Safe Toys: Recalls and Risks

This living topic discusses the critical issue of toy safety, focusing on the dangers posed by harmful chemicals and defective designs in toys. It highlights several case studies of toys recalled due to the presence of toxic substances like asbestos, lead, chromium, and cadmium, as well as physical hazards such as choking risks. The articles emphasize the importance of stringent safety standards and the urgent need for manufacturers to ensure the safety of both human and pet toys. The content also calls for better regulatory measures and consumer awareness to prevent exposure to these dangerous products.

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Many toys with safety recalls are still being sold, consumer group warns

When it comes to toys, safety standards are usually high. Unfortunately, not all recalled toys are removed from store shelves in a timely manner. Potentially dangerous products can stay in the marketplace where unsuspecting adults can still easily purchase those flawed toys. 

A recent investigation into 16 recently recalled toys by the U.S. PIRG Education Fund found that half were still available for purchase, sometimes in multiples from U.S.-based online sellers including Facebook Marketplace and eBay, as well as several online toy shops.

We're not talking about used toys, either. The vast majority were new in the box or new with tags.

The dangerous toys were innocent-looking enough – stuffed animals, action figures, activity balls for infants, musical toys, bath toys, and a toddler’s riding toy – but many of the toys presented choking or injury hazards.

Aflac?

Among the dangerous toys that U.S. PIRG reported still being sold were those from major and otherwise trustworthy brands, including:

Blue's Clues Foot to Floor Ride-on Toys – about 28,550 recalled because the ride-on toy can tip forward when a young child is riding it, posing fall and injury hazards.

Kidoozie Play Tents and Playhouses – about 251,600 have been recalled because the fabric playhouses and play tents fail to meet industry flammability standards.

Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets – nearly 10,000 available thru Walgreens and recalled because of a choking hazard.

6” Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks – 600,000 recalled because the items contain levels of certain phthalates (plastics that can contain a type of acid) and lead that exceed the federal content standards. ConsumerAffairs found a large number of what appear to be those same ducks still available on eBay.

Cracking down on the problem

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is trying to crack down on the threat of recalled toys left in the marketplace and sent a warning letter to Facebook/Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in July. “We are aware of the growing challenges with these kinds of ecommerce sites,” the CPSC told U.S. PIRG Education Fund. 

About 200,000 children go to an emergency room each year because of toy-related injuries or illnesses, according to the CPSC. The threats to children include recalled toys, counterfeit toys that don’t meet U.S. safety standards, and failure to heed warning labels. U.S. PIRG takes a deep dive into those issues and more in its 37th annual Trouble in Toyland report.

“Toys overall are safer today. Injuries and recalls are down. But when 200,000 kids are going to emergency rooms every year for injuries involving toys, that’s clearly unacceptable,” said U.S. PIRG Education Fund Consumer Watchdog Teresa Murray.

“Everyone – retailers, toy manufacturers, regulators, lawmakers, consumer advocates, and families – need to do more to protect children.” 

Parents have a role to play in this issue

It goes without saying that most parents would never put their kids in harm’s way with a toy that would likely be dangerous, including a recalled toy if they knew about any problems with that toy. But, guess what – in order for toys to be recalled, they have to be for sale.

And that’s where a parent’s responsibility becomes more important, especially around gift-giving times. Whenever a child gets a new toy, Dr. Jerri Rose, associate division chief of pediatric emergency medicine, UH-Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, says parent should inspect the toy thoroughly.

Rose said the things parents should consider include: 

• Are there small parts that can break off that the child could put in their mouth? A small part is defined by the CPSC as any object that fits completely into a test cylinder 1.25 wide by 2.25 inches long. This is about the size of the fully expanded throat of a child less than 3 years old. 

• Could a piece of plastic or another part of the toy break easily and produce something sharp that could cut the child or poke an eye? 

• Look at the label on the box or package. “Toys that are approved should say the age they’re approved for,” Rose said. 

• Make sure that anything that’s electric says it’s UL-approved. 

• Look for “non-toxic” labeling. 

• If there are batteries, especially button batteries, make sure the compartments are secure and can’t be opened by a young child. Screws could come loose during shipping.

• Is your child old enough to play with the toy responsibly? Just because a child is older than 3 doesn’t mean he can automatically be trusted to not put small parts in his mouth. Parents know their children best. 

“There are a lot of toys out there that are perfectly safe for the appropriate age child,”  Rose said, noting it can be challenging when a family has children across a range of ages. 

ConsumerAffairs scours product and government websites daily for recalls and toy recalls are a prominent part of our ongoing investigation. You can keep up with the most recent toy recalls here.

When it comes to toys, safety standards are usually high. Unfortunately, not all recalled toys are removed from store shelves in a timely manner. Potential...

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Huffy recalls Blue's Clues ride-on toys

It's cute, cuddly -- and may be dangerous.

That's why Huffy Corporation of Miamisburg, Ohio, is recalling 28,550 Blue's Clues Foot to Floor ride-on toys.

The toy can tip forward when a young child is riding it, posing a fall and injury hazard.

The company says it's received 19 reports of children falling forward while they were riding the toy, resulting in 18 facial injuries.

This recall involves Blue's Clues foot to floor ride-on toys made with plush light blue fabric with spots in the shape of the cartoon dog character, Blue’s Clues.

The ride-on toy, with four wheels and handlebars tucked behind the dog’s ears is intended for toddlers 1-1/2 to 3 years old.

The model number is 55061 with the date codes of 15221,15921, 19921, 21021, 22321, 23721, 26821, 28821 or 29421.

The date code and model number are on the label located under the body of the product near the sound unit and battery door.

This isn't the first time a Huffy-manufactured ride-on toy has been recalled.

In late 2020 the firm recalled 3,150 Torex 24V ride-on toy UTVs following reports of 18 incidents of the toy moving unexpectedly.

There were no injuries reported in connection with that recall.

The ride-on toys, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from August 2021, through July 2022, for about $40.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled ride-on toy away from children and stop using it.

Contact the firm for a free kit with instructions to install a new stop bar on the ride-on toy.

Consumers may contact Huffy Corporation at (800) 872-2453 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday, by email at service@huffy.com, or online to www.huffybikes.com/recalls for more information.

It's cute, cuddly -- and may be dangerous.That's why Huffy Corporation of Miamisburg, Ohio, is recalling 28,550 Blue's Clues Foot to Floor ride-on toys...

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Epoch Everlasting Play recalls Kidoozie play tents and playhouses

Epoch Everlasting Play of Pine Brook, N.J., is recalling about 289,000 Kidoozie play tents and playhouses sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The fabric playhouses and play tents fail to meet an industry flammability standard for these products, posing a risk of burn injuries.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Kidoozie Ice Castle Tent, King Size Medieval Castle, My Clubhouse, Pirate Den Playhouse, Pop Up Theater Tent, Pop Up Theater Tent (Red), Princess Hideaway Playhouse, and Royal Castle Playhouse tents and playhouses.

The tents and playhouses are made of nylon and mesh and are sold with a nylon storage bag that, except for the King Size Medieval Castle, measures about 36 inches squared in width and about 54 inches in height.

The King Size Medieval Castle measures about 43 inches square in width and about 55 inches in height. “Epoch Everlasting Play” is written on a sewn-in label on the underside of the tent or playhouse.

The tents and playhouses, manufactured in China, were sold at Target, Marshalls, Barnes & Noble, Toys "R" Us, and other independent toy stores, as well as online at www.amazon.com, www.zulily.com, www.fatbraintoys.com, from March 2014, through March 2022, for between $30 and $35.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled playhouses and play tents away from children, stop using them, and contact Epoch Everlasting Play for a full refund or free replacement product.

Consumers may contact Epoch Everlasting Play at (800) 631-1272 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at productsafety@epocheverlastingplay.com, or online for more information.

Epoch Everlasting Play of Pine Brook, N.J., is recalling about 289,000 Kidoozie play tents and playhouses sold in the U.S. and Canada.The fabric playho...

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Monti Kids recalls Toy Box with Bins

Monti Kids of Orinda, Calif., is recalling about 1,500 Monti Kids Toy Box with Bins products.

A small dowel can become exposed and detach from the toy box, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received five reports of the small dowel being exposed after separating from the outer cabinet. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Box with Bins included in the Monti Kids’ Level 5 of the Monti Kids Program subscription box. The box is made of wood and has three bins colored blue, red, and yellow. The product measures approximately 13 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches.

This recall includes toys with lot numbers 0D41 and 1A41. The following text can be found on the bottom of the toy: "Montessori designs, Ethically Made in Vietnam, and ASTM CPSIA Safety Certified."

The products were sold online at www.montikids.com from July 2021, through February 2022, for about $35 (Box with Bins) and about $300 (Level 5 Monti Kids Subscription Box toy set), respectively.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Box with Bins and contact Monti Kids for instructions to receive a $35 refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Monti Kids by phone at (800) 674-3845 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at customercare@montikids.com, or online for more information.

Monti Kids of Orinda, Calif., is recalling about 1,500 Monti Kids Toy Box with Bins products.A small dowel can become exposed and detach from the toy b...

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Konges Sløjd A/S recalls silicone baby toy bear activity toys

Konges Sløjd A/S of Denmark is recalling about 100 silicone baby toy bear activity toys sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The mirror can come out of the silicone bear cover if pushed, exposing sharp edges of the mirror and posing a laceration hazard.

The firm has received one report of the mirror edge becoming exposed while a child was playing with the toy, resulting in cuts on the child’s gums and the corner of their mouth.

The wobbler/tumble toy is made of silicone, is inflated with air, and has a mirror glued in the center opening that measures about three inches in diameter. The item number KS2497 and batch number 062021 are printed on the bottom of the toy.

Embossed on the back of the toy are the company logo, address, and the words ‘Designed in Denmark, made in China.’

The toys were sold online at bitteshop.com, littleauroras.com, ladida.com, omammaj.com, heylittlediddle.com, and shopbornbaby.com from October 2021, through February 2022, for about $37.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, stop using it, and contact Konges Sløjd for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Konges Sløjd collect at (917) 730-1075 from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at info@kongessloej.com, or online for more information.

Konges Sløjd A/S of Denmark is recalling about 100 silicone baby toy bear activity toys sold in the U.S. and Canada.The mirror can come out of the sili...

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Jungle Jumparoo recalls children’s toys

Jungle Jumparoo of American Fork, Utah, is recalling about 350 Jungle Jumparoo children’s toys.

The toys’ yellow poles contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Jungle Jumparoo children’s toys with a blue metal base, a black rubber tube, and two blue, green, red, and yellow vertical metal poles to hold onto when jumping. They measure 77 inches tall by 55 inches wide by 55 deep. Only the large Jungle Jumparoo toys are included in this recall.

The Jungle Jumparoo logo and the phrase “a wild way to bounce” are printed on the tube.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair from November 2018, through March 2019, for about $350.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact Jungle Jumparoo for information on how to properly dispose of the yellow poles and how to receive free replacement poles, including shipping.

Jungle Jumparoo is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Jungle Jumparoo toll-free at (888) 980-5867 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT) Monday through Friday or online for more information.

Jungle Jumparoo of American Fork, Utah, is recalling about 350 Jungle Jumparoo children’s toys.The toys’ yellow poles contain levels of lead that excee...

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Manhattan Toy Company recalls activity loops

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,100 activity loops old in the U.S. and Canada.

Tubes on the Activity Loops toys can detach from the base and release small plastic rings, posing a choking hazard to children.

The firm has received three reports of the tubes detaching from the base. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Manhattan Toy Company’s Activity Loops with model number 215210 and lot codes EAN or FCN. The recall applies to these two lot codes only. The model number and lot code can be found printed on the bottom of the dome-shaped base.

The loops are green, orange, blue, and red and have moving rings and sliding soccer ball shapes. The toy has a suction cup bottom that adheres to non-porous flat surfaces.

The activity loops, manufactured in China, were sold at independent specialty stores nationwide and online at www.manhattantoy.com from June 2021, through March 2022, for about $25.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Activity Loops, take the toys away from children, and return them for a full refund either to the place of purchase or directly to Manhattan Toy.

Manhattan Toy will supply a prepaid shipping label for returns directly to the company.

Consumers may contact The Manhattan Toy Company at (800) 541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CT) on Friday, by email at help@manhattantoy.com, or online for more information.

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,100 activity loops old in the U.S. and Canada.Tubes on the Activity Loops toys ca...

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Communicorp recalls Aflac plush promotional ducks

Communicorp of Columbus, Ga, is recalling about 600,000 6-inch Aflac plush promotional lifeguard ducks.

Components of the recalled promotional ducks contain levels of certain phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate content standard. A component of the promotional fishing duck also contains a level of lead that exceeds the federal lead content standard.

Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall involves plush ducks that were distributed by Aflac to consumers as a promotional item.

The six-inch, plush, Aflac promotional ducks include Accident Duck, Business Duck (only with no model number printed on the sewn-in tag are included in this recall), Fishing Duck, Police Duck, PGA Duck, One Day Pay Duck, Heisman Duck, and Lifeguard Duck.

The plush ducks, sold directly to Aflac employees and licensed agents from February 2009, through March 2021, for between $5 and $8, were distributed as a promotional free giveaway item to customers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of the recalled plush promotional ducks. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased these plush promotional ducks directly.

Consumers may contact Communicorp online or by phone at (800) 642-3522 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday for more information.

Communicorp of Columbus, Ga, is recalling about 600,000 6-inch Aflac plush promotional lifeguard ducks.Components of the recalled promotional ducks con...

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Monti Kids recalls wooden push toys

Monti Kids of Orinda, Calif., is recalling about 1,375 Monti Kids wooden push toys.

The toy’s rolling cylinder can separate, exposing the balls inside and posing a choking hazard to children.

The firm has received 145 reports of the toy’s rolling cylinder separating. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves push toys that are included with Level 7 of the Monti Kids program subscription box. The Push Toy consists of a wooden handle attached to a rolling cylinder, which contains wooden balls.

The lot numbers (0D41 and 1A41) and “Montessori designs, Ethically Made in Vietnam, and ASTM CPSIA Safety Certified” are printed on the underside of the handle, facing the rolling cylinder.

The toys were sold online at Montikids.com from April 2021, through January 2022, as one item Level 7 of the Monti Kids Program subscription box for about $300.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children, dispose of the toy, and contact Monti Kids to receive a $40 refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Monti Kids at (800) 674-3845 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at customercare@montikids.com, or online for more information.

Monti Kids of Orinda, Calif., is recalling about 1,375 Monti Kids wooden push toys.The toy’s rolling cylinder can separate, exposing the balls inside a...

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FAO Schwarz-branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and Wood Sensory Boards recalled

MerchSource of Irvine, Calif., is recalling about 46,200 FAO Schwarz-branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and Toy Wood Sensory Boards.

Due to a manufacturing issue, small parts from the products can come loose and pose a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received 20 reports of small parts coming loose or falling off of the toys, including nine reports of parts coming loose or falling off of the Toy Wood Play Smart Robot and 11 reports of parts coming loose or falling off of the Toy Wood Sensory Board. No injuries have been reported.

The Robot Buddy, batch # 35227A21210, is a sensory activity box with a robot factory-inspired design featuring spinners, knobs, and gear and bead manipulation activities. “Robot Factory” is written on the side of the activity box.

The Toy Wood Sensory Board, batch # 59945A21207, is a sensory activity center featuring spinners, flippers, a maze, and a musical xylophone with a connected mallet. “FAO Schweetz Shop” is written on the top of the board.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at FAO Schwarz and Target stores nationwide and online at www.faoschwarz.com and www.target.com from November 2021, through February 2022. The FAO Schwarz branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy sold for about $60, and the FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Sensory Board sold for about $25.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children, stop using them, and contact MerchSource to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled toys and instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact MerchSource at (800) 813-8762 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@merchsource.com, or online for more information.

MerchSource of Irvine, Calif., is recalling about 46,200 FAO Schwarz-branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy(s) and Toy Wood Sensory Boards.Due to a ma...

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PlayMonster recalls Kid O Hudson Glow Rattles

PlayMonster Group of Beloit, Wisc., is recalling about 9,100 Kid O Hudson Glow Rattles sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The rattle’s legs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received three reports of the rattle legs breaking off. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Kid O Hudson Glow Rattle, a motion-activated rattle that is shaped like a puppy and makes a soft rattling sound when shaken. The plastic puppy is white with spots that can glow in red or green. The puppy’s legs are textured soft plastic in red (front) and green (back) for teething children.

The rattles measure about 4 inches long by 2 inches wide by 3.8 inches high. The battery cover on the puppy’s stomach states “Kid O.”

The rattles, manufactured in China, were sold at specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, walmart.com, playmonster.com, and zulily.com from February 2018, through February 2022, for about $25.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children, stop using them, and contact PlayMonster for instructions on receiving a $25 refund. PlayMonster will provide consumers with a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled product.

Consumers may contact PlayMonster at (800) 469-7506 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at hudsonglowrattlerecall@playmonster.com, or online for more information.

PlayMonster Group of Beloit, Wisc., is recalling about 9,100 Kid O Hudson Glow Rattles sold in the U.S. and Canada.The rattle’s legs can break off, pos...

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HD Premier recalls DigitDots magnetic balls

HD Premier of Wilmington, Del., is recalling about 119,620 DigitDots 3mm and 5mm magnetic balls.

When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either intentionally by younger children or accidentally by older children, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system.

This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines that can cause infection, blood poisoning, and death.

The firm is aware of four children who have ingested DigitDots and required surgery to remove the magnets. The CPSC is also aware of other reports of children and teenagers ingesting other companies’ high-powered magnets and requiring surgery, including two deaths.

This recall involves 3mm and 5mm DigitDots magnetic balls, which are small, spherical, loose, and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux.

The magnets are sold in two sizes: 3mm and 5mm. The 3mm diameter magnets are sold as aggregated loose magnets in sets of 512 multi-colored magnetic balls. The 5mm diameter magnets are sold as aggregated loose magnets in sets of 222 silver magnetic balls or 224 multi-colored magnetic balls.

The recalled DigitDots were sold encased in clear, disposable packaging bearing the “DigitDots” name and logo. The product includes a plastic carrying case that also bears the “DigitDots” name and logo.

The magnetic balls, manufactured in China, were sold online at www.ilovedigitdots.com, www.amazon.com, and other websites from March 2019, through January 2022, for between $20 and $30.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled magnets immediately, take them away from children, and contact HD Premier to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products. Upon receipt of the products, consumers will receive a refund.

Consumers may contact HD Premier by email at recall@ilovedigitdots.com or online for more information.

HD Premier of Wilmington, Del., is recalling about 119,620 DigitDots 3mm and 5mm magnetic balls.When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, ei...

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Maison Battat recalls toddler walkers

Maison Battat of Canada is recalling about 19,600 "B. toys Wooden Activity Walker – Walk ‘n’ Learn" products sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The wheels and wheel attachment hardware can detach from the walker in small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received six reports of the wheels and attachment hardware detaching, including one report of a child putting a detached metal nut in her mouth.

This recall involves B. toys Wooden Activity Walker – Walk ‘n’ Learn, wooden toddler walkers. The product is a wooden activity walker with yellow sides, blue wheels, and multicolored activity features on the front. B. toys Walk ‘n’ Learn is printed on the packaging and label.

The walkers, manufactured in China, were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com and Amazon.com from September 2020, through November 2021, for about $36.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toddler walkers away from young children and contact Maison Battat for a free repair kit with replacement wheels, attachment hardware, and installation instructions.

Known purchasers are being contacted directly.

Consumers may contact Battat toll-free at (844) 963-2479 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recalls@battatco.com or online for more information.

Maison Battat of Canada is recalling about 19,600 "B. toys Wooden Activity Walker – Walk ‘n’ Learn" products sold in the U.S. and Canada.The wheels and...

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Crate and Barrel recalls Be the Band Music Sets

Crate and Barrel of Northbrook, Ill., is recalling about 620 Be the Band Music Sets.

The maracas can break or become unscrewed and release the metal beads inside, posing choking and suffocation hazards to young children.

The firm has received six reports of broken or unscrewed maracas. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Crate and Barrel Be the Band Music Set containing maracas, which is intended for use by children ages three and up. The set includes a table about 19 inches in height by 26 inches wide with drum pads and sticks, cymbals, maracas, and xylophone keys.

The product SKU: 346895 is located on a label on the underside of the table.

The music sets, manufactured in China, were sold online at www.crateandbarrel.com from September 2021, through January 2022, for about $200.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Be the Band Music Sets and contact Crate and Barrel for instructions on how to receive a refund in the form of a $20 store credit for the maracas. Crate and Barrel is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Crate and Barrel at (800) 967-6696 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CT) Saturday and Sunday, by texting Crate and Barrel at (312) 779-1979. Consumers can also visit the company's website for more information.

Crate and Barrel of Northbrook, Ill., is recalling about 620 Be the Band Music Sets.The maracas can break or become unscrewed and release the metal bea...

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ALDI recalls Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars

ALDI of Batavia, Ill, is recalling about 13 Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars.

Surface paint on the brown bell found in “Day 10” of the advent calendar contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a risk of lead poisoning. Excessive levels of lead can be toxic or cause other health problems to young children if the paint is ingested. No incidents or illnesses are reported.

This recall involves the ALDI, Inc. Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendar that contains 12 separate crafting activities separated by days. The crafts include ornaments, stickers, slime, and other projects. The front of the box is illustrated as a house with multiple windows in a holiday setup.

The recalled bell is found in “Day 10” of the advent calendar as part of the Reindeer Bell Necklace craft.

The calendars, manufactured in China, were sold at one ALDI store in California (24270 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods) and one ALDI store in Alabama (7676 Highway 72, West Madison) in November 2021, for about $13.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled advent calendars away from children and contact ALDI for a full refund.

Consumers may contact ALDI toll-free at (833) 460-2092 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.aldi.us. Consumers can click on “product recalls” at the bottom of the company's webpage for more information.

ALDI of Batavia, Ill, is recalling about 13 Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars.Surface paint on the brown bell found in “Day 10” of the advent...

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Kelly Wynne recalls children’s handbags

Kelly Wynne, of Austin, Texas, is recalling about 1,050 Mama & Me MINI Children’s Handbags.

The handbag's metal zipper slider, zipper 0-ring, d-ring, rivet, and stud contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic and can cause adverse health issues if ingested by young children.

No incidents or illnesses are reported.

This recall involves the Mama & Me MINI children’s leather handbags measuring about 6.5 inches high, 9.5 inches wide, and 3.25 inches deep. They were sold in three different colors or color combinations: coral, coral/purple, and taupe.

The handbags have a top zipper, an interior slip pocket, and a detachable, 21 inch-long, gold and leather strap that can be shortened or removed. The Kelly Wynne logo is printed on a golden sewn-in label located on the inside of the handbag.

The following SKU and UPC numbers combinations can be found on the order invoice: SKU MINI505 and UPC 850023783271; SKU MINI875 and UPC 850023783288; and SKU MINI500 and UPC 850023783288.

The handbags, manufactured in China, were sold online at kellywynne.com and nordstrom.com from July 2020, through October 2021, for about $28.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled handbags away from children and contact Kelly Wynne for a full refund if purchased on kellywynne.com. Consumers can contact Nordstrom if they purchased the product on Nordstrom.com.

Kelly Wynne and Nordstrom are contacting all known purchasers directly, and will provide pre-paid shipping labels for consumers to return the recalled product for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Kelly Wynne collect at (512) 472-5762 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@kellywynne.com, or online for more information.

Consumers can contact Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 anytime, by email at contact@nordstrom.com, or online for more information.

Kelly Wynne, of Austin, Texas, is recalling about 1,050 Mama & Me MINI Children’s Handbags.The handbag's metal zipper slider, zipper 0-ring, d-ring, ri...

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Stack Em’ Up Books recalls children’s stackable toys

Stack Em’ Up Books of Langhorne, Pa., is recalling about 200 Adam the Apple Children’s Stackable Toys.

Surface paint on the wooden toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Adam the Apple children’s stackable toys that have 15 wooden pieces with a story written on each piece. They measure about 6 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide when stacked and look like a happy-faced red apple with a leaf on top.

The phrases "Adam The Apple, By Chris Bayon" and "Illustrated by Patrick Carlson" are written on the leaf.

The toys, manufactured in India, were sold online at www.stackemupbooks.com from June 2021, through November 2021, and at the Philadelphia Gift Show in July 2021, for about $25. The products were also given away at the Philadelphia Gift Show.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Stack Em’ Up Books to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return them, regardless of whether they purchased the product or received it as a giveaway.

Consumers who purchased the product at www.stackemupbooks.com or the Philadelphia Gift Show will receive a full refund once they return the product.

Consumers may contact Stack Em’ Up Books collect at (267) 987-3328 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET), by email at contact@stackemupbooks.com, or online at www.stackemupbooks.com/pages/cpsc-volutary-recall-information for more information.

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SKE Outdoors recalls kids bike helmets

SKE Outdoors of Katy, Texas, is recalling about 860 TurboSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets.

The helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

No incidents or injuries are reported

This recall involves the TurboSke Kids Toddler bike helmets sold in size small (S), fitting head circumference from about 19 inches to 20 inches.

The helmets were sold in lime green, mint blue, black, magenta pink, purple and orange colors. “TurboSke” is printed on the front and back of the helmet.

The model FX010 is printed on a label on the inside of the helmet.

The helmets, manufactured in China, were sold online at Amazon.com and other websites from August 2020, through July 2021, for between $14 and $22.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them free of charge to SKE Outdoors for a full refund or free replacement.

Consumers may contact SKE Outdoors toll-free at (888) 761-2989 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, or online at www.skeoutdoors.com and view the press release at the bottom of the main page for more information.

SKE Outdoors of Katy, Texas, is recalling about 860 TurboSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets. The helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety stan...

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Wee Gallery recalls wooden tray puzzles

Wee Gallery of St. Petersburg, Fla., is recalling about 8,100 Ocean and Safari animal wooden tray puzzles sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The octopus and elephant puzzle pieces can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received six reports of puzzle pieces breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves two models of 10 x 7-inch Ocean and Safari animal wooden tray puzzles with six flat wooden animal pieces that fit in recessed spaces on the wooden tray.

The Ocean puzzle features whale, tortoise, fish, star fish, sea horse, and octopus-shaped pieces.

The Safari version has sun, crocodile, giraffe, lion, snake, and elephant-shaped pieces. The animals are either natural wood color, light or darker brown, with features painted in black.

“Wee Gallery” is printed along the right edge of the tray, and either “Ocean Animals” or “Safari Animals” is printed towards the center of the tray between the animal figures. The back of the tray has a drawing of either ocean or safari themes.

The puzzles, manufactured in Thailand, were sold at independent toy and children’s stores and online at www.weegallery.com from February 2020, to June 2021, for about $30.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles away from children and contact Wee Gallery for a refund in the form of a $35 gift certificate for the purchase of any Wee Gallery product.

Consumers may contact Wee Gallery at (800) 282-5149 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at puzzlerecall@weegallery.com, or online at www.weegallery.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Wee Gallery of St. Petersburg, Fla., is recalling about 8,100 Ocean and Safari animal wooden tray puzzles sold in the U.S. and Canada. The octopus and e...

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Walgreens recalls Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets

Walgreens of Deerfield, Ill., is recalling about 54,000 Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets.

The feet on the Winnie the Pooh rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received eight reports of the feet on the Winnie the Pooh rattle detaching. No Injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Set, which includes three rattles and is marked for ages 3 months and above.

The rattle, which has the character Winnie the Pooh as part of the toy, is blue and red with green and yellow shapes and is approximately 6.7 inches high

The rattle set, manufactured in China, was sold at Walgreens Stores nationwide from September 2019, through January 2020, for about $10.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattle away from young children and contact Walgreens for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Walgreens at (800) 925-4733 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or online at https://www.walgreens.com/topic/information/recall.jsp for more information.

Walgreens of Deerfield, Ill., is recalling about 54,000 Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets.The feet on the Winnie the Pooh rattle can detach, posi...

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Blue Star Trading recalls children’s fishing toy games

Blue Star Trading of Denver, Colo., is recalling about 300 children’s Barhee Fishing Hero toy games.

The metal rollers on the bottom of the flying dinosaur figures contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves the Barhee Fishing Hero toy games for children.

The multicolor, plastic toy has a fishing table, slide, three dinosaurs, two fishing rods, two fishing nets and ten small fish. The fish come in blue, orange and yellow, and the dinosaurs are blue, green and red.

Fishing Hero, 2 in 1 Fishing Slide and an illustration of the toy are printed on the front and back of the toy’s box.

Model number 1577C and Made in China are printed on the side of the box.

The toy games, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively online on Amazon.com from February 2021, through April 2021, for about $30.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Blue Star Trading for a full refund. Blue Star Trading is contacting all purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Blue Star Trading collect at (917) 300-8128 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (MT) Monday through Friday or by email at 1704411271@qq.com for more information.

Blue Star Trading of Denver, Colo., is recalling about 300 children’s Barhee Fishing Hero toy games. The metal rollers on the bottom of the flying dinos...

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Parker Squared recalls Shepherd Boy plush toys

Parker Squared of Dallas, Texas, is recalling about 3,000 Shepherd Boy plush toys with wire staff sold in the U.S. and Canada..

The metal wire in the shepherd’s staff can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard.

The firm has received 12 reports of the shepherd’s staff fabric unwrapping and exposing the metal wire with one report of a sharp edge. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the shepherd boy plush toy that holds a shepherd’s staff, and measures 12 inches tall. The staff is wrapped in fabric.

The shepherd boy toy is clothed in white with a red vest, a green sash and has sandals, a sewn on face and orange yarn hair.

The shepherd boy plush toy, manufactured in China, was sold online at TheShepherdsTreasure.com and on Amazon.com from November 2020, through January 2021, for about $16.

What to do

Consumers should immediately discard the toy’s wire staff and contact The Shepherd’s Treasure for a full refund of the value of the Shepherd Boy plush toy in the form of a gift certificate.

Consumers can continue to use the plush toy without the shepherd’s staff. The Shepherd’s Treasure is contacting all purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact The Shepherd’s Treasure toll-free at (844) 310-2229 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@theshepherdstreasure.com, or online at https://www.theshepherdstreasure.com/ and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Parker Squared of Dallas, Texas, is recalling about 3,000 Shepherd Boy plush toys with wire staff sold in the U.S. and Canada..The metal wire in the sh...

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Anker Play Products recalls 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science kit

Anker Play Products of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 13,000 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science kits.

Paint on the red and blue magnet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban and -- if ingested by young children -- can cause adverse health issues.

In addition, the product packaging lacks the required warning labels for magnets and balloons.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Anker Play Products 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kit.

The kit contains a red and blue painted rectangular magnet bar, two yellow balloons, a small light bulb, metal clips, paper clips, a sticker page, three red coated wires and various other wires, screws and small mechanical parts.

The “Adventure Club” logo is printed in yellow, blue and green on the bottom left on the front of the box.

The affected magnet is painted red and blue and measures about 2 inches by 0.5 inches by 0.375 inches.

The kits, manufactured in China, were sold at Menards and small independent toy stores nationwide from August 2020, through November 2020, for about $6.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled science kit, take the included red and blue magnet away from children, and contact Anker Play Products to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Anker Play Products toll-free at (877) 236-1945 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@ankerpp.com or online at www.ankerpp.com for more information.

Anker Play Products of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 13,000 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science kits.Paint on the red and blue magnet contains leve...

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Juratoys recalls toy trumpets

Juratoys US of Millersburg, Pa., is recalling about 3,000 Janod Toy Confetti Trumpets sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The small plastic pieces inside the toy trumpets can come loose and can be ingested by children, posing a choking hazard.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves Janod Confetti Trumpets with batch/SKU number J07632 sold separately or as part of a set.

The trumpet is made from wood and is red and white with colored dots on the tube. The batch/SKU number is on the bell of the trumpet.

The trumpet is also sold in the Janod Confetti Music “Live” Musical Set with batch/SKU number J07626. The batch number is on the packaging and on the backside of the ukulele. The set contained a ukulele, trumpet tambourine, clapper, and harmonica.

Only the trumpet in the sets is recalled.

The trumpets, manufactured in China, were sold at toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon and Maisonette.com from January 2019, and November 2020, for about $6 for the trumpet sold individually, and about $50 for the Confetti Music Live Set.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children, stop using the Confetti Trumpet or the trumpet in the Confetti Music Live Set, dispose of the trumpet and contact Juratoys US for a refund.

Consumers may contact Juratoys US toll-free at (855)665-9287 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at customercare@juratoysus.com or online at www.Janod.US and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Juratoys US of Millersburg, Pa., is recalling about 3,000 Janod Toy Confetti Trumpets sold in the U.S. and Canada. The small plastic pieces inside the t...

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Huffy recalls Torex Ride-on Toy UTVs

Huffy Corporation of Miamisburg, Ohio, is recalling about 3,150 Huffy Torex 24V ride-on toy UTVs.

The toy can move unexpectedly when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury hazard.

The firm has received 36 reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Huffy-branded Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs (model number 17249).

The toy UTVs measure 53 inches long, 43 inches wide and 27 inches tall when assembled, and are black with red trim, and “Torex” labels are on the front and side of the ride-on toy.

The recalled toy UTVs were manufactured between June 2019, and November 2019, with date codes: 16919, 17119, 18019, 19019, 20019, 20219, 20519, 24819, 24919, 25019, 25219, 25319, 25419, 32219, 32319 and 33719.

The model number and date code are located under left rear wheel well above left rear wheel.

The toy UTVs, manufactured in China, were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from August 2019, through September 2020, for about $500.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.

Consumers may contact Huffy toll-free at (888) 366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at torex@huffy.com, online at https://www.huffybikes.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the bottom of the page or use direct link https://www.huffybikes.com/recalls/.

Huffy Corporation of Miamisburg, Ohio, is recalling about 3,150 Huffy Torex 24V ride-on toy UTVs.The toy can move unexpectedly when connecting the batt...

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Kawasaki recalls model year 2021 Ninja ZX-14R motorcycles

Kawasaki Motors is recalling 84 model year 2021 Ninja ZX-14R motorcycles.

The front brake master cylinder may be missing an internal component, which can cause inconsistent front braking force.

Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge.

Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair is complete.

The recall was expected to begin December 4, 2020.

Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (866) 802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC20-11.

Kawasaki Motors is recalling 84 model year 2021 Ninja ZX-14R motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder may be missing an internal component, which ca...

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Communicorp recalls plush Aflac Doctor Duck

Communicorp of Columbus, Ga., is recalling about 635,500 six-inch Plush Aflac promotional Doctor Ducks.

The buttons on the lab coat worn by the Doctor Duck contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves the six-inch plush Aflac promotional Doctor Duck, which is white with a yellow beak and feet. It is dressed in a white lab coat with buttons and a stethoscope.

“Aflac” is printed on the front of the duck’s lab coat.

The ducks, manufactured in China, were sold directly to Aflac employees and licensed agents from January 2005, through July 2020, for between $3 and $5, and distributed as a promotional giveaway item to customers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush Doctor Duck. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased the Doctor Duck directly.

Consumers may contact Communicorp at (800) 642-3522 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET), or online at https://communicorp.com and click on :Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Communicorp of Columbus, Ga., is recalling about 635,500 six-inch Plush Aflac promotional Doctor Ducks. The buttons on the lab coat worn by the Doctor D...

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Hasbro recalls Super Soaker XP 20 and XP 30 Water Blasters

Hasbro of Pawtucket, R.I., is recalling 52,900 Super Soaker XP 20s and Super Soaker XP 30s.

The decorative sticker on the water tank of the water blaster toys contain levels of lead in the ink that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves the Super Soaker XP20 (E6286) which is a green and orange hand-held water blaster, and the XP 30 (E6289) which is an orange and blue hand-held water blaster.

“Nerf Super Soaker” and the model number are printed on the sticker on the side of the water blaster.

The Super Soakers, manufactured in India, were sold at Target from March 2020, to July 2020, for about $8 (XP 20) and $13 (XP 30).

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Hasbro for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund.

Consumers will be asked to unscrew the tank from the blaster and return the tank to the manufacturer using a postage prepaid label, for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Hasbro at (888) 664-3323 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET) Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ET) on Fridays, or by email at SuperSoakerRecall@Hasbro.com or online at https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us and click on “MORE INFO” near the middle of the page for more information.

Hasbro of Pawtucket, R.I., is recalling 52,900 Super Soaker XP 20s and Super Soaker XP 30s. The decorative sticker on the water tank of the water blaste...

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Manhattan Toy recalls Manhattan Ball activity toys

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 22,100 Manhattan Balls.

The toy’s plastic tubes can detach from the center ball and release the small silicone teethers that are threaded on the tubes, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Manhattan Toy has received six reports of the plastic tubes detaching from the center ball. Two of the six reports included a silicone teether being separated from the toy. The firm also reported one incident of a child mouthing the silicone teether after it came off.

This recall involves Manhattan Ball plastic activity toys with a hard plastic center ball with 12 soft plastic tubes inserted into the center ball and seven silicone teethers threaded on the tubes.

“The Manhattan Toy Company” and lot code 325700EL or 325700IL are printed on the center ball.

The balls, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2019, through June 2020, for about $10.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy or return it to any Target Store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Manhattan Toy at (800) 541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Thursday, by email at help@manhattantoy.com, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 22,100 Manhattan Balls.The toy’s plastic tubes can detach from the center ball and...

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Manhattan Toy recalls Musical Lili Llama

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 4,000 Musical Lili Llama toys sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The screws used to attach the spinning flowers to the sides of the toy can become loose and fall off, posing a choking hazard for young children.

The firm has received seven reports of loose screws falling off the toy, including two reports of children putting the screws in their mouths.

This recall involves Musical Lili Llama wooden activity toys.

The llama-shaped wood toy has a multi-colored metal xylophone on the top, two wood mallets, a detachable maraca tail on the back, four spinning squares on the front, two clacking panels on the sides and two spinning flowers on the sides.

Lot code 217120 IL is printed on the inside of the side panel below the company name and address.

The toy, manufactured in China, was sold at toy stores nationwide and online at www.manhattantoy.com, Amazon.com and other websites from October 2019, through February 2020, for about $50.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy for a free repair kit.

Consumers may contact Manhattan Toy at (800) 541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, by email at mtreps@manhattantoy.com, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 4,000 Musical Lili Llama toys sold in the U.S. and Canada. The screws used to attach...

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Step2 recalls children’s grocery shopping carts

The Step2 Company of Streetsboro, Ohio, is recalling about 20,500 Little Helper’s children’s grocery shopping carts sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The shopping cart’s basket can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration hazard.

The firm has received 22 reports of cart baskets breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Step2’s Little Helper’s Shopping Cart with the following model numbers and color combinations: 700000 (blue basket with tan cart,) 708500 (pink basket with white cart) and 8567KL (pink basket with gray cart).

The grocery shopping carts measure 18.5 inches by 13 inches by 21.5 inches and have a shopping cart base and basket, four wheels and a doll seat.

Only units with date code combinations of 5 and 19 are included in this recall. The date code can be found on the center rib on the back of the basket below the handle. The model number is located on the product packaging.

The carts, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at BJ Wholesale Club, Kohl’s and other stores nationwide and online at Step2.com from May 2019, through October 2019, for about $40.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take away the recalled shopping carts from children and contact Step2 for a free replacement shopping cart or a refund in the form of a $40 credit towards the purchase price of another Step2 product on www.Step2.com.

Consumers may contact Step2 at (800) 347-8372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.step2.com and click on “Services & Recall” at the top of the page, then on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

The Step2 Company of Streetsboro, Ohio, is recalling about 20,500 Little Helper’s children’s grocery shopping carts sold in the U.S. and Canada. The sho...

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Juratoys recalls bead maze toys

Juratoys US of Millersburg, Pa., is recalling about 980 Sophie la Giraffe bead maze toys.

The wooden triangle shape piece fails to meet the mandatory federal standard for small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

The recall includes a round wood-based bead maze toy in the shape of the Eiffel Tower with a Sophie giraffe figure and three wooden shapes: Orange triangle, red heart and green star, that sort into the wood base.

The gray Eiffel Tower stands 8 inches tall on a green circular base measuring 6 3/4 inches in diameter.

This recall involves the following batch numbers, found on the bottom of the base of the packaging above the barcode:

  • 9321/J09504/022019
  • 9474/J09504/042019
  • 9549/J09504/052019

The bead maze toys, manufactured in China, were sold at specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from February 2019, to November 2019, for about $25.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and check the bottom for the recalled batch numbers. If the toy matches the recalled batch numbers, consumers should destroy the triangle piece and contact Juratoys to receive a free replacement triangle piece.

Consumers may contact Juratoys US toll-free at (855) 665-9287 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at customercare@juratoysus.com or online at www.juratoysus.com for more information.

Juratoys US of Millersburg, Pa., is recalling about 980 Sophie la Giraffe bead maze toys.The wooden triangle shape piece fails to meet the mandatory fe...

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Toysmith recalls Light-Up Magic Wands

Toysmith of Sumner Wash., is recalling about 58,000 Light-Up Magic Wands sold in the U.S., and Canada.

The battery cover can detach and expose the button-cell batteries, posing choking and ingestion hazards to young children.

The firm has received one report of a child swallowing one of the batteries removed from the toy. Medical attention was required to remove the battery.

This recall includes a fuchsia colored Light-Up Magic Wand topped with a star that flashes and makes noise. The recalled wands have a manufacturing date code printed in white on the bottom portion of the wand.

Only magic wands with date codes between March 2018 (3/18/373) and June 2019 (6/19/373) are included in the recall. The UPC code 085761220034 and can be found on the hangtag.

The wands, manufactured in China, were sold at Carter’s stores and various toy, grocery, hobby and gift retailers nationwide from June 2018, through October 2019, for about $5.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magic wands, place them out of the reach of children and return them to store where purchased for a refund.

Consumers may contact Toysmith at (800) 356-0474 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday, by email at info@toysmith.com or online atwww.toysmith.com and click on “Safety Info” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Toysmith of Sumner Wash., is recalling about 58,000 Light-Up Magic Wands sold in the U.S., and Canada.The battery cover can detach and expose the butto...

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Soft Play recalls Spider Climb playground climbers

Soft Play of Huntersville, N.C., is recalling about 200 Spider Climb playground climbers.

The climbing level platforms were designed too far apart, posing a fall hazard to children who can fall climbing from one level to the next.

There have been 37 incidents resulting in 34 reports of injuries.

This recall involved Spider Climb enclosed vertical rope and plastic platform playground climbers installed in approximately 200 McDonald’s Restaurant Play Places.

The climbers are designed with plastic platforms, ropes, cables and chains for children to scale inside a multi-level enclosed tower assembly.

The climbers, manufactured in the U.S., were sold exclusively to and installed at about 200 McDonald’s Restaurant Play Places nationwide from February 2016, through October 2018, for about $350.

What to do

Soft Play has contacted all purchasers directly and installed all additional platforms free of charge to reduce the distance between platforms.

Consumers may contact Soft Play collect at (704) 948-3442 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.softplay.com and click on “Recall Alert” at the top of the page for more information.

Soft Play of Huntersville, N.C., is recalling about 200 Spider Climb playground climbers.The climbing level platforms were designed too far apart, posi...

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Beaufort Bonnet Company recalls handmade knit dolls

The Beaufort Bonnet Company of Lexington, Ky., is recalling about 4,500 handmade knit dolls.

A sewing needle was discovered in the stuffing of one of the dolls, posing a puncture injury hazard.

The firm has received one report of a sewing needle found in the stuffing of a doll. No injuries have been reported.

This recall includes stuffed knit doll toys styled and named according to animal themes.

Knit dolls sold under the following style names have been recalled:

Style Name

Drayton Hall Hare

Ellie Mae the Cat

Frat E. Fox

Giftmore the Mouse

Gull to Bed

Iwant A. Hippopotamus

Imma Bunny

King Charles Wooford

Lady Lullaby

Lily Pad Prince

Lionel the Lion

McDuffie the Duck

Morris Mallard

P. Nutt

Pudge the Pig

Shellebrate

Sill E. Goose

Ted E. Bearington

Waldorf Wabbit

Waverly Wabbit

Woodmont Wabbit

Wooly

The dolls, manufactured in Peru, were sold at specialty stores nationwide and online at www.thebeaufortbonnetcompany.com from September 2016, through August 2019, for about $40 to $65.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the knit dolls and contact The Beaufort Bonnet Company to receive a full refund in the form of a gift card.

Consumers may contact The Beaufort Bonnet Company toll-free at (833) 964-1456 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday; by email at info@beaufortbonnetco.com; or online at www.thebeaufortbonnetcompany.com and click on “Voluntary Product Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

The Beaufort Bonnet Company of Lexington, Ky., is recalling about 4,500 handmade knit dolls.A sewing needle was discovered in the stuffing of one of th...

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Pearhead recalls Ubbi Connecting Bath Toys

Pearhead of New York is recalling about 6,200 Ubbi Connecting Bath Toys.

The toys can break and create a sharp point, posing laceration and choking hazards to young children.

The firm has received two reports of broken bath toys. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Ubbi Connecting Bath Toys.

The toys are plastic with a big circle in the middle with an engraved smiley face attached to six smaller circles, and can be connected to one another.

They were sold in a set of six pieces in red, orange, yellow, navy, blue, and green colors.

They were also sold in an Ubbi Bath Toy Gift Set, which includes four sets of bath toys, including the Ubbi Connecting Bath Toy.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at buy buy BABY, Nordstrom, Bump Box and other specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ubbiworld.com from January 2019, through August 2019, for about $8 for Ubbi Connecting Bath Toys and $40 for the Ubbi Bath Toy Gift Set.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to Pearhead for a full refund and a free replacement Ubbi Squeeze Bath Toy. Pearhead is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Pearhead collect at (718) 422-0592 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email service@ubbiworld.com or online at www.ubbiworld.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more details.

Pearhead of New York is recalling about 6,200 Ubbi Connecting Bath Toys.The toys can break and create a sharp point, posing laceration and choking haza...

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Lidl recalls wooden grasping toys

Lidl US Trading of Arlington, Va., is recalling about 300 Playtive Junior Wooden Grasping Toys.

The wooden wheels can detach and release small parts, posing a choking hazard

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall includes the Playtive Junior Wooden Grasping Toy, which is made of wood in the shape of an elephant with four blue wheels on the bottom.

There is a space in the center of the toy. The model number, HG04414, is located on the underside of the toy.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at Lidl stores in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York from March 2019, through May 2019, for about $4.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and return the product to any Lidl store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Lidl toll-free at (844) 747-5435 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (ET) everyday, or online at www.lidl.com and click on “Product Recalls” near the bottom of the page for more information.

Lidl US Trading of Arlington, Va., is recalling about 300 Playtive Junior Wooden Grasping Toys.The wooden wheels can detach and release small parts, po...

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Disney recalls “ Forky” plush toy

Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Distribution of Burbank, Calif., is recalling about 86,000 “Forky” 11-inch plush toys sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The toy's “googly” plastic eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves an 11-inch “Forky” plush toy from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 4.

The toy has poseable arms, a base, rainbow screen art on top of foot and plastic rolling “googly” eyes made up of three parts; a white plastic base, a clear plastic dome and a small black plastic disc within the dome, which represents the character’s pupil.

The following tracking code information is included on the sewn in label attached to the base of the toy:

Tracking Numbers

FAC-024868-18338

FAC-024868-19032

FAC-024868-19060

FAC-024868-19091

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at Disney Stores nationwide, Disney Theme Parks, online at shopdisney.com and through the Disney store on Amazon Marketplace from April 2019, through June 2019, for about $20.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to any Disney Store retail location Walt Disney World, or Disneyland Resort theme park retail store location for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Disney toll-free at (866) 537-7649 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. or by email at email personal.shoppers@shopDisney.com

Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Distribution of Burbank, Calif., is recalling about 86,000 “Forky” 11-inch plush toys sold in the U.S. and Canada.The toy...

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Toyota recalls model year 2019 Lexus ES vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 564 model year 2019 Lexus ES vehicles.

The vehicles are equipped with a driver knee airbag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee airbag in the event of a crash.

There is an increased risk of injury if the knee airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee airbag assembly, if necessary free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in May 2019.

Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 564 model year 2019 Lexus ES vehicles.The vehicles are equipped with a driver knee airbag assembl...

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Flying Tiger Copenhagen recalls toy train carts

Flying Tiger Copenhagen is recalling about 2,200 wooden train carts.

The steam dome on the toy train’s engine car can come loose, posing a choking hazard.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves all five pieces of the wooden toy train carts. The train carts have a blue base, and colorful wagon on top, as either the front part of the train, with two steam domes, an apple cart, a wood log cart, a milk cart and a caboose cart.

All train carts were sold with a white label, which was placed around each cart with a nylon string. The model number (3010874) and batch number (211693US) are printed on the label.

Each piece has been sold individually.

The toy train carts, manufactured in China, were sold at Flying Tiger Copenhagen stores nationwide from November 2018, through March 2019, for about $2.

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled toy train cart away from children immediately and return it to the nearest Flying Tiger Copenhagen store for a full refund. No receipt is needed.

Consumers may contact Flying Tiger Copenhagen toll-free at (844) 350-0560 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at info.us@flyingtiger.com, or online at www.flyingtiger.com and click on “Product Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen is recalling about 2,200 wooden train carts.The steam dome on the toy train’s engine car can come loose, posing a choking hazar...

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Target recalls wooden toy vehicles

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 495,000

Bullseye’s Playground wooden toy vehicles.

The wheels on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

There have been four reports of the wheels detaching including a report of a missing wheel when opened. No injuries have been reported.

This recall includes the Bullseye’s Playground toy vehicles sold individually in stores and as an 8-pack assortment online.

The vehicles include a caboose, Santa in sleigh, ice cream truck/food truck, train, police car, fire truck, taxi, and digger.

The item number, DPCI (model number), and UPC can all be found on a white sticker placed on the bottom of each vehicle.

Item numbers included in the recall include:

Name

Item#

DPCI (Model Number)

UPC

Caboose

89304

234-18-0100

765940893043

Santa in Sleigh

89297

234-18-0100

765940892978

Ice Cream Truck/Food Truck

89298

234-18-0100

765940892985

Train

89301

234-18-0100

765940893012

Police Car

89303

234-18-0100

765940893036

Firetruck

89302

234-18-0100

765940893029

Taxi

89300

234-18-0100

765940893005

Digger

89299

234-18-0100

765940892992

Toy Vehicles 8-Pack Assortment

NA

234-20-0189

765940893159

The toy vehicles, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from October 2018, through November 2018, for about $1 for individual vehicles and for about $8 for the 8-pack.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Target Store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Target at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CT) daily, online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Toys” for more information or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 495,000Bullseye’s Playground wooden toy vehicles.The wheels on the vehicles can detach, pos...

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Toyota recalls model year 2018 Lexus LS vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 6,296 model year 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire.

The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in the tire tread layer separating from the tire.

If the tire tread layer separates from the tire, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 22, 2019.

Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. The Toyota number for this recall is KLC.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 6,296 model year 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement la...

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Fisher-Price recalls children’s Power Wheels Barbie Campers

Fisher-Price of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling about 44,000 Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers.

The ride-on Power Wheels can continue to run after the foot pedal is released, posing an injury hazard.

The firm has received 17 reports of the power wheels continuing to run after the foot pedal was released. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves children’s Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers with model number FRC29 with a grey foot pedal. The recalled ride-on vehicles are hot pink with blue accents and have the Barbie logo printed on the back.

They are battery-operated and have a play kitchen, a fold out grill and pretend campfire. The model number is printed on a label under the hood.

The campers, manufactured in Mexico, were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2018, through January 2019, for about $400.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Power Wheels away from children, stop using them and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair.

Consumers may contact Fisher-Price at (800) 348-0751 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” at the top of the page, or www.fisher-price.com and click on “Recall Notice” at the top of the page for more information.

Fisher-Price of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling about 44,000 Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers.The ride-on Power Wheels can continue to run after the f...

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Dollarama recalls MONTOY Little Princess Doll

Dollarama of Montreal, Canada, is recalling about 111,378 MONTOY Little Princess Dolls sold in Canada.

The plastic doll contains levels of phthalates that exceed the allowable limit and may pose a chemical hazard.

Studies suggest that certain phthalates, including DEHP, may cause reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children when soft vinyl products containing phthalates are sucked or chewed for extended periods.

There are no reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of the doll.

This recall involves the MONTOY branded Little Princess Doll, which comes in six different variations with the same identification code.

The item number 08-3066065 and UPC 667888315611 can be found on the lower back part of the packaging.

The six variations of the doll are:

  • Brown hair, yellow dress
  • Blonde hair, blue and pink dress
  • Red hair, blue dress with yellow outline
  • Red hair, pink dress
  • Black hair, purple and pink dress
  • Blonde hair, blue and orange dress

The recalled products, manufactured in China, were sold from September 12, 2017, to December 18, 2018.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled toys should take them away from children and either dispose of them or return them to the where purchased for a refund (no receipt required).

Consumers with questions may contact Dollarama toll free at (888) 365-4266, 24/7 or online at https://www.dollarama.com/en-CA/.

Dollarama of Montreal, Canada, is recalling about 111,378 MONTOY Little Princess Dolls sold in Canada.The plastic doll contains levels of phthalates th...

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Manhattan Toy recalls children’s books

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 1,200 children’s soft books sold in the U.S. and Canada.

A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves “Find the Bear” soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages.

The front cover has blue and purple horizontal stripes and a panda bear’s face sewn on. The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book.

Lot code “208150 AJ” is printed on another sewn-in label.

The books, manufactured in China, were sold at independent specialty retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Buybuybaby.com, Manhattantoy.com and other websites from March 2017, through July 2018, for about $18.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return them to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Manhattan Toy at (800) 541-1345 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CT) or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 1,200 children’s soft books sold in the U.S. and Canada.A metal grommet used to att...

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Fantasia Accessories recalls slap bracelets

Fantasia Accessories Ltd., of New York is recalling about 22,500 slap bracelets.

The metal wristband can pierce the protective fabric around it and expose sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to young children.

The firm has received four reports of the bracelets piercing the fabric cover, resulting in five injuries of minor cuts to consumers’ hands or wrists.

This recall involves children’s furry critter plush slap bracelets in panda, unicorn and heart designs.

The recalled bracelets are made of a metal band covered with a protective fabric.

The bracelets, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com in July 2018 for about $5.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets, take them away from young children and contact Fantasia Accessories to receive a free replacement product.

Consumers may contact Fantasia Accessories at (800) 624-4826 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at info@fantasia.com or online at www.fantasia.com and click on “Important Safety Recall Information” for more information.

Fantasia Accessories Ltd., of New York is recalling about 22,500 slap bracelets.The metal wristband can pierce the protective fabric around it and expo...

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Creative Sto recalls children’s toy instrument sets

Creative Sto of China is recalling about 440 INNOCHEER children’s musical instruments sets.

Paint on the maracas, xylophone and carrying case contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves INNOCHEER children’s musical instruments sets.

The 18-piece instrument sets have one xylophone, two mallets, two maracas, one jingle stick, one sleigh bell, four shaker eggs, two finger castanets, one rainbow bell stick, one mini tambourine and one triangle with striker.

The instruments set comes inside a clear plastic bag that measures about 8.9 inches by 8.9 inches by 3.2 inches and has a green trim and a yellow zipper and handles.

INNOCHEER is printed in green on the front of the bag.

The instrument sets, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at

Amazon.com from June 2018, through August 2018, for between $21 and $33.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled instrument sets and carrying case, take them away from children and contact Creative Sto for a full refund, including the cost of shipping the product back to Creative Sto. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact Creative Sto toll-free at (866) 322-3361 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or by email at support@myinnocheer.com for more information.

Creative Sto of China is recalling about 440 INNOCHEER children’s musical instruments sets.Paint on the maracas, xylophone and carrying case contains l...

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i play recalls infant rattles

i play. inc., of Asheville, N.C., is recalling about 6,100 infant rattles sold in the U.S. and Canada.

Pieces of the rattle can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

The company has received three reports of pieces detaching from the rattle. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the multi-colored Green Sprouts brand flower rattle made made from natural wood and measuring 2.5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide by 4 inches high.

Attached to the circular handle are three round wooden balls shaped like flowers, including one that contains a silver metal bell, all attached with an elastic cord.

“Green Sprouts,” “Made in Taiwan” and a date code number (14714 or 21815) are printed on the circular rattle handle.

The rattles were sold at Whole Foods Market stores and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from December 2014, through October 2018, for about $15.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children, stop using them and contact i play for instructions on how to receive a $50.00 coupon code to redeem towards the purchase of new products and shipping costs.

Consumers may contact i play at (800) 876-1574 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at contactus@iplaybaby.com or online at www.iplaybaby.com and click on “ Health & Safety ” at the bottom of the page for more information.

i play. inc., of Asheville, N.C., is recalling about 6,100 infant rattles sold in the U.S. and Canada.Pieces of the rattle can detach, posing a choking...

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BSN Sports recalls rubber critter toys

BSN Sports of Farmers Branch, Texas, is recalling about 31,200 rubber critter toys.

The orange and yellow surface paint on the toys contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves all rubber critter toys sold in various colors and animal shapes including octopus, alligators, chickens, frogs, pigs, penguins and cows.

The toys are primarily used to play physical education tossing games. They were sold individually and in sets ranging from two to 24 rubber critters.

The rubber critter toys, manufactured in China, were sold by BSN Sports and US Games catalogs, and online at www.amazon.com, www.athleticconnection.com, www.bsnsports.com, www.esportsonline.com and www.usgames.com from February 2017, through June 2018, for about $10 for an individual rubber critter and up to $145 for a set.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rubber critter toys away from children and contact BSN Sports for a merchandise credit. The company is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Consumers may contact BSN Sports toll free at (888) 847-8816 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CT) or online at www.bsnsports.com, www.usgames.com, www.athleticconnection.com and www.esportsonline.com and click on the product recall link at the bottom of the page or at www.recallrtr.com/rubbercritters for more information.

BSN Sports of Farmers Branch, Texas, is recalling about 31,200 rubber critter toys.The orange and yellow surface paint on the toys contains levels of l...

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Manhattan Toy recalls toy planes

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 6,000 Pull-Back Speedy Jets sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for young children.

The company has received two reports of the rubber tires separating from the wheels. No injuries have been reported.

The Pull-Back Speedy Jet is a wooden toy airplane with a blue painted body, natural wood wings and plastic wheels with black rubber tires. The toy has a pull-back feature that propels the plane forward.

The model number and lot code are printed on the bottom of the plane. The recall includes only those toy planes with lot code 155400 EJ.

The toy planes, manufactured in China, were sold at small independent stores from August 2017, through June 2018, for about $8.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Manhattan Toy Company at (800) 541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CT) on Friday, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

The Manhattan Toy Company of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 6,000 Pull-Back Speedy Jets sold in the U.S. and Canada.The rubber tires can separa...

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Michaels recalls spin art kits

The Michaels Companies of Irving, Texas, is recalling about 110,000 Creatology Spin Art Kits.

The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

The firm has received two reports of battery compartments overheating in the spin art kits. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves spin art kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology.

The 34-piece kit includes one battery operated spin art wheel with cover, paint, paint brushes, and paper.

The recalled art kits are blue and have SKU number 197861 and one of the following UPC codes printed on the barcode  the box.

Color

SKU number

UPC codes

Blue

197861

042409093252, 042409930601, 042409093115, 042409093061, 042409931141, 069545093113, 400100663486

The spin art kits, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com from August 2011, through February 2018, for about $25.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

The Michaels Companies of Irving, Texas, is recalling about 110,000 Creatology Spin Art Kits.The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat,...

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Porsche recalls toy cars

Porsche Cars North America of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling about 2,000 My First Porsche – Wooden Cars sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The wheels and axles can detach from the wooden toy car, posing a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves a blue wooden toy Porsche car with tan wheels and the Porsche crest printed on the front.

“PORSCHE” is printed on both sides of the recalled toy cars, which measure about 4 inches long by 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall. The underside of the toy has “BAJO” and a lot number printed on it. The following lot numbers are included in this recall:

Lot Number

0 1 1 2 1 5

0209 1 6

03 1 0 1 7

0311 1 4

03 1 1 1 6

04011 6

0404 16

0405 1 6

04 1 2 1 7

05 1 0 1 5

06 1 11 7

0909 1 5

The toy cars, manufactured in Poland, were sold at Porsche dealers nationwide and online at shop4.porsche.com/usa/ and other websites from April 2015, through March 2018, for about $25.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy cars, take them away from young children and contact a local authorized Porsche dealer to return the recalled toy car and receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Porsche at 800-767-7243 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at shop4.porsche.com/usa/ and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Porsche Cars North America of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling about 2,000 My First Porsche – Wooden Cars sold in the U.S. and Canada.The wheels and axles ca...

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Munchkin recalls Waterpede bath toys due to choking hazard

Munchkin Inc. is recalling appoximately 72,000 units of its Waterpede bath toy because the product can break apart and expose small pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.

Thus far, there has been one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads; however, there have been no injuries reported at this time.

The products were sold at Babies R Us, Target, and other retailers across the U.S. from September 2015 to January 2018 for between $5 and $7. Consumers are being urged to immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value. 

Consumers can contact Munchkin for their free replacement by visiting its website and clicking "Help" at the bottom of the screen, followed by clicking on "Recalls." The company can be contacted by phone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST), Monday through Friday, at 877-242-3134.

Munchkin Inc. is recalling appoximately 72,000 units of its Waterpede bath toy because the product can break apart and expose small pieces that pose a chok...

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Wild & Wolf recalls Petit Collage children’s toy xylophones

Wild & Wolf of the U.K. is recalling about 2,900 Petit Collage musical jumbo wooden xylophones sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The ball on the end of the toy xylophone beater stick can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received one report of the ball separating from the beater rod and one report of the ball being loose. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Petit Collage musical jumbo wooden xylophones.

The recalled children's toy xylophone has a wooden base shaped like the profile of an elephant with five different colored metal keys and a wooden beater stick with a red wooden ball attached to one end. The beater stick measures about 5 5/8 inches long by 3/4 inches wide.

“Petit Collage” and “TT.1902.0617” are printed on the bottom back of the xylophone. Only xylophones with this letter/number combination are included in the recall.

The xylophones, manufactured in China, were sold at Barnes & Noble, Patina, Urban Outfitters stores and other stores nationwide and online at PetitCollage.com and other websites from August 2017, through February 2018, for about $24.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy xylophone beater sticks away from children, stop using them and contact Wild & Wolf for a free replacement beater stick.

Consumers may contact Wild & Wolf toll free at 855-215-5879 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, online at www.petitcollage.com and click on “Product Safety” or www.wildandwolf.com and click on “Product Safety News” for more information.

Wild & Wolf of the U.K. is recalling about 2,900 Petit Collage musical jumbo wooden xylophones sold in the U.S. and Canada.The ball on the end of the t...

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Skip Hop recalls nightlight soothers

Skip Hop of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 151,500 Moonlight & Melodies owl nightlight soothers sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The soother’s USB wall power adapter can break, posing an electrical shock hazard.

The company says it is aware of incidents of the power adapter breaking, including one that resulted in an electrical shock.

This recall involves Skip Hop’s Moonlight & Melodies owl and elephant nightlight soothers that play melodies or nature sounds and project images. They have a USB wall power adapter and cord.

The white and gray owl soothers measure about 5.5 by 4.5 by 6 inches. The white elephant soother measures about 7 x 4.2 x 5.7 inches.

The soothers have a sound speaker on each side and operation buttons at the top or the back. The Skip Hop logo is on the underside of the soother.

The soothers, manufactured in China, were sold at Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, Target and other retailers nationwide and online at Skiphop.com and Amazon.com from July 2016, through August 2017, for approximately $40.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlight soothers and contact Skip Hop for instructions on returning the USB wall power adapter with a prepaid shipping label and receive a free repair kit which includes a free USB wall adapter.

Consumers may contact Skip Hop toll-free at 888-282-4674 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@skiphop.com or online at www.skiphop.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Skip Hop of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 151,500 Moonlight & Melodies owl nightlight soothers sold in the U.S. and Canada.The soother’s USB wall...

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DEMDACO recalls infant bib and bootie sets

DEMDACO of Leawood, Kan., is recalling about 1,500 infant bib and bootie sets.

Rattles sewn into the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves the following Story Time bib and bootie sets for infants, ages 3 through 6 months:

5004700491

 Dragon Bib & Bootie Set

5004700492

 Sea Creatures Bib & Bootie Set

5004700493

 Unicorn Bib & Bootie Set

5004700494

 Princess Bib & Bootie Set

5004700495

 Pirate Bib & Bootie Set

5004700496

 Rocketship Bib & Bootie Set

The multi-colored pastel sets were sold in six different child themes and have serial numbers ranging from 5004700491 to 5004700496. The serial number can be found on the side of the bib. The sets were sold under the brand name Nat & Jules.

Rattle attachments sewn into the booties coordinate with the theme.

The infant bib and bootie sets, manufactured in China, were sold at Christus Health Retail Systems, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, More Than Words, The Mole Hole of Peddlers Village & Eash Sales from June 2017, through August 2017, for about $25.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bib sets, take them away from children and return them to any store that sells DEMDACO’s products for a full refund.

Consumers may contact DEMDACO toll-free at 888-336-3226 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.demdaco.com and click on Recall Info for more information.

DEMDACO of Leawood, Kan., is recalling about 1,500 infant bib and bootie sets.Rattles sewn into the booties can detach, posing a choking hazard.No...

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BRIO recalls baby rattles

BRIO of Sweden is recalling about 1,700 BRIO soft hammer rattles sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The wooden rings on the hammer rattles can crack, posing a choking hazard to children.

The firm has received seven reports of the wooden ring cracking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves BRIO soft hammer baby rattle toys. They have a wooden handle with a white plastic teething ring at one end and a red, yellow, white and green hammer head at the other end.

BRIO is stamped on the hammer head. The rattle is about five inches long.

The rattles, manufactured in China, were sold at Home Goods, Kidding Around, Nordstrom and other specialty toy and mass retailer stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2015, through June 2017, for about $13.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby rattles and contact BRIO for instructions on how to receive a full refund or a replacement product of similar value.

Consumers may contact BRIO, through North American distributor Ravensburger, at www.brio.us and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page or call 800-886-1236 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information.

BRIO of Sweden is recalling about 1,700 BRIO soft hammer rattles sold in the U.S. and Canada.The wooden rings on the hammer rattles can crack, posing a...

