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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On June 12, 2008, Sara Lynn Togs recalled about 1,800 Infant and Toddler Shortalls because the buttons on the shoulder straps can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Recalled Infant and Toddler Gingham and Flannel Shortalls are overalls with short pant legs and a collegiate appliqué or embroidery on the front. The sizes included in the recall are 6/9 month, 12 month, 18 month, 2T, 3T and 4T.

College bookstores, fan stores, children’s boutiques and gift shops nationwide sold the recalled Sara Lynn Togs Shortalls from March 2007 through February 2008 for between $24 and $35.

Consumers who own a recalled shortall should immediately return it to Sara Lynn Togs for a refund. For more information, customers may contact Sara Lynn Togs at 800-426-9377, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Children’s Overalls Recalled by Sara Lynn Togs Due to Choking Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-304, June 12, 2008.

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.

On June 10, 2008, Backyard Leisure LLC recalled about 11,000 Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets because hangers holding the chains for the glider can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

The company received 114 reports of glider hangers breaking, including three reports of minor injuries to children, including abrasions and a minor head injury.

Included in the recall are swing sets made of wood that feature various types of gliders, slides and swings:

• Pathfinder Swing Set, Model number 65008,
• Conqueror Swing Set, Model number 65208,
• Cedar Ridge Wooden Swing Set, Model number 30008, and
• Windsor Wooden Swing Set, Model number 30108.

The words, “Adventure Play Set,” or “Create N Adventure,” and “Pittsburg, KS 66762” is printed on a plaque located on the middle of the sets’ upper beam. Name and model number are printed on the instructions included with the recalled play set.

Wal-Mart Stores nationwide, as well as Wal-Mart.com, and Toys “R” Us stores nationwide sold the recalled Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets from January 2008 through May 2008 for between $400 and $1,500. Consumers who own a recalled Backyard Leisure playset are advised to immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure at 866-546-7902 for a replacement with instructions. For more information, customers may also visit the company’s website, or email the company.

Source: “Backyard Leisure Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-299, June 10, 2008.

On June 5, 2008, Simmons Kids recalled about 20,000 Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses after receiving one report of a 6-month-old baby becoming wedged between the mattress and crib’s frame. Some of the mattresses are smaller than the minimum width requirement for cribs, and this creates a gap between the mattress and side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.

Open coil crib mattresses are included in the recall, and were manufactured from July 1, 2006, through March 23, 2008. They have a color label attached to the side or top of the mattress that has the following model names:

• Pottery Barn Kids by Simmons Kids Lullaby
• Simmons Kids Slumber Time Evening Star Luxury Firm
• Simmons Kids Baby Mattress Series 400
• Simmons Kids Baby Mattress 234 Coil Count

A law tag is also sewn into the edge of the recalled Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses that lists the date of manufacture. Pottery Barn Kids stores and nursery furniture retailers sold the recalled Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses from July 2006 through May 2008 for between $100 and $150.

Consumers are advised to measure the width of their mattress after removing all outer coverings and placing the mattress on the floor. If it is less than 27 ¼ inches, they should immediately stop using the mattress and contact Simmons Kids at 800-810-8611 for a replacement. For more information, customers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-296, June 5, 2008.

On June 5, 2008, MindWare recalled about 2,200 Animal Tracking Explorer Kits because powder marked “plaster of paris” is actually calcium hydroxide, a chemical that can cause skin and eye irritation in children.

The recalled MindWare Animal Tracking Explorer Kit also includes nature study tools and equipment, like field lens, specimen jars and plastic gloves, and an Explorer Guide.

Consumers purchased MindWare’s recalled product from its website and catalog from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $25. Customers who have purchased a recalled Animal Tracking Explorer Kit should immediately take it away from children and contact MindWare at 800-588-1072 for a replacement or refund. For more information, consumers may also email the company.

Source: “Children’s Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-298, June 5, 2008.

On May 28, 2008, Kids Station Toys International Ltd. recalled about one million Little Tikes Chit ‘N Chat Toy Cell Phones because the hinge cover can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children. The company received three reports of the toy breaking, and one report of a child beginning to choke.

The recalled Little Tikes Chit ‘N Chat Toy Cell Phones resemble a flip-phone style cell phone with 10 keys on the numeric button pad and three buttons with animal pictures, all of which make a sound when pressed. The phones are multi-colored with a sticker on the back that has model number KSL4010, KSL8032, KSL8033, or KSL8051. The phrase, “Designed and Licensed by Kids Station Toys International Ltd.” is printed on the back of the phones.

Department stores, juvenile product stores and drug stores nationwide sold recalled Kids Station Toys Cell Phones from June 2006 through March 2008 for between $8 and $20. Consumers are advised to immediately take the phones away from young children and contact Kids Station at 888-620-0930. For more information, customers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-290, May 28, 2008.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.