RECALL: CPSC 7 More Recalls on Toys with Lead Paint

[MrsPinecone]

This message consists of the following:

1. RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
2. Target Recalls Children's Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
3. RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
4. Children's Toy Rakes Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
5. Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
6. Children's Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces Recalled By Rhode Island Novelty Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
7. TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children's Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Risk of Lead Exposure


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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2007
Release #07-308

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 725-4407
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys 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 Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway Toys

Units: About 200,000 (1.5 million other Thomas & Friends railway toys were recalled on June 13, 2007)

Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.

Sold at: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel, and Shopko stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $8 and $15.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at info@tobynyc.com.

[derketchup]

This is getting ridiculous!

[kdownie]

Thanks for the warning. This is messed up!

[shashabell]

What are the additional Thomas items that were recalled?

[MrsPinecone]

CPSC Home Page

I just got this in my email. You can go to the CPSC site for further details.

ETA:

Thomas stuff
RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

[austinmomto2]

Thanks for the heads up-I also get CPSC emails for recalls. Toy manufacturers (okay, all manufacturers) need to improve their quality control. These recalls are really going to make people wary of shopping for toys for their children and Xmas is right around the corner. I know numerous people who are now checking where the toy is made and refuse to buy anything from China.

I'm so glad that my 3 yr old child is very imaginative and can have hours of play with a sheet, chairs , my clothes and pretend she is a princess in a castle. At least I don't have to get her the newest toy to keep her entertained...

[blonditz]

I sent in a few trains as part of the last Thomas recall. They sent back a bonus train- Toad. Now that one's being recalled too!

Thanks for the heads up Mrs. P. Rep'd you.

[Carolina Momma]

Thanks for the info. My 2yo DS is starting to show an interest in Thomas but I'm afraid to buy any of the toys for fear they might be recalled. :shrug7: