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Toys Recall Report of US CPSC
Author: CPSC  Post Date: 2009-05-06
      WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
 
Infant Toys
Report Released Date: March 11, 2009
Units: About 172,000 in the United States, and 12,000 in Canada
Distributor: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 45 reports of the metallic fabric detaching from the toys. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled infant toys and their model numbers are listed below.
Name of Toy
Model Number
Infantino Lil' Chef Set
158-201 and 558-201
Infantino Activity Stacker
158-202
Infantino Tag Along Chime Trio
150-3092
The model number is located on a yellow tag on the toy.
Sold at: Babies “R” Us, Target, Wal-Mart, Meijer and other specialty stores from June 2007 through February 2009 for between $10 and $20.
Manufactured in: China
 
Fishing Games, Rattles, Pull-A-Long Cars, Mini Pull Back Cars, and Cartoon Bubble Guns
               
Report Released Date: February 25, 2009
Units: About 39,000
Importer/Distributor: CBB Group Inc., City of Commerce, Calif.
Hazard: The fishing games, baby rattles and pull-a-long cars contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled toys are described in the chart below:
Product
Information
Fishing Games
Model KK-4296 UPC# 782468042968
Model PT-2006 UPC# 830002020061
Model T-8112 UPC# 704291081129
Model KK-4461 UPC# 782468044610
6-Piece Rattle Set
Model ET-1293 UPC# 800323012939
6-Piece 3” Pull Back Cars
Model KK-4382 UPC# 78246804382
3-Piece Rattle Set
Model ET-1388 UPC#800323013882
Pull-A-Long Car
Model ET-1041 UPC# 800323010416
Model KK-4218 UPC# 782468042180
Battery-Operated Cartoon Bubble Gun
Model KK-4275 UPC# 782468042753
Model KK-4276 UPC#782468042760
Battery-Operated Dolphin Bubble Gun
Model OR-2238 UPC# 868333022386
Sold at: Dollar stores and toy stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2008 for between $1 and $5.
Manufactured in: China
 
Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys
Report Released Date: February 19, 2009
Units: About 35,500 in the United States and 5,400 in Canada
Retailer: Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The stuffed animal and creature toys are made out of cotton and have plastic button eyes. They come in a variety of styles, such as a rabbit, penguin and reindeer. The recalled toys and style numbers are listed below:
Type of Stuffed Toy
Style Number
Brown Plaid Creature (Stubby Stuberson)
612756
Pink Striped Dove
600571
Grey Dog
600572
Hot Pink Creature (Lucy Toothy)
612800
White Dog (Dr. Poopsie)
612738
Brown Penguin
612672
Light Pink Rabbit
612671
Brown Reindeer
612728
Dark Pink Rabbit (Honey O払unny)
612806
The style number is located on a white label sewn into the side seam of the toy.
Sold at: Old Navy stores and on the Web at www.oldnavy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for between $6 and $10.
Manufactured in: China
 
Playhouse Disney “Handy Manny” Toy Tool Sets
Report Released Date: February 12, 2009
Units: About 20,000
Importer/Retailer: Disney Store USA LLC, of Pasadena, Calif.
Hazard: The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of detached eyes, including two reports of children who started to choke on the pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled Playhouse Disney “Handy Manny” Tool Set is a plastic, eight-piece toy set that includes a tool box, hammer, saw, pliers, wrench, tape measure and two screwdrivers. The name “Handy Manny” is embossed on one side of the tool box. The UPC (#405144100614 or #422147400633) can be located on the product’s packaging.
Sold exclusively at: The Disney Store nationwide from October 2007 through January 2009 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
 
Golfer's Billiard Games
Report Released Date: February 10, 2009
Units: About 2,300
Distributor/Retailer: Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Golf Galaxy Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Manufacturer: Golf Gifts and Gallery, of Powers Lake, Wisc.
Hazard: Surface paints on the golf balls can contain excess levels of lead.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description and Models: The recalled golfer’s billiard game includes 15 golf balls (with exterior paint and design to resemble a billiard ball) and six putting cups. The recall involves the Acuity Golfer’s Billiard Game, Style #AC302, and the Clubhouse Golfer’s Billiard Game, Style #302. The name and style number are located on the product’s packaging.
Sold at: The Acuity model was sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide from October 2008 to December 2008 for about $30. The Clubhouse model was sold at Golf Galaxy stores nationwide and on its Web site from May 2008 to December 2008 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
 
Construction Play Sets
Report Released Date: January 29, 2009
Units: About 3,000
Manufacturer/Distributor: DDI Inc., of Dubuque, Iowa
Hazard: Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves the 136-piece Mega Construction Play Set (item# 911346) and includes various construction equipment, vehicles, buildings and roads. The play sets are packaged in a black and yellow box with the word “Builder” printed in the upper left hand corner of the package.
Sold at: Home centers, hardware stores and farm stores nationwide from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
 
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