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Throughout Wisconsin, the primary cause of lead poisoning
is lead-based paint in poor condition. However, lead is sometimes
found in
consumer products and poses a risk to young children and adults. If
you have these products, we recommend that you stop using the product and
either dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund. You can
obtain more information about lead poisoning,
and can contact your local
health department about blood lead testing.
Information about these products has been grouped into the following categories:
New Alerts
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Young
Artist Easels recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has
been issued for the artist easels due to
the surface paints on the chalkboard surface containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through
June 2009. [November 5, 2009]
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Candy/Food
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All
Natural Black Licorice Products recalled due to lead poisoning
hazard. A recall
has been issued for natural black licorice products from numerous
states due to the candy containing excessive levels of lead.
[September 5, 2008]
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Sindoor
product recall information. While announcement of a recall
of the product, Sindoor, was made in 2007, a recent inquiry about it
in Wisconsin indicated a need to release the product recall
information again. Sindoor has been found to contain dangerous
levels of lead. It is often used in religious rituals and advertised
as a food additive. [December 17, 2007]
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Lifetime
Brands Stoneware Dinnerware recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has been issued
for the Red Nautica J Class and Villa della Luna patterns due to the
stoneware dinnerware containing excessive levels of
lead.
They
were sold as part of a set or individually online and through retail stores nationwide. [April
28, 2008]
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Chaca
Chaca Chacatrozo Candy recalled due to lead poisoning hazard.
A recall has been issued for Chaca Chaca Chacotrozo candy imported
from Mexico due to the candy containing excessive levels of lead.
Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo is a fruit pulp candy coated with salt and
chili powder and is packaged in a clear plastic bag. [April 17,
2008]
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Water
bottles recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the Backyard and Beyond metal water bottles due to the bottles containing excessive levels of
lead in the surface paint.
They
were sold at major retail stores nationwide from February 2006 through
February 2008.
[March 25, 2008]
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Raja
Foods Issues Nationwide Recall on SWAD Brand Abil, Gulal, Kanku, Kum
Kum, Lagan Samagri, and Pooja Samagri due to lead poisoning hazard.
A recall has been issued for these products due to
the products containing excessive levels of lead. The products
are not intended to be sold for food but the labeling may be
confusing and may imply it may be used for food. They were
distributed through Indian grocery stores in several states.
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Romano
Pitchers and Tumblers recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for Romano Pitcher and tumblers due to the pitcher and
tumblers containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold through the Napastyle retail stores in California and
through mail order catalog nationwide. [November 9, 2007]
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Dollar
General recalls Frankenstein Tumblers due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for Frankenstein Tumblers due to
the surface paint on the center eyes of some of the cups containing
high levels of lead. They were sold at Dollar General stores
nationwide in September 2007. [October 4, 2007]
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Sports
Authority recalls Aluminum Water Bottles due to lead paint hazard.
A recall has been issued for the Alpine design aluminum water
bottles due to the surface paint containing high levels of
lead. They were sold at Sports Authority stores nationwide
from April 2006 through September 2007. [October 4, 2007]
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Cost
Plus World Market recalls red, blue, green and yellow
Speckleware beverage containers and glass water tank for
potential lead exposure risk. A recall has been issued
because the metal spigot can leach lead into lemonade and other acidic
beverages. They were sold at Cost Plus/World Market stores
nationwide from May 2005 through July 2007. [August 3, 2007]
Dagoba
Organic Chocolate Recalls "Eclipse 87%," "Los Rios
68%," And "Prima Matera 100%" Dark Chocolate Products
Because of High Lead Levels Dagoba Organic Chocolate is recalling their "ECLIPSE
87%," "LOS RIOS 68%," and "PRIMA MATERA 100%"
dark chocolate products. It was found to contain lead. [March 31, 2006]
Lemonade
Jars Recalled A recall has been issued for Lifetime Brands Inc. Lemonade
Jars. The metal spigot contains lead. This recalled product was sold at
retailers nationwide
from April 2004 to November 2006. [December 13, 2006]
State Health Department Warns Consumers Not to Eat Chaca Chaca
Consumers, particularly infants, young children and pregnant
women, should avoid eating Chaca Chaca, an imported chili-based candy from
Mexico, because this product may contain excessively high levels of lead
that could cause serious health problems. [March 18, 2004]
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Jewelry/Clothing
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Girl's
Shoes recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the girl's shoes due to the surface paint on the
outer sole
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold
exclusively at Nordstrom stores nationwide from September 2006 through
February 2009.
[March 17, 2009]
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Children's
Flip Flops recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the children's flip flops due to the decorative
paint on the sole of the flip flops containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold at department and specialty stores
nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009. [March 3, 2009]
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Skull
and Crossbones Necklaces recalled due to lead poisoning hazard.
A recall has been issued for the necklaces due to the metal clasp
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at Spirit
Halloween and Spencer Gift stores nationwide from November 2006
through December 2008. [January 29, 2009]
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Lip
Gloss Keychains recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A
recall has been issued for the keychains due to the attached metal
clasp of the keychains containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold at Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer, and Wal-Mart stores
nationwide in October 2008. [January 27, 2009]
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High
School Musical Manicure Kits recalled due to lead poisoning
hazard. A recall has been issued for the manicure
kits due to the glitter lettering containing excessive levels of
lead. They were sold by LTD Commodities and ABC distributing
catalogs and websites and on www.lakeside.com
from September 2008 to November 2008. [January 27, 2009]
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Children's
Sunglasses recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the children's sunglasses due to the surface paint on the
sunglasses containing excessive levels of lead. There were sold by
party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from
May 2007 through August 2008. [January 15, 2009]
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Children's
Jewelry recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has been issued for
children's jewelry sold exclusively in Hawaii due to
the jewelry containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at small retail stores and kiosks in Honolulu, Hawaii from
April 2008 through November 2008. [December 18, 2008]
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Doll
Clothing recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the pajama doll clothes set due to the surface paint on the
pajama pants containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold
by mail order, internet and specialty gift stores nationwide from
January 2008 through October 2008. [December 3, 2008]
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Best
Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets recalled due to lead poisoning
hazard. A recall has been issued for the necklaces sets due to
the necklaces containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August
2008. [November 5, 2008]
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Children's
Ball and Heart Necklaces, Portable CD and MP3 Players recalled due
to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has been
issued for the Tween
Brand ball and heart necklaces, CD players, and MP3 players due to the
surface coatings of these products containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold at Limited Too and Justice
retail stores and www.limitedtoo.com from May 2007 through August
2008. [October 7, 2008]
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Fairy
Dust Pendants and Candle Charms recalled due to lead poisoning
hazard. A recalled has been issued for the Fairy Dust pendants
and candle charms due to the metal pendants and charms containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold at gift shops nationwide
from February 2004 through February 2008. [September 3, 2008]
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Bonne
Bell Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags recalled due to lead
poisoning hazard. A recall has been issued for the
cosmetic accessory bags due to the metal clasps on the handle
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at retail stores
nationwide and Bonne Bell's website from September 2007 through
August 29, 2008. [August 29, 2008]
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Children's
Board Skirts recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A
recall has been issued for the skirts due to the paint on the
grommets of the skirts containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold exclusively on www.onestepahead.com
from May 1, 2008 through May 9, 2008. [August 12, 2008]
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"Faded
Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets recalled due to
lead poisoning hazard. A recall has been issued for jewelry sets
due to the lobster claw clasp on the bracelet containing excessive
levels of lead. They were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide
from May 2008 through June 2008. [July 10, 2008]
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Children's
Charm Craft Kits recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A
recall has been issued for "Super Dooper Charms" and the
"Shoelace Charms" craft kits due to the clasps in the
craft kits containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold
at various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008.
[July 10, 2008]
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Children's
Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms recalled due to lead poisoning
hazard. A recall has been issued for the necklaces due to the
solder on the charm containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at retail chain stores and independent bookstores nationwide
from January 2003 through June 2008. [July 10, 2008]
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"It's
a Girl Thing" Jewelry recalled due to lead poisoning
hazard. A recall has been issued for the "It's a Girl
Thing" bracelets, necklaces and phone charms due
to the jewelry containing excessive levels of
lead. The jewelry has a variety of charms including
flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. They were sold at retail stores nationwide from
February 2006 through June 2008.[July 3, 2008]
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Additional
"Hip Charm" Key Chains recalled due to lead poisoning
hazard. A recall has been issued for additional key chains due
to the charms on the key chains containing excessive levels of
lead. The previous recall was in April 2008. They were sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2008.[June
19, 2008]
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Camouflage
Pajama Sets recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall
has been issued for the camouflage pajama sets due to the screen
print on the shirt containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold
exclusively at The Children's Place stores stores nationwide and www.childrensplace.com
from December 2006 through January 2008. [June 10, 2008]
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Makit
& Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets recalled due to lead
poisoning hazard. A recall has
been issued for the Makit & Bakit sets due to the clasps on some
of the jewelry containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at AC Moore, CVS, LTD Commodities, Marshall's/TJ Maxx,
Michaels Corp. and other toy and independent craft supply stores nationwide from
August 2007 through March 2008. [May 22, 2008]
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Nintendo
Character-Themed Lapel Pins recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has
been issued for the Nintendo character-themed lapel pins due to the
metal lapel pins containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at Nintendo stores in Redmond, Washington and New York,
NY, and also distributed to electronics and game stores nationwide from April
2004 through November 2007. [April 29, 2008]
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Charm
Key Chains recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has
been issued for the "Hip Charm" key chains due to the
charms on the key chain containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through
April 2008. [April 18, 2008]
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Children's
Metal Necklaces recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall
has been issued for the children's metal necklaces due to the
necklaces containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006
through November 2007. [February 22 2008]
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Children's
Bracelet Sets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the A Life of Faith Charm Bracelet Sets due to the surface paint on the
pearl white beads of the bracelet containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at specialty toy, book, and gift stores nationwide from
October 2006 through November 2007. [February 14, 2008]
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Pendants
and Candle Charms recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A
recall has been issued for the pendants and candle charms due to the
jewelry containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
gift shops nationwide from January 2002 and November 2007. [February
7, 2008]
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Codeena
Princess Children's Metall Jewelry recalled due to lead exposure
hazard A recall has been
issued for jewelry due to the jewelry containing excessive levels of lead.
The recall involves jewelry with item numbers KS1367SS and
KS1369SCP. They were sold at discount stores nationwide from
September 2005 through August 2007. [December 13, 2007]
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Slipcovers
used with Boppy Pillows recalled due to lead paint hazard. A
recall has been issued for the slipcovers due to the paint on the
zippers containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
discount department stores nationwide from February 2007 through
September 2007. [November 21, 2007]
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Rachel
Rose and Distinctly Basics assorted metal jewelry recalled due to
lead hazard. A recall
has been issued for a variety of styles of jewelry sold under the
brands of Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics due to the jewelry containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003
through August 2007. [November 21, 2007]
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Crystal
Innovations Jewelry recalled due to lead hazard. A recall has been
issued for a variety of styles of Crystal Innovation jewelry due to
the jewelry containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold at Michaels Stores nationwide from April 2006 to
September 2007. [November 21, 2007]
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La
Femme NY Children's Necklace and Earring Sets recalled due to lead
hazard. A recall has been issued for the necklace and earring
sets due to the jewelry containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold at various dollar stores nationwide from October 2005
to April 2007.
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Children's
Metal Jewelry by Colossal Jewelry & Accessories recalled due to
lead hazard. A recall has been issued for children's metal
necklaces and bracelets due to the jewelry containing excessive
levels of lead. They were sold at various discount and dollar stores
nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007. [November 21, 2007]
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Decorative
Stretchable Aqua Bracelets recalled due to lead hazard. A
recall has been issued for the stretchable aqua bracelets due to the
bracelets containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold
at various dollar stores, liquidators and schools as part of
fundraising nationwide from September 2003 through April 2007.
[November 21, 2007]
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Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets recalled due to lead
hazard. A recall has been issued for the charm bracelet
and tack pin sets due the jewelry containing excessive levels of
lead. They were sold at Big Lots stores nationwide from August 2005
through April 2007. [November 21, 2007]
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Halloween
-Themed Baskets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the Halloween themed baskets with the item
number 5464201 due to the surface paint on the attached bat,
pumpkin, and witch emblems containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007
through November 2007. [November 16, 2007]
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Pearl-like bead attachment sold with girl's gift set recalled due to lead poisoning hazard.
A recall has been issued for the pearl-like bead attachment due to
the surface coating of the plastic bead containing excessive levels
of lead. The recalled bead attachment were sold with gift sets under
the "Sparkle by Too" line. They were sold
exclusively at Limited Too retail stores nationwide, catalog and
website from April 2007 through September 2007. [November 1, 2007]
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WeGlow
children's metal jewelry recalled due to lead hazard
A recall has been issued for the children's jewelry due to the
jewelry containing high levels of lead. The recall involves the
Shrek the Third and Spiderman design flashing rings. They were
sold exclusively at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, and
Greenbacks stores nationwide from December 2005 through August
2007.
[October 25, 2007]
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Beary
Cute, Expressions, and Sassy & Chic children's metal jewelry
recalled due to lead hazard. A recall has been issued for
the
children's metal jewelry due to the jewelry containing high levels
of lead. They were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar
Express, and Greenbacks stores nationwide from December 2205 through
July 2007. [October 25, 2007]
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Kahoot
Products Inc. recalls Cub Scouts Totem Badge due to lead paint
hazard. A
recall has been issued for the Cub Scout totem badge due to the
surface paint on the badge containing high levels of lead. The
recalled badge is 4 1/2 inches by 3 inches and has the boy scout
emblem and a wolf and bear printed on the surface. They were
sold at Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January
2000 through September 2007. [October 9, 2007]
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Dollar
General recalls Key Chains due to risk of lead exposure. A recall has been issued for key chains due to the key
chains containing high levels of lead. They were sold at
Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007.
[October 4, 2007]
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Antioch
Publishing recalls Bookmarks and Journals due to lead paint hazard.
A recall has been issued for bookmarks and journals due
to the paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journal, clips of
the bookmarks, and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks
containing high levels of lead. They were sold at book, card
and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007. [October
4, 2007]
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Children's
Metal Spinning Wheel necklaces recalled due to lead paint hazard.
A recall has been issued for the necklaces because the
clasp contains high levels of lead. The recalled necklace is 30
inches long with a spinning wheel pendant. They were sold at family
entertainment centers, redemption centers, small discount stores,
and at www.rinovelty.com nationwide from November 2006 through May
2007. [September 26, 2007] |
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TOBY
N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry recall due to lead paint
hazard.
A recall has been issued by TOBY N.Y.C. because the
jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. The August 22, 2007 recall
is expanded to include two additional styles. They were sold at T.J.
Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel, and Shopko stores
nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007. [September 26, 2007]
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Children's
Charm Bracelets by Buy-Rite Designs Inc recalled
A recall has been issued because the bracelets contain high
levels of lead. The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored
charms, including angels, crosses and hearts, and clear and pink
beads on a silver-colored chain. They were sold at Dollar
stores and other small retail stores nationwide from March 2004
through August 2007. [August 22, 2007] |
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Children's
Metal Jewelry Sets by TOBY N.Y.C. recalled A recall has been issued because the jewelry sets contain high
levels of lead. The recall includes three jewelry sets and were sold
in pink gift boxes. They were sold at T. J. Maxx, Marshalls,
and A.J. Wright from August 2006 through May 2007. [August 22, 2007] |
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Cinderella
Star and Sleeping Beauty Crown Earring Sets Recalled A recall has been issued by Uncas Manufacturing Co. due to the
earring sets containing high levels of lead. They were sold at
Wal-Mart stores in Florida from February 2007 to June 2007. [July
17, 2007] |
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Essentials
for Kids Jewelry Sets Recalled A recall has been issued by Future Industries for Essentials
for Kids Jewelry sets due to the metal jewelry containing high
levels of lead. The recalled jewelry sets include a necklace,
bracelet and pair of earrings, and the other set includes a necklace
and seven pendants, one for each day of the week. They were
sold in gift stores, dollar stores, and small discount stores
nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007. [July 5, 2007]
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Children's
Butterfly Necklaces Recalled A recall has been issued by GeoCentral for butterfly necklaces
due to the metal clasp containing high levels of lead. The recalled
necklace consist of a multi-colored butterfly pendand on a
multi-colored seed bead 16-inch necklace. They were sold at
souvenir and gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through May
2007. [June 19, 2007]
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Children's
Metal Jewelry from Tween Brands Inc. Recalled A recall has been
issued for children's jewelry found to contain high levels of
lead. The jewelry includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and
charms of assorted varieties which are metallic and multi-colored .
They were sold at Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide
from September 2005 through May 2007.[May 31, 2007]
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Silver
Stud Earrings by Crimzon Rose Accessories Recalled A recall has been issued for silver stud earring sets
due to the earrings containing high levels of lead. The
recalled earrings are oval-shaped and silver-colored studs.
"ACCESSORIES" is printed on the front of the earrings'
packaging. They were sold exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide
from October 2004 through March 2007. [June 12, 2007] |
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Children's
"Claudia Jublot" Rings Recalled A recall has been issued for children's "Claudia Jublot" rings found to contain high levels of lead.
The recalled rings are silver in color with red paint and a
simulated diamond cluster on the top. They were
sold at Big Lots! stores nationwide
from October 2004 through January 2006. [February 23, 2007]
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Children's
"Kidsite" Necklace and Earring Sets Recalled
A recall has been issued for children's "Kidsite" necklace and
earring sets found to contain high levels of lead. The pendants on the
necklaces are shaped like flowers on a silver-colored chain. The
matching pierced earrings have round birthstones. The recalled
jewelry sets were sold exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide from October
2001 through December 2006. [February 23, 2007]
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Boy's
Jackets Recalled A recall has been issued for boy's outerwear jackets with a Carter's brand
logo on the front. The snap closures contain excessive amounts of
lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard. The recalled jackets were sold
at major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from
October 2006 through November 2006. [February 13, 2007]
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Baby
Connection Bibs Recalled A recall has been issued by Hamco Inc. for Baby Connection
2-Pack Easy Wipe Bibs, Baby Connection 7-Pack Feeder Bibs, and Baby
Connection 2-Pack Feeder Bibs. The vinyl material may contain
lead. They were sold at Wal Mart Stores exclusively in Illinois from
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Children's
Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings Recalled A recall has been issued for Children's metal jewelry by
Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc. due to the jewelry containing high
levels of lead. The jewelry includes pendants on silver-colored
bracelet and necklace chains and silver-colored rings with a charm
on top. The charms are in a variety of different shapes. They
were sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department
and grocery stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007.
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Children's
Turquoise Rings Recalled A recall has been issued for Children's rings by Cardinal
Distributing Co. Inc. due to the jewelry containing high levels of
lead. The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone
that is surrounded by a band of silver-colored balls. They
were sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department
and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August
2002 through April 2007. [May 15, 2007] |
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Children's
Religious Fish Necklaces Recalled A recall has been issued by Oriental Trading Company Inc. for
children's religious fish necklaces containing high levels of lead.
The recalled necklaces have a silver fish pendant that hangs from a
black cord. They were sold exclusively at Oriental Trading Company
Inc.'s Web site and catalog from January 2005 through January 2007.
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Children's
Rings from Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc. Recalled A recall has been issued by Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc. for
children's rings containing high levels of lead. The recalled rings
are silver with either dice or a horseshoes on top. They were sold
in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and
grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2004
through March 2007.[May 2, 2007] |
CPSC
Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs There is a potential risk of
lead exposure from baby bibs with cracked or peeling vinyl surfaces.
Pieces of vinyl containing lead could pose a hazard to infants if they are
swallowed. The vinyl bibs have been sold through major
retailers since at least 2004. They range in price from $2 to $7 and come
in packs of up to ten. [May 2, 2007]
Children's
Bracelets Recalled A recall has been issued for children's bracelets found to contain high levels of lead.
The bracelets are 8 inches long, silver-colored and have a 1 1/2 inch long
casting with assorted designs, including a snake and a sword. The recalled
bracelets were sold by U.S. Gifts stores, dollar stores and small discount
stores nationwide from July 2004 through January 2007. [February 7,
2007]
Children's
"Rachael Rose Kidz" Rings Recalled
A recall has been issued for children's rings found to contain high levels of lead. These
"Rachael Rose Kidz" rings were sold four to a package and are
silver or gold with designs or stones in a variety of colors. They were
sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide
from December 2005 through January 2007. [February 7, 2007]
Children’s
Jewelry Sold at American Girl Stores Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
American Girl Inc., of Middleton, Wis., a division of Mattel Inc., of El
Segundo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 180,000 pieces of American
Girl Children’s Jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of
lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse
health effects. [March 30, 2006]
Butterfly
Necklaces Recalled A recall has been issued for children's
butterfly necklaces found to contain high levels of lead. These necklaces were
sold by U.S. Toy Co. retail , at www.ustoy.com, children's,
and small discount stores nationwide from October 2005 through November 2006.
[December 13, 2006]
Choker-style
Necklaces Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
There is a voluntary recall of choker-style necklaces. They are
silver-colored hearts, crosses and clovers that hang from a blue, maroon
or black velvety cord. The link above provides pictures of the items.
These were sold at the Dollar General Stores from January 2003 through
December 2005 for about $1. [April 27, 2006]
Child’s
death from lead poisoning prompts recall and warning about children’s
jewelry The death of a
Minnesota child was caused by lead poisoning from a charm bracelet.
There is additional information from the Minnesota Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program at Child
Dies of Lead Poisoning from Metal Charm. [March 23, 2006]
Clips
and Snaps Contain High Levels of Lead Provo Craft has issued a recall of decorative snaps and metal
clips because they were found to contain high levels of lead. These
"Rob and Bob Studio" products were sold at scrapbook stores and
craft retailers nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006.
[November 15, 2006]
Death of
a Child After Ingestion of a Metallic Charm - Minnesota, 2006 The Morbidity and
Mortality Weekly Report describes the death of a child from lead
poisoning caused by lead encephalopathy after ingesting a heart-shaped
metallic charm. [March 23, 2006]
"Diva" and "Mood" Necklaces Recalled A recall has been issued for children's necklaces found to contain high levels of lead. These
"Mood" and "Diva" necklaces were sold at children's, dollar
and discount stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2006. [December
4, 2006]
Dollar
Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to
Children There is a voluntary recall of the Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the
Dark Necklace and Ring, and UV Necklace and Ring. These were sold at
the Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only $1 and
Super Dollar Tree stores nationwide from September 2003 through February
2006. [March 23, 2006]
Juicy
Couture Children’s Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
There is a voluntary recall of the Juicy Couture Children’s Jewelry.
