Fishing Game & Horseshoe Magnets Recalled for Lead

Two new recalls were announced today for lead paint violations. Interesting to note, is that one of the recalls is from India (horseshoe magnets), the other is from China.

Toy Fishing Game Recall (lead) 12/12/07: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08130.html

Horseshoe Magnets – India Recall (lead) 12/12/07: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08128.html

For a list of all lead based recalls go Here.

For a list of toys made in America go Here.

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Halloween Recalls – Limited Too, Fake Teeth, Toys R Us…

Just in time for Halloween. How disturbing that one of the recalled toys is designed to go in the mouth. I guess this is more of a Trick than a Treat. Yuck!

Ribbit Board Games (lead) 10/31 – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08056.html

Toys R Us “Elite Operations” Toys (lead) 10/31 – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08057.html

“Ugly Teeth” Party Favors (lead) 10/31 – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08059.html

Henry Gordy “Galaxy Warriors” Toy Figures (lead) 10/31 – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08060.html

Limited Too Pearl like Bead Attachment (lead) 10/31 – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08058.html

For a list of all lead related children’s recalls go HERE

For a list of toys made in America go HERE

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It’s that time again boys and girls…

It’s time for more recalls! Without further adieu.

Recalls for 10/25/07

Halloween Pails (lead) – Dollar Store: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08051.html

Football Bobble Head Cake Toppers (lead): http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08050.html

More Jo Ann’s Garden Tools (lead): http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08049.html

Diego Toy Boat (Lead): http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08048.html

Dollar Tree Metal Jewelry (lead): http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08045.html

Shrek & Spiderman Metal Jewelry (lead): http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08044.html

Cars Game Pieces (magnets): http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08039.html

For a list of all children’s lead based recalls go HERE.

For a list of toys made in America go HERE.

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Additional Recalls – Guidecraft, Halloween Pails, Bookmarks

Three additional recalls have been issued. Among them another recall by Guidecraft, this time for their tabletop version of the puppet theatre. Their full size puppet theatre was recalled earlier for elevated lead levels as well. Here they are:

10/17/07

Guidecraft Tabletop Puppet Theatre: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08031.html

Skull Halloween Pails: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08033.html

Cool Clip & Mini Clip Bookmarks: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08032.html

For a link to all lead based recalls affecting children’s products go HERE

For a link to websites selling American made toys go HERE

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Lead Recalls – Cub Scouts, Winnie the Pooh, etc

Please excuse my tardiness in getting these lead recalls posted. It has been hard to make it onto the computer lately. Nevertheless, here they are for your viewing pleasure:

Cub Scouts Totem Badges – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08018.html

Collectible Mini Racing Helmets – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08019.html

Bendable Dinosaur Toys – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08020.html

Travel Arts Set – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08021.html

Winnie the Pooh Playsets – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08022.html

Deluxe Art Sets – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08023.html

Breyer Stirrup Oraments – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08024.html

Compiled list of all lead based recalls effecting children’s products HERE

A list of American Made Toys HERE

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