Juvenile Product Recalls

October 2004

Earlyears ® Spirolly Rattle by International Playthings Inc.

For full press release and picture:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05024.html

Since August 2004, a total of 84 pieces were sold in Canada.

The spiral section can come apart and release the small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Take the rattle away from
young children and contact International Playthings for a refund or replacement.

Consumer Contact: International Playthings at
(800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at
www.intplay.com/RecallSpirolly.htm

October 2004

Haunted Halls brand Scarecrow Children's Halloween Costume by Zellers Inc. (Hudson's Bay Company).

For full press release see:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
October2004/26/c4688.html

Available at Zellers stores across Canada since September 01, 2004.

If the straw portion of the costume is exposed to flame, severe burns may result.

Zellers has removed all remaining scarecrow costumes from its stores and urges customers to stop using them and return them to any Zellers store in Canada for a full refund.

For further information: Zellers Customer Service, 1-888-226-2225.

October 2004

FÄRGGLAD children's chair by IKEA.

Full news release in English only.
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
October2004/15/c0575.html

4,000 units have been sold at IKEA in Canada between May/03 and Sept. 18/04.

The red plastic feet can detach posing a choking hazard.

All concerned customers to return these children's chairs to their local store where they will get a refund.

September 2004

Super Soaker Monster Rocket by Hasbro Canada Corporation.

Full news release in English only.
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
September2004/09/c7866.html

About 15,000 sold at Toys 'R' Us, Zellers and other toy retailers nationwide from January 2004 through August 2004.

The cap on the water tank can forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders. In addition, the rocket's tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched.

Consumers should stop using the rockets and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value.

Consumers should contact toll-free Hasbro, Inc. at (866) 487-4737 anytime, or log onto: www.supersoaker.com

September 2004

"Intelligence" brand infant rattles.

Health Canada advised Dollarama stores to stop selling the five known variations. These rattles were packaged for Dollarama stores and carry the product number 1900337 on the front, upper-right corner.
For a full release see:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/
advisories-avis/2004/2004_49_e.html

Approximately 19,870 were sold across Canada.

The "Intelligence" rattles do not meet Canadian safety standards as they release small parts that can present a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Parents and caregivers are urged to immediately take the rattles away from infants and young children, and to discard the products.

September 2004

Baby Björn Baby Carrier Active by Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

Full news release available in English only.
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/
04214.html

1335 were sold September 2003 through August 15, 2004 across Canada.

The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Consumers should stop using the carriers immediately and contact Regal Lager. All consumers will receive a pre-paid return envelope to return their straps to RV Storage in Canada for repair. The buckle will be replaced and the straps returned to the consumer. Consumers can reach Regal Lager Inc. at (877) 962-8400 or they can visit the Web site any time, at www.regallager.com

September 2004

Lascal "Buggy Board" stroller attachment by Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

Full news release available in English only.
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/
04206.html

271 sold from January 2003 through July 2004 in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia.

The red connecting pins can break, causing the board to partially detach from the stroller or carriage, posing a fall hazard to the user.

The manufacturer is providing free repair kits to consumers.
Call Regal Lager Inc. at (877) 242-5676 or log on to the company's Web site at www.regallager.com for more information.

July 2004

Travel Lite Swing by Graco Children's Products.

Full news release available in English only.
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/
04176.html

Approximately 1000 units (model: 1850JJP; TRU SKN # - 955051) were sold in Canada by Elfe Juvenile Products of Montreal.

The carrying handle may drop and strike the child in the head. Also the 3-point seatbelt may not prevent the child from falling forward, striking the floor or the swing frame.

Instructions to determine if your unit is affected can be found at: www.gracobaby.com
Consumers outside the province of Quebec with affected units can obtain a free upgrade kit by calling: 1-800-345-4109. Consumers within the province of Quebec with affected units can obtain a free upgrade kit by calling: 1-800-667-8184.

June 2004

"Baby"/"Bébé" brand pacifiers sold at Dollarama stores.

A product number is printed on the top right-hand corner of the package: 1900220. The pacifier has a heart-shaped guard.

149, 000 pacifiers sold at Dollarama stores across Canada from the beginning of 2003.

The pacifier failed to meet Canadian safety requirements. The nipple and handle detached during testing. Children using the pacifier could choke on a nipple or pieces of the handle.

The pacifier has been removed from sale Consumers are urged to take these pacifiers away from children immediately and to destroy the product.

June 2004

Children's Zippered Outerwear by Old Navy sizes 6 months to 4T with a clear, oval shaped zipper pull.

33,000 units sold in Canada at Old Navy stores in Canada from November 2003 through May 2004.

The plastic zipper pull can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should return the garments to any Old Navy store for a refund.
Consumer contact: Call Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 anytime or visit any Old Navy store.

June 2004

Children's prewalk and toddler athletic size shoes by Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc. in sizes 0 to 10 and carry the brand name "Smart Fit" on the sole and insole of the shoes sold in Canada.

Approximately 300 shoes were sold at Payless ShoeSource stores in Canada from March, 2004 to April, 2004.

A small metal eyelet lace holder at the top of the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children and return to a Payless ShoeSource store for a cash refund or exchange. For more information, contact Payless at (800) 654-0697 or visit the Payless Web site at www.payless.com

May 2004

Backyard Products™ (swing sets) by Backyard Products of Canada.

13,419 units sold across Canada between December 2003 and April 22, 2004.

Chains on the swing can detach during use and cause the child to fall to the
ground and possibly suffer injuries.

Consumers should not let children use the swings until they have been repaired. Call Backyard Products toll-free at (800) 841-4351 to obtain a free repair kit.

May 2004

Four playing pieces from each "Dread Pirates" game by Front Porch Classics Inc.
The game is labeled for ages 8 and older.
For full press release and pictures;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/
04144.html

Sixteen (16) games were sold in Canada from October, 2003, to March, 2004.

The pieces recalled are ships that contain lead, a poison hazard if mouthed.

Front Porch Classics will replace either the individual pieces or the entire game. Customers may contact Front Porch Classics directly for replacements:
by telephone: (800) 526-0314, or by e-mail:
www.frontporchclassics.com

April 2004

Boys' Overalls by Sears Canada (manufactured by Boys Will Be Boys) under the Joe Boxer label.

These items were sold together with a red shirt in infant sizes 12 - 24 months with style # J-87618 sewn on the label.

Sold exclusively at Sears Retail Stores in Canada.

The snaps may become dislodged from their sockets, posing a potential choking hazard to young children.

Customers who purchased the overalls should return them as soon as possible to their nearest Sears retail store for a full refund.

Apr 2004

Ride-On Toys by Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas

Three models were sold in Canada: "Fire Rescue", "Tonka Construction" and "Mermaid". For picture:
http://www.teknektoys.com/
press_releasesDetails.asp?newsID=4

2840 units of the 3 ride-on toys were sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Canada between Feb. and March of 2003.

The screw and nut assembly attaching the steering wheel can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Take these toys away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts. Contact Tek Nek toys at (888) 661-0222 anytime or visit Tek Nek's website at www.teknektoys.com

Apr 2004

Batman Batmobile Toy Vehicle (model: B4944) by Mattel Canada

24,535 toy vehicles were sold in Canada between June 2003 and February 2004.

The rear tail wings on the vehicle present a puncture and laceration hazard.

Take the toy away from children immediately. Contact Mattel Canada, toll-free at 1-888-271-9891 or via
www.service.mattel.com to determine whether they have the recalled toy and to order a free repair kit (the repair can be easily done at home).

Feb 2004

"Wooden Music Radio" Type by Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

138 units were sold in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia from September 2003 through January 2004

A wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.

Remove toys from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or free replacement at (800) 767-8697.
For full release and picture see:
http://www.schylling.com/recall_alert.htm

Feb 2004

"Webster" Activity Spider Toys by Mary Meyer Corp.

742 units were sold in Canada between January 2002 and October 2003.

The round stuffed feet on the spider can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Take toy away from young children immediately and return to Mary Meyer Corp. to receive a replacement.
Contact: (800) 451-4387
For full release and picture see:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/
prhtml04/04086.html

Feb 2004

Mega Rider Model NE 4537 by Swing-N-Slide.

75 units in Canada from March 2003 through October 2003.

The plastic handle can crack at the seat connection causing the metal connecting rod to pull out and child users to fall to the ground.

Stop using immediately. For free redesigned replacement call Swing-N-Slide: 1-800-888-1232 or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.
For full release and picture see: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/
04076.html/

Jan 2004

LiL' FunTime 36-Piece Stacking Blocks and Wagon Set by Sears Canada and Samko Sales Ltd.
The Sears item number for the blocks, located on the box, is 64444

Sold about 400 units in selected Sears retail stores in Canada between September 2003 and January 2004

The two half moon pieces of the wooden blocks pose a choking hazard to young children.

Take the blocks away from young children immediately and return them to a Sears retail store for a full refund.

Jan 2004

Discovery Kids Imaginative Arts Pottery Wheel Kits by Curiosity Kits Inc.

Only kits with SKU #690974 are included in this recall.

About 150 units sold at Discovery Channel Stores during October 2003

The brown clay contained in the kits could contain bacteria that could pose a risk of illness to user.

Stop using the product immediately and return the kits to any Discovery Channel store, contact Discovery Channel stores at (800) 373-7706.
For full release and picture, see:
http://shopping.discovery.com/DiscoveryStore/
popup/recall.html

Jan 2004

Bumble Bee Toys with
Blue Antennae by Graco Children's Products Sold with Graco High Chair and Graco Tot Wheels® Mobile Entertainer®

Bumble Bee toys with yellow or black antennae are not affected.

picture:
www.gracobaby.com/customerservice/
recall_detail.aspx?recallID=15

Manufacture dates: July 22, 2002 through March 9, 2003. Units Sold in Canada: 4,698

The BLUE antennae on the Bumble Bee toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Discard immediately and contact Graco at 1-800-258-3213 any time to receive a free replacement toy.