They are bracelets and necklaces that are gold or silver with charms.
The link above provides pictures of the items. These were sold at
department stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for
about $95. [May 10, 2006]
Lead in Children's Jewelry
Major retailers of
children’s jewelry have agreed to eliminate lead exposure risks from
jewelry marketed to children and adults. The 71 companies in this
agreement will take swift action to end sales of lead-containing jewelry
in California by reformulating their products. This is the first legally binding
standard for lead
in jewelry in the nation. [January 27, 2006]
Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled
for Toxic Lead Hazard There is a voluntary recall of silver-colored metal charms that were
included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVDs. The link above provides pictures of the items.
These were sold at retail stores that sell DVDs, by Web retailers, and
direct mail from August 2005 through April 2006 for about $15 for single
DVDs and about $30 for gift box collections of three DVDs. [May 5, 2006]
Metal
Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
There is a voluntary recall of Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms that
were sold at craft and scrapbook retail outlets from April 2004 through
July 2005, and at Pamida Stores from January 2005 through April 2005, for
about $3. [February 23, 2006]
"Powerpuff
Girls" Necklaces Recalled A recall has been issued for children's necklaces found to contain high levels of lead. These
"Powerpuff Girls" necklaces were sold at carnivals, amusement
parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores and at www.rinonovelty.com
from March 2003 through November 2006. [December 13, 2006]
Reebok
Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child’s Lead Poisoning Death
There is a voluntary recall of a charm bracelet that was provided as a
free gift with the purchase of various styles of Reebok children’s
footwear. It is a heart-shaped charm bracelet that was found to have
caused the death by the lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child. [March 23,
2006]
CPSC,
Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of Children's Metal Necklaces and
Zipper Pulls There is a voluntary recall of Stravina Operating Co. metal necklaces and
zipper pulls. Both the necklace and zipper pull feature individual
names in a variety of colors. It was sold between March 2002 and
September 2005. [November 30, 2006]
CPSC,
Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry
There is a voluntary recall of necklace and earring sets that were sold at
Dollar General Stores between May 2005 through August 2005. [September
22, 2005]
CPSC,
Monogram International Inc. Announce Recall of Bracelet Keyrings
There is a voluntary recall of Disney Princess Bracelet Keyrings. It
is a pink plastic keyring attached to a bracelet that has different colored
beads. These are sold at various retailers, including Walgreens and
Walmart. [September 22, 2006]
CPSC,
Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children’s Red Sunglasses
There is a voluntary recall of red sunglasses that were sold at the
Disneyland Resort in California, The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida,
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Florida, and the Disney Cruise Line based
in Florida. The paint on the sunglasses are found to contain high
levels of lead. [September 1, 2005]
CPSC,
Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
The pendant has been voluntarily recalled by Dollar General Corp. when it was found
to contain high levels of lead. The pendant is heart-shaped,
silver-colored, ribbed on the front, hollow on the back, and hangs on a
pink suede cord with a silver-colored clasp. [May 12, 2005]
CPSC,
Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms
The
charms have been voluntarily recalled by Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. when
the charms were found to have lead poisoned a child. They were sold in
Michaels Stores and the metal charms may have small blue, pink or yellow stones
and are printed with words including “princess,” “congratulations,”
“city girl,” “world traveler” and “life’s blessings,” “Insert
photo here,” “cherish,” “love,” and “honor.” [March 3,
2005]
CPSC,
Riviera Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Children’s Costume Bracelets
The
bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to
children. The recalled bracelets have heart, oval, and rectangular shaped
charms that have the phrases; "I like sports," "I like
movies," "I like shopping" and "I like music" printed
on them. The bracelet also contains various colored plastic trinkets. [January
11, 2005]
CPSC
Brand Imports, LLC Announces Recall of Children's Rings
The rings
contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young
children. [March 2, 2004]
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Remedies
Warning:
Sindoor Contains Lead (PDF, 50.3 KB)
A product called "SINDOOR," often added to food as a food
coloring, was analyzed by the New Jersey Poison Information and Education
System (NJPIES) and found to be nearly pure lead. Due to a risk of lead
poisoning, NJPIES is urging that such products NOT be added to food.
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Young
Artist Easels recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has
been issued for the artist easels due to
the surface paints on the chalkboard surface containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at art supply stores nationwide and online from July 2004 through
June 2009. [November 5, 2009]
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Children's
Toys, Purses, and Pen Cases recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has
been issued for the children's toys, purses, and pen cases due to
the surface paints on the toys and zippers containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at Daiso stores in California from March 2008 through May 2009.
[October 6, 2009]
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Action
Figures recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the action figures due to
the surface paints containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at Dollar Stores in Washington and Oregon States from
September 2007 through July 2009. [August 27, 2009]
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DesignWare
Sport Balls recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the sport balls due to
the surface coating on the basketball containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at various retailers in the U. S. and Canada from August
2004 through April 2009. [July 9, 2009]
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Kick
Body Boards recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the body boards due to
the green surface paint on the logo on the underside of the body
board containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at Beachwear Outlet, Bargain Beachwear, Beach Village
Inc., FJ Health & Beauty, Mor USA Inc., Shipwreck-Ocean Jewels,
Walmart, and Wilcor International Inc., from January 2009 through
May 2009. [June 18, 2009]
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Dinosaur
Play Sets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the dinosaur play sets due to
the surface paint on the monkeys containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at DND Trading in Los Angeles, California throughout December 2008.
[April 29, 2009]
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Children's
Fishing Poles recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the fishing poles due to
the paint on the reels containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at discount department and sporting goods stores nationwide from
August 2007 through December 2008. [March 25, 2009]
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Metal
Containers recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the vases, pails and other metal containers due to
the surface paint containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold by Montessori N' Such through its website and catalog
nationwide from July 2006 through January 2009. [March 18, 2009]
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Educational
Craft Kits recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall
has been issued for the solar system kits and DNA kits due to the surface
coating on the educational kit's wires containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and
other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009. [March
18, 2009]
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Children's
Fishing Games recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall
has been issued for the children's fishing kits due to the surface
coating on the fishing rod label containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold by specialty fishing retailers nationwide from
November 2008 through January 2009. [March 12, 2009]
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Boys
Ice Skates recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the ice skates due to the surface paint
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at Dick's
Sporting Goods stores nationwide from September 2008 through December 2008.
[March 11, 2009]
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Various
Toys by CBB Group recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the mini pull back cars and bubble guns due to the surface paint
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at dollar
stores and toy stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2008.