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Dynacraft recalls battery operated ride-on toys

Dynacraft BSC of American Canyon, Calif., is recalling about 20,000 Surge and Tonka battery-operated ride-on toys.

The acceleration pedal can stick, posing fall and crash hazards.

The company has received 19 reports of pedals sticking, including seven reports of minor injuries; abrasions, cuts and bruises.

This recall involves three models of 12V battery-operated ride-on toys, including Surge 12V Camo 4X4, Surge 12V XL Quad and Tonka 12V Mighty Dump trucks.

The recalled ride-on toys have model numbers and date codes listed in the table below. The model number, batch number, serial number and date code, formatted as “MMDDYYYY,” are printed on a label on the bottom of the ride-on toy.

Product Name and Color

Model Number

Date Codes

Batch

Number

Serial Numbers

Surge 12V Camo 4X4

Color: Camouflage and black with orange Surge graphic and accents

8803-31

06082016 06152016 06302016 07142016 07192016 07202016 07262016 07282016 08032016 08092016   08162016

302119 302247 302248 302249 302255 302256 302257 302292 302296 302298 302299

DA0331IF00001-DA0331IF01650

DA0331IG00001-DA0331IG03450

DA0331IH01201-DA0331IH02200

DA0331IH05001-DA0331IH05200

DA0331IH05501-DA0331IH06200

Surge 12V XL Quad

Color: Camouflage and black with neon green Surge graphic and accents

8803-38

07222016 08192016 08242016

3101735 3101741 3101743 3101748 3101749 3101750

DA0338IG00001-DA0338IG01250

DA0338IH00001-DA0338IH02200

Tonka 12V Mighty Dump Truck

Color: yellow and black with red and white Tonka graphic

8801-96U

05182016 06022016 06162016 06302016 07132016

302203 302205 302207 302209 302211

DA0196IE00141-DA0196IE05500

DA0196IF00001-DA0196IF07400

DA0196IG00001-DA0196IG02500

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold as follows:

The Surge 12V Camo 4X4 was sold at Walmart nationwide between June 2016, and March, 2017 for about $300.

The Surge 12V XL Quad sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide from September 2016, through March 2017, for between $150 and $200.

The Tonka 12V Might Dump Truck was sold at Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com from July 2016, through November 2016, for about $350.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled ride-on toys away from children and contact Dynacraft to receive a free replacement foot pedal with installation instructions. Consumers in need of assistance with the repair, can bring the ride-on toy to an authorized service center for a free repair.

Consumers may contact Dynacraft at 800-551-0032 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or online at www.dynacraftwheels.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Dynacraft BSC of American Canyon, Calif., is recalling about 20,000 Surge and Tonka battery-operated ride-on toys.The acceleration pedal can stick, pos...

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Target recalls water absorbing toys

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 560,000 water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys.

If the small toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening.

Surgery is required to remove the toy from the body, if ingested. There is a possibility that the toys might not show up on an x-ray.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino.

Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs and Easter Grow Toys have model number 234-25-1200 on the back of the product’s packaging. Hatch Your Own Dino Egg has model number 234-09-0016 on the label inserted in the product’s packaging.

The pink, blue, or purple Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs include a white bunny, brown bunny, or butterfly. The Easter Grow Toys include a yellow chick, brown bunny, or white bunny. The Hatch Your Own Dino Eggs are purple or yellow/green and contains one of eleven dinosaurs.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at Target stores nationwide from February 2017, through March 2017, for about $1.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Target at 800- 440-0680 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CT) Monday through Sunday or online at www.target.com for more information.

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 560,000 water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys.If the small toy is ingested, it can expand inside...

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Juratoys recalls toy trolleys

Juratoys U.S. of Fairfield, N.J., is recalling about 10,300 Bricolo by Janod Push toy trolleys sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The toy trolleys can tip backwards, posing an impact injury hazard to children.

The company has received two reports of trolleys falling backwards, both resulting in ER visits. One involved a tooth extraction the other a laceration to the child’s nose.

This recall involves four Bricolo by Janod-push toy trolleys. The French Cocotte Cooker trolley is red with orange wheels and includes a cooktop with fried egg shapes, an oven and eight accessories, including pots and pans “Janod” printed on the side and front of the trolley and J06544 printed on the base of the toy.

The DIY-Magnetic trolley is gray and black with red wheels with work station and tools. “Bricolo” is printed on the front of the DIY-Magnetic trolley and J06505 is printed on the base of the toy.

The Redmaster-Magnetic DIY trolley is black and gray with red wheels and 21 accessories, including three magnetic tools and a set of gears. J06493 is printed on the base of the toy.

The Barbecue trolley is brightly colored and comes with a magnetic spatula, magnetic barbecue fork, one piece of pork, two sausages, one fish, one piece of beef, and three tomatoes. J06523 is printed on the base of the toy. The trolleys measure approximately 17 inches tall and have a 1 foot by 1 foot base.

Item Number

Description

Years Sold

J06493

Janod Redmaster –Magnetic DIY Trolley

2015–2017

J06505

Janod DIY – Magnetic Trolley

2014–2017

J06544

Janod French Cocotte Cooker Trolley

2015–2017

J06523

Janod Barbecue Trolley

2012–2014

The trolleys, manufactured in China, were sold at various toy stores nationwide including Giggle and Saks Fifth Avenue, and online at Zulily.com from September 2012, to March 2017, for about $100. The Janod Barbecue trolley sold for about $70.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trolleys and keep them out of the reach of young children until they have installed a repair kit. Contact Juratoys for a free repair kit that includes instructions, tools, and footers to prevent the toy from tipping backwards.

Consumers may contact Juratoys toll free at 877-277-1663 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.janod.com and click on “Product Recall” under the “Janod Express” tab at the top of the page for more information.

Juratoys U.S. of Fairfield, N.J., is recalling about 10,300 Bricolo by Janod Push toy trolleys sold in the U.S. and Canada.The toy trolleys can tip bac...

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Target recalls magnetic tic tac toe games

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 19,000 magnetic tic tac toe games.

The magnets can come off the game pieces, posing a choking hazard. In addition, when two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

The company has received one report of the magnets falling off the game piece. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves a magnetic tic tac toe 10 x 10 inch plywood board with nine “X” and “Heart” game pieces. The game pieces have a magnet on the back. Model number “234-25-1089” is printed on the bottom right corner of the product.

The games, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from December 2016, through February 2017, for about $5.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tic tac toe game and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CT) any day or online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “School/Stationery/Seasonal” for more information.

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 19,000 magnetic tic tac toe games.The magnets can come off the game pieces, posing a choking ha...

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Active Kyds recalls children’s toy shovels and garden tool sets

Active Kyds of Dassel, Minn., is recalling about 70 kids toy shovels and garden tool sets.

Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black blade on the shovel, and the black paint on the garden tool set violate the federal lead paint standard. In addition, the black plastic shovel handle and bag clip on the garden tool drawstring bag contain excessive lead content levels, a violation of the federal lead standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effect.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Active Kyds children’s toy shovels and garden tool sets. The fiberglass toy shovels were sold in yellow and black.

The children’s garden tool set has blue handles with orange caps and black painted steel ends. It includes four tools: a hand shovel, hand fork, transplanter and cultivator.

The tools are sold with a pull string black mesh bag with the Active Kyds logo printed in white.

The toy shovels and garden tool sets, manufactured in India, were sold exclusively at Amazon.com from August 2016, through October 2016, for between $20 and $25

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy shovels and garden tool sets away from children and contact Active Kyds for a refund.

Consumers may contact Active Kyds toll-free at 855-736-6255 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at activekyds@gmail.com, or online at www.activekyds.com and click on “News” for more information.

Active Kyds of Dassel, Minn., is recalling about 70 kids toy shovels and garden tool sets.Excessive lead paint levels on the yellow shank and black bla...

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Bingo Deals recalls chicken toys

Bingo Deals is recalling about 2,700 egg-laying chicken toys.

The toys contain small eggs, and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both posing a choking hazard to children.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves the Bump 'N Go Walking Egg Laying Chicken with light, sound and music. The battery-powered plastic toy is a yellow chicken with an orange head and orange wings. The chicken toy includes three white plastic eggs that are placed into the back of the chicken and then released from the bottom.

The chicken measures 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall by 7 inches deep. The eggs measure one inch wide by one inch tall by one inch deep. “QQ Chicken” is printed on the wing. A small yellow chicken sits on the chicken’s back.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold online at Amazon.com and Bingo Deal’s website www.prextex.com from July 2015, through June 2016, for about $20.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the chicken toy and eggs away from children and contact Bingo Deals for a full refund. Bingo Deals is contacting consumers who bought the toy directly.

Consumers may contact Bingo Deals toll-free at 888-429-1679 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ET) on Friday, by email Recall@prextex.com or at Bingo Deal’s website www.prextex.com and click on Recall Safety at the top of the page.

Bingo Deals is recalling about 2,700 egg-laying chicken toys.The toys contain small eggs, and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both pos...

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Dazzling Toys recalls chicken toys

Dazzling Toys of Monroe, N.Y., is recalling about 800 egg laying chicken toys.

The toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both posing a choking hazard to children.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Bump and Go Action Egg Laying Chickens with lights, music and bump and go action. The battery-powered plastic toy was sold in two styles: a yellow chicken with an orange head and wings and a multi-colored (yellow, green and orange) chicken.

The chicken toy includes three white plastic eggs that are placed into the back of the chicken, and then released from the bottom. The yellow-colored chicken measures 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall by 7 inches deep. The multi-colored chicken measures 7 inches wide by 5 inches tall by 4 inches deep. The eggs for both toys are one inch wide by one inch tall by one inch deep.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold online at www.amazon.com and www.ebay.com from February 2016, through July 2016, for about $12.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact the firm for a full refund. Dazzling Toys is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled toys.

Consumers may contact Dazzling Toys toll-free at 844-222-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recall.dazzlingtoys@gmail.com or online at www.dazzlingtoys.com for more information.

Dazzling Toys of Monroe, N.Y., is recalling about 800 egg laying chicken toys. The toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small pla...

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ALEX Toys recalls infant building play sets

ALEX Toys of new Jersey is recalling about 91,000 ALEX Jr. Baby Builder, First Pops and First Snaps.

Small parts of the plastic toy building sets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

There have been 22 reports of the ends of small parts detaching from the building sets. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves three ALEX Jr. branded sets of infant building toys: the Baby Builder, model 1982, First Pops, model 1981P and the First Snaps, model 1981S produced prior to November 2010.

The sets include an assortment of plastic shapes in bright colors. The pieces are designed to be pulled, pushed, snapped and twisted and come in stackable plastic jars. They were sold in sets of 14 and 26 pieces.

The recalled First Snaps sets’ containers have the following batch codes, on a sticker above the UPC code on the container:

P000 2073

P000 1713

P000 1330

P000 0954

P000 2107

P000 1628

P000 1009

P000 00814

P000 1948

P000 1536

P000 1098

P000 1677

P000 1427

P000 0983

The toy sets, manufactured in China, were sold at Barnes & Noble and Land of Nod and online at www.Zulily.com. The Baby Builders were sold from December 2009, through June 2016, for about $28; First Pops ere sold from March 2009, through June 2016, for about $18, and First Snaps were sold from March 2009, through October 2010, for about $18.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled building sets away from children and contact ALEX for a prepaid shipping envelope to return the product(s). ALEX will send consumers a full refund upon receipt of returned sets.

Consumers may Contact ALEX toll-free at 844-310-6691 anytime or online at www.alexbrands.com and click on the “Recall Information” link beneath the carousel for more information.

ALEX Toys of new Jersey is recalling about 91,000 ALEX Jr. Baby Builder, First Pops and First Snaps. Small parts of the plastic toy building sets c...

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The Land of Nod recalls octopus rattles

The Land of Nod of Morton Grove, Ill., is recalling about 550 Octo-rattles.

The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received five reports of the rattle’s fabric discs detaching. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves The Land of Nod’s Octo-rattles, sold individually or as part of a gift bag set. The knit fabric rattles are yellow and shaped like an octopus with multi-colored felt discs sewn into the tentacles. The rattles measure about 9 inches tall, 4 inches wide and 3 inches deep and can attach to strollers or activity gyms.

“The Land of Nod,” “Morton Grove, IL 60053,” “951-3072461,” “Made in India” and SKU number 502882 are printed on a label attached to the underside of the rattle.

The rattles, manufactured in India, were sold exclusively at The Land of Nod stores nationwide and online from September 2015, through April 2016, for about $30 for the individual rattle and for $150 as part of a gift bag set.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The Land of Nod to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact The Land of Nod at 800-933-9904 from 8:30 a. m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.landofnod.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

The Land of Nod of Morton Grove, Ill., is recalling about 550 Octo-rattles. The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, po...

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Auldey Toys recalls Sky Rover toys

Auldey Toys North America of Quincy, Mass., is recalling about 325,000 Sky Rover toys.

The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The firm has received 35 reports of charging cords overheating. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves yellow USB charging cords sold with Aero Spin and Aero Cruz Sky Rover remote-controlled flying toys. The toy is shaped like ball with two blades on top, wings on the side and measures about 3 ½ inches tall by 5 inches wide. They are operated by a small one-channel remote control unit.

The following item numbers are included in the recall: YW859110-2, YW859110-3, YW859110-5, YW859110-6 or TTYW859110-5. The item number is printed on a white sticker on the toy’s packaging. They were sold in red, orange and citron green. Only yellow USB charging cords are included in this recall.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at Walmart and other mass merchandisers and independent toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2015, through January 2016, for between $11 and $15.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cords and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement charge cord.

Consumers may contact Auldey Toys toll-free at 844-303-8936 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at aeroproducts@auldey.us or online at http://www.AuldeyToys.us and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page banner for more information.

Auldey Toys North America of Quincy, Mass., is recalling about 325,000 Sky Rover toys. The USB charging cords sold with the toy can overheat, posin...

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Kwik Tek recalls sleds

Kwik Tek of Denver, Colo., is recalling about 4,200 Hammerhead sleds.

The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Hammerhead sleds, which were sold in blue, green, orange and yellow. The front handle bars have a steering system with polycarbonate skis. The rear HDPE skis are attached to the main aluminum frame.

The units measure 23 inches wide by 9 inches high by 51 inches deep and weigh about 10 pounds. “Hammerhead Pro” is written on the top of the sled.

The sleds, manufactured in China, were sold at LL Bean, Yukon Charlie’s nationwide and online at Amazon.com, EMS.com, LLBean.com, SharperImage.com and YukonCharlies.com from June 2014, to June 2016, for about $180.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.

Consumers may contact Kwik Tek at 800-624-1297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at yukoncharlies.com and click on “Warranty” in the upper right-hand corner for more information.  

Kwik Tek of Denver, Colo., is recalling about 4,200 Hammerhead sleds. The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard. No in...

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Cra-Z-Jewelz Ultimate Gem Jewelry Machine recalled

LaRose Industries of Randolph, N.J., and Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn., are recalling about 175,000 Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations.

The “Slider Bracelet” in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves the following two models of LaRose’s Jewelz Gem Creations jewelry making kit and one refill product:

Product Name

Item# – UPC Code

Sold at

Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine

UPC #884 920 174 504

Retailers, including Kmart, Toys R Us and Walmart

Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets

UPC #884 920 174 849

Retailers, including Toys R Us and Walmart

My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine

UPC #884 920 466 340

Target

The UPC code is printed on the outside of the product box and on the bottom of the “Gem Machine.”

The kits, manufactured in China, were sold at Kmart, Toys R Us, Walmart. Other retailers sold the Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015, through April 2016, for $30.

Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets from August 2015, through April 2016, for $10.

Target stores sold the My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015, through April 2016, for $30.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact LaRose Industries toll-free at (855) 345-4693 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@laroseindustries.com or online at www.laroseindustries.com and click on the Recall tab for more information.

LaRose Industries of Randolph, N.J., and Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn., are recalling about 175,000 Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations. The “Slider Br...

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Traxxas recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and electronic speed controls

Traxxas LP of McKinney, Texas, is recalling about 5,000

X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6 electronic speed controls in the U.S. and Canada.

Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported.

The recalled VXL-6s electronic speed control #3365 is sold installed in the Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Truck, model 77076-04, and is also sold separately.

The electronic speed control is the electronic control module that manages the throttle control (speed), directional control (forward or reverse) and braking of the drive motor in the truck.  

The truck is 30 inches long, 22 inches wide and 4 inches above the ground and comes in red and blue. It weighs approximately 20 pounds. The electronic speed control is located near the center of the truck in a vented blue case approximately 2 inches wide, 2 inches long and 2 inches tall. Traxxas XMaxx is displayed on the side of the truck.

The trucks and speed controls, manufactured in Taiwan, were sold at HobbyTown and other hobby stores and Traxxas dealers nationwide from November 2015, through January 2016. The X-Maxx truck sold for about $840. The electronic speed control sold for about $250.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trucks and return their electronic speed control to their dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link, or contact Traxxas customer support to return the electronic speed control and have a firmware upgrade and free fusible link installation.

Consumers may contact: Traxxas toll-free at 888-872-9927 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.Traxxas.com, then click on “Support” and then “Repair-Exchange” for more information.

Traxxas LP of McKinney, Texas, is recalling about 5,000 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6 electronic speed controls in the U.S. and Canada.Vehicl...

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Pacific Cycle recalls infant bicycle helmets

Pacific Cycle of Madison, Wis., is recalling about 129,000 infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps.

The magnetic buckle on the chin strap contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose, posing a risk of choking and magnet ingestion to young children.

The company has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves infant bicycle helmets made for infants ranging from one to three years old. The helmet and its straps come in various colors and design patterns. The buckles have small plastic covers and enclosed magnets. “SCHWINN” is printed on the front of the helmets. Only helmets with the magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles are affected by this recall.

The helmets, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014, through April 2016, for between $18 and $25.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.

Consumers may contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST) Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.schwinnbikes.com and click on “Support” then “Safety & Recalls” or www.target.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.  

Pacific Cycle of Madison, Wis., is recalling about 129,000 infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps. The magnetic buckle on...

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Hobby Lobby recalls infant rattles

Hobby Lobby Stores of Oklahoma City, Okla., is recalling about 14,400 Little Wishes Chenille Stuffed Rattles.

The rattle seams can separate, exposing the fiber stuffing and bell rattle, posing a choking hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Little Wishes Chenille Stuffed Rattles, including the Pink & Green Fish rattles, item number 5141577, and the Blue & Yellow Fish rattles, item number 5127642. The rattles are made of a soft chenille fabric with a fiber stuffing, and are 8.5 inches by 7 inches and have a hole cut out in the middle.

The item number is printed on the top left corner of the product hang tag. Rattles have a sewn-in label with “Reg. No. PA-15130(CN)” and “Hobby Lobby 9123069” printed on the front of the label.

The rattles, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2016, through April 2016, for about $7.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby store for a full refund or store credit.

Consumers may contact Hobby Lobby Stores at 800-326-7931from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.hobbylobby.com and click on the “Recall” tab at the bottom of the page for more information.  

Hobby Lobby Stores of Oklahoma City, Okla., is recalling about 14,400 Little Wishes Chenille Stuffed Rattles. The rattle seams can separate, exposi...

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Munchkin recalls Latch lightweight pacifiers & clips

Munchkin of Van Nuys, Calif., is recalling about 180,000 Latch lightweight pacifiers and clips.

The clip cover can detach from the pacifier’s clip, posing a choking hazard.

The firm has received 10 reports (five in the U.S. and five in Canada) of the clip cover detaching from the pacifier clip. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Munchkin’s Latch lightweight pacifiers and clips sold as a set. The pacifiers were sold in five styles: designer, rattle and heartbeat clips with 0m+ natural shape pacifiers, and designer and rattle clips with 6m+ orthodontic pacifiers.

The designer pacifiers and clips 0m+ and 6m+ are in three color patterns: blue and white strips, orange and with white polka dots and pink with white polka dots. The rattle pacifiers and clips 0m+ and 6m+ are green with beads in the pacifier cover to make a rattle sound and have a polka dot strap. The heartbeat pacifiers and clips have a red, heart-shaped pacifier cover and red and white polka dots on the strap.

The pacifiers and clips, manufactured in China, were sold at Babies R Us, Target, Wal-Mart and other mass merchandisers, juvenile product, baby boutique and discount stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, munchkin.com and other website from March 2014, through March 2016, for between $11 and $15.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the clip away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement Lightweight Pacifier pack with two pacifiers or a full refund.

Consumers may contact Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com for more information.

Munchkin of Van Nuys, Calif., is recalling about 180,000 Latch lightweight pacifiers and clips. The clip cover can detach from the pacifier’s clip,...

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Flying Tiger Copenhagen recalls wooden toys

Flying Tiger Copenhagen of New York is recalling about 1,000 wooden toy blocks and giraffes.

Parts of the wooden toys can become detached, resulting in small pieces that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries are reported

This recall involves Flying Tiger Copenhagen wooden blocks and wooden giraffe toys. The Twist & Lock blocks were sold in a combination of blue, green and yellow and red, pink and yellow. Item number 1701354 is printed on the packaging for the blocks.

The Twist & Lock giraffe toys were sold in pink and red combination and a yellow and orange combination. Item number 1701493 is printed on the packaging for the giraffe.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at Flying Tiger Copenhagen in New York from November 2015, through December 2015, for about $3.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from young children and return the products to Flying Tiger Copenhagen for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Flying Tiger Copenhagen toll-free at 844-350-0560 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.flyingtiger.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen of New York is recalling about 1,000 wooden toy blocks and giraffes. Parts of the wooden toys can become detached, resultin...

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Miniland Educational recalls Moogy plush toys

Miniland Educational Corp., of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 2,100 Moogy plush toys in the U.S. and Canada.

The red button on the toy’s left pocket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

This recall involves Moogy plush fastening toys for toddlers between 12 and 36 months of age. The toy has zippers, buttons, buckles and laces. The Moogy toy has a blue and green face, red ears, a blue jacket with a red zipper, pink/red striped pants and pink and orange shoes with polka dots.

Moogy measures about 18 ½ inches tall. “Miniland,” item number R.96295 and lot number 0115 1402813 085 are printed on a white tag sewn into the toy’s pants.

The toys, manufactured in India, were sold at specialty toy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Gilt.com, HighlightsforChildren.com, ToysRUs.com and Zulily.com from July 2015, through February 2016, for about $33.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Miniland Educational for instructions on cutting off the button to remove the hazard in order to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Miniland Educational toll-free at 866-201-9069 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or online at www.minilandeducationalusa.com and click on “Products,” then on “Safety Information” in the dropdown menu for more information.

Miniland Educational Corp., of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 2,100 Moogy plush toys in the U.S. and Canada. The red button on the toy’s left pock...

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Rainbow Play Systems reannounces recall of plastic yellow trapeze rings

Because of a low response rate, Rainbow Play Systems is reannouncing its earlier recall of 133,000 plastic yellow trapeze rings manufactured by Nylacarb Corporation and sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.

The company has received more than 100 reports of the rings cracking or breaking, including 15 with reports of injuries consisting of bumps, bruises, lacerations, concussion and one broken finger.

This recall involves only the yellow plastic trapeze rings. They are triangular in shape with rounded sides and have a loop at the top. They measure about 8½ inches high by 6½ inches wide. The yellow rings come as a pair and were connected to a trapeze bar.

They were sold either as a separate component or as an attachment on the following Rainbow-branded residential wooden playsets: All-American, Backyard Circus, Carnival, Fiesta, King Kong, Monster, Sunray, Sunshine and Rainbow.

All of these playsets have an aluminum plate located on the front of the wooden swing beam with the following name stamped on it, “Playgrounds America,” “Rainbow Play Systems Inc.,” or “Sunray Premium Playgrounds.”

The rings, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Rainbow dealers nationwide from January 2007, through December 2011, and at several mass merchandisers including Sam’s Club, Toys R Us and Walmart from January 2009, through December 2009. The playsets retailed for between $900 and $10,000.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled rings, contact Rainbow for ring removal instructions, then remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card.

Consumers may contact Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at http://recall.rainbowplay.com/ for more information.  

Because of a low response rate, Rainbow Play Systems is reannouncing its earlier recall of 133,000 plastic yellow trapeze rings manufactured by Nylacarb Co...

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Manhattan Toy recalls table top toys Due to Choking Hazard

The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis is recalling about 2,500 Busy Loops table top toys in the U.S. and Canada.

The round plastic beads can break, posing a choking hazard.

The firm has received two reports of beads breaking off the toy. No injuries have been reported.

Busy Loops table top toys have orange, green, blue and purple plastic tubing with plastic beads threaded on the tubing that can slide up and down. The tubes sit on a blue plastic base with an orange plastic suction cup.

The toy is about 4.5” W x 4.5” L x 7” H. The model number 700470 and lot code FH are printed on the bottom of the blue base.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at BuyBuy Baby and other toy stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and Kohls.com from September 2015, through January 2016, for about $15.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.

Consumers may Contact Manhattan Toy Company at 800-541-1345 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on Recalls for more information.

The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis is recalling about 2,500 Busy Loops table top toys in the U.S. and Canada. The round plastic beads can br...

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KHS America recalls children’s musical instrument

KHS America of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., is recalling about 150 Monkey Glockenspiel children’s musical instruments.

The pink metal note bar on the glockenspiel may contain excessive levels of lead in the paint, violating the federal lead paint standard. If the paint is scraped off and ingested lead can cause adverse health effects.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The Green Tones 8-note Monkey Glockenspiel is a children’s musical instrument with eight metal bars in multiple colors mounted on a wooden base shaped like a monkey. The bars are individually attached to the base with one screw at each end.

The second bar from the top is pink, 3.5 inches long and has a “B” stamped on it. This is the bar that needs to be replaced.

The Green Tones logo is stamped on the back of the glockenspiel and the tracking number HS0178410914 is printed in black at the bottom.

The instruments, manufactured in Israel, were sold at independent toy and music retailers and online at amazon.com and gogreentones.com from January 2015, through September 2015, for about $40.

Consumers should immediately remove the pink bar from the glockenspiel and contact KHS America for information on getting a free replacement pink bar.

Consumers may contact KHS America Green Tones at 800-283-4676 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.gogreentones.com for more information.

KHS America of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., is recalling about 150 Monkey Glockenspiel children’s musical instruments. The pink metal note bar on the glocken...

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Wedgwood decorative baby rattles recalled

WWRD U.S. of Wall, N.J., is recalling nearly 700 Wedgwood Peter Rabbit decorative baby rattles in the U.S. and Canada.

The ball bearings inside each side of the decorative rattle can be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received two reports of ball bearings releasing from the decorative giftware baby rattle. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves all Wedgwood Peter Rabbit decorative baby rattles. The silver-plated giftware is shaped like a baby rattle, but is intended to be used as decoration only. It measures about 4 ½ inches long and 2 inches wide.

A Peter Rabbit figure and “hop hop hop” underneath are embossed on one end cap and “hop little rabbit” over the Peter Rabbit figure is embossed on the other end cap.

The decorative rattles, manufactured in China, were sold at Bloomingdales, Macy’s, WWRD Outlets and other department stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.wedgwood.com from April 2015, through December 2015, for between $75 and $95.

Consumers should immediately stop using the decorative rattles and take them away from young children and contact WWRD for a full refund.

Consumers may contact WWRD toll-free at 877-892-9973 anytime or online at www.wwrd.com for more information.

WWRD U.S. of Wall, N.J., is recalling nearly 700 Wedgwood Peter Rabbit decorative baby rattles in the U.S. and Canada. The ball bearings inside eac...

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Dollar General recalls construction truck toy vehicles

Dollar General of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is recalling about 27,000 toy trucks.

The toy truck’s remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards.

The company has received five reports of the toy’s remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves a toy excavator and a shovel loader. The remote controlled plastic toys are orange with black and orange wheels. Both have tracking code 90RWE15 marked on the back of the battery compartment. UPC number 00430000549030 can be found on the bottom of the packaging.

Power, Shovel Loader and Super Power are printed on stickers located on the side of the excavator. UPC 00400001622537 can be found on the bottom of the packaging. 6000Kg Peakload, FL-330 Deluxe Crane, and Crane Super Truck are printed on stickers located on the side of the shovel loader.

The toy trucks, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Dollar General stores nationwide and online at www.dollargeneral.com from July 2015, through December 2015, for about $10.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy vehicles away from children and contact Dollar General for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Dollar General at 800-678-9258 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at custsv@dollargeneral.com or online at http://www2.dollargeneral.com/Customer-Care-Center/Pages/product-recall-pdfs/Recall-Toy_Construction_Vehicle.pdf.

Dollar General of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is recalling about 27,000 toy trucks. The toy truck’s remote control can short circuit, causing it to over...

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Toy safety for the holidays -- and all days

The holiday season can be stressful enough, so you don't need worrying about the toys you buy for your kids to add to it.

Along those lines, there is some good news. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports there's been a decline in toy recalls in the past few years, so that should take some of the pressure off parents.

In 2015, CPSC issued 25 toy recalls, compared with 172 in 2008. But, even with that decline, too many toys that are unsafe continue to show up at U.S. ports. Thankfully, they never get into kids' hands.

The agency also receives reports of kids who have suffered toy-related injuries -- and even deaths. A report released for calendar year 2014 shows an estimated 183,800 toy-related injuries and 11 deaths. For toy-related deaths and injuries, it is important to note that although a toy was associated with many of the incidents, the toy was not necessarily the cause of the death or injury.

What to do

The CPSC offers the following tips on what you can do to help keep your little ones safe:

  • Choose age appropriate toys by reading the age label on the toy. For children younger than three, avoid toys with small parts, which can cause choking. In particular avoid deflated or broken balloons, small parts, or small balls.
  • Scooters and other riding toys, such as skateboards and in-line skates, go fast -- and falls could be deadly. Helmets and safety gear should be worn properly at all times and they should be sized to fit. Avoid riding a scooter on a street or roadway with other motor vehicles.
  • Magnets -- Children's magnetic toys are covered by a strong safety standard that prevents magnets from being swallowed. High-powered magnet sets, which are covered by a mandatory standard, also have small magnets that are dangerous and should be kept away from children. Whether marketed for children or adults, building and play sets with small magnets should also be kept away from small children.

The holiday season can be stressful enough, so you don't need worrying about the toys you buy for your kids to add to it.Along those lines, there is so...

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Pottery Barn Kids recalls Avengers and Darth Vader water bottles

Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling about 15,630 Avengers and Darth Vader-themed water bottles in the U.S. and Canada.

The gray paint on the metal portion of the water bottle can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Avengers and Darth Vader-themed stainless steel water bottles with images of Thor, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man on one and an image of Darth Vader and the Death Star on the other.

The water bottles are gray with a blue or black plastic top, a vacuum-valve stopper and are 5 ½ inches tall by 2 ¾ inches in diameter. SKU number 7939721 (Avengers) or 7939721 (Darth Vader) is printed on the price sticker affixed to the bottom of the bottle, along with one of the following date codes: 12/2013, 8/2014 or 12/2014.

A tracking label imprinted on the underside of the bottle contains the date code printed along with the words, “Pottery Barn Kids,” “LOT 1, BATCH 1” and “JINHUA, CHINA.”

The water bottles, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Outlet stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog and online at www.potterybarnkids.com from June 2014, through September 2015, for about $16.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles from children and return them to the nearest Pottery Barn Kids store or contact the firm’s toll-free number for free shipping information. Consumers will have the option of a full refund or replacement water bottle, plus a $20 Pottery Barn Kids gift card.

Consumers may contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at 844-421-8062 from 7 a.m. to midnight (ET) daily, or online at http://www.potterybarnkids.com/customer-service/recall-water-bottle.html for more information.  

Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling about 15,630 Avengers and Darth Vader-themed water bottles in the U.S. and Canada. The gray paint...

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LaRose Industries recalls Peanuts Flying Ace ride-on toys

LaRose Industries of Randolph, N.J., is recalling about 11,000 Peanuts Flying Ace ride-on toys.

The toy’s blue hubcaps can detach from the wheel’s axle, posing a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Peanuts Flying Ace ride-on toys modeled after older style airplanes. The toys are intended for children ages 12 months to two years.

The body of the plane is red, the steering wheel, propeller and wings are yellow and the hubcaps are blue. “Snoopy Flying Ace” is printed on the front of the toy airplane and Snoopy characters are printed on each wing and on the front. The ride-on toys measure 19 inches long by 19 ½ inches wide (wing span) by 13 inches high.

A hang tag attached to the product at purchase has “#38126” printed on it and one of the following date codes:

  • BCHTAR616A13-0515
  • BCHTAR614A13-0515
  • BCHTAR615A11-0515
  • BCHTAR684A20-0515
  • BCHTAR682A05-0615
  • BCHTAR683A05-0615

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at Target stores nationwide from July 2015, through August 2015, for about $40.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled ride-on toys away from children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage under the Help section. Consumers can also click on the Product Recalls tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information. Consumers can also visit LaRose’s website at www.cra-z-art.com and click on the Product Recall tab at the bottom of the page.

LaRose Industries of Randolph, N.J., is recalling about 11,000 Peanuts Flying Ace ride-on toys. The toy’s blue hubcaps can detach from the wheel’s axle, p...

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Build-A-Bear recalls stuffed animals

Build-A-Bear Workshop of St. Louis, Mo., is recalling about 34,600 Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals in the U.S. and Canada.

