2008 Product Recall Guide

February

24,000 Cribs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Munire Furniture Inc. has recalled about 24,000 Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top cribs, and Essex, Brighton/Sussex and Captiva Cribs (sold at specialty juvenile product stores nationwide from November 2005 through November 2007) after discovering the crib mattresses can't be moved to the lowest position, allowing babies to climb over the railing and fall out. Stop using the cribs and contact Munire Furniture to receive replacement parts to fix the problem. Visit the following sites for model numbers, photos, and more information:

250,000 Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled Due to Dangerous Magnets

Family Dollar has recalled about 250,000 Fun 'N Safe magnetic dart boards (sold exclusively at Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008) after discovering that the small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach; if swallowed by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause dangerous intestinal perforations or blockages. Take the magnet dart boards away from children immediately and return the board and all of the darts to a Family Dollar store for a refund. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

2,900 Children's Metal Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead

Pecoware Co. Inc. has recalled about 2,900 metal necklaces (sold at department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through November 2007) after discovering the children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Take the necklaces away from children immediately and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

6,600 Spiderman Water Bottles Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Fast Forward LLC has recalled about 6,600 Spiderman water bottles (sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007) after discovering that the screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children. Take the water bottles away from children immediately and contact Fast Forward LLC for instructions on returning the water bottles for a full refund. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

64,000 Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Dumar International USA has recalled about 64,000 Cinderella 12-volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles (sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006) after discovering that the wires under the hood of the car and in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car. Take the toy car away from children immediately and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

11,000 Girls' Bracelet Sets Recalled Due to Lead

Mission City Press has recalled about 11,000 A Life of Faith charm bracelet sets (sold at specialty toy, book, and gift stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2007) after discovering that the paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet contains excessive levels of lead. Take the bracelet sets away from children immediately and return them to the Mission City Press to receive a refund. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

Bellissimo Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

Bassettbaby has recalled 18 Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection drop-side cribs (sold at Babies "R" Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008) after discovering that the spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen, creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants. Stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free replacement or a full refund. Visit the following sites for model numbers, photos, and more information:

5,000 Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

Siegfried & Parzifal Inc. has recalled about 5,000 Karl Kani boys' fleece hooded sweatshirts (sold at A&E Store, DD Discount, Forman Mills, The Marmaxx Groups, and Suit Mart stores nationwide from July 2007 through October 2007) after discovering that the drawstring through the hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Remove the drawstrings immediately or contact Siegfried & Parzifal Inc. for a refund. Visit the following sites for model numbers, photos, and more information:

146,000 Tea Light Candles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Christmas Tree Shops Inc. has recalled about 146,000 "Embers" tea light candles (sold at Christmas Tree Shops in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007) after discovering that the candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. Stop using the candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund. Visit the following sites for UPC numbers, photos, and more information:

30,000 Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Soft Air USA Inc. has recalled about 30,000 remote-controlled helicopter toys (sold at sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007) after discovering that the rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, posing a burn or fire hazard to children. Stop using the toy helicopter and return it to the store for a full refund. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

50 Children's Table and Chair Sets Recalled Due to Lead

Netshops has recalled about 50 children's table and chair sets (sold at Netshops.com from November 2007 through December 2007) after discovering that the paint on the children's table and chair sets contains excessive levels of lead. Take the table and chair set away from children immediately. Visit the following sites for model numbers, photos, and more information:

5,500 Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Recalled Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards

West Music Company has recalled about 5,500 transparent toy egg shakers (sold at West Music stores in Iowa and Illinois, the West Music catalog and Web site, and at West Music exhibit booths nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007) after discovering the end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children. Take the egg shakers away from children and contact West Music for a free replacement. Visit the following sites for model numbers, photos, and more information:

460,000 Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Lead

Benjamin International has recalled about 460,000 pendants and candle charms (sold at gift shops nationwide from January 2002 through November 2007) after discovering the pendants and charms on the candles contain high levels of lead. Stop using the pendants and charms immediately and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant or charm. Get more information below:

Benjamin International, 888-249-7639

49,000 Girls' Bicycles Recalled Due to Frame Failure

Trek Bicycle Corp. has recalled about 49,000 Trek MT220 girls' bicycles (sold at authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007) after discovering the bicycle's frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries. Take the bicycle away from children immediately and return it to a Trek dealer for a free replacement. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

1,800 Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

Seventy Two Inc. has recalled about 1,800 "Bonafide Love" hooded children's sweatshirts (sold exclusively at Nordstrom retail stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007) after discovering the drawstring through the hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Remove the drawstrings immediately or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Seventy Two for a full refund. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

80,000 eeBoo Children's Sketchbooks Recalled Due to Lead

eeBoo Corp. has recalled about 80,000 sketchbooks with colored spirals (sold at specialty and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through January 2008) after discovering the paint on the sketchbooks' colored spiral metal bindings contains high levels of lead. Take the sketchbooks away from children and contact eeBoo to receive a free replacement sketchbook. Visit the following sites for style names, photos, and more information:

400 Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled Due to Lead

Downeast Concepts Inc. has recalled about 400 toy gardening hand rakes (sold at various home improvement and toy stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007) after discovering the paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains high levels of lead. Take the toy gardening rake away from children and return it to the store for a replacement toy hand rake. Visit the following sites for photos and more information:

Evenflo Recalled 1 Million Car Seats Due to Safety Hazard

Evenflo Company, Inc. has voluntarily recalled about one million Discovery Infant Car Seats (manufactured from April 2005 through January 2008) after discovering the car seat could potentially become separated from its base in high-impact side collisions. Stop using the car seat immediately and contact Evenflo for a free supplemental dual-hook fastener to repair the problem. Visit the following site for model numbers and more information:

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