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RECALL: 1.6 Million Little Tikes™ Toy Workshop Sets and Trucks Due to Choking Hazard

Lisa — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:38:30 +0000

Little Tikes is recalling about 1.6 million workshop sets and toy trucks. The recalled toys have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received one report of an 11-month old boy from Goose Creek, S.C. who choked when the toy nail become forcefully lodged in his throat. The child was hospitalized and made a full recovery.

The oversized, plastic toy nail is about 3 ¼ inches long by 1 ¼ inch in diameter and comes in red or blue colors. It has a large round head; about 1 ¼ inches below the head is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. They were sold with a variety of Little Tikes Children’s products. The names, model numbers and UPC code of the products included in this recall are listed below:

Model #	Name	Picture
0914	Electronic Project Workshop SOLD FROM MARCH 1994 THROUGH DEC 2003 UPC: 0-50743-00914-3
0920/612237	Little HandiWorker Workhorse SOLD FROM MARCH 1999 THROUGH JUNE 2009 UPC 0-50743-10920-1 UPC 0-50743-61223-7
4146	Home Improvements 2-Sided Workshop SOLD FROM FEBRUARY 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 2009 UPC 0-50743-04146-4
440Z	Swirlin’ Sawdust Workshop SOLD FROM APRIL 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2008 UPC 0-50743-38540-7
4028	Black Pickup Truck with Tools SOLD FROM MARCH 2000 THROUGH APRIL 2009 UPC 0-50743-04028-3

Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail.

For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 791-2737 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.littletikes.com

CPSC

RECALL: Graco Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers Due to Choking Hazard

Lisa — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:53:13 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Graco, today announced to volluntary recall of about 2,400 Jump ‘n Jive™ Doorway Jumpers because they include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. The strips of fabric are not permanently attached to the toys and can become detached during use, posing a choking hazard.

Graco has received one report of a child removing the fabric strip and placing it in his/her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled doorway jumper includes an interactive musical dance mat and two detachable toys. The model number, 1755544, appears on the carton UPC label and on the underside of the jumper tray. The doorway jumpers were sold from April 2009 through July 2009.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and remove and discard the detachable toys and the attaching fabric strips and call the manufacturer for a replacement set of toys. After the toys and fabric strips are removed, consumers can continue to use the jumper and interactive musical dance mat.

For more information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.com

RECALL: LeapFrog Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Lisa — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:31:32 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Leap Frog, today announced a voluntary recall of about 3,700 My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs because the decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.

LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.

This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws. When those decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks and barks. “Scout” is printed on the dog tag at the dog’s neck. The plush dog measures about 9 inches high by 9 inches wide. “LeapFrog Ent. Item No. 19142” is printed on the white tag attached to the dog and on the toy’s packaging. My Pal Scout dogs with embroidered paws are not included in this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and contact LeapFrog to receive a replacement My Pal Scout with embroidered paws rather than decals.

For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and on Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.leapfrog.com/recall

RECALL: 25,000 Evenflo Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Lisa — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:19:02 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Evenflo today announced a voluntary recall of about 25,000 Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys because the mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.

The recall involves Evenflo Switch-A-Roo telephone toys made between October 2008 and June 2009. The model number is 6391911.

Consumers should immediately remove the mirror decal from the toy and permanently dispose of it.

For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at safety.evenflo.com.

RECALL: GAP Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard

Lisa — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:08:45 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with GAP Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of 23,100 babyGap Children’s Coats because the coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
This recall involves three different children’s coat styles with toggles including Rose Toggle Hoodie (style 600298), Pink Duffle Coat (style 600344), and Blue Plaid and Mojave Toggle Coat (style 600942). The coats were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of cotton, polyester, or polyester/acrylic. The toggles are light tan plastic and about 1 3/4 inches long.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled coats away from children and return them to any babyGap, GapKids, or Gap store for a full refund. Consumers who return the coats before August 31, 2009 will also receive a 20 percent off coupon for a regular priced item. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.

For additional information, contact Gap toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, visit www.gap.com, or email the firm at custserv@gap.com

RECALL: Tupperware Toy Maracas Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards

Lisa — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:12:37 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Tupperware, today announced a voluntary recall of 24,000 Toy Maracas because the maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children.
Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves blue and red toy maracas with yellow handles. The maracas were used by Tupperware representatives during sales presentations. Cut-outs in the shape of stars, squares and other geometric figures are located inside the maraca.

Consumers and Tupperware sales consultants should immediately stop using the maracas and return them to Tupperware for a refund or gift certificate. Maraca return forms can be accessed at www.tupperware.com

For additional information, contact Tupperware at (888) 887-9273 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

RECALL: “CARS” Children’s Shoes Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Due to Choking Hazard

Lisa — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:33:30 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Various Wal-Mart Stores, today announced a voluntary recall of about 91,000 pairs of CARS Fleece Clog Children’s Shoes because the shoe has four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The firm has received one report of a decorative wheel detaching from the shoe. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. “CARS” fleece clog children’s shoes. The shoe is a red plastic molded clog with fleece lining and is designed to resemble a car. They were sold in infant sizes 4 to 6 and toddler sizes 7 to 11. The infant-size shoes have a strap in the back. Each side of the shoe has two red and black decorative wheels and the number “95”. “Buster Brown & Co.” and “Disney” are printed on a tag sewn inside the shoe.

Customers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Buster Brown & Co. toll-free at (888) 869-1044 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, visit the website at www.busterbrownshoes.com, or send an email to Busterandtige@brownshoe.com

State Farm® Recalls 827,000 Good Neigh Bears® Due to Choking Hazard

Lisa — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:25:42 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with State Farm, today announced a voluntary recall of about 827,000 State Farm Good Neigh Bears because the eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

State Farm received one report of the plastic eye of a bear coming off and a child placing it in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the 11-inch (28 cm) and 18-inch (46 cm) State Farm Good Neigh Bears with plastic eyes. The bears are brown and wear a white and red State Farm shirt.

Consumers should immediately take these bears away from young children and discard them.

For additional information, contact State Farm toll-free at (877) 226-8079 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT or visit the company’s website at www.statefarm.com or www.statefarm.ca

RECALL: 184,000 Infantino Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Lisa — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:43:26 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Infantino, today announced a voluntary recall of about 184,000 (172,000 in the United States, and 12,000 in Canada) infant toys because toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received 45 reports of the metallic fabric detaching from the toys. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled infant toys and their model numbers are listed below.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.infantino.com for a free replacement toy or product.

RECALL: Disney Store Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Lisa — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:12:32 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with The Disney Store, today announced the voluntary recall of about 20,000 Playhouse Disney Handy Manny Toy Tool Sets because the tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The firm has received three reports of detached eyes, including two reports of children who started to choke on the pieces. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled Playhouse Disney Handy Manny Tool Set is a plastic, eight-piece toy set that includes a tool box, hammer, saw, pliers, wrench, tape measure and two screwdrivers. The name Handy Manny is embossed on one side of the tool box. The UPC (#405144100614 or #422147400633) can be located on the product?s packaging.

Parents and caregivers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to any Disney Store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact the Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.DisneyStore.com