2007 Lead Alerts!
These products have been taken off the market/recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission www.healthplus.org
(1-800-638-2772) because they contain lead. www.cpsc.gov 1-800-332-9161
Product Date Type Number Manufacturer Injuries Stores where sold
SpongeBob August Address books and journals with SpongeBob 250,000 Martin Designs Inc, of None Retail stores nationwide from June
SquarePants™ 22,2007 SquarePants™ character on the front cover and Ashland, OH; manufactured reported 2006 through July 2007 for about $2
Address Books a black metal spiral binding. The UPS numbers in China
and Journals (80773007505 for the address book and
80773002260, 80773075501 and 80773007551
for the journal) are printed on the back covers.
Spinning Tops August Tops and pails that are primarily metal and have 4,700 Schylling Associates Inc, of None Specialty toy stores and gift shops
and Tin Pails 22,2007 wooden handles. The tops are painted with Rowley, MA; manufactured reported nationwide from July 2001 through
Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a in China July 2002. The tops were sold for
circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas about $13. The pails were sold for
and Friends, Curious George, or a solid red or about $6
yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not
included in the recall.
Children’s August 22, Charm bracelets with silver-colored charms, 7,900 Buy-Rite Designs Inc, of None Dollar stores and other small retail
Divine 2007 including angels, crosses, and hearts, and clear Freehold, NJ; manufactured reported stores nationwide from March 2004
Inspiration and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored in China through August 2007 for about $1
Charm chain.
Bracelets
TOBY & ME August 22, Three recalled jewelry sets include: princess pink 14,000 TOBY NYC of New York, None TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and AJ Wright
Jewelry Sets 2007 and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set NY; manufactured in China reported from August 2006 through May 2007
with a painted metallic crown; a pink and white for about $8
pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted
metallic poodle; and a pink pearl necklace,
earrings and ring set. All were sold in a pink gift
box with “TOBY & ME” printed on the front and
hangtags attached to the packaging.
“Sarge” die cast August 14, Die cast “Sarge” cars 2 ½ inch toy cars that look 253,000 Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, None Retail stores nationwide from May
toy cars 2007 like a military jeep. It has the markings “7EA” CA; manufactured in China reported 2007 through August 2007 for between
and “China” on the bottom. The cars marked $7 and $20 (depending on whether
with “Thailand” are not included in this recall. they were sold individually or in sets)
Sesame Street, August 2, Various figures and toys that were manufactured 967,000 Fisher-Price Inc., of East None Retail stores nationwide from May
Dora The 2007 between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and Aurora, NY; manufactured in reported 2007 through August 2007 for between
Explorer, and were sold alone or as part of sets. Many model China $5 and $40
other children’s names and numbers are included in the recall
toys and they are all marked with “Fisher-Price.” The
date codes may be between 109-7LF and 187-
7LF on the product or packaging. See
www.cpsc.gov or call Fisher-Price at 1-800-916-
4498 for the full list of products affected by the
recall.
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2007 Lead Alerts!
These products have been taken off the market/recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission www.healthplus.org
(1-800-638-2772) because they contain lead. www.cpsc.gov 1-800-332-9161
Product Date Type Number Manufacturer Injuries Stores where sold
Soldier Bear July 18, Toy sets with various action figures, dinosaurs, 13,000 Army & Air Force Exchange None AAFES stores worldwide from August
Brand Toy Sets 2007 animals and vehicles. H.E.R.O.E.S. Dino Mega Service (AAFES) of Dallas, reported 2005 through April 2007 for between
Cruiser, Dinosaur Adventure Set, Wild Animal TX; manufactured in Hong $5 and $15
Adventure Set, and H.E.R.O.E.S. Vehicles Play Kong
Set are included in the recall.
