Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan
Children’s Product Recalls April 2008 Recap
What can I do to keep my kids safe from dangerous products?
1. Sign up for e-mail notification of all recalled products at www.recalls.gov.
2.
Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Web site for recalled children's products at www.cpsc.gov.
3. Call the Attorney General's Product Recall Hotline at 1-888-414-7678 if you have questions or if you see a recalled product being sold in stores.
?
Toys
The following is a list of toy recalls issued for the month of April 2008.
"Main Street Drag" Sunglasses Recalled on April 3, 2008 The paint in the orange lettering on the temples of the sunglasses contains high amounts of lead. The sunglasses were sold at Payless, Walgreen's, Academy Sports, and CVS stores nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008.
Imaginarium Activity Centers Recalled on April 3, 2008 The Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers contain small parts that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The activity centers were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, and on toyrus.com, from August 2007 through February 2008.
1
Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys Recalled on April 7, 2008 The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The toys were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through December 2007.
Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled on April 8, 2008 Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract to each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. The dart boards were sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008.
2
Little Builder Children's Board Book Sets with Toys Recalled on April 8, 2008 The cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The sets were sold at Wal-Mart, Levy Home Entertainment, Lion Sales of NW Brunswick, Farris Wholesale Outlet, Crane Book Sales, Ingram Book Company, BPDI Corp., Books A Million, and Christmas Tree Shops nationwide, and on the Internet at Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com from August 2007 through February 2008.
3
Interchange Robot Toys Recalled on April 9, 2008 Surface paints on the toys contain high amounts of lead. The toys were sold at dollar stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007.
Hillbilly Teeth Recalled on April 10, 2008 The gray surface paint on the teeth contains high amounts of lead. The teeth were sold at grocery, drug, convenience, and mass retailers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2008.
4
Michaels Stores Recall Seasonal Writing Pens on April 10, 2008 The pens' surface coating contains high amounts of lead. The pens were sold at Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008.
5
Lithium-Polymer Battery Chargers Used with Toy Helicopter Kit Recalled on April 14, 2008 The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The chargers and batteries were sold at Hobby-Lobby.com from April 2006 through July 2007.
Western Rider Push Toys Recalled on April 16, 2008 The surface paint on the gloves, shirt, and pants of the rider toy contains high amounts of lead. The toys were sold at retail dollar and discount stores nationwide from February 2005 through February 2008.
6
Jewelry
The following is a list of jewelry recalls issued for the month of April 2008.
Wal-Mart "Hip Charm" Key Chains Recalled on April 18, 2008 The charms on the key chain contain high amounts of lead. The Illinois Attorney General received a report that the key chain was found in the home of a nine-month-old child who had high blood lead levels. The child was observed mouthing the key chain. The key chains were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through April 2008.
7
Nintendo Lapel Pins Recalled on April 29, 2008 The metal lapel pins contain high amounts of lead. The pins were sold at Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington, and New York City between April 2004 and November 2007. The recalled lapel pins were also distributed to employees at electronics and game stores nationwide from April 2004 through November 2007.
8
Juvenile Durable Products
The following is a list of juvenile durable product recalls issued for the month of April 2008.
"Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers Recalled on April 22, 2008 The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps of the Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby. The carriers were sold at specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from January 2008 through February 2008.
Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled on April 24, 2008 The basketball and flower tables are covered in surface paint that contains high amounts of lead. The tables were sold by Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from June 2007 through August 2007.
9
Clothing
The following is a list of clothing recalls issued for the month of April 2008.
Brents-Riordan Inc. Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled on April 2, 2008 The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The sweatshirts were sold at various retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2007.
Infant Santa Outfits Recalled on April 24, 2008 The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The outfits were sold by Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from August 2006 through November 2007.
10
Resource Guide
For more information on dangerous children's products, please consult the following resources. Illinois Attorney General's Office www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov Recall Hotline 1-888-414-7678 TTY: 1-800-964-3013 Provides information to consumers on all product recalls. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) www.cpsc.gov Offers e-mail notification of new recalls. Also provides a listing of all past and present recalls so you can check for recalled items you may already have in your home. Illinois Department of Public Health www.idph.state.il.us Provides a list of recalled children's products. Kids in Danger www.kidsindanger.org Provides a variety of information on child safety and product recalls. Lead Safe Illinois www.leadsafeillinois.org Provides information about lead poisoning and lead poisoning prevention. Lead Safe Illinois can direct consumers to locations that offer blood lead level testing. Recalls.gov www.recalls.gov Provides a comprehensive list of all U.S. Government recalls, including food and drug recalls. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration www.nhtsa.dot.gov Provides information regarding recalled children's car seats.
11