10121.html
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