2006

Spin Master Radio-Controlled Toy Airplanes Sold at Toys R Us Recalled for Burn Hazard

August 22, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplanes. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard.

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School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children’s Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard

August 22, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits. Consumers should stop using these products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.

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Health Hazard Advisory: Consumers Cautioned to Inspect Powder Infant Formula Cans

August 18, 2006

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Mead Johnson Nutritionals are advising the public that some cans of Mead Johnson powder infant formula found at stores in the Windsor, Ontario area have been tampered with. One can has been found to contain what is believed to be a detergent.

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Lands’ End Children’s Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating

August 17, 2006

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using Lands' End Children's Cool Blue Backpacks unless otherwise instructed.The backpack’s battery pack can overheat causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.

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Cage Bell Musical Instruments for Babies Recalled for Choking Hazard

August 17, 2006

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using Cage Bell Muscial Instrument for Babies unless otherwise instructed. If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.

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Children’s Cooking Sets with Glass Lids Recalled for Laceration Hazard

August 10, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of the ALEX Super Cooking Sets. Consumers should stop using the products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.

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Children’s Lamp Sold at The Home Depot® Recalled for Laceration Hazard

July 25, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of Hampton Bay Transitional Collection Fire Truck and Bulldozer Accent Lamps with Night Lights. Consumers should stop using them immediately unless otherwise instructed. The glass window of the fire truck and bulldozer night light can become dislodged, fall and shatter into small pieces. This poses a laceration hazard and a serious risk of injury if ingested by a small child.

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Small World Toys Recalls Toy Vehicles for Choking Hazard

July 5, 2006

Small World Toys has announced the recall of several IQ baby products. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The plastic wheels on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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Tiffany and Company Recalls Paloma Rattles for Aspiration and Laceration Hazards

July 5, 2006

Tiffany and Company is announcing a recall of Paloma rattles. Seams on the rattle can open, releasing small round beads. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage can also create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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Sears Canada Issues Voluntary Safety Recall for the Dora the Explorer Bingo Game

June 27, 2006

Sears Canada is warning consumers in Quebec of a potential hazard relating to Dora the Explorer Bingo Game. The age rating shown on the box is incorrect. It says two to six years of age, but it should say three to six years of age. The game contains small pieces that may be swallowed by children under the age of three.

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The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Warns Jump Rope For Heart Lava Lamps Are a Potential Fire Hazard.

June 22, 2006

The Lava Lamps were a thank-you prize offered to students who reached Level 4 in the Jump Rope for Heart program. There is the possibility that the liquid in the Lava Lamps can leak out of the top part of the lamp. If the lamp is plugged into the wall and turned on this can cause sparks and a potential fire hazard.

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Adjmi Apparel Group Recalls Reebok Children’s Windsuits for Choking Hazard

June 22, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of Reebok Children's Wildsuits. Consumers should stop using the products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The Reebok logo appliqué on the clear rubber zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.

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Children’s Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster

June 15, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of the Curious Buddies Children's Books, manufactured by Simon & Schuster Inc. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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Stork Craft announces Sandra Cribs safety advisory
June 8, 2006

Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. has announced a quality and possible safety advisory on Sandra cribs, model number 04530-32N+. During recent testing, one crib was found to have an opening between two spindles on an end board that was greater than 60mm. This can potentially allow the child's body to pass through.
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Health Canada warns parents and caregivers to keep small magnets out of reach of young children
June 8, 2006

Health Canada is alerting parents and caregivers of the hazards small, loose magnets pose to young children. A wide range of children's products such as magnetic building toys, alphabet and number magnets, science or craft kits, board games, vehicle sets, even plush toys, may contain small magnets. In addition, small magnets attached to other items, such as magnetic jewellery and fridge magnets, pose a potential problem if they become disengaged from the item.
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Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Swing Seats for Fall Hazard
May 18, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Rainbow Play Systems Inc., of Brookings, S.D. is recalling about 18,400 Sling Swing Seats. These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall.
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Adventure Playsets Recalls Swing Sets
May 12, 2006

