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Children's Toy Recalls

CPSC Issues Warning on Children’s Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium

March 11, 2010

The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that in certain tests, 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.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). [...]

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Byer California Recalls Girl’s Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 10, 2010

The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do [...]

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Girl’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

March 10, 2010

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you [...]

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Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 10, 2010

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are affected by [...]

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LELE & Company Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 3, 2010

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you [...]

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Children’s Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

March 3, 2010

The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you [...]

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Boys’ Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory

March 3, 2010

The children’s jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are [...]

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Children’s Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals

March 2, 2010

The middle two prongs of the plastic fork can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing complete information, including instructions about what to do if you are [...]

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Sportime Recalls Children’s Floor Hockey Sets Due to Lead Paint Hazard

February 25, 2010

The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
This is a summary of a recall issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The link below will take you to the original recall press release containing [...]

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Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard

February 18, 2010

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or [...]

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