Recalls in January 1970

May 3, 2007
Small World Toys is recalling its IQ Preschool Take-Apart Townhouse.

Small magnets used to connect the wooden pieces to the sides of the townhouse can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

CPSC and Small World Toys have received two reports of magnets coming off of the townhouse pieces. No injuries have been reported.

These wooden toys, for children ages 18+ months, are shaped like houses measuring 8.5 inches high by about 4.5 inches wide. They have nine pieces that children can disassemble and reassemble. Each house has a green chimney and a blue and yellow striped pillar with a purple base at each corner.

The sides of the house have four removable panels of different shapes with red knobs that children use to pull the panels off. IQ Preschool appears on the side of the house below the blue and green rectangular panel. Model number 2408808 appears on the packaging.

The items were sold at toy stores and various other retailers nationwide and through catalogs from December 2004 through February 2007 for about $21.

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm to obtain a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit their Web site at www.smallworldtoys.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

October 17, 2007      Spanish
Dunkin Donuts is recalling 1 million pink and orange glow sticks that were given away with donuts.

The recalled glow sticks are not properly labeled to warn consumers that the cap and lanyard can detach, posing a choking hazard. Additionally, the lanyard poses a strangulation hazard to young children.

The glow sticks were given away at Dunkin Donuts stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007. They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin Donuts for a free donut.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dunkin Donuts at (800) 859-5339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.DunkinDonuts.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

September 4, 2007
Fisher-Price is recalling nearly 9,000 Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys because the paint contains excessive levels of lead.

The recalled toys have two bongos, including one with a yellow and green plastic drum base with a blue drum surface. The other bongo is yellow and green plastic drum base with an orange drum surface with Its a Big, Big World printed on it.

The toys were sold with animal shaped accessories including a monkey, bird, tambourine and drum stick. The toys have product number K9343 inside the orange drum. A date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH is printed on the drums orange ring surface. Bongo Band toys included in this recall must have both the product number and date code.

The toys were sold at retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.

They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product in order to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.mattel.com/safety.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

June 2, 2009
REI is recalling 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles. The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.

The firm has received two reports of forks separating causing riders to fall. Injuries reported include a fractured clavicle, broken teeth, facial damage and head injuries.

This recall involves 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black forks, and have the name 'Novara' printed on the bars.

The bicycles, made in Taiwan, were sold at REI retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2006 for between $720 and $1,900.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to an REI retail store a free repair.

For additional information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rei.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

April 3, 2007
A&A Global Industries is recalling about 4 million "Groovy Grabber" bracelets. The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled bracelets are made of flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative plastic covers. The bracelets come in various colors and designs, including smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, cats, aliens, checker boards, and flames.

The bracelets were sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from November 2005 through March 2007 for 25 cents.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and discard them.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A&A Global Industries at (800) 638-6000 ext. 314 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aaglobalind.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Valero Marketing & Supply Co. is recalling about 919,000 barrels of propane LP gas.

An odorant is normally added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.

The recall includes propane that may have been purchased from the retailers listed below:

Consumers with propane purchased or delivered between January 2008 and October 2008 should immediately contact their propane gas suppliers or retail locations where home propane tank or portable cylinders were filled for testing of the propane and to receive additional odorant as needed.

For additional information, contact toll-free at (866) 940-8235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the Propane Recall Website at www.propanerecall.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

July 13, 2006
Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tubes are being withdrawn from the market after repoprts of at least two deaths and a number of serious injuries. The company, based in Omaha, says it has been unable to determine the cause of the deaths and injuries.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said it is aware of 39 injuries, 29 of them serious enjough to require medical treatment. The injuries include a broken neck, punctured lung, chest and back injuries and facial injuries.

Sportsstuff has received reports of two deaths in the United States and a variety of serious injuries.

The Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tube is a 10-foot-wide, circular, yellow inflatable watercraft designed to be towed behind a power boat. A rider in the tube becomes airborne by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube.

Model 53-5000 is printed on the tube near the product valve. The floor of the tube has black caution warning stripes. The cover for the product bears a skull and crossbones and the statement "Never Kite higher than you are willing to fall." The tubes were imported and sold through marine distributors, mail order catalogs, and various retailers from approximately October 1, 2005 to July 11, 2006 for about $500 to $600.

Consumers should immediately stop using the kite tubes and contact Sportsstuff at (866) 831-5524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday to learn how to obtain free replacement products. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsstuff.com for more information.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

November 27, 2007
Meijer Inc. is recalling about 6,000 firepits. The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape.

The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two sparks guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.

The firepits were sold at Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60. They were made in Taiwan.

Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the companys Web site at www.meijer.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

August 15, 2007
Giftco is recalling about 24,000 "Gold Pine Cone" candle sets. The candles exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.

CPSC has received one report of a flare-up with damage contained to the candle. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Gold Pine Cone Candles (set of three), Item Numbers 1240 and R1240. The item number is located on the products packaging. The set includes three candles of different sizes that sit on a gold plate.

The candles were sold at Christmas stores, school fundraisers, mail order, and specialty stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2006 for between $4 and $25.

They were manufactured in Hong Kong.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact Giftco for a full refund.

For additional information, call Giftco at (888) 448-6728 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

October 9, 2007      Spanish
Starbucks is recalling about 250,000 children's plastic cups. If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.

Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported.

The recall includes four styles of Starbucks childrens plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: Dot Red Ladybug; Dash Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.

The cups were sold exclusively at Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.starbucks.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

December 6, 2007
RC2 Corp. is recalling about 160,000 of its 'The First Years' "3-in-1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats."

A decorative plaque inserted into the back of the potty seat could have orange paint that contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves the First Years 3-in-1 Flush and Sounds potty training seats. Each seat has either a yellow chair with a green removable seat and a purple lift out-pot or a blue chair with a white removable seat and green lift out-pot. The words "100 Acre Wood" are molded on the chair back. The plaque inserted into the back of the seat contains molded Winnie the Pooh and Tigger characters.

The seats were made in China. They were sold at mass and specialty retailers nationwide from April 2006 through August 2007 for between $20 and $25.

Consumers should keep these recalled items away from young children and should contact RC2 to receive a permanent clear protective cover that covers the plaque. The unit can still be used as a potty seat.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.recalls.rc2.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

May 8, 2007
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 180,000 orange and red glassware pieces. The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

Pier 1 Imports has received 17 reports of glassware that cracked or broke. One injury involving minor cuts from broken glass has been reported.

The recalled glassware pieces involve large and small tumblers, goblets and margaritas. The bottom half of the tumblers is red and the top half is orange. The bottom of the margaritas and the goblets is clear and the top is red and orange.

The glassware sold by Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide, on its Web site, and in their April 2007 catalog from January 2007 through April 2007 for about $6 each.

Consumers should stop using the glassware pieces immediately and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a refund or merchandise credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information consumers can contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firms Web site at www.pier1.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

April 22, 2009
SportsPlay Equipment Inc. is recalling about 540 playground sets. The handrails and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recall involves the Tot Town Fun Center, Tot Town Castle Fun Center, Tea Cup Merry Go Round, 8 Web Climber, Rope Wall, Four Panel Circular Aztec Climber and Three Panel Aztec Climber.

The playground sets, made in Turkey, were sold by authorized SportsPlay dealers nationwide from January 2003 through December 2007 for between $1,300 and $5,500.

Consumers should stop using the playground immediately if the painted parts have chipped off. Consumers with the recalled playgrounds have been directly contacted regarding this recall and will receive free replacement parts.

For additional information, contact SportsPlay at (800) 727-8180 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email customerservice@sportsplayinc.com or visit the firms Web site at www.sportsplayinc.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

November 13, 2007     Spanish
Nike is recalling about 235,000 football helmet chin straps.

