2008 Product Recall Guide

June

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Westminster Inc. has recalled about 102,000 "Thunder Wolf" Remote-Controlled Indoor Helicopters (sold at retail stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007) after discovering that the rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat, causing the toy to melt and the risk of fire or burns to kids. Stop playing with the recalled helicopters immediately and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Visit these sites for product descriptions, photos, and more information:

1,200 Built to Grow Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard

Stanley Furniture Company Inc. has recalled about 1,200 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs (sold at department and furniture stores from March 2006 through December 2007) after discovering that the space between the mattress and the crib can be too wide in the middle mattress setting, failing federal safety standards for crib dimensions and posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Stop using the crib in the middle mattress setting immediately and use the low or high setting instead. Contact Stanley Furniture to determine if the crib is subject to recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement crib headboard. Visit these sites for product descriptions, serial numbers, photos, and more information:

320,000 Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard

Jardine Cribs has recalled about 320,000 cribs (sold at KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys "R" Us, and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide and Online at babiesrus.com from January 2002 through May 2008) after discovering that the wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants. Stop using the recalled cribs immediately and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib. Twenty-eight Jardine crib models are included in the recall -- to see all the model names and numbers and for more information, visit these sites:

1,500 Nordstrom Sandals Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Nordstrom Inc. has recalled about 1,500 Nordstrom's Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea Girl's Sandals (sold exclusively at Nordstrom stores nationwide from March 2008 through May 2008) after discovering that the flower embellishments on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Take the recalled sandals away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund. Visit these sites for product description, photos, and more information:

15,000 Merry-Go-Rounds Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Pacific Cycle Inc. has recalled about 15,000 Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds (sold exclusively by Toys "R" Us nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008) after discovering that the inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, which causes the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground and poses a fall hazard to children. Stop using the merry-go-round immediately and return it to Toys "R" Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit. Visit these sites for product descriptions, photos, and more information:

1,800 Infant and Toddler Shortalls Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Sara Lynn Togs has recalled about 1,800 Infant and Toddler Shortalls (sold at college bookstores, fan stores, children's boutiques, and gift shops nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008) after discovering that the buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recalled items include Gingham and Flannel Shortalls with a collegiate applique or embroidery on the front. Take recalled items away from children immediately and return them to Sara Lynn Togs for a full refund. Visit these sites for product descriptions, photos, and more information:

Boy's Camouflage Pajama Sets Recalled Due to Lead

The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. has recalled about 28,000 Camouflage Pajama Sets (sold exclusively at The Children's Place stores nationwide and www.childrensplace.com from December 2006 to January 2008) after discovering that the screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead. The recall includes long- and short-sleeved pajama sets with an "Athletics 90" decal on the shirt. Take the pajama sets away from children immediately and return them to any Children's Place store for a full refund. Visit these sites for product descriptions, photos, and more information:

11,000 Play Sets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Backyard Leisure LLC has recalled about 11,000 Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets (sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide and walmart.com under the Adventure Play Sets brand and at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide under the Create N Adventure brand from January 2008 through May 2008) after discovering that the hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and possibly suffer injury. Remove the gliders from the swing sets immediately and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions. Visit these sites for product descriptions, model numbers, more photos, and information:

2,200 Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled Due to Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes

MindWare has recalled about 2,200 Animal Tracking Explorer Kits (sold on the MindWare Web site, www.mindwareonline.com, and in their catalog from September 2007 through December 2007) after discovering that the powder in the kit marked "plaster of Paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which can trigger skin and eye irritation. Take the recalled kits away from children immediately and contact MindWare to receive either a free replacement product or a full refund. Visit this site for product description, company contact information, photos, and more information:

20,000 Crib Mattresses Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard

Simmons Kids, a division of The Simmons Manufacturing Co., has recalled about 20,000 Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses (sold at Pottery Barn Kids and nursery furniture retailers from July 2006 through May 2008) after discovering that some of the mattresses can measure smaller than the minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and some crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Stop using the mattresses immediately if the width measures less than 27 1/4 inches and contact Simmons Kids to receive a free replacement mattress. Visit these sites for product descriptions, model names, measuring instructions, photos, and more information:

65 Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Recalled Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards

eStyle Inc. has recalled about 65 Mini Chef Complete Toy Kitchens (sold exclusively at Babystyle stores nationwide and at www.babystyle.com from October 2007 through November 2007) after discovering that the four pegs supporting the oven shelf and four pegs supporting the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard. The toy kitchen unit can also tip over, posing a risk of serious injury. Stop using the recalled product immediately and contact the company for a store credit. Visit these sites for product description, photo, and more information:

550 Babies "R" Us Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard

Bassettbaby has recalled about 550 Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs (sold exclusively at Babies "R" Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through February 2008) after discovering that the space between the spindles on some cribs fails to meet federal standards and poses an entrapment hazard to infants. Stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby (if the company hasn't contacted you first) to schedule an in-home inspection of the crib; recalled cribs will be replaced. Visit these sites for product description, model number, photos, and more information: