8 Recalls from CPSC

[MrsPinecone]

1. Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard

2. United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

3. West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of
Lead Paint Standard

4. Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills
Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard

5. Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead
Paint Standard

6. Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due
to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

7. American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

8. Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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1. Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
Release #08-278

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 902-2798
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags

Units: About 4,100

Retailer: Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif.

Importer: Hoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.

Hazard: The surface paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags have a
cartoon pirate design of Davey Jones and Jack Sparrow on the front.
Style number F1652B0003 is printed on the logo label inside the sleeping
bags. The sleeping bag with the skull art design is not included in
this recall.

Sold exclusively at: Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through
October 2007 for about $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleeping bags
away from children and return them to any Disney Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Disney Store
toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.disneystore.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08278.html

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2. United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
Release #08-279

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 284-8570
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Various magnets

Units: About 2.35 million

Importer: United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.

Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead,
which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below.
The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted
magnets are included in this recall.

Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide from October 1996 through
September 2007 for between 50 cents and $15. Distributors sold the
products to schools for use in science classes.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets
and contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact United Scientific
toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com

Model Number (Number of Magnets in Package): Description

MGTKIT (4): 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm, 1 four inch red horseshoe
magnet

MSET4 (4): 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm, 1 small red horseshoe magnet
25mm x 8mm, 1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mm

CBM050 (2): Red bar magnet pair 50mm

CM7907-R (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm

CM7907-B (blue) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm

CM7907-W (white) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm

CM7907-PK/2 (red or blue) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm

CM7912-R (2): Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mm

MBSET6 (6): 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar, sold in
six different colors

AUM020 (1): Red 2 inch U-shaped magnets

AUM025 (1): Red 1 inch U-shaped magnets

ACM020 (1): Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mm

ACM050 (2): Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mm

ABM030 (2): Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) & South (S)
Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wide

ABM015-E, ABM020, ABM040, ABM060, ABM040, ABM060, ABM010, ABM015 (2):
Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches, some have
N & S marking

MNSB04 (1): 4 inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One end of
needle is painted red.

MHS020 (1): Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tall

MHS030 (1): Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tall

CMSET1 (6): Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six different
colors

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08279.html

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3. West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of
Lead Paint Standard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
Release #08-280

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 397-9378
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead
Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments

Units: About 6,500

Importer/Distributor: Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, Texas

Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled shaker guiro is a ridged, cylinder-shaped
percussion instrument that contains beads and is played by scraping a
stick along the surface. The shaker guiro measures about 2" wide x 5" long.
One end of the instrument is painted red and the other end is painted
blue. The center section and stick are natural wood. "Basic Beat 5"
Guiro/Shaker," "SHBB5," and "Recommended for Ages 6+" are printed on the
packaging.

Sold by: West Music retail stores in Iowa and Illinois, the West Music
catalog, online at www.westmusic.com, and West Music booths at
conventions and workshops nationwide, the Music Together Catalog, and
www.musictogether.com from November 2001 through March 2008 for between $9 and
$11.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro
instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive
a replacement instrument.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact West Music at
(800) 397-9378 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or email the
firm at service@westmusic.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08280.html

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4. Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills
Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
Release #08-281

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 671-7988
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills
Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately until a replacement burner is installed.

Name of Product: Char-Broil Two-Burner Gas Grills Model 463720108

Units: About 400

Importer: Char-Broil LLC, of Columbus, Ga.

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Jinwoniu Trading Company LTD, China

Hazard: On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly
and does not connect properly to the gas valve which could result in a
propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the Char-Broil gas grills with model
number 463720108 and serial number ranging from 000001 to 000402. The
gas grills have a main burner with two-burner plates, a 170 square inch
swing-away rack, two side shelves and a condiment basket. Char-Broil's
logo is on the top of the lid of the grill. The serial and model
numbers are located on the white rating label on the back of the horizontal
support of the grill.

Sold at: Mills Fleet Farm Stores in Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota and
Wisconsin from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $120.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact
Char-Broil for a free replacement burner and installation instructions.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Char-Broil at
(866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.charbroil.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08281.html

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5. Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead
Paint Standard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
Release #08-282

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 902-2798
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Tinker Bell Wands

Units: About 8,000

Retailer: Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif.

Importer: Hoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.

Hazard: The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled Tinker Bell wands are green and light up and
sound when a button in the handle is pressed. The top of the wand has
white plastic flowers, a green bow, and a pin with Tinker Bell's face on
it.

Sold at: Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007
for about $13.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and return it to a Disney Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Disney Store
toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.Disneystore.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08282.html

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6. Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
Release #08-283

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 227-9028
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Yellow Sure Grip Paint Brushes

Units: About 900

Importer: Early Childhood Resources LLC, of Mt. Laurel, N.J.

Hazard: Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes
contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of
four. Only the yellow brushes are included in the recall. The paint
brushes have a rounded cylinder body with tan bristle tip brushes and measure
about 4 inches in height.

Sold by: Early Childhood Resource distributors, including teacher
supply stores nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $4.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint
brushes and contact Early Childhood resources to receive a free replacement
product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Early Childhood
Resources (888) 227-9028 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the
firm's Web site at www.ecr4kids.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08283.html

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7. American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
Release #08-284

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 518-1665
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Magnets

Units: About 87,000

Importer: American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio

Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and
U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The
magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item
numbers included in the recall are:

Item Number: Description (Sizes)

3101-01, 02, 20: Bar-shaped Steel (75mm x 12mm x 5mm, 100mm x 12mm x
5mm, 150mm x 19mm x 7mm, 200mm, 150mm X 15mm X 10mm)

3102-01, 02, 03, 04: Horseshoe-shaped Steel (50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm)

3106-04, 06: Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt (100mm X 10mm X
7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm)

3108-01: Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt

3126-06: Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt

AR-110: U-shaped (3.5 inches)

N38 (3126-07): Bar-shaped (37mm)

The item numbers are located on the product's packaging.

Sold to: Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through
February 2008 for between $1 and $4.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these products and
contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American
Scientific toll-free at (866) 518-1665 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, e-mail the firm at recall@american-scientific.com, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.american-scientific.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08284.html

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8. Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
Release #08-285

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 356-0474
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Violation
of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Floppy Friends Horse Toys

Units: About 300

Importer: Toy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith, of Auburn, Wash.

Hazard: Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled horse toy has a push up base. When the base
is pushed up, the toy horse is floppy. When released, the toy horse
stands up straight. The horse is brown and white and the base is green with
orange, red flowers and dark blue flowers.

Sold at: Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops and toy stores
nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toy Investments
Inc. at (800) 356-0474 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.toysmith.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08285.html

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's
jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and
injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270,
or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers
can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.

[deeann7]

Thank you for the info!

[CouponAngel]

Thanks for heads up!

[alc]

Thank you for posting this! Luckily none of those items in our house!