Nordstrom recalls girl’s sandals because they are a potential choking hazard

Flower embellishments on Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea sandals can detach

On June 24, 2008, Nordstrom Inc. recalled about 1,500 Nordstrom’s Cadence-Lea Girl’s Sandals and Nordstrom’s Trio-Lea Girl’s Sandals because flower embellishments on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recalled girl’s sandals are leather and were sold in white, light green or silver in girls’ sizes 5 through 12. The brand “Nordstrom” is printed on the recalled sandals.

Nordstrom stores sold the recalled Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea Girl’s Sandals from March 2008 through May 2008 for about $30. Consumers are advised to immediately remove the recalled girl’s sandals away from children and return them to any Nordstrom store for a refund.

For more information, customers may contact Nordstrom at 800-804-0806, or visit the company’s website

Source: “Nordstrom recalls girls’ sandals due to choking hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-311, June 24, 2008.

Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters recalled due to risk of battery overheating

Westminster Inc. received seven reports of overheating, two reports of property damage

On June 26, 2008, Westminster Inc. recalled about 102,000 “Thunder Wolf” Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters after receiving seven reports of overheating and/or melting of the helicopter. Included in the consumer reports were one report of flames and two reports of minor property damage.

The rechargeable battery located inside the recalled helicopter can overheat, which poses a fire/burn hazard to consumers.

The recalled “Thunder Wolf” Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopter is made of foam and plastic in various colors and is sold with a controller and a separate charger. The helicopter measures about 7 inches by 3 inches, and has “TW0996” printed on the tail of the helicopter. Helicopters that do not have the words “Made in China” stamped on the underside of the helicopter are the only helicopters included in the recall.

Retail stores nationwide sold the recalled Westminster helicopters from June 2007 through December 2007 for about $20.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop playing with the recalled “Thunder Wolf” Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. at 800-618-0023 for a refund. For more information, customers may also visit the company’s website or email the company.

Source: “Westminster Inc. recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys due to risk of fire,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-315, June 26, 2008.

Parragon recalls children’s necklaces with ballet shoes charms due to lead poisoning risk

Solder on the necklace’s charm may contain high lead levels

On July 10, 2008, Parragon Inc. recalled about 500,000 children’s necklaces with ballet shoes charms because solder on the charm may contain high lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard.

The recalled Parragon necklace is silver in color with a silver-colored ballet shoes and bow charm. The necklace was given with the purchase of a children’s book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers or Ballerina’s Magical Shoes, ISBN 1405411449. The UPC number 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book, which was also sold in Spanish and in French.

Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide sold the recalled children’s necklace with ballet shoes charms from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.

Consumers are advised to immediately remove the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon at 888-480-2854 for instructions on returning the necklace. For more information, customers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Parragon Books recalls children’s necklaces due to risk of lead exposure,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-326, July 10, 2008.

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.

Playground Tire Swings recalled by Miracle Recreation Equipment after three reports of injuries

Tire Swings pose a fall hazard to consumers

On June 24, 2008, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company recalled about 1,400 Playground Tire Swings because the hanger clamp can fail, which can cause the tire swing to detach. This poses a fall hazard to children.

The company received three injury reports, including two reports of cuts requiring stitches and one report of a fractured foot.

Recalled Tire Swings consists of a tire that hangs from a swivel and three chains, and includes the following products and model numbers:

• Kids’ Choice Arch Tire Swing Sets, Model # 714-852,
• Kids’ Choice Arch Tire Swing Extension, Model # 714-852-X, and
• Kids’ Choice Arch Tire Swing Swivel Replacement, Model # 278.

Authorized dealers sold the recalled tire swings to schools, parks and municipalities nationwide from February 1995 through March 2008 for between $570 and $2,100.

Consumers are advised to immediately remove the tire swing, including the swivel, chains and tire, from the hanger clamp until a free repair kit is installed. For more information, customers should contact Miracle Recreation by calling 800-523-4202, by visiting their website, or by mailto:recalls@miraclerec.com the company.

Source: “Miracle Recreation Recalls Tire Swings Due to Fall Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-587, June 24, 2008.

Stanley Furniture Company recalls 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs due to entrapment hazard

The recalled cribs may fail to meet federal safety standards

On June 26, 2008, Stanley Furniture Company Inc. recalled about 1,200 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs because they could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions, and may pose an entrapment hazard to infants.

The mattresses in the recalled cribs, when the mattress support is in the middle setting, may create a space between the mattress and the crib that could be too wide.

Included in the recall are 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs with model number 353-14-220. Located on the headboard are the model number and the serial numbers. The following serial numbers are included in the recall:

• 353-14-220-L-01,
• 353-14-220-L-02,
• 353-14-220-L-03,
• 353-14-220-L-04,
• 353-14-220-L-05,
• 353-14-220-L-06,
• 353-14-220-L-07,
• 353-14-220-L-08,
• 353-14-220-L-101, and
• 353-14-220-L-103.