The satin seam of the stuffed animal can open, allowing the stuffing material to be exposed, posing a choking hazard for young children.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Starbrights Dragon is covered in a blue furry fabric with silver satin tummy, feet pads, wings and horns. The horns light up and the toy makes a musical sound when the hand is squeezed. The stuffed animal is about 17 inches high.

The tracking label ending with 9333 or 9334 for USA and 9337 or 9459 for Canada can be found on the label sewn on the backside of the leg.

The stuffed animals. Manufactured in China, were sold at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at www.buildabear.com between April 2015, and August 2015, for about $25.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed animal away from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive a coupon for any Build-A-Bear stuffed animal.

Consumers may contact Build-A-Bear toll-free at 866-236-5638 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CT) on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) on Sunday; by email at ProductHotline@buildabear.com or online www.buildabear.com for more information.

Build-A-Bear Workshop of St. Louis, Mo., is recalling about 34,600 Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals in the U.S. and Canada. The satin seam of the stuffe...

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Rainbow Play Systems recalls plastic yellow trapeze rings

Rainbow Play Systems is recalling about 133,000 pairs of plastic trapeze rings sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.

The company has received more than 100 reports of the rings cracking or breaking including 15 with reports of injuries consisting of bumps, bruises, lacerations, concussion and one broken finger.

This recall involves only the yellow plastic trapeze rings, which are triangular with rounded sides and have a loop at the top. They measure about 8½ inches high by 6½ inches wide. The yellow rings come as a pair and are connected to a trapeze bar.

They were sold either as a separate component or as an attachment on the following Rainbow-branded residential wooden playsets: All-American, Backyard Circus, Carnival, Fiesta, King Kong, Monster, Sunray, Sunshine and Rainbow.

All of these playsets have an aluminum plate located on the front of the wooden swing beam with the following name stamped on it, “Playgrounds America,” “Rainbow Play Systems Inc.,” or “Sunray Premium Playgrounds.”

The trapeze rings, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Rainbow dealers nationwide from January 2007, through December 2011, and at several mass merchandisers including Sam’s Club, Toys R Us and Walmart from January 2009, through December 2009. The playsets retailed for between $900 and $10,000.

Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled rings, contact Rainbow for ring removal instructions, then remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card.

Consumers may contact Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.rainbowplay.com and click on the Recall tab located on the top menu bar for more information.  

Rainbow Play Systems is recalling about 133,000 pairs of plastic Trapeze rings sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The rings can unexpectedly crack or br...

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The Land of Nod recalls mobiles

The Land of Nod is recalling about 400 Follow the Herd mobiles.

The yarn from the sheep figures can unravel, posing an entanglement and strangulation hazard to young children.

The company has received three reports of the sheep's yarn unraveling. No injuries have been reported.

The Land of Nod Follow the Herd mobile mobile is made of white wool felt and has five sheep figures made of white wool yarn. The sheep have black felt eyes and brown felt ears. The mobile is about 24 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 10 inches deep. SKU number 198234 is on a label attached to the body of the mobile.

The mobiles, manufactured in Nepal, were sold exclusively at The Land of Nod stores nationwide and online at www.landofnod.com from September 2013, through May 2015, for about $50.

Consumers should immediately put the recalled mobiles out of the reach of children and contact The Land of Nod for a full refund.

Consumers may contact The Land of Nod at 800-933-9904 from 8:30 a. m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday or online at www.landofnod.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

The Land of Nod is recalling about 400 Follow the Herd mobiles. The yarn from the sheep figures can unravel, posing an entanglement and strangulation haz...

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Juratoys recalls fishing games

Juratoys U.S. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 14,200 Sardines and Starfish fishing games in the U.S. and Canada.

The plastic worm at the end of the fishing pole line can separate, producing small parts that pose a choking hazard to children. Additionally, the small magnet inside the worm can liberate. Swallowing multiple magnets can result in serious internal injury.

The firm has received about 417 reports of the plastic worm at the end of the fishing pole line separating and releasing small parts, including four reports of children ingesting a small part. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves two models of the Juratoys fishing game, Sardines and Starfish. The fishing game user picks up a toy fish using a play fishing rod with a magnetic worm.

The Sardine fishing game has a red and white sardine with a yellow eye painted on a sardine-shaped tin and has product number J08152 printed on the bottom of the container at the tail, and on the back of one of the fish pieces.

The Starfish fishing game has an orange starfish painted on a starfish-shaped tin with a product number J08153 printed on the bottom of the container and on the back of one of the fish pieces.

Each set comes with two wooden fishing rods and several wooden fish with a magnetic button in the middle. The lid of each tin package contains the word “Janod.”

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold online at www.citruslane.com, www.burrogoods.com, www.terratoys.com, www.patinastores.com; numerous retail stores including Patina, Burro, and Terra Toys; and at Juratoys trade shows from April 2015, through August 2015, for approximately $15 to $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled games and keep them out of the reach of young children. Consumers should contact Juratoys for a prepaid shipping envelope to return the game. Juratoys will then send a $15 refund check for the Sardines game and a $20 refund check for the Starfish game. Consumers who paid more should include a receipt in the return to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Juratoys U.S. toll-free at 877-271-0440 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or online at www.juratoysus.com or www.janod.com and click on the “Product Recall” link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Juratoys U.S. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 14,200 Sardines and Starfish fishing games in the U.S. and Canada. The plastic worm at the end ...

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Manhattan Group recalls children’s elephant activity toys

Manhattan Group of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 2,800 My Snuggly Ellie Activity toys.

The wooden ring can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The company has received one report of the wooden ring breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the My Snuggly Ellie Activity toy, a plush brown elephant with white crinkle ears. There is a green hanging loop on top of its head allowing it to be a stroller or crib attachment.

On the stomach there is a mini mirror while a teether and wooden ring hang below its body. The item number is 212520 and can be found on the small white tag sewn into the bottom of the toy.

The activity toy, manufactured in China, was sold at specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, and online at www.manhattantoy.com from February 2014, through May 2015, for about $10

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 am and 5 pm (CT) Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s web site (http://www.manhattantoy.com/k/recalls/RECALLS).

Manhattan Group of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 2,800 My Snuggly Ellie Activity toys. The wooden ring can break into small pieces, posing a chok...

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Toyota recalls Lexus NX200t vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 3,013 model year 2015 Lexus NX200t vehicles manufactured December 18, 2014, to February 2, 2015.

These vehicles are equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control System (VSC) which are controlled by an ABS actuator. A component inside the actuator may have been damaged during its assembly and may cause the actuator to not function properly.

Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early July 2015.

Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 3,013 model year 2015 Lexus NX200t vehicles manufactured December 18, 2014, to February 2, 2015. The...

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Northern Tool + Equipment recalls Little Digger toy

Northern Tool + Equipment Company of Fredericksburg, Va., is recalling about 7,000 Little Digger toys.

The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Wel-Bilt brand Little Diggers, Item # 28303. It is a stationary scooper toy with moveable poles that allow the child to scoop items up into the bucket. The item has a red powder-coated steel frame with a black plastic seat and black adjustable scoop with two yellow plastic grips on the poles and a six-sided frame base.

The toy is about 17 inches high and 25 inches wide.It has a manufacture date of August 2014, through June 2015.Wel-Bilt is printed on the front of the bucket and the manufacture date is written on the tracking label located on the bucket.  The item number #28303 is printed only on the toy’s packaging

The toy, manufactured in China, was sold at Northern Tool + Equipment retail stores and catalogs and online at www.amazon.com, www.kotulas.com  andwww.northerntool.com from August 2014, through June 2015, for about $30.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund.

Consumers may contactNorthern Tool + Equipment toll free at (888) 518-0339 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., CT, Monday through Friday.

Northern Tool + Equipment Company of Fredericksburg, Va., is recalling about 7,000 Little Digger toys....

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Bunnies by the Bay recalls pull toys

Bunnies by the Bay of East Windsor, N.J., is recalling about 810 Bud and Skipit Wheely Cute pull toys in the U.S. and Canada.

Hub caps on the wheels can break or come off the wheel, posing a choking hazard for young children.

No incidents have been reported.

Bud, an 8-inch high soft brown puppy with a blue and white pull cord, stands on red wooden wheels with blue hub caps. There is a red, blue and white soft ball at the end of the pull cord.

Skipit, an 8-inch high cream-colored bunny with an orange and white pull cord, stands on blue wheels with orange hub caps. There is a soft cloth carrot at the end of the pull cord.

Lot code YM5/14 is on the label sewn on the back leg of each toy. The item number for Bud Wheely Cute Toy, found on the lower right-hand corner of the original packing, is #401101. The item number for Skipit Wheely Cute Toy is #401103.

The pull toys, manufactured in China, were sold at gift and specialty stores nationwide and online at Bunniesbythebay.com and amazon.com from February 2015, through April 2015, for about $30.

Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and return the item to where it was purchased for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Bunnies by the Bay toll-free at (866) 763-8869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday or by email at customerservice@kidspreferred.com.

Bunnies by the Bay of East Windsor, N.J., is recalling about 810 Bud and Skipit Wheely Cute pull toys in the U.S. and Canada. Hub caps on the wheels can b...

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Schylling recalls Police Press and Go toy vehicles

Schylling Inc. of Rowley, Mass., is recalling about 15,300 Police Press & Go toy vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.

The hat can detach from the policeman’s head and pose a choking hazard to young children.

The company has received 1 report of the police hat detaching from the toy vehicles. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Police Press & Go toy vehicles. The white plastic toy cars have a painted dark blue hood and trunk, light blue windshield with a black eyes and mouth painted on the front of the car. There is a police head coming out of the roof of the car wearing a blue police hat with a green star on the center of the hat. When the police head is pressed down it winds up the motor and the car moves forward.

The toy vehicles measure about 2.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches long by 3.5 inches tall. “Schylling Rowley, MA” and UPC number “01964922782” are printed on the bottom of the toy cars.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from April 2010, through April 2015, for about $5.

Consumers may contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at SafetyAlert@Schylling.com.

Schylling Inc. of Rowley, Mass., is recalling about 15,300 Police Press & Go toy vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The hat can detach from the policeman’s ...

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Branded LLC recalls kaleidoscope toy

Branded LLC of Sammamish, Wash., is recalling about 35,000 H-E-Buddy kaleidoscopes.

The end caps of the kaleidoscope can be removed and expose small parts that can come loose and pose a choking hazard to small children, and internal components that pose a risk of laceration.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recalled H-E-Buddy kaleidoscopes are made of red plastic, about 5 ¾ inches long and 2 inches in diameter and have "H-E-Buddy" on the barrel.

The kaleidoscopes, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at H-E-B and H-E-B Plus stores in Texas from April 1, 2015, to April 3, 2015, as a prize for accumulated purchase points.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kaleidoscopes, take them from children and return them to an H-E-B store for a refund of purchase points that can be used for another item.

Consumers may contact H-E-Buddy Prize Line at (800) 399-0629 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT daily.

Branded LLC of Sammamish, Wash., is recalling about 35,000 H-E-Buddy kaleidoscopes. The end caps of the kaleidoscope can be removed and expose small parts...

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Cycle Gear recalls semi truck and motorcycle toys

Cycle Gear of Benicia, Calif., is recalling about 155 sets of Wheelies semi-truck with 6 motorcycles and push-along motorcycle with rider.

The toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal standard for lead content.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves plastic Wheelies semi-truck with 6 motorcycles toy and Wheelies push-along motorcycle toys. The semi-truck has a dual-level trailer that carries six motorcycles and comes in red and purple with multi-colored motorcycles. The truck with the trailer attached measures 18 inches long by 7 inches tall.

The truck has the item number Item # TAG66767 and SKU# 752249 printed on the packaging. The Wheelies push-along motorcycle is red with a rider in black with silver accents. The product has item # TBG04323 and SKU# 752251 printed on the package.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at Cycle Gear stores and online at www.cyclegear.com from November 2014, through December 2014, for about $10 for Push Along Motorcycle and $20 for Semi-Truck with six motorcycles.

Consumers should immediately take away from children and stop using the recalled toys and contact Cycle Gear Inc. for a full refund. Cycle Gear Inc. is contacting consumers directly.

Consumers may contact Cycle Gear at (800) 292-5343 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Cycle Gear of Benicia, Calif., is recalling about 155 sets of Wheelies semi-truck with 6 motorcycles and push-along motorcycle with rider. The toys contai...

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Airplane and butterfly push toys recalled

LS Import of Houston, Texas, is recalling about 660 airplane and butterfly push toys.

The wheels of the airplane and the balls at the tip of the butterfly’s antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The are no reports of incidents or injuries

This recall involves plastic airplane and butterfly push toys. The airplane push toy is red and has a blue, yellow and red rotor above the cockpit’s canopy and eyelids on the nose of the airplane that open and shut when the toy is been pushed on the floor. It also has a pink plastic rod with a handle that connects to the back of the toy to push it.

The butterfly push toy’s body is yellow with pink wings and has a pink plastic ball at the end of each of two antennas and a pair of wings that flap up and down when the toy is been pushed on the floor. In addition, it has a green plastic rod with a handle that connects to the back of the toy to push it.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at LS Import stores in Houston, Texas, from May 2014, through July 2014, for between $1 and $2.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact LS Import for a full refund.

Consumers may contact LS Import Inc. collect at (713) 780-3900 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

LS Import of Houston, Texas, is recalling about 660 airplane and butterfly push toys. The wheels of the airplane and the balls at the tip of the butterfly...

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Tough Treadz Auto Carrier toy sets recalled

Family Dollar Services of Matthews, N.C., is recalling about 254,000 Tough Treadz Auto Carrier toy sets.

The die-cast metal cars can have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves a plastic toy truck with a plastic case that holds 6 die-cast metal toy cars in assorted colors. The truck is 14 inches long x 3 inches wide x 5 inches high. The cab of the truck comes in black, blue or red.

The package is labeled as “Tough Treadz Auto Carrier” and has a white sticker in the upper right-hand corner with “$5” and “SKU 1004247” printed in red. The UPC code appears on a label on the back stating “Made in China.”

The following UPC codes are included in this recall: 678565114083, 678565114090, 678565114106.

The toy sets, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Family Dollar Stores nationwide from September 2014, through December 2014, for about $5.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy sets, take them away and return them to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Family Dollar Stores at (800) 547-0359 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Family Dollar Services of Matthews, N.C., is recalling about 254,000 Tough Treadz Auto Carrier ty sets. The die-cast metal cars can have sharp edges that ...

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Giggles International recalls Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys

Giggles International of Hong Kong is recalling about 13,000 Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys.

The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.

The company has received two reports of toys overheating and melting their battery compartments.

This recall involves Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The monkey is made of brown and beige plush material and is about 9 inches tall. The toy is designed to hold a song book titled "5 Little Monkeys" and to sing the song when activated. A red music note is on the bottom of the monkey's right foot and the face of a child with its hands covering its eyes are on the bottom of the money's left foot.

Recalled sing-along monkeys were manufactured between 6/7/2014 and 7/5/2014 and have batch code GP1410028. The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey's tail.

The monkey toys came in a tan colored box with words "Animated Sing-Along Monkey," "Sing along with me!" and "I play peek-a-boo with you!" on the front. The age advisory "For ages 3+" and the warning that batteries are included are also on the front of the box.

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from September 2014, to October 2014, for about $25.

Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Giggles International of Hong Kong is recalling about 13,000 Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 de...

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Wegmans recalls Moody Face Stress Balls

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling about 7,000 Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls.

These rubber stress balls can break into pieces when squeezed, posing a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls are solid rubber balls that you can squeeze in your hand. They were sold in five colors: blue, green, orange, red and yellow and have black eyes and mouth as a smiley face printed on the front with pink, orange or yellow yarn hair on top. The balls measure about 2.5 inches in diameter.

The stress balls were packaged in a clear bag with a white square label that has the “Gift Gallery” logo, model number 205617 and UPC code 0-67103-30053-6.

The balls, manufactured in China, were sold at Wegmans in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia during September 2014 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately stop using these stress balls and return them to any Wegmans service desk for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Wegmans consumer affairs toll-free at (855)-934-3663 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling about 7,000 Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls. These rubber stress balls can break into pieces when squeezed, posing ...

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Dream On Me recalls play yards

Dream On Me of South Plainfield, N.J., is recalling about 10,000 play yards.

The play yard’s rails can collapse, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recall includes Dream On Me Incredible two-level deluxe adjustable height play yards with model number starting with 436A, 436B, 436G, 436O, 436P and 436R. The play yards, made with a steel, powder-coated frame base with rolling, hooded casters, have a fabric and mesh covering that comes in a variety of colors.

The play yard includes a changing top, a toy bar with soft toys for entertainment, a side pocket for storage and a carrying case. “Dream On Me” is printed on the bottom left-hand side outside of the product. The model number is printed on a label attached to the play yard’s mattress. The play yard can be folded for storage.

