Recalls and News of Lead Poisoning Hazards in Products

2007-06

2007

• Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by TOBY N.Y.C. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
• Children’s Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
• Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
• Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
• Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk
• Mattel Recalls “Sarge” Die Cast Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Safety Standard
• Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• AAFES Expands Recall of “Soldier Bear” Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Earrings Sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Florida Recalled by Uncas Manufacturing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Future Industries Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Necklaces Recalled by GeoCentral Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Silver Stud Earrings Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• National Candle Association (NCA) members and Non-NCA members who have signed a no-lead wick pledge
• Children’s Metal Jewelry Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Toy Drums Recalled by The Boyds Collection Ltd. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• AAFES Recalls “Soldier Bear” Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Troy-Bilt Recalls Children’s Gardening Gloves Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• High Lead Levels Prompt Recall of Children’s Metal Jewelry By Spandrel Sales and Marketing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children’s Rings
• Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children’s Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard
• 900,000 Children’s Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
• A&A Global Industries Recalls Children’s Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Mood Necklaces Recalled by Rhode Island Novelty Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire’s Stores Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Accessories Palace Recalled by United Imports Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Discount School Supply Recalls Children’s Two-Sided Easels Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Rings Sold at Big Lots! Stores Recalled By Lari Jewelry Company Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Samara Brothers Recalls Boys’ Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Rings Recalled by Shalom International Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• CPSC, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of Children’s Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
• U.S. Toy Co. Recalls More Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Due to Lead Poisoning
• Samara Brothers Recalls Children’s Two-Piece Overall Sets, Snaps Contain Lead

2006

• CPSC Takes Step Forward In Effort to Protect Children From Hazardous Metal Jewelry
• CPSC Takes Step Forward In Effort to Protect Children from Hazardous Metal Jewelry
• Celebrate Express Inc. Recalls Gigantic Gemstone Ring Party Favors Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s “Powerpuff Girls” Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Recalled by U.S. Toy Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars for Lead Exposure Hazard
• The Land of Nod® Recalls Furniture Due to Lead Paint Hazard
• Children’s Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips Recalled by Provo Craft Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
• “Cars” Toy Chests Sold at Toys “R” Us Recalled by Delta Enterprise Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard
• Juicy Couture Children’s Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children’s Toys Given Away at Libraries
• CPSC Reminds Parents to Keep Safety in Mind When Sending Children Back to School
• Metal Charms sold with Twentieth Century Fox DVDs Recalled for Toxic Lead Hazard
• CPSC, Orbelle Trade Inc. Announce Recall of Cribs
• Children’s Necklaces Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Children’s Jewelry Sold at American Girl Stores Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child’s Lead Poisoning Death
• Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets
• Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
• CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines
• The Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target
• Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children

2005-00

2005

• CPSC, Stravina Operating Co. Announce Recall of Children’s Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
• CPSC, Delta Enterprise Corp. Announce Recall of Certain Cribs Sold at Toys R Us Stores
• CPSC, Monogram International Inc. Announce Recall of Bracelet Keyrings
• CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry
• CPSC, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children’s Red Sunglasses
• CPSC, Hidden Hills Productions, Inc. Announce Recall of Floor Mat map Games
• CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Children’s Folding Chairs
• CPSC, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division Announce Recall of Children’s Fishing Poles
• CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
• CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders
• CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Children’s Fishing Poles
• CPSC, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Metal Charms
• CPSC, HIS International Announce Recall of Jumper Sets
• CPSC Announces New Policy Addressing Lead in Children’s Metal Jewelry
• CPSC, Riviera Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Children’s Costume Bracelets

2004

• CPSC, Raymond Geddes Co. Announce Recall of Children’s Necklaces
• CPSC Chairman Warns Holiday Gift Shoppers to Check for Previously Recalled Toys
• CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall of Red Chairs from Children’s Furniture Sets
• Letter to candy producers in Mexico (English version) – July 12, 2004
• Letter to US candy importers – July 9, 2004
• CPSC Announces Recall of Metal Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines
• CPSC, Front Porch Classics Announce Recall of “Old Century Dread Pirate™” Coffee Table Games
• CPSC, Brand Imports, LLC Announce Recall of Children’s Rings
• CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of “Lily Pad Clacker” Instruments

2003

• CPSC, Toys “R” Us, Inc. Announce Recall of Solid-colored and Multi-colored Sidewalk Chalk
• CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
• CPSC, L.M. Becker & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Necklaces
• CPSC Bans Candles With Lead-Cored Wicks
• CPSC, Learning Curve Int’l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys

2002

• CPSC, Wear Me Apparel Corp. Announce Recall of Infant Girls’ Garments
• Holiday Toy Recall Checklist
• CPSC, McDonald’s Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
• CPSC, Alpha International Announce Recall of Pedal Cars

2001

• CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Dollhouse Furniture Sets Sold at Target Stores
• CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits
• CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Announce Recall of Velcro Wallets
• CPSC, Neiman Marcus Announce Recall of Plantation Furniture, Antique Mirror
• Children’s Brooms Recalled by EMSCO Inc.
• Educational Games Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials
• CPSC Votes to Begin Rulemaking to Ban Candles with Lead Wicks

2000

• CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds
• Children’s Picnic Sets Recalled by Mervyn’s

1990s

1999

• CPSC, Safari Ltd. Announce Recall of Magnet Games
• CPSC, NIKE Announce Recall of Infant’s “Little Air Jordan” Sneakers

