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Lead Toy Recall

POSTED: 4:55 pm PST January 6, 2009
UPDATED: 5:43 pm PST January 6, 2009

Here's a list of the most recent toy recalls due to possible lead poisoning.

Groovy Fashions™ Sassy Jammies™ Doll Clothing Sets

Hazard:
  • Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
  • Description:
  • The recalled doll clothing set features a two-piece pajama set, eye mask and slippers. The pajama top is pink satin and the pants are dark brown with multiple-colored flowers printed on them.
  • Sold at:
  • Mail order, Internet and specialty gift stores nationwide from January 2008 through October 2008 for about $12.
  • Remedy:
  • Consumers should take the product away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or store credit.
  • Consumer Contact:
  • For additional information, contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.manhattantoy.com.
  • Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

    Description
  • The recalled “Dinosaur Epoch” Toy Dinosaurs are battery-operated dinosaurs that move and make sounds. The recall includes the orange-colored “Dinosaur Brachiosaurus” (model #1033) and the green, yellow and orange-colored “Dinosaur Carnotaurus” (model #1030). The model number can be located on the toy’s battery cover.
  • Sold at
  • Xtreme Toy Zone’s Web site from May 2008 through October 2008 for between $15 and $20.
  • Remedy:
  • Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Xtreme Toy Zone for a refund or exchange.
  • Consumer Contact:
  • For additional information, contact Xtreme Toy Zone collect at (213) 237-9983 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.xtremetoyzone.com.
  • Children's Jewelry

    Description:
  • This recall involves eight styles of silver-colored metal jewelry: flower ear ring, three flower pendant, necklace with red flower and metal leaf pendant, and miniature sandals in aqua, purple, green, orange and turquoise.
  • Sold at:
  • Small retail stores and kiosks in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 2008 through November 2008 for between $2 and $5.
  • Remedy:
  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry and contact Aloha 808 Trading for a refund or exchange.
  • Consumer Contact:
  • For additional information, contact Aloha 808 Trading collect at (808) 923-3660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
  • Army Figures

    Description:
  • The recall involves 7 ½ inch tall plastic toy Army figures. The figures are dressed in Army fatigues and have guns.
  • Sold at:
  • Dollar type retailers and OKK Trading’s Web site www.okktoys.com from June 2008 through September 2008 for about $1.
  • Remedy:
  • Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact OKK Trading for a full refund or replacement toy.
  • Consumer Contact:
  • For additional information, contact OKK Trading at (877) 655-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.okktoys.com.

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