The play yards, manufactured in China were sold online at Amazon, Kohls, Toys R US, WalMart, Wayfair and other online retailers from March 2010, through January 2014, for about $60.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play yards and contact Dream On Me to receive a free repair kit.

Consumers may contact Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

Dream On Me of South Plainfield, N.J., is recalling about 10,000 play yards. The play yard’s rails can collapse, presenting a strangulation hazard to youn...

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HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft recalled

Horizon Hobby of Champaign, Ill., is recalling about 6,800 HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger.

Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.

The firm has received 18 reports incidents involving the power supply units and chargers including reports of small fires, exploding batteries and property damage to the surrounding areas.

This recall involves the power supply and charger included exclusively with the HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly aircraft, model number HBZ8100 and the HobbyZone Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly model number HBZ8180. Aircraft model numbers are located on the packaging.

The power supply is 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches by 1 ¼ inches and is black with a blue label that reads “HobbyZone” and model “HBZ1004.” The DC auxiliary charger is 5 inches by 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches and is black with a blue label that reads, “HobbyZone” and model “HBZ1003.”

The supply units and chargers, manufactured in China, were sold at at hobby stores nationwide and online at HorizonHobby.com from April 2014,through August 2014, for $170 for the Bind-N-Fly and $200 for the Ready-to-Fly.

Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.

Consumers may contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.  

Horizon Hobby of Champaign, Ill., is recalling about 6,800 HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger. Power s...

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McDonald’s recalls “Hello Kitty”-themed whistles

McDonald’s Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill., is recalling about 2.5 million “Hello Kitty Birthday Lollipop” whistles.

Components inside the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.

The company has received 2 reports of children who coughed out pieces of the whistle that they had sucked into their mouths, including 1 child who received medical attention.

The recalled whistles are red and were included in a plastic “Hello Kitty” figurine holding a pink heart-shaped lollipop. The whistle can be removed and used to make sounds by inhaling or exhaling through the mouthpiece. When closed, the figurine measures about 3 inches in height and width and 1 3/4 inches in depth.

The whistle measures about 1 3/4 inches in height and width and 3/4 inches in depth. A picture of “Hello Kitty” appears on both sides of the whistle. The text “©1976, 2014 SANRIO CO., LTD.” appears above “Hello Kitty’s” face on the whistle, and “Made for McDonald’s China CCW Chine” appears below “Hello Kitty’s” face on the whistle. The bag in which the toy is packaged includes the text “Hello Kitty Birthday Lollipop” and the number “6” in the upper right corner.

The whistles, manufactured in China, were distributed exclusively at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide from October 2014, through the first week of November 2014, with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.

Consumers should immediately take the whistle away from children and return it to any McDonald’s for a free replacement toy and either a yogurt tube or a bag of apple slices.

Consumers may contact McDonald’s at (800) 244-6227 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, 7 days a week.

McDonald’s Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill., is recalling about 2.5 million “Hello Kitty Birthday Lollipop” whistles. Components inside the whistle can detach, po...

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Toys R Us recalls toy toaster sets

Toys R Us of Wayne, N.J., is recalling about 36,000 Just Like Home toy toaster sets in the U.S. and Canada.

The plastic toast, under pressure, can crack and break into small pieces creating sharp edges and posing a choking hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recall includes the Just Like Home brand toy toaster sets. The teal blue plastic toy toaster has silver trim around the slice opening on top, with an orange slider handle on the side and orange 3-dimensional adjustment knob outlined with orange dots in a half moon shape on the face of the toaster in the left bottom corner. “Just like home” is printed in white on the front right bottom corner of the toaster.

The toaster measures about 4 inches high by 5-1/2 inches long by 2 inches wide. The toaster set was sold with two plastic toast slices and two plastic half bagel slice accessories. Model number 5F60589 is printed on a white label on the bottom of the toaster and above the UPC bar code in the lower right hand corner of the product packaging.

The toaster set, manufactured in China, was sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from July 2013, through August 2014, for about $10.

Consumers should immediately take this product away from children and return it to any Toys R Us to receive a full refund.

Consumers may contact Toys R Us at (800) 869-7787 anytime.

Toys R Us of Wayne, N.J., is recalling about 36,000 Just Like Home toy toaster sets in the U.S. and Canada. The plastic toast, under pressure, can crack a...

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IKEA recalls children’s swings

IKEA North America Services of Conshohocken, Pa., is recalling about 2,300 GUNGGUNG children’s swings in the U.S. and Canada.

The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury.

There have been four reports worldwide including one in Germany, two in Austria and one in Canada of the suspension fittings breaking in use. In one incident a child fell and sustained a fractured leg. No incidents have been reported in the US.

This recall involves the IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing. GUNGGUNG is intended for indoor and outdoor use by children ages 3-7. It is made of green polyester fabric and hangs from a plastic suspension fitting attached to steel hooks. The full length of the suspension strap, including the sling seat, is 17 feet and the width of the seat is 0.8 feet.

A permanent label is attached to one of the suspension straps, showing age recommendation (3-7), IKEA logo, Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden, GUNGGUNG article number 302.439.74, supplier number 17915 and Made in Vietnam.

The swings, manufactured in Vietnam, were sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com in August 2014 for $20.

Consumers should immediately take down the swing to prevent use by children and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required to receive a full refund for the return.

Consumers may contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime.

IKEA North America Services of Conshohocken, Pa., is recalling about 2,300 GUNGGUNG children’s swings in the U.S. and Canada. The suspension fittings can ...

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Judge orders halt to import and sale of hazardous children’s products

Four California companies and six individuals have been ordered to stop importing, selling and distributing children’s products containing hazardous levels of lead and phthalates and small parts.

The injunction handed down by a federal district judge affects the following companies and individuals:

  • Toys Distribution Inc., dba TDI International, of Los Angeles and its owners Loan Tuyet Thai and Lan My Lam, and manager Paul Phuong;
  • S & J Merchandise Inc., of El Monte, Calif. and its owner Cuc T. Thai and manager Tom Liu;
  • BLJ Apparel Inc., of El Monte, Calif., and its owner Luan Luu; and
  • All Season Sales Inc., of Montebello, Calif. and its owner Tom Liu.  

The owners and managers were sued as company officials and in their individual capacity.

Laws violations charged

The federal government alleged that the firms and the individuals share significant business and/or personal ties and violated the Consumer Product Safety Act and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by knowingly importing hazardous children’s products into the United States.

TDI and S & J Merchandise imported children’s toys with illegal lead and phthalate levels and small parts.  BLJ Apparel imported children’s products and toys with illegal levels of lead and small parts and infant rattles that could cause choking or suffocation. All Season Sales imported children’s toys with illegal lead content.  

“CPSC and our federal law enforcement partners are committed to keeping dangerous toys out of the marketplace all year long,” said Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Robert Adler. “Manufacturers, importers and retailers need to know that CPSC and the U.S. Justice Department are actively enforcing the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a law that has strengthened the nation’s product safety net.”

Testing of products

CPSC collected and tested dozens of samples of the four firms’ children’s products and toys as they attempted to enter the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach between 2008 and 2013.

The agency issued repeated Notices of Non-Compliance to the firms and their officers, notifying them that their products violated federal standards.

One of the cases resulted in a joint recall. CPSC and TDI International announced a recallof 150 “high speed” pull back toy cars in January 2009 due to excessive levels of lead in the surface paint, a violation of the federal lead paint standard. Most of the other products stopped at import were not distributed to consumers.

Four California companies and six individuals have been ordered to stop importing, selling and distributing children’s products containing hazardous levels...

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Bristle Builders for Toddlers play sets recalled

Lakeshore Learning Materials of Carson, Calif., is recalling about 2,000 Bristle Builders for Toddlers play sets.

The base of the three animal figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recall includes the Bristle Builders for Toddlers sets sold with 52 plastic pieces consisting of building pieces and three animal figures.

The animal figures include a yellow duck with a purple round base, a brown horse with a blue round base and a pink pig with a round green base. The building pieces include circle, rectangle, square and triangle-shaped pieces in different colors with a green 8” by 4.5” rectangle base.

Pieces are covered with plastic bristle pegs which allow all the pieces to connect. Production number EC559597 is printed on the smooth side of the green baseplate.

The play sets, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Lakeshore retail stores, Lakeshore Learning Materials’ Early Childhood catalog and online at www.lakeshorelearning.com from December 2013 to April 2014 for about $30.

Consumers should immediately take the three animal figures away from children and contact the company to receive a free replacement set of the three animal figures.

Consumers may contact Lakeshore Learning Materials at (800) 428-4414 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Lakeshore Learning Materials of Carson, Calif., is recalling about 2,000 Bristle Builders for Toddlers play sets. The base of the three animal figures can...

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Horizon Hobby recalls helicopter kits, spindle sets

Horizon Hobby of Champaign, Ill., is recalling about 600 radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets.

The main rotor washer can fail, causing the blades to come off the helicopter during use. This poses an injury hazard to the operator and bystanders.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Blade 700 X Pro Series Kit, Pro Series Combo and the replacement spindle set. The kits and combos come with parts to assemble a radio-controlled helicopter.

When assembled, the helicopter is about 53 inches long and 15.5 inches tall and weighs about 12 pounds. It has a blue, yellow, black and silver canopy with the 700 X logo on each side, two white skids, a black tail boom with the word Blade on each side, a tail rotor and a main rotor assembly with two blades. The rotor blades are black and gray with the word Revolution on each.

The defective washer is flat and silver and about 1/2 inch in diameter. It is used to hold the two main rotor blade grips in place on the helicopter.

The recalled Pro Series Kit is model number BLH5725 and includes the helicopter canopy and the mechanical parts necessary to build the helicopter without the main rotor blades or electronics.

The recalled Pro Series Combo is model number BLH5725C and includes the helicopter canopy, the mechanical parts necessary to build the helicopter, the main rotor blades, a receiver, servos and motor.

The recalled replacement spindle set is model number BLH5703 and includes two spindle shafts, two screws and four washers.

Model numbers for the kit and combo are on the UPC label on one end of the product packaging. The model number for the spindle set is on the front of the packaging.

The kits, manufactured in Taiwan, were sold at independent hobby stores nationwide and online at horizonhobby.com from July 2013, through August 2013. The Pro Series Kit sold for between $800 and $1,250. The Pro Series Combo sold for between $1,350 and $2,320. The replacement spindle set sold for about $13.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopter and contact Horizon Hobby for replacement washers and instructions on how to install them.

Consumers may contact Horizon Hobby, toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. CT Sunday.

Horizon Hobby of Champaign, Ill., is recalling about 600 radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets. The main rotor washer can fail, causing the bl...

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Wal-Mart recalls dolls due to burn hazard

Wal-Mart Stores of Bentonville, Ark., is recalling about 174,000 My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby cuddle care baby dolls.

The circuit board in the doll's chest can overheat, causing the surface of the doll to get hot, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.

The retailer has received 12 reports of incidents, including two reports of burns or blisters to the thumb.

The My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby electronic baby doll comes in pink floral clothing and matching knit hat. The 16-inch doll is packaged with a toy medical check-up kit including a stethoscope, feeding spoon, thermometer and syringe.

The doll’s electronics cause her to babble when she gets “sick,” her cheeks turn red and she starts coughing. Using the medical kit pieces cause the symptoms to stop. “My Sweet Baby” is printed on the front of the clear plastic and cardboard packaging.

The doll is identified by UPC 6-04576-16800-5 and a date code which begins with WM. The date code is printed on the stuffed article label sewn into the bottom of the doll.

The dolls, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from August 2012, through March 2014, for $20.

Consumers should immediately take the dolls from children, remove the batteries and return the doll to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Wal-Mart Stores at (800) 925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT on Saturday, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Sunday.

Wal-Mart Stores of Bentonville, Ark., is recalling about 174,000 My Sweet Love / My Sweet Baby cuddle care baby dolls. The circuit board in the doll's che...

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Minga Fair Trade Imports recalls wooden flipping acrobat toys

Minga Fair Trade Imports of Lake Geneva, Wis., is recalling about 135 wooden flipping acrobat toys.

The paint on the contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recalled flipping acrobat toys are made of painted wood and are 8.5 inches tall. The toys consist of two rectangular wooden sticks connected by a wood crosspiece near one end and a coyote, super hero, woodpecker or yellow bird wooden cartoon character suspended by nylon string at the other end.

The toys, manufactured in Peru, were sold at independent children’s stores and gift shops nationwide from September 2008, through May 2013, for about $6.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled flipping acrobat toys away from children and return them to Minga Fair Trade Imports for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.

Consumers may contact Minga Fair Trade Imports toll-free at (855) 738-5260 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by email at recall@mingaimports.com.

Minga Fair Trade Imports of Lake Geneva, Wis., is recalling about 135 wooden flipping acrobat toys. The paint on the contains excessive levels of lead, wh...

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Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys recalled

Ganz USA Marietta, Ga., is recalling about 8,200 plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys.

The stuffed animals’ eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received six reports of the eyes detaching from the Grumpy Cat toys. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves three styles of plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys by Ganz. They include an 8-inch Grumpy Cat in lying position, a 5-inch long sitting Grumpy Cat and a 4-inch Grumpy Cat key clip. The toys are multi-colored in white with dark brown, light brown and gray fur material. Grumpy Cat toys have blue crystal eyes with the eye lids half closed, a down-turned mouth and white whiskers. This toy is labeled for ages 3 and older. The Grumpy Cat key chain has a black plastic key clip at the top of the cat’s head. The recalled toys have batch numbers 86754 or 224861, and model numbers printed on the sewn-in label located near the tail of the cat.

The recalled toys model and batch numbers are:

Description

Model

Batch 1

Batch 2

Grumpy Cat 8" Laying

HGC12974

86754

224861

Grumpy Cat 5" Sitting

HGC12982

86754

224861

Grumpy Cat Key Clip

HGC12983

86754

224861

The toys, manufactured in China, were sold at gift, drug and toy stores including hospitals, museums and gift shops nationwide from December 2013, through January 2014, for about $8 to $10.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Ganz for a free replacement Grumpy Cat product of equivalent value or a full refund.

Consumers may contact Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

Ganz USA Marietta, Ga., is recalling about 8,200 plush Grumpy Cat stuffed animal toys. The stuffed animals’ eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to yo...

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Vera Bradley recalls Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed toys

Vera Bradley Designs of Fort Wayne, Ind., is recalling about 98,000 Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed toys.

The pom-pom tail can detach from the body of the bear rattle and the bunny, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The company has received two reports that the pom-pom tail detached from the product. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves all Vera Bradley Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed animal toys. The products are made of cotton and fleece. The bear ring rattle has a white teddy bear head, arms attached to an O-shaped body with a green, blue, brown and pink crisscross pattern design rattle. The bear ring rattle measures about 4.25 inches in diameter.

The bunny is 10 inches tall from the top of its head to the bottom of its foot and was sold in three printed patterns. The “Bunny in Lilli Bell” has green vines with pink and orange flowers on the body, limbs and the back of the ears. The “Bunny in Lola” has a crisscross geometric pattern on the arms, legs and ears of the white headed bunny with a floral print body. The “Bunny in Tutti Frutti” has a green with a pink and yellow floral printed pattern fabric covering whole body.

All of the recalled rattles and bunnies have a white pom-pom tail on the back of the item.

The name Vera Bradley is marked on a tag attached to each item along with the following serial numbers:

Item

Pattern

Serial No.

Bunny

Lola

007590013357145

Bunny

Lillie Bell

0000630012803140

Bunny

Tutti Frutti

0000630012803142

Bear Ring Rattle

Lola

007590013234135

The stuffed toys, manufactured in China were sold at Vera Bradley retail stores, department stores and specialty gift shops and online at www.verabradley.com and other online stores from September 2012, to January 2014, for between $12 and $19.

Consumers should immediately take them away from young children and stop using these recalled products and return them to Vera Bradley for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Vera Bradley toll-free at (888) 855-8372 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 8:30 am to 5 pm ET Saturday and Sunday.

Vera Bradley Designs of Fort Wayne, Ind., is recalling about 98,000 Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny stuffed toys. The pom-pom tail can detach from the body o...

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Cork block stacking toys recalled

A Harvest Company of Huntley, Ill., is recalling about 720 sets of Cork Stacker block sets.

Small pieces of cork can break off the blocks, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received seven reports of cork pieces breaking off of the blocks, including two reports of children putting the pieces in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves a three-piece cork block stacking toy. Each of the square cork blocks is a different size: 2 7/8 inch by 2 7/8 inch, 2 3/8 inch by 2 3/8 inch and 2 inch by 2 inch. All of the blocks are 1 ½ inches tall and have black dots on the top. The packaging is labeled “6mo+” for use by children six months and older.

The stacking toys, manufactured in the U.S., were sold exclusively online by StorkStack.com during January 2014, as part of the January Stork St