Biggest Toy Recalls of 2010
This year millions of products for babies and children were recalled. Here we are counting down the biggest toy recalls of 2010. If you own any of these products, follow the guidelines for return or repair -- and keep this list handy if you are considering purchasing used toys for your child.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Horse-on-a-Stick Toys
Date: November 10, 2010
Company/brand: Big Ideas Marketing
The danger: The reins on the horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Sold at: Love's Travel Stop and Country stores nationwide from May 2010 through July 2010, for about $6.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Rocking Horses
Date: November 10, 2010
Company/brand: Rocking Horse Depot
The danger: The reins on the rocking horse bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Sold at: RockingHorseDepot.com from November 2006 through December 2009, for between $105 and $185.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Children's Projector Flashlights
Date: October 19, 2010
Company/brand: Dollar Tree Stores Inc
The danger: The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Tree $1 Stop, Deal$, and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010, for about $1.
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Bathtub Toys
Date: October 18, 2010
Company/brand: Munchkin Inc.
The danger: The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Sold at: Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010, for about $7.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway
Date: September 30, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Mass merchandise stores nationwide from April 2010 through September 2010, for about $45.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Fisher-Price Children's Trikes
Date: September 30, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: A child can strike, sit, or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key. This could result in serious injury, including genital bleeding.
Sold at: Mass merchandise stores nationwide from January 1997 through September 2010, for about $25.
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Fisher-Price Baby Playzone Crawl & Cruise
Date: September 30, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Sold in retail stores from July 2001 to October 2003, for about $50
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Courtesy of CPSC
Fisher-Price Baby Playzone Crawl & Slide Arcade
Date: September 30, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Sold in retail stores from April 2003 to January 2004, for about $48
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Fisher-Price Baby Gymnastics Play Wall
Date: September 30, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Sold in retail stores from April 2005 to January 2007, for about $68
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Courtesy of CPSC
Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Aquarium
Date: September 30, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Sold in retail stores from October 2003 to March 2008, for between $28 and $36
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Courtesy of CPSC
Fisher-Price 1-2-3 Tetherball
Date: September 30, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Retail stores from September 2005 to March 2008, for about $20
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Courtesy of CPSC
Fisher-Price Bat & Score Goal
Date: September 30, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Retail stores from May 2006 to July 2008, for about $20
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Courtesy of CPSC
Chuck E. Cheese's Light-up Rings and Star Glasses
Date: September 15, 2010
Company/brand: CEC Entertainment, Inc.
The danger: If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to the stomach, intestines, esophagus, or nasal mucus membrane.
Sold at: Chuck E. Cheese's Restaurants from April 2009 through June 2010 (Light-up Rings) and April 2010 through August 2010 (Star Glasses).
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Giant Starbuilder and Giant Stars Building Sets
Date: September 15, 2010
Company/brand: Edushape Ltd.
The danger: Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Small retail stores nationwide and online at Target.com, TOYSRUS.com, Amazon.com and CSN through Wal-mart Marketplace from January 2007 through May 2010, for between $25 and $35.
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Courtesy of CPSC
The Land of Nod Toy Vegetables
Date: September 8, 2010
Company/brand: The Land of Nod
The danger: The metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazardous to children.
Sold at: The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington, the Land of Nod catalog and landofnod.com from October 2007 through February 2010, for about $25.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Children's Mood Rings and Necklaces
Date: September 21, 2010
Company/brand: D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc.
The danger: The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead.
Sold at: Small retail stores nationwide from September 2005 through June 2010, for about $4.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Step2 Children's Transportation Station Toys
Date: September 7, 2010
Company/brand: Step2 Company
The danger: The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Target and other major retailers, specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2008 through June 2010. Each station sold for between $49 and $59.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Swing Sets
Date: September 1, 2010
Company/brand: Kompan Inc. (from January 1998 through December 2003) and BigToys Inc. (from January 2004 through December 2008)
The danger: The joint connection between the horizontal top beam, the vertical end bracket, and the support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard.
Sold at: Kompan Inc. from January 1998 to December 31, 2008 for about $700 to $3250. The units were sold to customers through third-party sales representatives throughout the United States. Third-party sales representatives are individuals and companies who market and sell Kompan playground equipment from business to business.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Toy Rattles
Date: August 11, 2010
Company/brand: P. Graham Dunn
The danger: The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to children.
