July 30, 2011

Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

 
Name of Product: Pogo sticks

Units: About 159,000

Hazard: The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Bravo and CPSC have received 82 reports of the bottom tip wearing out on the pogo sticks, including five reports of injuries. A 9-year-old girl suffered a skull fracture and chipped a tooth. Another 9-year-old girl cut her lip and chin, requiring stitches. Other injuries included scrapes, hits to the head and teeth pushed in.

Note: Consumers can visit the search page on SaferProducts.gov to view incident reports about Bravo’s recalled pogo sticks.

Description: This recall includes pogo sticks in various colors. The models included in this recall are the Disney Hannah Montana Pogo Stick, the Disney/Pixar Toy Story Cruising Cool Pogo Stick, the Disney/Pixar Cars Pogo Stick, the Disney Princess Pogo Stick and the Disney Fairies Cruising Cool Pogo Stick. The pogo sticks have Disney labels between the handlebars. The manufacturing date codes between 01/01/2009-022CO and 11/30/2010-022CO are on a clear label on the stem of the pogo stick near the foot pedals.

Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory, Kmart, Kohls.com, Target and Toys R Us from February 2009 through June 2011 for about $20.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pogo sticks and contact Bravo Sports for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bravo Sports toll-free at (855) 469-3429 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT or visit the firm’s website at www.bravopogorecall.com

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July 13, 2010

Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium

    

Name of Product: Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings

Units: About 137,000

Hazard: The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging.
Style Numbers:  Justice Butterfly Earrings Style #5837, Justice Cupcake Earrings (White) Style #5469, Justice Cupcake Earrings (Dark Pink) Style #5814, Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Pink) Style #5758, Justice Cupcake Earrings (Brown) Style #5467, Justice Cupcake Earrings (Light Blue) Style #5759, Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #3609, Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5778, Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5782,  
Justice Heart Lock Necklace Style #6905, Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Blue) Style #6928, Justice Cupcake Necklace (Royal Blue) Style #6936, Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink) Style #6927, Justice Cupcake Necklace (White) Style #6929, Justice "BFF" Necklace Style #6904, Justice Cupcake Necklace (Dark Pink) Style #6937, Justice Heart Necklace Style #6907, Justice Peace Sign Necklace Style #6912, Justice Crown Necklace Style #6908

Sold at: Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.shopjustice.com

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June 30, 2010

Children’s Jewelry Recalled by SmileMakers Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Name of Product: Children’s Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings

Units: About 66,200 Charm Bracelets and 2,200 Rings

Hazard: The metal substrate in the jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves "Happy" charm bracelets and football rings. The "Happy" charm bracelet is comprised of colorful beads on a small elastic band to which a metal charm in the shape of a butterfly, moon or sun is attached. The football ring is a small adjustable metal band to which a football charm (made of metal) is attached.

Distributed at: Doctor and dentist offices nationwide from June 2005 through March 2010 for free.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and discard the product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SmileMakers toll-free at (877) 390-5470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company’s website at www.smilemakers.com, or send email to product.questions@smilemakers.com

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June 4, 2010

McDonald’s Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk

