Lip Gloss, Locket and Bracelet Sets sold at Wal-Mart recalled due to lead poisoning risk

F.A.F. Inc. initiates recall after finding bracelet clasp has high lead levels

On July 10, 2008, F.A.F. Inc. recalled about 30,000 “Faded Glory” Lip Gloss, Locket and Bracelet Sets because the bracelet’s lobster claw clasp contains high lead levels, which could cause lead poisoning.

Three-piece sets are included in the recall, and they contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace and a charm bracelet. The words “Faded Glory,” along with the model number and UPC code, are printed on the product’s hangtag.

The following are item descriptions, model numbers and UPC codes for products included in the recall:

• Frog Set: Model Number 6709-4250, UPC 72783357703,
• Monkey Set: Model Number 6709-4251, UPC 72783357704, and
• Cat Set: Model Number 6709-4252, UPC 72783357705.

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the recalled “Faded Glory” Lip Gloss, Locket and Bracelet Sets from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6.

Consumers are advised to immediately remove the bracelets from children and return the set to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. For more information, customers may contact F.A.F. Inc. at 800-949-3311, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets sold exclusively at Wal-Mart recalled by F.A.F. Inc. due to risk of lead exposure,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-329, July 10, 2008.

Wal-Mart Stores expands recall of Hip Charm Key Chains due to lead poisoning risk

Recalled expanded two months after initial recall

On June 19, 2008, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recalled about 39,000 “Hip Charm” Key Chains, expanding an April 2008 recall, due to a lead poisoning hazard. Wal-Mart previously recalled 12,000 key chains, also because of high lead levels.

While no injuries have been reported, the Illinois Attorney General reported in April 2008 that the previously recalled key chain was found in the home of a 9-month-hold child who was observed mouthing the key chain, and was later found to have high blood levels of lead.

The recalled Wal-Mart key chains have button, clover, leaf and heart charms that hang from a silver-colored chain. Printed on the product’s packaging are the words “Hip charm” and the following UPC numbers:

• 03156811032,
• 03156811029,
• 03156811019,
• 03156811016,
• 03156811018,
• 03156811028, and
• 03156811030.

Recalled “Hip Charm” Key Chains were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2080 for between $.50 and $6. Consumers who own a recalled key chain should not allow children to handle it, and should return it to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.

For more information, customers may contact Wal-Mart at 800-925-6278, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Wal-Mart recalls additional charm key chains due to risk of lead exposure,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-307, June 19, 2008.

Camouflage Pajama Sets recalled by Children’s Place due to lead poisoning risk

Screen print on recalled sets contains excessive lead levels

On June 10, 2008, The Children’s Place Retail Stores Inc. recalled about 28,000 Camouflage Pajama Sets because the screen print on the shirts contains excessive lead levels, which could pose a lead poisoning risk.

Included in the recall are long-sleeved and short-sleeved pajama sets that include camouflage pants and a blue shirt with a red screen print that reads, “Athletics 90.” Recalled camouflage pajama sets were sold in boys’ sizes XXS (2/3) to XL (14).

The Children’s Place stores nationwide sold the recalled camouflage pajama sets, as well as childrensplace.com, from December 2006 through January 2008 for between $15 and $17.

Consumers who own a set of recalled camouflage pajamas should immediately take it away from children and return it to any The Children’s Place store for a refund. For more information, customers may also contact The Children’s Place by calling 877-752-2387, by visiting the company’s website, or by emailing the company.

Source: “The Children’s Place Recalls Camouflage Pajama Sets Due to Excessive Lead,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-302, June 10, 2008.

Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Surface paint on recalled helmet contains excessive lead levels

On May 27, 2008, Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc. recalled about 2,300 Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets because surface paint on the helmets was found to contain excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard.

Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets with model number CFHLJR, which can be found on the back of the helmet, are included in the recall. The recalled helmets were sold in yellow and orange with black accents.

Sporting goods retailers nationwide sold the recalled Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets from July 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.

Consumers who own a recalled helmet should immediately stop using it and contact either the place of purchase or Rawlings at 800-729-5464 for a free replacement product. For more information, customers may also visit Rawlings’ website.

Source: “Batting Helmets Recalled by Rawlings Sporting Goods Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-575, May 27, 2008.

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Paint on the sleeping bag’s zipper pull contains excessive lead levels

On May 22, 2008, the Disney Store recalled about 4,100 Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags because surface paint on the bag’s zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, posing a lead poisoning risk.

The recalled Disney sleeping bags have a cartoon pirate design of Davey Jones and Jack Sparrow on the front, and have style number F1652B0003 printed on the inside label’s logo.

Disney stores nationwide sold the recalled Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $25.

