Units: About 51,000
Importer/Distributor: Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves yellow children's sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the product's red hangtag.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
Units: About 175,000
Manufacturer: Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the packaging
Birthday 90253/ 8-83199-90253-5
Fireman 90246/ 8-83199-90246-7
Sweet Dreams 90247/ 8-83199-90247-4
Tool Time 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
Tool Time (soft face) 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at (800) 352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge
Units: About 8,900
Importer: Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va.
Manufacturer: Goodbaby Child Products Company Ltd., of China
Hazard: The bolts connecting the top corners of the crib can come loose, creating a gap and posing a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Bassettbaby has 85 reports of bolts loosening, including one report of a 13 month-old child's hand becoming entrapped between the railings.
Description: This recall involves Wendy Bellissimo Collection convertible cribs, model numbers 5945-0521 and 5545-0521, sold in honey and cherry finishes. The full size cribs have a sleigh design and one of the following purchase order numbers at the bottom rail of the headboard: 272903, 272904, 273904, 276728, 276729, 291081, 323975, 324472, 320318, 323976, 332883 365620, 368466 in honey, and 338535, 338537 and 332884 in cherry. All other Wendy Bellissimo Collection cribs are not involved in this recall.
Sold at: Babies R Us stores nationwide from July 2005 through October 2007 for about $500.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at (888) 897-4689 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bassettbaby.com
Units: About 4.2 million
Distributor: Spin Master, of Toronto, Canada
Hazard: The coating on the beads that causes the beads to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when many are ingested. Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, or have seizures.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received two reports over the past several days of children swallowing Aqua Dots. A 20-month-old child swallowed several dozen beads. He became dizzy and vomited several times before slipping into a comatose state for a period of time, was hospitalized, and has since fully recovered. A second child also vomited and slipped into a comatose state and was hospitalized for five days.
Description: The recalled toy is a craft kit which allows children to create various multi-dimensional designs using small colored beads. The beads fuse together when sprayed with water. The recall applies to all models of Aqua Dots. The product is available in various different kits with accessories such as a drying fan, applicator pen, design templates for the beads, and spray bottle. The product is labeled for ages 4+.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November 2007 for between $17 and $30
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Spin Master to return for free replacement beads or a toy of equal value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aquadotsrecall.com
Units: About 2,600
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The "Robot 2000" is a battery-operated, tin robot standing 12" tall. It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October 2006 through September 2007 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com
Units: About 1,300
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paints on the wooden base of the music box contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Dizzy Ducks Music Box is a wind-up music box with ducks that spin as music plays.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $12.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com
Units: About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22, 2007)
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has wooden handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through November 2003 for about $12.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com
Units: About 3,500
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paints on the ducks contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Duck Family consists of a large wind-up duck, which pulls three little ducks. They are made of tin and are primarily yellow in color.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com
Units: About 380,000
Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard: Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves two styles of "pull and release" toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
Units: About 7,500
Importer: International Sourcing Ltd (ISL), of Springfield, Mo.
Hazard: Surface paint on the wheels and engine of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes plastic models of a dragster and funny car. The dragster is approximately 22 inches long, black in color with various sponsor decals on the toys. The funny car is approximately 14 inches long and is also black in color. Both models have the ISL logo imprinted on the underside.
Sold at: National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events through Schumacher Racing, and Matco Tools through door to door sales by its representatives from March 2007 through September 2007.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return it to International Sourcing Ltd. for a full refund or replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Sourcing Ltd at (877) 404-1584 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.islpromotions.com
Units: About 7,200
Importer: Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard: Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires. Sold through: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool & Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.northerntool.com
Units: About 31,000
Manufacturer: Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard: The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
Incidents/Injuries: Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.
Description: This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swimways.com
Units: About 155,000
Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard: Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two reports of children gagging on pieces, one report of a child who started choking on a piece and one report of a child who choked on a piece.
Description: The recall involves a play kitchen learning toy with a pretend refrigerator, range and sink. The product's item number L5067 is stamped in several locations on the toy and printed on the product's packaging above the UPC.
Sold at: Various retail and toy specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through October 2007 for about $70.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 812-7187 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Units: About 4,000
Distributor: Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio
Hazard: Surface coating on a plastic bead decorative packaging attachment contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled item is a pearl-like pink bead attachment on the outside packaging of the gift sets and a zipper pull/wrist band on a cosmetic lip gloss set. The gift sets were sold under the "Sparkle by Too" line, as follows: 3-Pack Lip Gloss Wristlet (Style No. 2014), 4-Pack Body Spray (Style No. 2017), and 3-Piece Bath Set (Style No. 2018).
Sold at: Limited Too retail stores nationwide, catalog and Web site from April 2007 through September 2007 for between $11 and $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove this recalled decorative pearl-like bead attachment from the gift sets and return it to any Limited Too store for a $5 Limited Too coupon. In addition to the $5 coupon, consumers who choose to return the gift sets along with the packaging attachment will receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.limitedtoo.com
Units: About 380,000
Distributor: Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The posable spaceman figures are about 4½-inches tall and come with two accessories. They were sold in various colors including yellow, grey, silver, blue, green, gold, black, and red.
Sold at: Family Dollar Stores nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return the toy to the firm for a full refund plus postage.