Sold at: Gift stores and book retailers nationwide from June 2010 through July 2010, for about $6.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Fisher-Price Little People Play 'n Go Campsite
Date: August 5, 2010
Company/brand: Fisher-Price
The danger: The plastic Sonya Lee figure in the play set can break at the waist, exposing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Major retailers including mass merchandisers, discount stores, department stores, and toy stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico; and online retailers from October 2009 through August 2010, for about $15.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Brine VIP Lacrosse Gloves
Date: July 26, 2010
Company/brand: Brine, a division of Warrior Sports Inc.
The danger: A screen-printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2009 and June 2010, for about $50.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts
Date: July 15, 2010
Company/brand: Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports
The danger: The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard.
Sold at: Various mini bike and go-cart retailers nationwide from November 2004 through June, 2010 for between $200 and $2000. They were also available from the following web sites: Costco.com; Amazon.com; toysrus.com; northerntool.com; sears.com; and kmart.com.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Children's Metal Jewelry
Date: July 13, 2010
Company/brand: Tween Brands Inc.
The danger: The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Sold at: Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Children's Coin Purse and Jewelry
Date: July 1, 2010
Company/brand: Daiso California LLC
The danger: The surface paint on the zippers of the coin purses and the clasps on the jewelry contain high levels of lead.
Sold at: Daiso stores in California and Washington from May 2009 through December 2009, for about $1.50.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Children's Tiara
Date: June 24, 2010
Company/brand: Wilton Industries Inc.
The danger: The tiara contains high levels of lead.
Sold at: Party City, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Ben Franklin Stores, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through April 2010, for about $13.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Infant Carriers
Date: June 17, 2010
Company/brand: CYBEX 2.GO Infant Carriers
The danger: A shoulder strap slider buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to babies.
Sold at: Baby furniture and baby product stores nationwide, as well as various websites. The items were sold between August 2009 and April 2010, for about $100.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Beado Handheld Bead Play Toys
Date: June 10, 2010
Company/brand: Rhino Toys Inc.
The danger: The toys' plastic wires can detach from the hubs, due to insufficient adhesive. This allows the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Specialty toy and juvenile retailers from March 2010 through May 2010, for about $12.
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Courtesy of CPSC
McDonald's Movie-themed Drinking Glasses
Date: June 4, 2010
Company/brand: ARC International
The danger: The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long-term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.
Sold at: McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 to June 2010, for about $2.
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Courtesy of CPSC
One Step Ahead Children's Stacking Toys
Date: June 3, 2010
Company/brand: One Step Ahead
The danger: The fabric covering the stacking ring's center pole can come apart at the seam exposing the foam material inside. The foam material poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Sold at: One Step Ahead's catalog and on www.onestepahead.com from October 2008 through April 2010 for about $35.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Children's Giraffe Blankets
Date: May 18, 2010
Company/brand: Rashti & Rashti
The danger: The balls on top of the giraffe's horns can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sold at: Target stores from January 2009 through August 2009 for about $9.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Toy Dart Gun Sets
Date: May 17, 2010
Company/brand: Henry Gordy International Inc.
The danger: If a child places the soft, pliable plastic toy dart in his/her mouth, the toy can be inhaled into the throat and prevent the child from breathing.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2005 through January 2009 for about $1.50.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Remote-Controlled Helicopters
Date: May 12, 2010
Company/brand: Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books Are Fun
The danger: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards.
Sold at: Book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Step2 Riding ToysMay 12, 2010
Date: May 12, 2010
Company/brand: Claire's Boutiques Inc.
The danger: A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.
Sold at: Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Claire's Metal Charm Bracelets
Date: May 10, 2010
Company/brand: Claire's Boutiques Inc.
The danger: The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Sold at: Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Step2 Basic Rhythms Drums
Date: April 27, 2010
Company/brand: The Step2 Company LLC
The danger: The plastic clips used to attach the drumsticks to the drum can break. The small broken pieces present a choking to young children.
Sold at: Toys "R" Us, Burlington Coat Factory and other retail stores nationwide from August 2009 through March 2010 for between $10 and $15.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Double Egg Shakers
Date: April 28, 2010
Company/brand: Discount School Supply
The danger: Surface paint on the red eggs contains excessive levels of lead.
Sold at: Discount School Supply stores nationwide from April 2009 through December 2009 for about $3.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Baby Paperboard Books
Date: April 6, 2010
Company/brand: Gund
The danger: The Styrofoam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
Sold at: Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets
Date: March 11, 2010
Company/brand: Buy-Rite Designs
The danger: The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that following a 24-hour incubation in simulated stomach acid, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Sold at: Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1.
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Courtesy of CPSC
Papyrus Brand Greeting Cards with Bracelets
Date: February 2, 2010
Company/brand: Schurman Fine Papers
The danger: The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
Sold at: Card stores and other retailers from February 2004 to September 2009 for about $7.
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