[February 25, 2009]
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Golfer's
Billiard Games recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the golfer's billiard games due to the surface
paint on the golf balls containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy stores
nationwide from May 2008 to December 2008. [February 10, 2009]
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Construction
Play Sets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the construction play sets due to the surface paint
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at home
centers, hardware stores, and farm stores nationwide from October
2008 through December 2008. [January 29, 2009]
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"High
Speed" Pull Back Toy Cars recalled due to lead
paint hazard. A recall has been issued for the pull back
toy cars due to the surface paint on the cars containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
small retail stores in Houston and Hidalgo, Texas from June 2008 through
July 2008. [January 13, 2009]
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Calypso
Steel Drums recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the Calypso steel drums due to the surface paint on the
toy drums containing excessive levels of lead. There were sold by
mail order catalogues, web sites, and retail stores from December
2006 through December 2007. [December 23, 2008]
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Newport
Rubbed Black 4-in1 Cribs and Matching Furniture recalled due to lead
paint hazard. A recall has been issued for the Newport
Cribs and matching furniture due to the red paint under the black
finish containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
specialty furniture stores nationwide from April 2006 through
November 2008. [December 23, 2008]
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Toy
Dinosaurs recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the "Dinosaur Epoch" toy dinosaurs due to the surface paint on the
toys containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
Xtreme Toy Zone's web site from May 2008 through October 2008. [December
17, 2008]
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Toy
Army Figures recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued for the
toy army figures due to
the surface paint on the face of the figures containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at Dollar type stores nationwide and OKK Trading's website from
June 2008 through September 2008. [December 3, 2008]
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Toy
Xylophones recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the toy xylophones due to the surface paint on the toy
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at Dollar
Zone "giant", Sam 99 Cent Store, and 99 Cents Mart in
Texas from December 2007 through February 2008. [November 4, 2008]
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Toy
TVs recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has
been issued for the toy televisions due to the surface coating on
the toys containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at OKK
Trading's web site at www.okktoys.com from July 2008 through
September 2008. [November 4, 2008]
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Halloween
Figurines recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has been
issued for the Casper the Friendly Ghost mini figurines due to the
figurines containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold at gift, specialty, card,
and drug stores nationwide from June 2005 through September
2008. [October 29, 2008]
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Toy
Police Cars recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the toy police cars due to the red paint on the cars
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at dollar
and discount stores nationwide from May 2008 through August 2008.
[September 25, 2008]
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Harry
Potter Bookends recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recalled has been issued for the
Harry Potter bookends due to the paint on the bookends containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold at discount and dollar
stores nationwide as well as through elementary school fundraising
programs
from June 2004 through January 2006. [September 2 3, 2008]
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Horseshoe
magnets recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall
has been issued for the classic horseshoe magnets due to the plastic
coating containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors
nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008. [July 24, 2008]
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Magnets
recalled due to lead poisoning hazard. A recall has been issued
for the U-shaped magnets, bar magnets, magnet sets, and magnet
needle sets due to the paint on the magnets containing excessive
levels of lead. They were sold through distributors which sell to
educational institutions nationwide from April 2000 through February
2008. [July 24, 2008]
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Pirates
of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags due to the surface
paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold
exclusively at Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through
October 2007. [May 22, 2008]
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United
Scientific Recalls Magnets due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for various magnets due to the surface paint on the
magnets containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold by independent distributors nationwide from October 1996
through September 2007. [May 22, 2008]
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Basic
Beat Shaker Shaker Guiro Instruments recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the shaker guiro instruments due to the surface paint on the
instruments containing excessive levels of
lead.
They
were sold by West Music stores in Iowa and Illinois, The West Music
and the Music Together catalogs and websites, and at booths at
conventions and workshops nationwide from November 2001 through
March 2008. [May 22, 2008]
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Tinker
Bell Wands recalled due to lead paint hazard.
A recall has been issued for Disney Tinker Bell Wands due to the
paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wand containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold at Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through
October 2007. [May 22,
2008]
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Sure
Grip Paint Brushes Recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the yellow sure grip paint brushes due the
surface paint on the handles containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold by Early Childhood Resource distributors, including
teacher supply stores nationwide from May 2007 through December
2007. [May 22, 2008]
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American
Scientific Recalls Magnets due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for various magnets due to the surface paint on the
magnets containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold to independent distributors nationwide from October 2006
through February 2008. [May 22, 2008]
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Floppy
Friends horse Toys recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the toy horses due to the surface paint
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at hobby stores,
gas stations, gift shops, and toy stores nationwide from February
2008 through April 2008. [May 22, 2008]
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Little
Rider Toys recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the cowboy on a horse little rider toys due to the
surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold at dollar and discount
stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008. [May 20,
2008]
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Western
Rider Push Toys recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the push toys due to the surface paint on the glove, shirt, and
pants of the rider toys containing excessive levels of
lead.
They
were sold at retail dollar and discount stores nationwide from
February 2005 through February 2008. [April 16, 2008]
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FUNTASTIC
Recalls Fake Teeth due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the fake hillbilly teeth due to the fake teeth containing excessive levels of
lead in the gray surface paint.
They
were sold at grocery, drug convenience, and mass retailers nationwide from
March 2005 through
March 2008. [April 10, 2008]
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Michaels
Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the seasonal writing pens due to the pens containing excessive levels of
lead in the surface coating.
They
were sold at Michaels retail stores nationwide from August 2007 through
March 2008. [April 10, 2008]
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OKK
Trading Recalls Toy Robots due to lead paint hazard. A
recall has been issued for the interchange toy robots due to toys
containing excessive levels of lead on the surface paint. They
were sold at Dollar stores nationwide from October 2007 through
December 2007. [April 9, 2008]
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Children's
'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the children's sunglasses due to the sunglasses containing excessive levels of
lead in the surface paint.
They
were sold at Payless, Walgreen's, Academy Sports, and CVS stores nationwide from
October 2007 through
March 2008. [April 3, 2008]
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Lock
and Leash™ Locks recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the Lock and Leash™ Locks by Master Lock due to the locks containing excessive levels of
lead in the red surface paint.
They
were sold at hardware stores and internet retail nationwide from
March 2007 through January 2008. [April 1, 2008]
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Toy
Puzzle vehicle sets recalled due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for toy puzzle vehicle sets due to the
surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at on the
QVC televised shopping programs, webpage, and Studio store from
September 2002
through December 2007. [March 20, 2008]
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Hobby
Lobby stores recall Easter egg containers and spinning egg tops due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the camouflage eggs and spinning egg top toys due to the toys containing excessive levels of
lead in the surface paint.
They
were sold at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from January 2008 through
March 2008.
[March 21, 2008]
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Wire
Bound Journals and Calendars recalled due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for Wire-O bound journals
and calendars due to the paint on the metal spiral bindings
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
specialty and gift stores nationwide and on-line from August 2003
through December 2007. [March 18, 2008]
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Toy
Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the toy airplanes, cars, and motorcycles due to the toys containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at Dollar stores nationwide from September2007 through November 2007.
[March 12, 2008]
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Memory
Testing Cards recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the memory testing cards due to the surface paint on the cards containing excessive levels of lead.