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Adventure Playsets, dba Backyard Ventures Inc., of Amarillo, Texas, are recalling about 26,000 Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets. Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
May 10, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and PTI Sports Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla., are recalling about 14,000 Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers. If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier.
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Metal Charms Sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard
May 5, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, of Los Angeles, Calif. is recalling about 730,00 metal charms (enclosed with certain DVDs). The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Slingshot recall
May 4, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Daisy Manufacturing Co., of Rogers, Ark. are recalling about 104,500 “The Natural” Slingshots. If the slingshot band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries.
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Product Warning
Child resistant cap on Eucalyptus Oil BP bottles is defective
May 1, 2006

Health Canada is advising consumers that the child resistant caps on bottles of Eucalyptus Oil BP are not functioning properly. This poses a risk that children could accidentally ingest the product.
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Product Recall
Sycamore Kids Inc. expands recall of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers
April 25, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Sycamore Kids Inc., has announced a recall of certain Sycamore Mountain Buggy Urban (Single and Urban Double) Breeze Strollers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Product Recall
Disney brand personal DVD players recalled due to burn hazard
April 13, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, and Unitech Battery Ltd., of China, have announced a voluntary recall of 102,000 battery packs sold with Disney®-brand DVD players. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Product Recall
Mini-trampolines recalled after serious injuries
April 6, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Stamina Products Inc., has announced the recall of InMotion Trampolines. If a person assembles the trampoline alone and the outside rail is released momentarily, the trampoline can snap back into the folded position and strike the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury. Consumers should not assemble or disassemble this product until they have received the revised assembly instructions.
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Product Recall
Radio control toy trucks sold by QVC recalled for fire hazard
April 3, 2006

Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC and QVC Inc. are recalling about 8,000 Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine toy trucks. Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
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Product Recall
Child's death prompts recall of Magnetix toy magnetic building sets
March 31, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Rose Art Industries has announced a recall of all Magnetix toy magnetic building sets, including the X-treme Combo, Micro, and Extreme sets. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Product Safety Hazard
Reebok recalls bracelet linked to child's lead poisoning death
March 23, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Rebook International Ltd., has announced a recall of 300,000 Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets.
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Product Recall
Brio Corp. recalls Pull-Along Snail toy due to choking hazard
March 16, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Brio Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of Brio AB of Sweden, has announced a recall of Brio's Pull-along Snails toy. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Product Safety Hazard
Costco recalls kids' makeup toy, "Belle Cosmetic"
March 16, 2006

Maison Joseph Battat Ltee. and Costco Canada are recalling a children's makeup toy, sold under the name "Belle Cosmetic," with the item number BC1158H, UPC 0 62243 13263 4.
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Product Recall
Toy Mobile phones recalled for choking hazard
February 28, 2006

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., has announced a recall of iPlay My First Mobile Phones. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Product Warning
Volvo integrated booster cushions bear incorrect weight use information
February 28, 2006

Transport Canada is warning consumers that certain Volvo model vehicles are equipped with integrated or built-in booster cushions that are inappropriately labelled for use by children weighing between 15 and 36 kg (33 and 80 pounds).
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Product Recall
Chicken Limbo Party Games recalled after reports of injuries
February 23, 2006

Milton Bradley is recalling its Chicken Limbo Electronic Party Game. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Product Notice
Evenflo 'Big Kid' booster seats bear incorrect weight use information
February 3, 2006

Transport Canada is warning consumers that certain Evenflo “Big Kid” booster seats sold at Wal-Mart stores across the country carry tags with incorrect weight use information.
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Product alert
Safety advisory for Elfe “Charlotte” cribs sold at Wal-Mart
January 27, 2006

Elfe Juvenile Products of Montreal has issued a safety advisory for 3,150 Chinese-made cribs sold at Wal-Mart stores across Canada between last August and this month. The company did not specify what the safety issue is, but has asked customers to stop using the cribs immediately.
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Product Recall
First Years liquid-filled teethers recalled
January 27, 2006

The First Years, a subsidiary of RC2 Corporation, is recalling four styles of liquid-filled infant teethers due to possible bacterial contamination. The liquid inside the teethers may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas putida which can cause serious illness in children if the teether is punctured and the liquid from the teether is ingested.
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Product Recall
Fisher-Price announces worldwide recall of Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chair
January 18, 2006

Fisher-Price Inc, in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling all Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chair products worldwide. In Canada, this represents approximately 25,800 Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chair English products, and 5,700 Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chair French products.
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