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| Little Rider toys recalled for lead |
| May 20, 2008 at 3:46 pm |
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About 6,000 of these toys were sold between April 2007 and January 2008 nationwide in dollar stores for $5-$7 (wait a minute…). Parents are being advised to rip those suckers right out of their kid’s hands and return it to where they bought it for a refund. More information about this recall can be found on the Master Toys website. You’ll never guess where they were made. Tags: china, lead, lead paint, little rider recall, master toys and novelties recall, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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The Master Toys and Novelties company have mastered putting lead paint on their Little Rider toys. Paint on certain parts of the toy exceed recommended lead levels, which as we all know by now can be hazardous to children if the paint flakes and is ingested even in small quantities.
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| Douglas blankets recalled for strangulation hazard |
| May 20, 2008 at 2:36 pm |
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These blankets were sold at specialty stores nationwide between April 2005 and December 2007 for around $12. A complete list of the style numbers involved in the recall can be found on the Douglas website. Tags: blanket recall, douglas blankets, lil snugglers childrens blankets recall, strangulation hazard, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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Out of all the things that put our kids in harm’s way, we didn’t think they’re blankie would be one of them. But apparently they can be just as deadly as any of them, and Douglas is recalling their line of Lil’ Snugglers children’s blankets, because of reports that the satin edge can come loose, presenting a strangulation hazard.| Filed under: Toy Recalls |
| Fake teeth recalled for lead |
| April 10, 2008 at 5:01 pm |
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We always thought these were incredibly gross and unsanitary to begin with, so we’re glad for a good reason to get rid of them. About 26,000 of these Appalachian-resident-insulting gems were sold between March 2005 and March 2008 at grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores, etc., etc., nationwide. The manufacturer advises taking the fake teeth away from children immediately and contacting Funtastic for information about a refund. But you may want to spare some poor underpaid schmuck at their factory from having to handle the spit laden returns and just toss them instead. And hey, guess were these things were made? Since everyone seems to be in a boycott China kind of mood, maybe we should start with their toys. Tags: china, fake teeth, hillbilly teeth recall, lead paint, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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We’ll admit that sometimes when certain items are recalled for lead paint, we question anyone chewing on said item in the first place. But then there are slam dunks like these “Hillbilly Teeth” from Funtastic that, you know, go directly in your kid’s mouth, so it might be a good idea to make them lead free!| Filed under: Toy Recalls |
| Toy robots recalled for lead paint |
| April 9, 2008 at 3:39 pm |
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These lead paint laden playthings were sold between October and November, 2007 under the “Interchange Robots” label at dollar stores nationwide for, yep, one dollar. Side note: next time you’re in a dollar store, constantly hold things up and ask the clerk how much it costs. They LOVE that gag! And no big surprise, they were made in China. The robots can be returned to place of purchase for a full refund, or have them conquer the inside of your garbage can. You can visit the OKK Trading website for more information. Tags: china, lead, lead paint, lead paint robot recall, okk trading, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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Out of all the ways warrior robots have to kill, poisoning you slowly with lead paint while you play with it doesn’t seem the most efficient. New from OKK Trading, it’s Passive Aggressive Robot!| Filed under: Toy Recalls |
| Books recalled for choking hazard |
| April 8, 2008 at 9:01 pm |
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17,000 Little Builder Children’s Board Book Sets from Dalmatian Press were sold at Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide, as well as online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble for around nine bucks between August 2007 and February 2008. They came with a concrete mixer and dump truck, both with the aforementioned loose parts. Consumers are being advised to rip those suckers out of your kid’s grasp immediately and return the whole set to where you bought it for a full refund or exchange. More info is available at the Dalmatian Press website. Tags: choking hazard, dalmation press, little builder book, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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One doesn’t normally equate the words “book” and “choking hazard”. But in this day and age where reading apparently isn’t an entertaining enough activity, books come with toys, and in this case, the toys have parts that can detach and are small enough to be swallowed.| Filed under: Toy Recalls |
| Dart boards recalled for magnet hazard |
| April 8, 2008 at 8:51 pm |
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A magnetic dart board sold at Family Dollar stores between 2002 and 2008 for, uh, $1 is being recalled because the magnets in the darts can come loose. If the magnets are swallowed, it poses a danger because they can attract each other and cause potentially fatal intestinal perforations or blockages. We thought that only applied to those high powered magnets in things like Magnetix toys, but hey, we’re not here to start questioning the CPSC. The dart boards can be returned to the manufacturer, Henry Gordy International Inc., by mailing them to 809A Market Street, Hermann, MO 65041. They will provide a full refund plus tax and shipping costs. Or, you know, if you have things to do and can’t really be dealing with all that nonsense just to get back a buck, toss it. Tags: dart board recall, dollar store, magnet hazard, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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We don’t know if “magnet hazard” is even an official phrase, but we’re going with it.| Filed under: Toy Recalls |
| Dollar Tree recalls Cuddly Cousin insect toys |
| April 7, 2008 at 3:05 pm |