The memory cards were sold as part of educational testing kits. They
were sold by Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and
administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007. [February
22, 2008]
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Children's
Table and Chair Set recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the children's table and chair set due to the paint on the
table and chair containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold by Netshops.com from November 2007 through December 2007. [February
8, 2008]
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Children's
Sketchbooks recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the sketchbooks due to the paint on the colored spiral metal
bindings containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at specialty and gift stores nationwide from September
2005 through January 2008. [February 6, 2008]
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Children's
Toy Gardening Rakes recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the toy hand rakes due to the
paint on the toys containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at various home improvement and toy stores from June 2007 through
November 2007. [February 5, 2008]
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Toy
Racing Cars recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the toy racing cars due to the surface paint on the cars containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at retail dollar and discount stores nationwide from
October 2007 through November 2007. [January 23, 2008]
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Wooden
Block and Train Sets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the wooden block and train sets due to the surface
paint on some pieces of the toys containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at Christmas Tree Shops locatedin the Northeast and
Mid-Atlantic regions from October 2006 through
November 2007. [January 24, 2008]
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Toy
Wrestler Figures recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the toy wrestler figures due to the surface paint
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at dollar
stores and discount stores nationwide from January 2007 through
December 2007. [January 15, 2008]
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Photo
Frames recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the hanging photo frames due to the surface
paint on the frames containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at Babies R Us stores nationwide from August 2007 through
November 2007. [January 16, 2008]
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Tic
Tac Turtle Toss Mats recalled due to lead paint hazard. A
recall has been issued for the play mats due to the paint on the
play mats containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold by discount school supply
catalogs and the company's website from June 2007 through September 2007. [January
16,
2008]
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Cranium
Cadoo Board Games recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the Cranium Cadoo board games due to the die
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at Fred
Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart, and specialty game stores nationwide
between October 2007 through January 2008. [January 17, 2008]
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Coin
Bank recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for the fish-shaped coin bank due to the surface paint on the bank
containing excessive levels of lead. The banks were
distributed through Coastal Federal Credit Union in North Carolina
as a free gift from February 2006 through September 2007. [January
10, 2008]
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Tinker
Bell Novelty Lamp recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the Tinker Bell novelty lamp due to the surface
paint on the lamp containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at electronic and appliance retailers nationwide
including Lowe's from January 2007 through October 2007. [January
10, 2008]
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Toy
Wagons recalled due to lead paint hazard. A
recall has been issued for metal toy wagons due to the surface paint containing
excessive levels of lead. The recall involves wagon model MH1250. They were sold at
tractor supply company stores
worldwide from September 2002 through November 2007. [January 3,
2008]
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"Soldier
Bear" Toys recalled due to lead paint hazard. A
recall has been issued for various wooden toys and a plastic
military vehicle toy playset due to the surface paint containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold at AAFES stores
worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007. [December 19, 2007]
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Children's
Water Globes recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recalled has
been issued for children's water globes due to the painted base of
the water globe containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores in Florida,
Texas, Missouri, and Georgia in November 2007, [December 13, 2007]
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Fishing
Games recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the fishing games due to the game parts containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold at Grand Union Family
Markets, Southern Family Markets, P&C Stores, Publix Super
Markets, and Food Lion stores nationwide from October 2007 through
November 2007. [December 12, 2007]
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Horseshoe
Magnets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the horseshoe-shaped magnets due to the surface paint on
the magnets containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold by independent distributors nationwide to schools for use in
science classes from March 1995 through September 2007.
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Children's
Sunglasses recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for 15 styles of children's sunglasses due to the
surface paint containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007.
[December 7, 2007]
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Holiday
Figurines recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the holiday figurines due to the surface paint containing
excessive levels of lead. They were sold exclusively at The Home
Depot stores from October 2007 through November 2007. [December 6,
2007]
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Potty
Training Seats recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for The First Years 3-in1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats
due to the orange paint on the decorative plaque on the back of the
seat containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through
August 2007. [December 6, 2007]
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Collectable
Mini Racing Helmets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the collectable mini helmets due to the surface
paint on the helmets containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold at Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from
February 2007 through November 2007. [December 5, 2007]
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Baby
Bead and Wire Toys and Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action Toys
recalled due to lead paint hazard.
A recall
has been issued for the Bead and Wire toys and the Speed Racer toys due to the
toys containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at Dollar
Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and
Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 (Baby
Bead and Wire Toys) and from September 2007 through November
2007(Speed Racer Cars). [December 13, 2007]
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American
Greetings Corp. recalls Confetti Burst due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the confetti bursts due to the surface paint on
the individual bags of confetti containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
discount, toy drug, grocery, party, and specialty/gift stores nationwide from
December 2003 through September 2007. [November 29, 2007]
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Reeves
International Inc. recalls Holiday Ornaments due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been
issued for the holiday ornaments due to
the surface paint on the ornaments containing excessive levels of lead.
The recall includes the 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup ornament, the
2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, and the 2007 photo frame horse shoe
ornaments.
They were sold at various retailers nationwide including JC Penney
catalog and website from July 2006 to October 2007. [November 28, 2007]
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Shaving
Paint Brushes recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the shaving paint brushes due to the surface
paint on the brush handles containing excessive levels of lead. They
were sold by Discount School Supply's catalog and Web site from May
2004 through August 2007. [November 21, 2007]
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Children's
Pencil Pouches recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has
been issued for the pencil pouches due to the paint on the zipper
pulls containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold by school
supply distributors in schools nationwide from September 1997
through October 2007. [November 21, 2007]
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Curious
George Plush Dolls recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall
has been issued for the Curious George plush dolls due to the
surface paint on the face and construction hat of the dolls
containing excessive levels of lead. The recall involves dolls
dressed to represent five different themes: birthday, fireman, sweet
dreams, tool time, and tool time with a soft face. They were sold at
toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005
through August 2007. [November 8, 2007]
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Children's
Sunglasses recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for children's fashion sunglasses due to the yellow surface
paint on the sunglasses containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005
through October 2007. [November 8, 2007]
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"Big
Red" Wagons recalled due to lead poisoning hazard.
A recall has been issued by Northern Tool & Equipment Co. due to
the surface paint on the wagon and handle containing excessive levels
of lead. They were sold through Northern Tool & Equipment
catalog, website, and retail stores nationwide, catalog and
website from July 2007 through September 2007. [November 7, 2007]
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Dragster
and Funny Car toys recalled due to lead hazard.
A recall has been issued for the dragster and funny car toys due to
the surface paint on the wheels and engine of the toys containing excessive levels of lead.
They were
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. [November 7, 2007]
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Pull-Back
Action Toy Cars recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
for toy cars due to the surface paint on the cars containing excessive
levels of lead. The recall includes a four pack of Super Wheels and
a two pack of Super Racer cars. They were sold at Dollar
General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007.
[November 7, 2007]
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Duck
Family Collectable Wind-Up Toys recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued for
duck family wind-up toys due to
the surface paint on the ducks containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from January
2007 through August 2007. [November 7, 2007]
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Winnie-the-Pooh
spinning top recalled due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for
the spinning tops due to the surface paint on the top containing excessive amounts levels of lead. They were sold
at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003 through
November 2003. [November 7, 2007]
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Dizzy
Ducks Music Box recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recalled
has been issued for the music box due to the surface paint on the
wooden base of the music box containing excessive levels of lead.
They were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide
from March 2007 through October 2007. [November 7, 2007]
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Collectable
Toy Robot recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the "Robot 2000" toy robot due to the surface
paint on the robot containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October
2006 through September 2007. [November 7, 2007]
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SimplyFun
Ribbit Board Games recalled due to lead hazard.
A recall has been issued for the board games due to the surface
paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces containing excessive levels of lead. They were
sold by SimplyFun independent consultants nationwide from March 2007 through
October
2007.
[October 31, 2007]
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Elite
Operations Toys recalled due to lead hazard. A recall has been issued
for four military style elite operations toys due to the surface
coatings on the toys containing excessive
levels of lead. They were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide
and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007. [October
31, 2007]
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Halloween
"Ugly Teeth" recalled due to lead hazard. A recall has been issued for
fake teeth due to
the surface paint on the teeth containing excessive levels of lead.
