This message consists of the following:
1. Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation
of Lead Paint Standard
2. International Sourcing Ltd. Recalls Toy Dragster and Funny Car Due
to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
3. Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard
4. Schylling Associates Recalls Duck Family Collectable Toy Due To
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
5. Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
6. Schylling Associates Recalls Dizzy Ducks Music Box Due To Violation
of Lead Paint Standard
7. Schylling Associates Recalls Collectable Toy Robot Due To Violation
of Lead Paint Standard
8. Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by
Carrier Due to Fire Hazard
9. Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After
Swallowing Beads
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-066
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 222-5381
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons 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: "Big Red" Wagons
Units: About 7,200
Importer: Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard: Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with
removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled
tires.
Sold through: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail
stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from
children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free
replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Northern Tool &
Equipment Co. at (800) 222-5381 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
Pressure Washers, Portable Generators, Mowers, Lawn + Garden | Northern Tool + Equipment
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls "Big Red" Wagons Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-067
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 404-1584
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
International Sourcing Ltd. Recalls Toy Dragster and Funny Car 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: Dragster and Funny Car toy
Units: About 7,500
Importer: International Sourcing Ltd (ISL), of Springfield, Mo.
Hazard: Surface paint on the wheels and engine of the toys contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes plastic models of a dragster and funny
car. The dragster is approximately 22 inches long, black in color with
various sponsor decals on the toys. The funny car is approximately 14
inches long and is also black in color. Both models have the ISL logo
imprinted on the underside.
Sold at: National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events through Schumacher
Racing, and Matco Tools through door to door sales by its
representatives from March 2007 through September 2007.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children,
and return it to International Sourcing Ltd. for a full refund or
replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International
Sourcing Ltd at (877) 404-1584 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at
ISL Promotions
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
International Sourcing Ltd. Recalls Toy Dragster and Funny Car Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-068
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 678-9258
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General 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: Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Units: About 380,000
Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard: Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves two styles of "pull and release" toy
cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a
two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through
October 2007 for about $1 per pack.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away
from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at
(800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at
Dollar General - Save Time Save Money
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-069
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 767-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Schylling Associates Recalls Duck Family Collectable Toy 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 products. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy
Units: About 3,500
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paints on the ducks contain excessive levels of lead,
which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Duck Family consists of a large wind-up duck,
which pulls three little ducks. They are made of tin and are primarily
yellow in color.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from January
2007 through August 2007 for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement
toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at
(800)
767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at
Schylling.com Schylling toys are the finest in classic children's toys, from collectible tin toys and die cast cars to characters like Curious George, Madeline, Superman, John Wayne, Yellow Submarine, Madeline and Thomas and Friends.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
Schylling Associates Recalls Duck Family Collectable Toy Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-070
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 767-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates 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 products. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
Units: About 3,600 (66,000 spinning tops were recalled on August 22,
2007)
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paint on the wooden handle of the top contains
excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled spinning top is primarily metal and has
wooden
handles. The top is printed with Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Tops with
plastic handles are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from April 2003
through November 2003 for about $12.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement
toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at
(800)
767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at
Schylling.com Schylling toys are the finest in classic children's toys, from collectible tin toys and die cast cars to characters like Curious George, Madeline, Superman, John Wayne, Yellow Submarine, Madeline and Thomas and Friends.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
Additional Spinning Top Recalled by Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-071
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 767-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Schylling Associates Recalls Dizzy Ducks Music Box 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 products. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Dizzy Ducks Music Box
Units: About 1,300
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paints on the wooden base of the music box contain
excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint
standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Dizzy Ducks Music Box is a wind-up music box with
ducks
that spin as music plays.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from March 2007
through October 2007 for about $12.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement
toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at
(800)
767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at
Schylling.com Schylling toys are the finest in classic children's toys, from collectible tin toys and die cast cars to characters like Curious George, Madeline, Superman, John Wayne, Yellow Submarine, Madeline and Thomas and Friends.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
Schylling Associates Recalls Dizzy Ducks Music Box Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-072
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 767-8697
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Schylling Associates Recalls Collectable Toy Robot 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 products. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Robot 2000" collectable tin robot
Units: About 2,600
Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Hazard: Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead,
which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The "Robot 2000" is a battery-operated, tin robot standing
12" tall. It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October
2006 through September 2007 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement
toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at
(800)
767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at
Schylling.com Schylling toys are the finest in classic children's toys, from collectible tin toys and die cast cars to characters like Curious George, Madeline, Superman, John Wayne, Yellow Submarine, Madeline and Thomas and Friends.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
Schylling Associates Recalls Collectable Toy Robot Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-073
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 761-8492
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier
Due to Fire 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 unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat
Pumps (PTHP)
Units: About 185,000
Manufacturer: Carrier Corp., of Farmington, Conn.
Hazard: An electric heater in the unit can break, posing a fire hazard
to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Carrier has received five reports of electric
heater
failures, resulting in fires contained to the unit. No injuries have
been reported.
Description: This recall involves Carrier-brand packaged terminal air
conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHP)
manufactured
between 2001 and 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are 52C,
52P, and unbranded model 84 units sold through the Bryant and FAST
channels. Serial and model numbers are located on the rating/data plate
on the right front of the unit, underneath the removable front panel. A
complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall can be
found
at
Carrier PTAC Recall. The units were sold with 208/230 and 265
volts, and have capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 BTUs.
Sold by: HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002
through
December 2006 for between $425 and $675.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the heating mode of the recalled
units until they are inspected in accordance with Carrier's inspection
instructions, which can be found at
Carrier PTAC Recall.
Consumers
should contact Carrier to receive a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Carrier at (800)
761-8492 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at
Carrier PTAC Recall
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Recalled by Carrier Due to Fire Hazard
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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
November 7, 2007
Release #08-074
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 622-8339
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After
Swallowing Beads
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: Aqua Dots
Units: About 4.2 million
Distributor: Spin Master, of Toronto, Canada
Hazard: The coating on the beads that causes the beads to stick to each
other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when
many are ingested. Children who swallow the beads can become comatose,
develop respiratory depression, or have seizures.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received two reports over the past several
days of children swallowing Aqua Dots. A 20-month-old child swallowed
several dozen beads. He became dizzy and vomited several times before
slipping into a comatose state for a period of time, was hospitalized,
and has since fully recovered. A second child also vomited and slipped
into a comatose state and was hospitalized for five days.
Description: The recalled toy is a craft kit which allows children to
create various multi-dimensional designs using small colored beads. The
beads fuse together when sprayed with water. The recall applies to all
models of Aqua Dots. The product is available in various different kits
with accessories such as a drying fan, applicator pen, design templates
for the beads, and spray bottle. The product is labeled for ages 4+.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November
2007 for between $17 and $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and contact Spin Master to return for free replacement beads
or
a toy of equal value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spin Master at
(800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at
www.aquadotsrecall.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled products, please go to:
Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots – Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads
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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 $700 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
Report Unsafe Products. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to
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can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
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