Biggest Toy Recalls of 2008 for Preschoolers and Big Kids
Dangerous toys products for kids continue to make headlines. Recognize anything here? Then toss it from the toy box.
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Calypso Steel Toy Drums
Woodstock Percussion recalled about 2,800 toy drum sets (sold through mail order catalogues, Web sites and retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through December 2007 for between $50 and $100) because surface paint on the recalled toy drums contains excessive levels of lead.
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Dinosaur Toys
Xtreme Toy Zone recalled about 480 toy dinosaurs (sold at Xtreme Toy Zone's Web site from May 2008 through October 2008) after discovering that the surface paint on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead.
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Doll Clothing Sets
Manhattan Group recalled about 9,200 doll clothing sets (sold through mail order, internet and specialty gift stores nationwide from January 2008 through October 2008) after discovering that the paint on the pajama pants contained excessive levels of lead.
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Army Action Figures
OKK Trading recalled about 5,400 army action figures (sold through dollar stores and OKK Trading's Web site www.okktoys.com from June 2008 through September 2008) after discovering that the paint on the face of the figure contained excessive levels of lead.
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Target Dive Sticks
Target recalled about 365,000 pool dive sticks (sold at Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008) after discovering that the dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
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Toy Trains
JA-RU Inc. recalled about 18,000 toy trains (sold at various wholesalers and retailers nationwide from March 2007 through October 2008) after discovering that they contained small parts which could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Two-Way Radios
Cobra Electronics recalled about 8,000 two-way radios (sold at Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008) after discovering that the rechargeable batteries in the radios could leak, posing a chemical burn hazard.
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Toy TVs
OKK Trading recalled about 2,100 TV toys (sold at OKK Trading's Web site at www.okktoys.com from July 2008 through September 2008) after discovering that the surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead.
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Wireless Guitars
Performance Designed Products recalled about 57,000 wireless guitars (sold at mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008) after discovering that a circuit board defect can cause the AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing the risk of chemical burns.
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Recharging Stations
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. recalled about 35,500 rechargeable batteries and charging stations (sold at department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008) after discovering that the rechargeable batteries included with the recharging station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard.
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Toy Boats
Dollar General Merchandising Inc. has recalled about 200,000 toy boats (sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2008 through July 2008) after discovering that two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat and posing a burn hazard.
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Nerf Guns
Hasbro Inc. recalled about 330,000 Nerf guns (sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Toys "R" Us, discount stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008) after discovering that the gun's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster, resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.
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Necklaces, CD Players, MP3 Players
Tween Brands Inc. recalled about 12,000 necklaces, cd players, and mp3 players (sold at Limited Too and Justice retail stores nationwide, in the Limited Too catalog, and on www.limitedtoo.com from May 2007 through August 2008) after discovering that surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead.
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Harry Potter Bookends
Giftco Inc. has recalled about 36,000 Harry Potter bookends (sold at elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006) after discovering that the paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead.
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Wooden Abacuses
LTD Commodities has recalled about 6,000 wooden abacuses (sold through LTD Commodities and ABC Distributing catalogs nationwide and their Web sites, www.ltdcommodities.com and www.abcdistributing.com, from December 2006 through February 2008) after discovering that the wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Razor Three-Wheeled Scooters
Razor USA has recalled about 103,000 Razor PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters (sold at authorized retailers nationwide and online from October 2007 through September 2008) after discovering that the undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges.
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Razor Ride-On Vehicle
Razor USA has recalled about 30,000 Razor Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles (sold at authorized retailers nationwide and online from August 2006 through September 2007) after discovering that the control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward.
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Soccer Goals
Regent Sports Corporation recalled about 190,000 folding soccer goals (sold at Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and sports and toy stores nationwide from May 2002 through May 2008) after discovering that the fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net could pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
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Helicopter Toys
Ashley Collection Inc. recalled about 78,000 Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys (sold at retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007) after discovering that the rechargeable battery inside the helicopter could overheat.