Sleeping Beauty July 17, Sleeping Beauty Crown and the Cinderella Star 220 Uncas Manufacturing None Wal-Mart Stores in Florida from
Crown and 2007 Earring sets that contain two pairs of earrings Company of Providence, RI; reported February 2007 to June 2007 for about
Cinderella Star each on packaging shaped as a pink heart and manufactured in China $5
Earring Sets “The Wonderful World of Disney” is printed on
the front. Sleeping Beauty set has one pair of
pink crowns and one pair in the shape of
Sleeping Beauty. The Cinderella set has a pair
of blue stars and the other pair in the shape of
Cinderella.
Essentials for July 5, Jewelry sets with a necklace made of green, 20,000 Future Industries, of None Gift stores, dollar stores, and small
Kids Jewelry 2007 blue or pink plastic beads. Pendants on Cliffwood Beach, NJ; reported discount stores nationwide from
Sets necklaces are painted metallic in the shape of manufactured in China August 2005 through April 2007 for
shoes, girls, blackboards, school buses, sandals, about $1
purses, or butterflies. Some kits have bracelets
and earrings, some have extra pendants.
“Essentials for kids” is printed on the packaging.
Butterfly June 19, Multi-colored butterfly pendant on a multi-colored 19,000 GeoCentral of Napa, CA; None Souvenir and gift stores nationwide
Necklaces 2007 seed bead 16-inch necklace. Product’s manufactured in China reported from January 2006 through May 2007
packaging includes a white hang card with for about $2
“GeoJewelry” printed on the front underneath
“GeoCentral”
Various Thomas June 13, Wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set 1.5 million RC2 Corp of Oak Brook, IL; None Toy stores and various retailers
& Friends™ 2007 components for young children with “Thomas & manufactured in China reported nationwide from January 2005 through
Wooden Friends Wooden Railway” on the upper left-hand June 2007 for between $10 and $70
Railway Toys of the packaging. See CPC website for
complete list. Toys marked with “WJ” or “AZ” are
not included in this recall.
“Accessories” June 12, Oval-shaped, silver colored studs. 5,300 Crimzon Rose Accessories None Kmart stores nationwide from October
Silver Stud 2007 “ACCESSORIES” is printed on the front of the of North Providence, RI; reported 2004 through March 2007 for about $3
Earring Sets earrings’ packaging along with Kmart in black. manufactured in China
Children’s Metal May 31, Necklaces, bracelets, earrings and charms are 103,000 Tween Brands Inc., of New None Limited Too and Justice retail stores
Jewelry 2007 metallic, multicolored, and have “High School Albany, OH; manufactured reported nationwide, the Limited Too catazine
Musical,” pictures of “High School Musical” in China (catalog), and at www.limtedtoo.com
actors, frogs, hearts, stars, dogs with dog bones, from September 2005 through May
flowers, and monkeys that hang from silver, 2007 for between $2 and $10
black, or brown chains or cords.
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2007 Lead Alerts!
These products have been taken off the market/recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission www.healthplus.org
(1-800-638-2772) because they contain lead. www.cpsc.gov 1-800-332-9161
Product Date Type Number Manufacturer Injuries Stores where sold
Eli’s Small May 30, Decorative toy wood drums with two wooden 4,500 The Boyds Collection Ltd., of None Gift and collectible stores nationwide
Drums and 2007 drum sticks. The sides are painted blue with McSherrystown, PA; reported from June 2005 through April 2007 for
Liberty’s Large white stars and the tops and bottoms have manufactured in China about $15
Drums antique U.S. flag decoration.
Invincibles May 23, Toy sets with multiple action figures and 3,000 Toy Century Industrial Ltd. None Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Transport 2007 vehicles. Model number 88931, UPC 6 98567 of Hong Kong; manufactured reported stores worldwide from August 2006
Converters Toy 88931 4, and Soldier Bear logo are printed on in Hong Kong through April 2007 for about $20
Sets the packaging.
Children’s May 15, Silver-colored rings with a round turquoise- 300,000 Cardinal Distributing Co. None Vending machines located in malls,
Turquoise Rings 2007 colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded Inc., of Baltimore, MD; reported discount, department and grocery
by a band of small silver-colored balls. manufactured in China stores in Baltimore, MD area from
August 2002 through April 2007 for 25
cents
Children’s May 15, Pendants that hang from silver-colored chains 200,000 Spandrel Sales and None Vending machines located in malls,
Necklaces, 2007 and rings with charms on top. Shapes include Marketing Inc., of Tempe, reported discount, department and grocery
Bracelets and crosses, suns, moons, stars, butterflies, cupids, Ariz; manufactured in China stores nationwide from February 2007
Rings angels, keys, elephants, hands, cell phones, and through March 2007 for 25 cents
shoes.
Vinyl Baby Bibs May 2, Cracked or peeling bibs in colorful designs that Unknown No specifics mentioned None Major retailers since at least 2004.
with cracked or 2007 have either a vinyl front with a cloth backing or a reported They range in price from $2 to $7 and
peeling vinyl cloth front with vinyl backing. Come in packs of come in packs of up to ten
surfaces up to ten. Danger exists when a child pulls or
bites off a piece and swallows it, then the
amounts of lead consumed could approach
levels of concern.
Children’s Rings May 2, Silver rings with either dice or horseshoes on 200 Cardinal Distributing Co., None Vending machines located in malls,
with Dice or 2007 top, some painted, some not. Note: These rings Inc., of Baltimore, Md.; reported discount, department, and grocery
Horseshoes were part of a 2004 recall of 150 million pieces manufactured in India stores in Maryland from August 2004
and were placed back into circulation by the firm. through March 2007 for about 25 cents
Anima-Bamboo May 2, Anima-Bamboo Collection Games. Games have 5,000 HaPe International Ltd., of None Target stores nationwide from
Collection 2007 38 bamboo pads, four ghosts, and one dice. Ningbo, China; reported December 2006 through April 2007 for
Games Come in orange box with the words “Anima” and manufactured in China $10
“BAMBOO Collection Games” printed on the
sides.
Children’s May 2, Necklaces with a silver fish pendant that hangs 132,000 Oriental Trading Inc., of None Oriental Trading Company Inc. website
Religious Fish 2007 from a black cord. Omaha, Neb; manufactured reported and catalog from January 2005
Necklaces in China through January 2007 for about 70
cents
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2007 Lead Alerts!
These products have been taken off the market/recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission www.healthplus.org
(1-800-638-2772) because they contain lead. www.cpsc.gov 1-800-332-9161
Product Date Type Number Manufacturer Injuries Stores where sold
Children’s April 17, Sports-themed pendants with basketballs, yellow 900,000 Cardinal Distributing Co., of None Vending machines located in malls,
Charm 2007 stars, “01” and “Perfect 10”. Bracelets have Baltimore, MD; reported discount, department, and grocery
Bracelets and green or pink painted heart-shaped charms and manufactured in India stores nationwide from January 2006
“Sportswear” silver-colored charms shaped as suns, moons, through April 2007 for 25 cents
Necklaces stars, padlocks, keys, rattles, and fishbones.