Consumers should immediately take the sleeping bags away from children and return them to any Disney Store for a full refund. For more information, customers may contact Disney Store at 866-902-2798, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-278, May 22, 2008.

6,500 Guiro Instruments recalled because of lead poisoning risk

Surface paints on recalled Antigua Winds instruments contains excessive lead levels

On May 22, 2008, Antigua Winds Inc. recalled about 6,500 Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments because surface paint on the instruments violates the federal lead paint standard, posing a lead poisoning risk.

The recalled Guiro instrument is ridged and cylinder-shaped, contains beads, and is played by scraping a stick along its surface. It is about 2 inches wide and 5 inches long, with one end painted red and the other blue. The words “Basic Beat 5” Guiro/Shaker,” SHBB5,” and “Recommended for Ages 6+” are printed on the packaging.

West Music retail stores, the West Music catalog, the West Music website, and West Music booths at conventions sold the recalled Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments from November 2001 through March 2008 for between $9 and $11. The Music Together Catalog and website also sold the recalled instruments.

Consumers are advised to immediately take the recalled instrument away from children and contact West Music at 800-397-9378 for a replacement. For more information, customers may also email the company.

Source: “West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-280, May 22, 2008.

Toy Investments recalls Floppy Friends Horse Toys due to violation of lead paint standard

Recalled toys have lead poisoning risk

On May 22, 2008, Toy Investments Inc. recalled about 300 Floppy Friends Horse Toys because surface paint on the recalled toys contains excessive lead levels, presenting a lead poisoning risk.

The recalled horse toys have a push up base that, when it is pushed up, makes the horse floppy, but when released, makes the horse stand up straight. Horses are brown and white with a base that is green with orange and red and dark blue flowers.

Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops, and toy stores nationwide sold the recalled Toy Investments Inc. Floppy Friends Horse Toys from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4.

Consumers are advised to immediately take the toy away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, customers may also contact Toy Investments at 800-356-0474, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-285, May 22, 2008.

Magnets recalled by American Scientific due to lead poisoning risk

Surface paint on magnets violate federal lead paint standard

On May 22, 2008, American Scientific LLC recalled about 87,000 magnets because surface paint on the magnets violate the federal lead paint standard, posing a lead poisoning risk.

Horseshoe, rectangular bar, and U-shaped magnets are included in the recall, and were sold to primary schools for use in science classes. Recalled American Scientific magnets have red and blue paint.

The following are item numbers and descriptions of the magnets included in the recall:

• Bar-shaped Steel: Item Numbers 3101-01, 02, 20
• Horseshoe-shaped Steel: Item Numbers 3102-01, 02, 03, 04
• Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt: Item Numbers 3106-04, 06
• Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt: Item Number 3108-01
• Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt: Item Number 3126-06
• U-shaped: Item Number AR-110
• Bar-shaped: N38 (3126-07)

Item numbers are printed on the product’s packaging. Independent distributors nationwide sold the recalled American Scientific magnets from October 2006 through February 2008 for between $1 and $4.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact American Scientific at 866-518-1665 for a replacement. For more information, customers may also email the company or visit its website.

Source: “American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-284, May 22, 2008.

Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes recalled due to lead poisoning risk

Early Childhood Resources initiates recall because product contains excessive lead levels

On May 22, 2008, Early Childhood Resources LLC recalled about 900 Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes because surface paint on the handle of the brushes contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning risk.

The recalled yellow paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four, but only the yellow brushes are included in the recall. The brushes have rounded cylinder bodies with tan bristle tip brushes, and are about 4 inches in height.

Early Childhood Resources distributors, which includes teacher supply stores, nationwide sold the recalled Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $4.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the paint brushes included in the recall and contact Early Childhood Resources at 888-227-9028 for a replacement. Customers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”, US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-283, May 22, 2008.

Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys recalled due to lead poisoning risk

Surface paints on the recalled toy violate federal lead paint standard

On May 20, 2008, Master Toys & Novelties Inc. recalled about 6,000 Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys because the surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy violates the federal lead paint standard, posing a lead poisoning risk.

Included in the recall is a battery operated cowboy riding a horse toy. Model number 8610B is found on the product packaging, along with UPC code 603678086101. The recalled Master Toys & Novelties toy is 8.5 inches in height by 7.5 inches in length, and the cowboy is wearing blue pants and a red shirt, and the horse is brown.

Dollar and discount stores nationwide sold the recalled Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toy from April 2007 through January 2008 for between $5 and $7.

Consumers are advised to immediately take the toy away from children and return it to a place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, customers may contact Master Toys & Novelties Inc. at 800-237-5020, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-272, May 20, 2008.