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Indoor Helicopters
Innovage LLC recalled about 685,000 "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters (sold at mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the web from June 2007 through May 2008) after discovering that the rechargeable battery inside the helicopters could overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Charms
Bead Bazaar USA Inc. recalled about 13,000 "It's a Girl Thing" Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms (sold at retailers nationwide from February 2006 through June 2008) after discovering the jewelry could have contained high levels of lead.
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Lip Gloss Set
F.A.F. Inc. recalled about 30,000 "Faded Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets (sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008) after discovering that the lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contained high levels of lead.
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Charm Kits
Action Products International Inc. recalled about 18,500 Children's Charm Craft Kits (sold through various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008) after discovering that the clasp in the charm craft kits contained high levels of lead. The recall included "Super Dooper Charms" and "Shoelace Charms" craft kits.
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Ballet Charms
Parragon Inc. recalled about 500,000 Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charm, sold at retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008, along with a children's book called The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), and sold in Spanish as Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina and in French as Les petits chaussons magiques. The solder on the charm may have contained high levels of lead.
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Helicopter Toys
Westminster Inc. 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 could overheat, causing the toy to melt and the risk of fire or burns to kids.
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Remote-Controlled Cars
Redcat Racing Co. recalled about 1,400 Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles (sold by authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 through April 2008) after discovering that the remote control unit could lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control and posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.
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Merry Go Rounds
Pacific Cycle Inc. 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 caused the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground and posed a fall hazard to children.
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Play Sets
Backyard Leisure LLC recalled about 11,000 Adventure Play Sets and Create N Adventure Wooden Play Sets (sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide and www.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 could break, causing a child to fall and possibly suffer injury.
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Toy Kitchens
eStyle Inc. 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 could pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard. The toy kitchen unit could also tip over, posing a risk of serious injury.
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Animal Tracking Kits
MindWare 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" was actually calcium hydroxide, which can trigger skin and eye irritation.
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Jewelry Sets
QuinCrafts recalled about 70,000 Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets (sold at AC Moore, CVS, LTD Commodities, Marshall's/TJ Maxx, Michaels Corp., and other toy and independent craft supply stores nationwide from August 2007 through March 2008) after discovering that the clasps on some of the jewelry contained high levels of lead.
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Toy Helicopters
TWIE, also known as Tradewinds International Enterprises Inc., recalled about 152,000 "Sky Champion" Wireless Indoor Helicopters (sold exclusively at Walgreens stores nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007) after discovering that the rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter could catch fire, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This hazard posed a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers.
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Sleeping Bags
Disney Store recalled about 4,100 Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags (sold at Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007) after discovering that paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull contained excessive levels of lead. The recall included sleeping bags with a cartoon pirate design of Davy Jones and Jack Sparrow on the front.
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Shakers
Antigua Winds Inc. recalled about 6,500 Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments (sold by West Music retail stores in Iowa and Illinois, in West Music's catalog and on their Web site, www.westmusic.com, at West Music booths at conventions and workshops, and in Music Together's Catalog and on their Web site, www.musictogether.com, nationwide from November 2001 through March 2008) after discovering that paint on the shaker instrument contained excessive levels of lead.
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Board Books
Dalmatian Press LLC recalled about 17,000 Little Builder Children's Board Book Sets with Toys (sold at Wal-Mart, Levy Home Entertainment, Lion Sales of NW Brunswick, Farris Wholesale Outlet, Crane Book Sales, Ingram Book Co., BPDI Corp., Books A Million, and Christmas Tree Shop stores nationwide and on the Internet at Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com from August 2007 through February 2008) after discovering that the cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Magnetic Dart Boards
Henry Gordy International Inc. recalled about 870,000 Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards (sold exclusively at Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008) after discovering that the small magnets at the ends of the darts could detach, posing threats of internal damage and intestinal blockage if swallowed.
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Fake Teeth
FUNTASTIC recalled about 26,000 Hillbilly Teeth (sold at grocery, drug, convenience, and mass retail stores nationwide from March 2005 through March 2008) after discovering that the gray surface paint on the teeth contained excessive levels of lead.
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Activity Centers
Toys "R" Us Inc. recalled about 16,400 Imaginarium Multi-Sided Activity Centers and Jungle Activity Centers (sold exclusively at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from August 2007 through February 2008) after discovering that small parts on the toys could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
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