BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- 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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