The chin straps plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries.

Nike has received 18 reports of the chin strap breaking, including two reports of concussions, two reports of facial lacerations requiring stitches, and a report of a broken nose.

The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. They were sold in both youth and adult sizes and come in black/gray and white/gray color combinations.

The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT is printed on the foam liner. Made in China and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130.

The straps were sold at sporting good stores nationwide and on the firms Web site from April 2006 through October 2007 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using the chin strap immediately and contact Nike for a product voucher redeemable at www.nikestore.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

March 14, 2007
Children's necklaces sold exclusively at Accessories Palace are being recalled because of a lead poisoning hazard.

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklaces are multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, crosses, moons, feet, stars, dolphins, shamrocks, teardrops, spiders, flip-flop sandals and butterflies that hang from a black cord. "Mood Necklace" is printed on the front of the packaging and Item #AP-R428 is printed on a sticker on the back of the packaging.

The jewelry was sold exclusively at: Accessories Palace in Lake Worth, Fla., and the Accessories Palace Web site, www.accessoriespalace.com, from September 2006 through February 2007 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the Accessories Palace store for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store or if purchased through the Web site, contact United Imports Inc. for information on how to receive a full refund.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

May 7, 2009
Burlington Coat Factory and Jason Evans Associates LLC are recalling about 1,300 children's hooded jackets. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

The recalled children's jacket has a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in boy sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7 in colors black/grey. The RN number 30842 printed in the center back neck and style number 1708 is printed on the hangtag on the center back neck.

The jackets, made in Pakistan, were sold by Burlington Coat Factory from September 2006 through April 2009 for about $17.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jason Evans Associates for a full refund.

For additional information, please contact Jason Evans Associates toll-free at (888) 683-0063 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

December 13, 2007
Dollar Tree is recalling about 300,000 toys sold in its stores. The Baby Toys "Baby Bead & Wire" toys and "Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action!" cars contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The Baby Bead & Wire Toys are colored wires and colored beads that can slide on a natural wood platform. These bead toys have item number 903419 and date code 71 printed on the back of the packaging. The Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars are yellow with black stripes and white with red stripes. Item number 873820 and date code 77 is printed on the back of the packaging.

The toys were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 (Baby Bead & Wire Toys) and from September 2007 through November 2007 (Speed Racer Cars) for $1.

The toys were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.dollartree.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

May 12, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using certain cosmetic Face Paint items labeled as distributed by Oriental Trading Co., Omaha, Neb., due to adverse event reports of skin reactions in children. These items were distributed nationwide.

The FDA has learned of a cluster of adverse events in children exposed to various colors of the face paint. All exposures occurred on the same day at an organized event and included rashes, itchiness, burning sensation, and swelling where the face paints were applied. Significant microbial contamination was indicated in most of the products in testing by an FDA laboratory.

The following Face Paints manufactured by Shanghai Color Art Stationery Company Limited, Shanghai, China, are being voluntarily recalled by Fun Express Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oriental Trading Co.:

Fun Express Inc. is recalling the face paints from the market and FDA advises consumers to stop use of these products and discard them or return them to the retailer.

The FDA encourages consumers and health care providers to report any adverse events from face paints to the FDA as well as to state and local health authorities.

Adverse events and product quality problems can be reported to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:

• online at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
• by calling 1-800-FDA-1088
• by returning the postage-paid FDA form 3500 (which may be downloaded from www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm)
• • by mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
  • by fax 1-800-FDA-0178

March 11, 2009
Infantino is rcalling about 184,000 infant toys sold in the U.S. and Canada. The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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

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

The model number is located on a yellow tag on the toy.

The toys were sold at Babies 'R' Us, Target, Wal-Mart, Meijer and other specialty stores from June 2007 through February 2009 for between $10 and $20. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a free replacement toy or product.

For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.infantino.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).