The recalled fake teeth are painted white, black, and orange with
brown gums and were sold as party favors in packages of eight. They were sold at
various
retail stores nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007. [October
31, 2007]
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Galaxy
Warriors toy figures recalled due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for
the Galaxy Warriors toy figures due to the surface paint on the
figures containing excessive amounts levels of lead. They were sold in
Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007. [October
31, 2007]
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Go
Diego Go Boat recalled due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for
the Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boats due to
the surface paint on the toys containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
retail
stores nationwide from June 2007 through October 2007. [October
25, 2007]
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Children's
garden tool recall expanded due to lead paint
hazard. A recall from August 2007 has been
extended to include the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe,
broom and spade due to the surface paint on the handles
containing excessive amounts levels of lead. They were sold in
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from January 2007 through October 2007. [October
25, 2007]
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Football
bobble head cake decorations recalled to lead paint hazard. A
recall has been issued for the football bobble head cake decorations
due to the surface paint on the bodies of the bobble heads
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at
bakeries and ice cream stores nationwide from January 2006 through
October 2007. [October 25, 2007]
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Halloween
pails recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been
issued for the purple Halloween pail with a picture of a witch
silhouetted against a green moon due to the green paint on the pails
containing excessive levels of lead. They were sold at Family
Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007.
[October 25, 2007]
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Children's
puppet theaters are recalled due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for
children's puppet theaters due to
the surface paint on the puppet theater's wooden panels containing
excessive amounts levels of lead. They were sold at specialty
toy stores, gift shops, catalogs, and on websites nationwide from
June 2006 through August 2007. [October 17, 2007]
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Cool
Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks are recalled due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for
bookmarks due to
the surface paint on the clip of the bookmark containing excessive
amounts levels of lead. They were sold at book, card and gift
stores from April 2003 through October 2007. [October
17, 2007]
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Skull
Pails filled with Halloween candy mix are recalled due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for
skull pails filled with Halloween candy due to
the surface paint on the eyes, nose and teeth of the skull
containing excessive amounts levels of lead. They were sold in
retail stores nationwide from September through October 2007. [October
17, 2007]
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Collectible
Mini Racing Helmets recalled to due lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued
by Riddell Inc. for the Collectible "Jeff Gordon" mini
helmets due to
the surface paint containing
high levels of lead. The recalled helmet is six inches tall
and is modeled after the one worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. They were sold at
academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the Web
site, www.nascar.com from
February 2007 through October 2007. [October 11, 2007
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Bendable
Dinosaur Toys recalled due to lead hazard. A
recall has been issued by Kipp Brothers for bendable dinosaur toys
due risk of lead exposure. The recall dinosaur toys are about
three inches long and come in brown, green, or orange/green colors.
They were sold in the Kipp Brothers' showroom, catalog and web site
October 2006 through August 2007. [October 11, 2007]
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Travel
Art Sets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A
recall has been issued by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for the
Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks due to the surface paint
on the zipper pull containing high levels of lead. They were
sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from
April 2007 through August 2007.
[October 11, 2007]
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Disney
Winnie-the Pooh Play Sets recalled due to lead paint hazard. A
recall has been issued by J.C. Penney for the Disney Deluxe
Winnie-the-Pooh 23-piece play set due to the surface paint on the
play sets containing high levels of lead. They were sold
through the J.C. Penney catalog, web site and outlet stores
nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007. [October 11,
2007]
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Deluxe
Wood Art Sets recalled due to lead paint hazard.
A recall has been issued by J.C. Penney for the deluxe
wood art set due to the surface paint on the outside of the wooden
box containing high levels of lead. The recalled art set
consists of a wooden box with several pull out trays and 177
different items. They were sold through the J.C. Penney
catalog, web site and outlet stores nationwide from September 2005
through August 2007. [October 11, 2007]
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Breyer
2006 Stirrup Ornaments recalled due to lead paint hazard.
A recall has been issued by J.C. Penney for the Breyer 2006 Stirrup
Ornament due to surface paint containing high levels of lead. The
recalled ornament is stirrup-shaped with a white prancing horse and
blue ribbons. They were sold through the J.C. Penney catalog,
web site and outlet stores nationwide from August 2006 through
August 2007. [October 11, 2007] |
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KB
Toys recalls Wooden Toys due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued for wooden block sets due to the
surface paint on the toys containing high levels of lead. They
were sold at KB stores nationwide from August 2005 through August
2007. [October 4, 2007]
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Kids
II recalls Baby Einstein Color Blocks due to lead paint hazard.
A recall has been issued for
Baby Einstein Discover & Play color blocks due to the surface
paint on the blue blocks containing high levels of lead. They
were sold at various retailers and specialty stores nationwide from
June 2007 through September 2007. [October 4, 2007]
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Eveready
Battery Co. recalls Toy Flashlights due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued for
"Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights due to
the surface paint on the leather strap containing high levels of
lead. They were sold at various retailers and web sites
nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007. [October
4, 2007]
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CKI
Toys recalls Children's Decorating sets due to lead paint hazard.
A recall has been issued for
children's toy decorating sets due to the surface paint on the back
of the recalled mirror containing high levels of lead. They
were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from May 2007
through September 2007. [October 4, 2007]
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RC2
Corp. recalls additional Thomas & Friends™ wooden railway toys
due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued by RC2 Corp. due to the surface paint containing high levels of lead. The
recall involves five toys from the Thomas and Friends wooden railway
product line. They
were sold at toy stores and various retailers nationwide from March
2003 through September 2007. [September 26, 2007]
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Target
recalls Children's Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs due to lead paint
hazard. A recall has been issued for Happy Giddy Gardening tools
and Sunny Patch chairs due to surface paints containing high levels
of lead. They were sold at Target stores nationwide from
August 2006 through August 2007. [September 26, 2007]
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RC2
recalls Knights of the Sword Toys due to lead paint hazard A recall has been issued by RC2 Corp. for the
Knights of the Sword Series toys due to surface paint containing high
levels of lead. The three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on
red horses. "Britains" and "Knights of the
Sword" are printed on the top of the card in the package. They were sold in
specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006. [September
26, 2007] |
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Children's
toy rakes sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric
and Craft stores recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued for the children's toy rake
because the surface paint on the handle contains high levels of lead in the
paint. The recalled rake has a green handle with a yellow duck
head attached. They were sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide
from January 2007 through September 2007. [September 26, 2007] |
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Guidecraft
Inc. recalls Children's Puppet Theaters due to Lead Paint
Hazard A recall has been issued by Guidecraft Inc. for the floor
puppet theaters due to the surface paint on the wooden panels containing high levels of lead.
The recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the front
and colored side panels. They were sold at specialty toy
stores, gift shops, catalogs, and web sites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007.
[September 26, 2007] |
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Fisher-Price
Geo Trax Locomotive Toys recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued by Fisher-Price for the Geo Trax
Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys
due to the surface paint containing high levels of lead. The
recalled toys are red with yellow painted ladders and horn. They
were sold at retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through
August 2007. [September 4, 2007] |
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Mattel
recalls Barbie® Accessory Toys due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued by Mattel Inc. for various
Barbie® Accessory toys due to surface paints containing high levels
of lead. They were sold in retail stores nationwide from October
2006 through August 2007. [September 4, 2007] |
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Fisher-Price
Bongo Band Toys recalled due to lead paint hazard. A recall has been issued by Fisher-Price for the Big Big
World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys due to surface paint containing high
levels of lead. The recalled sets include 2 bongos and animal shaped
accessories including a monkey, bird, tambourine, and drum stick.
They were sold in retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through
August 2007. [September 4, 2007] |
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Robbie
Ducky(tm) Kids Watering Cans sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric
and Craft stores recalled due to violation of lead in paint ban.
A recall has been issued for the children's water can
because the beak of the watering can contains lead in the
paint.