Cribs sold after December 2007 are not included in the Stanley Furniture Company recall.

Department stores and furniture stores sold the recalled Stanley Furniture Company cribs from March 2006 through December 2007 for about $1,100.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled crib in the middle mattress setting. Customers may contact Stanley Furniture at 888-839-6822 to receive a free replacement crib headboard if it is included in the recall. For more information, consumers may visit the company’s website.

Source: “Stanley Furniture recalls cribs due to entrapment hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-314, June 26, 2008.

More than 300K Jardine cribs recalled after four children become entrapped

Company received 42 reports of crib slats, spindles breaking

On June 24, 2008, Jardine Enterprises recalled about 320,000 Jardine Cribs after receiving 42 reports of crib slats and spindles breaking, including four reports of children becoming entrapped in the space created by the broken slat or spindle. Two of the children who became entrapped suffered from abrasions and bruising.

The cribs that pose a strangulation hazard and entrapment hazard are wooden cribs in various styles and finishes. Model numbers can be found on the inside of the bottom rail of the recalled crib’s headboard or footboard.

KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toyr “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores as well as babiesrus.com sold the recalled Jardine Cribs nationwide from January 2002 through May 2008 for between $150 and $300. One recalled model, the Mahogany Positano Lifetime Crib with model number 0309K00, was sold for $450.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled Jardine Cribs and contact Jardine at 800-646-4106 for credit towards the purchase of a new crib. For more information, customers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Jardine Cribs Sold by Babies”R”Us Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-312, June 24, 2008.

The following are model numbers and descriptions for Jardine Cribs included in the recall:

Model #	Description
BC-23	Drop Side Blue Spindle Crib
BC-36B	Drop Side Light Blue Spindle Crib
BC-36G	Drop Side Sage Spindle Crib
BC-36P	Drop Side Pink Spindle Crib
BC-007	Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib
BC-010	Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib
BC-010C	Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib
BC-010HP	Windsor Drop Side Oak/Honey Pine Crib
BC-010W	Hilton Drop Side White Full Panel Crib
BC-017	Windsor Drop Side Dark Pine Single Crib
BC-107C	Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib
BC-107CR	Windsor Cherry Single Sleigh Crib
BC-110C	Berkley Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Single Crib
BC-110HP	Windsor Drop Side Honey Pine/Honey Single Crib
BC-110W	Berkley Drop Side White Flat Panel Single Crib
DA617BC	Wicker 3-in-1 White Crib
DA620BC	Haven 3-in-1 Oak/Dark Pine Crib
DA770BC	4-in-1 White Convertible Crib
DV730N	Natural Lifetime Crib
DV730W	White Lifetime Crib
DV830-N	Natural Lifetime Crib
DV830-W	White Lifetime Crib
0113B00	Drop Side Natural Spindle Crib
0113K00	Drop Side Mahogany Spindle Crib
0303B00	Berkley Natural Lifetime Crib
0303C00	Berkley White Lifetime Crib
0303G00	Berkley Cherry Lifetime Crib
0309K00	Positano Mahogany Lifetime Crib

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.

Pacific Cycle recalls Merry-Go-Rounds after child falls, suffers minor injuries

Fall hazard prompts merry-go-round recall

On June 12, 2008, Pacific Cycle Inc. recalled about 15,000 Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds because the inner bearing can fail and cause the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to young children. The company received one report of a consumer injury, in which a child fell and suffered abrasions.

The recalled Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four plastic yellow seats with black and silver metal bars. They were sold at Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.

Consumers who own a recalled Pacific Cycle Merry-Go-Round should immediately take it away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a refund. Customers may also contact Pacific Cycle at 877-564-2261 to receive a free retrofit kit. For more information, consumers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Children’s Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-305, June 12, 2008.

Far East Brokers Log Swings recalled after three reports of minor injuries

Swings pose a fall hazard

On June 3, 2008, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. recalled about 750 Log Swings because a missing nail can cause the seat back to separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard. The company has received six reports of the chair separating, including three injuries.

Wooden log swings that seat two people and hang from a log frame are involved in the recall. The swings measure 71 inches high by 62 inches wide.

Grand Union Family Market, Ingle’s Markets, VG’s Food Center, Plumb’s Valu-Rite Foods and Central Shoprite stores nationwide sold the recalled Far East Brokers Log Swings from February 2008 through May 2008 for about $150.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log swings, disassemble them and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, customers may contact Far East Brokers and Consultants at 877-695-8354, or they may visit the company’s website.

Source: “Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-295, June 3, 2008.