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The toys in question are the “Cuddly Cousin” line of plush insects, sold nationwide at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores between March 2007 and December 2007 for — you guessed it — $1. They are being recalled because they contain small parts which present a choking hazard. What did they stuff them with, BBs? The designs are Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies, have a product code of 903995 and the UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71. Dollar Tree says that you can return the toy to one of their stores for a full refund, but unless you have a box full of them, with current gas prices you would spend more to get there and back. More information is available at the Dollar Tree website. Tags: cuddly cousin plush insect toys, dollar store, dollar tree, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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Psst! I’m not sure if you know this, but there’s shoddy merchandise at the dollar store. I KNOW! Shocking, I could hardly believe it myself when I found out. And now I hear it’s even worse, the Dollar Tree chain is recalling toys. I gotta think that’s the first time that’s happened in the history of the buck priced marketplace!| Filed under: Toy Recalls |
| Imaginarium Activity Centers recalled for choking hazard |
| April 3, 2008 at 10:39 pm |
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The toys were sold at Toys ‘R Us stores nationwide for $20-$50 between August 2007 and February 2008. The items affected by the recall have either item number 69042 or 69083 on the back of the box by the bar code, which is really helpful because we all keep the box, right? If you’re one of those freaks that throw away the packaging after giving your kid a toy, you can go to the Toys ‘R Us website for more information. Tags: choking hazard, imaginarium activity center, imaginarium jungle activity center, imaginarium multi sided activity center, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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One would think that a baby toy primarily made up of beads would have said beads properly secured. Apparently that’s not the case with the Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers, which are being recalled because their small parts can come loose, posing a choking hazard.| Filed under: Toy Recalls |
| Ty, Inc. refuses to pull lead tainted doll |
| January 22, 2008 at 11:52 am |
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Over at our sister news site, Minor Topics, they are reporting that toy manufacturer Ty, Inc. (most known for producing Beanie Babies) is refusing to pull the Jammin’ Jenna doll from shelves despite it being tested for high levels of lead. What the hell is wrong with them? Tags: dolls, jammin jenna, lead, lead paint, Toy Recalls, tyBookmark to:
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| Toys recalled for containing GHB — WTF? |
| November 7, 2007 at 8:41 pm |
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OK, China is just fucking with us now. As if lead weren’t bad enough, thanks to a tip from commenter half ass dad we come to find out that millions of the toy “Aqua Dots” are being recalled due to the fact that when swallowed, the body metabolizes it into gamma hydroxy butyrate — otherwise known as GHB, the “date rape” drug. And no, this is not a story from The Onion. Tag: Toy Recalls Bookmark to:
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| Fisher-Price kitchen toys recalled for choking hazard |
| November 7, 2007 at 10:41 am |
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Mattel is having a rough year — first the recall of 9 million toys for lead paint, then another 800,000 toys recalled for lead paint and magnet hazards, and now they are looking at a recall of 172,000 Fisher-Price “Laugh & Learn” kitchen sets due to a choking hazard. Apparently the sets contain some tiny parts, and there have been at least 48 reports of kids choking and gagging on them:
So, with the Laugh & Learn Kitchen not much laughing going on, but hopefully there is some learning — don’t put small objects in your mouth, kids! A repair kit is available by calling Fisher-Price at 888-812-7187, and additional information can be found on Mattel’s website. Tag: Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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| China shutting down toy exports from over 700 factories |
| November 1, 2007 at 10:31 am |
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Is China finally getting on the ball regarding all the lead-laden crapola they’ve been shipping over here to our kids? According to the Associated Press, a four month long crackdown has been taking place, with the end result being China revoking export licenses from 764 toy factories:
OK, China may be making efforts to get off my “on notice” list, but I’m not going to feel all warm and fuzzy until more action is taken on the U.S. side to ensure that toys crossing our borders are safe for our kids. Tag: Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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| Home lead test kits ain’t going to cut it |
| October 22, 2007 at 1:35 pm |
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As part of dealing with the great lead paint scare of aught seven, we fell into the warm, comforting cocoon of the basic lead tests purchased at any hardware store — if that little strip didn’t turn pink after dabbing on our children’s toys, we were home free. Well, according to a recent CPSC staff study, you shouldn’t relax just yet as the test kits are generally unreliable:
Yikes. Seems like the best option is still to go for the safer alternative — “handcrafted, locally made, organic, fair trade” toys. Tags: lead, lead test kits, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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| JCPenney lead paint hat trick |
| October 11, 2007 at 9:46 pm |
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Is it bad that when I first read about these recalls I thought, “JCPenney is still open?” And then what made it worse is that my wife reminded me there was one at the mall down the street. Hey, I’m not trying to be elitist, it’s just nowadays when I think cheap pants, I think Target. And I guess now when I think Penney’s I’ll think “lead paint”. JCPenney today announced a trifecta of recalls due to high levels of lead paint, including: 2,400 Breyer Stirrup Ornaments — sorry, but they’re doing you a favor keeping this tacky thing off your xmas tree. 19,000 Deluxe Art Sets — surprisingly enough there’s not lead in the paint included with the art set, but rather in the surface paint on the outside of the box. 49,000 Winnie-the-Pooh Play Sets — OK, nothing to really say about this one so I’ll go off on a tangent. How do you answer your kids with the inevitable question, “Why is his name ‘pooh’?” Tags: china, jcpenney, lead paint, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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| Toy manufacturers to pass extra safety costs on to consumers | ||
| September 16, 2007 at 5:28 pm | ||
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Does this seem fair to you? Toy manufactures skate by for years using cheap foreign labor that we now know do not implement the most rigorous of safety testing, and instead of maybe taking a tiny bit less profit on the ol’ P&L, they have instead decided to punish the consumer by raising prices:
Can you say hubris? Tags: china, increased prices, lead paint, Toy RecallsBookmark to:
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