June 2007 Recalls
Product Safety News
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Target Recalls Toy Barbeque Grills Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 2,300 Play Wonder Toy Barbeque Grills. The circular ash tray attached to the stainless steel legs of the grill could contain sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
Children’s Necklaces Recalled by GeoCentral Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GeoCentral, of Napa, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 Butterfly Necklaces. The metal clasp on the necklace contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Choking Hazard Prompts Nordstrom Recall of Children’s Jackets
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 1,900 Pine Peak Blues Children’s Jackets. The zipper pull can detach from the jacket’s zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Children’s Jeweled Sandals Sold by Nordstrom Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 1,800 pairs of Calypso Sandals. The jewel decorations on the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 1.5 million Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys. Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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