Metal Key April 3, Three styles of metal key chains including a flip- 396,000 Dollar General None Dollar General stores nationwide from
Chains 2007 flop design, dangling charms, and a letter. The Merchandising, Inc. of reported December 2005 through January 2007
words “KeyChain” and “Dollar General $1.25” Goodlettsville, TN; for $1.25
are printed on the front of the packaging. manufactured in China
Children’s April 3, Flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative 4 million A&A Global Industries of None Vending machines located in malls,
“Groovy 2007 plastic covers. Various colors and designs Cockeysville, MD; reported discount, department and grocery
Grabber” including smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, manufactured in China stores nationwide from November
Bracelets cats, aliens checker boards, and flames. 2005 through March 2007 for 25 cents
Stuffed Fun March 28, Orange stuffed ball toy 4 inches in diameter and 7,200 Regent Products Corp, River None Dollar stores and other discount stores
Balls 2007 looks like a basketball. It is printed with colored Grove, IL; manufactured in reported nationwide from June 2006 through
numbers, letters, and “Reg. #PA-10623(HK).” China March 2007 for about $1
Children’s Mood March 15, Multi-colored pendants including hearts, moons, 47,000 Rhode Island Novelty, of None Carnivals, amusement parks, family
Necklaces 2007 dolphins, dragonflies, stars and butterflies that Cumberland, R.I.; reported entertainment centers, and small
hang from a black cord. “Mood Necklace” is manufactured in China discount stores nationwide, and
printed on the packaging. through Rhode Island Novelty’s
website www.rinovelty.com from
August 2005 through December 2006
for about $1
Children’s March 15, Metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins, 58,000 Claire’s Boutiques Inc., of None Claire’s retail stores nationwide
Necklaces 2007 and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis Hoffman Estates, Ill.; reported December 2005 through December
in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver manufactured in China 2006 for between $5 and $11
colored letters “BFF” with rhinestones, and tiny
handcuffs. The pendants hang from silver-
colored chains. “Claire’s” or “Claire’s best
friends forever” is printed on the packaging.
“Elite March 13, Military-style play sets that contain light and 128,7000 Toys “R” Us Inc., of Wayne, None Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and
Operations” Toy 2007 sound vehicles, action figures, and accessories. N.J.; manufactured in China reported toysrus.com from January 2006
Sets Models included are Super Rigs Transport through early February 2007 for
Vehicle, Command Patrol Center, and Troop between $15 and $30
Carrier.
Children’s Mood March 13, Multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, 3,600 United Imports Inc., of None Accessories Palace in Lake Worth,
Necklaces 2007 crosses, moons, feet, stars, dolphins, Flushing, N.Y.; reported Fla, and the Accessories Palace
shamrocks, teardrops, spiders, flip-flop sandals, manufactured in China Website from September 2006 through
and butterflies that hang from a black cord. February 2007 for about $1
“Mood Necklace” is printed on the front of the
packaging.
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2007 Lead Alerts!
These products have been taken off the market/recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission www.healthplus.org
(1-800-638-2772) because they contain lead. www.cpsc.gov 1-800-332-9161
Product Date Type Number Manufacturer Injuries Stores where sold
“Claudia Jublot” February Silver rings with red paint and a simulated 115,000 Lari Jewelry Co. of New None Big Lots! Stores nationwide from
Children’s rings 23, 2007 diamond cluster on the top. Orleans, LA, manufactured reported October 2004 through January 2006
in China for about $3
Children’s February Children’s necklace and earring sets have 6,000 Crimson Rose Accessories None Kmart stores nationwide from October
“Kidsite” 23, 2007 birthstones made of plastic gemstones in various of North Providence, R.I., reported 2001 through December 2006 for
Necklace and colors. manufactured in China about $5
Earring Sets
Heavyweight February Snap closures on outerwear jackets with a 8,000 Samara Brothers LLC, of None Major department stores and discount
Outerwear 13, 2007 Carter’s-brand logo on the front. Toddler and New York, N.Y.; reported department stores nationwide from
Jackets boy’s sizes. manufactured in China October 2006 through November 2006
for up to $50
Ultra Gear February 8-inch long, silver-colored chain bands with 86,400 DM Merchandising Inc., of None U.S. Gifts stores, dollar stores and
Bracelets 7, 2007 assorted designs Elmhurst, Ill.; manufactured reported small discount stores nationwide from
in China July 2004 through January 2007 for
about $1
Rachael Rose February Silver or gold-colored rings with designs or 280,000 Shalom International Corp., None Family Dollar stores nationwide
Kidz Rings 7, 2007 colored stones of New York, N.Y.; reported December 2005 through January 2007
manufactured in China for about $1
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