1998

• 16 CFR Part 1500 Codification of Guidance Policy on Lead in Consumer Products
• CPSC, PJ Toys Announce Recall of Children’s Furniture Sold at Target
• Toy Manufacturers Agree to Rid Products of Lead
• CPSC, Pyramid Accessories Inc. Announces Recall of "Mulan" Backpacks and Rolling Luggage
• CPSC, GapKids Announce Voluntary Recall of Kids’ Anoraks
• CPSC, Oscar Mayer Announce Recall to Replace Decals on Pedal Cars Because of Lead Hazard
• CPSC, Effanbee Doll Company Announce Recall of Miniature Rocking Chairs

1997

• CPSC Staff Report on Lead and Cadmium in Children’s Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Products
• CPSC Releases Lead and Cadmium Test Results on Vinyl Products
• CPSC Statement on Levels of Lead and Cadmium Present in Vinyl Children’s Products
• CPSC, Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Children’s Umbrellas
• CPSC, Charming Shoppes Inc. Announce Recall of Necklaces
• CPSC and Wear Me Apparel Corp. Recall Infant Boys’ Rompers

1996

• Wooden Toys Recalled Because of Lead Paint
• CPSC, Direct Source International Announce Plastic Halloween Bucket Recall
• CPSC and Radio Flyer Announce Recall of Little Wood Wagon
• CPSC Finds Lead Poisoning Hazard for Young Children on Public Playground Equipment
• CPSC Finds Lead Poisoning Hazard for Young Children in Imported Vinyl Miniblinds
• CPSC and Kmart Announce recall of Infant Girls’ Rompers

1995

• CPSC Announces Roundup To Crush and Destroy Used Cribs
• CPSC Warns Consumers That Used Cribs Can Be Deadly

1994

• Toy Power Inc. Pays $115,000 for Violating Court Order
• Shure Products, Toys R Us Recall Art Set With Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Etna Products Company, Inc. Recalls Toy Wagon Due to Choking and Lead Hazard
• Colbert Collection Recalls Wooden Armadillos Due to Lead Paint Hazards
• CPSC Announces Recalls of Imported Crayons Because of Lead Poisoning Hazard
• CPSC and Concord Enterprises Announce Recall of Certain Crayons Because of Lead Poisoning Hazard
• Customs and CPSC Seize Hazardous Crayons and Chalk to Protect Children

1993

• Lead Paint Hazard: Midwest Importers Recalls Children’s Necklaces and Bracelets
• Children’s Carry-All Bags and Backpacks Recalled by Jaclyn, Inc.
• Lead Paint Hazard Found in Four Children’s Puzzles

1992

• The Little Tikes Company Recalls Little Tikes Crib Center Due to Lead Paint Hazard
• Grumbacher Recalls Artists’ Paint Brushes

1991

• Marx Brush Manufacturing Company Recalls “Do It Yourself” No. 2 Paint Brushes
• Jumpin’ Jeans Denim Paint Kits Recalled

1990

• Justice Department, CPSC Sue to Stop Import of Hazardous Toys
• Toys Recalled Due to Potential Choking Hazard

1980s

1989

• James Industries, Inc. Recalls Slinky Pull Toys
• CPSC Obtains Consent Agreements to Halt Sale of Illegal Toys and Rattles
• Potential Choking Hazard Leads to Recall of Rattles Distributed with Baby Bibs
• Playskool Recalls Its Color In Contrast Busy Box

1988

• Neiman-Marcus Recalls Gift Ornaments As Possible Hazards for Children
• Hazardous Imported toys Seized in Nationwide Crackdown
• Playskool Baby, Inc. Recalls Hand Holders
• Importer Recalls Water Toys; Toy Snake
• CPSC and Department of Justice Announce Filing of Complaint for Injunction and Entry of Consent Decree Against 99 Trading, Inc

1987

• Children’s Painted Wooden Puzzles
• Imported Toys Undergo Safety Tests In Joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service Effort
• Musical Crib Mobile Recalled
• Toy Train & Music Box Recalled Because of Lead in the Paint
• Dellano’s Mexican Products Co., Inc. Recalls Children’s Chairs

1986

• CPSC Clarifies Recall List
• Certain Voltron Lion Toys To Be Recalled and Exchanged Because of a Potential Lead Paint Hazard
• Toy Safety Questions and Answers
• Play Brooms Recalled Because of Lead Paint Hazard
• Wooden Toy Horses Recalled Because of Lead Poisoning Hazard

1985

• Danara Baby Crib Exercisers Recalled Because of Lead Hazard

1970s

1978

• Knickerbocker Recalls 500,000 Stuffed Toys

1977

• Wooden Toy Alphabet Blocks Recalled
• Joint Recall of Lead Painted Produce For Blind Children Announced
• CPSC Announces Recall of Banned “Snoopy” Bank
• CPSC Announces Final Ban On Lead-Containing Paint
• CPSC Announces Priority Rankings
• CPSC Issues a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Proposed Lead in Paint Regulations
• CPSC Announces Bed Guard Rail Recall

1976

• CPSC Announces Decision on Lead-In-Paint Issue Raised By Congress
• CPSC Warns of Potential Risk Associated With Certain Candles with Lead-Core Wicks
• CPSC Denies Petitions on Artificial Turf and Lead Levels in Paint
• CPSC Announces Hearing On Dangers of Lead in Paint

1974

• CPSC Chairman Simpson Maintains 0.5 Percent Level of Lead in Paint

1973

• Consumer Product Safety Commission to Continue Investigation of Candles with Lead Core Wicks