They were sold at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide
from February 2007 through August 2007. [August 28, 2007] |
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Toys
"R" Us recalls Wooden Coloring Cases due to violation of
lead paint standard. A recall has been issued by Toys "R" Us Inc. for the
Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases due to the printed ink on the
outer packaging and some of the black watercolor paint
containing high levels of lead. The recall involves the Imaginarium
brand 213 Wooden Coloring Case. They were sold at Toys
"R" Us stores
nationwide and toysrus.com from October 2006 through August 2007. [August
30, 2007] |
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Schylling
Associates recalls Thomas and Friends, Curious George and other
Spinning Tops and Tin Pails. A recall has been issued due to the surface paints on the
wooden handles of the tops and pails containing high levels of lead.
They were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide
from July 2001 through July 2002. [August 22, 2007] |
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SpongeBob
SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals recalled
A recall has been issued by Martin Designs Inc. for the
address books and journals due to the metal spiral bindings
containing high levels of lead. They were sold at retail stores
nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007. [August 22, 2007] |
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Mattel
Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars
A recall has been issued by Mattel due to the surface paint on
the toys could contain high levels of lead. The recall toy is
that looks like a jeep and is two and half inches long and is sold
in packages of one or a set of two. They were sold in retail
stores nation wide from May 2007 through August 2007. [August 14,
2007] |
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Fisher-Price
Recalls Licensed Character Toys A recall has been issued by Fisher-Price due to the surface
paint on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. The
recalled toys consist of various figures and toys manufactured
between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007. The were sold in
retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007. [August
2, 2007] |
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AAFES
Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets
A recall has been issued by the army & Air Force Exchange
Service (AAFES) because the surface paint on the toy action figures,
dinosaurs and animals contain high levels of lead. They were sold in
AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007. [July
18, 2007] |
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Thomas &
Friends Wooden Railway Toys Recalled A recall has been issued for
Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys found to contain high levels of lead.
The surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. They were
sold at toy stores and various retailers nationwide
from January 2005 through June 2007. [June 13, 2007] |
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Toy
Drums from The Boyd's Collection Ltd. Recalled A recall has been issued for toy drums found to contain high levels of lead.
The recalled drums have red and blue paint. The red paint contains
dangerous levels of lead. They were
sold at gift and collectable stores nationwide
from June 2005 through April 2007. [May 30, 2007] |
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Action
Figures in "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Contain Lead
This recall involves the Invincibles Transport
Converters Toy Sets with multiple action figures and vehicles.
Surface paints on the toy action figures contain high levels of
lead. They were sold at Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
stores worldwide from August 2006 through April 2007. [May 23, 2007] |
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Anima
Bamboo Collection Games Recalled A recall has been issued by Target of Minneapolis, Minnesota
due to the toys in the game set containing lead. The games
contain 38 bamboo pads, four ghosts, and one dice. They were sold at
Target stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007. [May
2, 2007] |
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Children's
"Groovy Grabber" Bracelets Recalled A recall has been issued by A & A Global Industries due to
the bracelets containing high levels of lead. The recalled bracelets
are made of flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative plastic
covers in various designs. They were sold in vending machines
located in malls, discount, department, and grocery stores
nationwide from November 2005 through March 2007. [April 3, 2007] |
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Various
Metal Key Chains Recalled A recall has been issued by Dollar General due to the Metal
Key Chains containing high levels of lead. The recall involves three
key chain styles: flip flop design, dangling charms and
letters. The key chains were sold at Dollar General stores
nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007. [April 3, 2007] |
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Stuffed
Fun Balls Recalled A recall has been issued by Regent Products Corp. due to the
stuffed balls containing lead. The Fun Ball is a 4 -inch
orange stuffed ball toy designed to look like a basketball and is
printed with numbers and letters. They were sold at dollar
stores and other discount stores nationwide from June 2006 through
March 2007. [March 28, 2007] |
Animal
Toys from Fun Express Inc. Found to Contain Lead
There is a voluntary recall of bendable animal toys from Fun
Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company. Bendable toys given as prizes during
summer library reading programs may contain hazardous levels of lead. [August
17, 2006)
Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead
Paint Sold at Target There is a voluntary recall of the Glowin' Dino Flashlight and the Glowin'
Doggy Animal Flashlight that were sold at Target between November 2005 and
December 2005. Only flashlights with certain date codes are included
in the recall. [March 1, 2006]
"Cars"
Toy Storage Bench Contains Lead-Based Paint Toys R Us has issued is a voluntary recall of toy storage
benches. The wooden toy storage box is decorated with graphics from the
animated movie “Cars.” The red paint on the partition panels of the
toy box contains high levels of lead. [November 9, 2006]
Infant
Cribs Have Lead-based Paint
The paint on the cribs
manufactured by Delta Enterprise have been found to have high levels of
lead. The cribs labeled Lov's Europa with "Style #4827-2 M.F.G.
No. W 24088 Date: 22 Jun 2004" are being recalled. These were
sold at Toys R Us between July 2004 and August 2005. [November 22, 2005]
"Kool
Toyz" Contain Lead-based Paint Target has issued a recall of various "Kool Toyz"
brand toys due to the toys containing lead paint. These toys were sold
from July 2006 through September 2006 both in-store and on-line. [November
15, 2006]
"Land
of Nod" Furniture Recalled A recall has been issued for Land of Nod® furniture, the
Antique White furniture from the Cottage Collection, found to contain high levels of
lead-base paint. This furniture was sold Land of Nod® catalog and Web
site nationwide, and The Land of Nod® stores in Illinois and Washington
from September 2003 to August 2006. [Decenber 5, 2006]
"Lily Pad Clacker"
Instruments Recall The
green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contain high levels of
lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. [January 14, 2004]
Lunchboxes
Found to Contain Lead The Center for
Environmental Health issued a press release about its plans to file a
lawsuit against companies that make or sell lunch boxes that expose
children to harmful levels of lead.
Patio
Umbrella Poles Have Lead-Based Paint There is a voluntary recall of patio umbrellas distributed
through Long Drugstores. The umbrella poles were tested and found to
contain excessive amounts of lead. [September 7, 2006]
Sidewalk Chalk
by Different Manufacturer Recalled for Containing Lead
This federal press release
describes the recall of another sidewalk chalk product. The chalk is
produced by the same manufacturer of another chalk product mentioned
below. [November 24, 2003]
Sidewalk Chalk
Recalled for Containing Lead This is the federal press release
about the recall of sidewalk chalk found to contain excessive amounts of
lead. [November 13, 2003]
Sidewalk
Chalk Recalled in Wisconsin - Press
Release The State of Wisconsin press release about the
recall of sidewalk chalk. [November 13, 2003]
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Additional Info
CPSC
Launches Resale Round-up Campaign - The CPSC announces top 10
list of recalled children's products as part of the "Resale
Round-up" campaign to keep dangerous recalled products out of
resale stores and off the internet. [August 6, 2009]
Cornell
Chronicle: Christmas lights pose lead threat A Cornell
University article discussing the results of study done on Christmas
light sets. [November 24, 2008]
CPSC's
Toy Safety Tips for Holiday Gift Shopping. With the
increased popularity of second-hand stores and on-line vendors,
gift-givers should be especially vigilant to prevent the sale or
purchase of hazardous products that have been recalled, banned or do
not meet current safety standards. Before placing products in the
second-hand market, check its recall status at www.cpsc.gov. Buyers
should make sure their gifts do not include any of the recalled toys
or children's products on CPSC's web site. [November 12, 2008]
Facts About Lead in Porcelain
and Ceramic Glazes (PDF, 215 KB) Tips from the Vermont Housing & Conservation
Board to follow when using porcelain and ceramic glazed products.
Recent Recalls The most
recent recalls issued by the six government regulatory agencies - US
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Administration, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, US Environmental Protection Agency,
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services, and United States Coast Guard -
participating in recalls.gov web site.
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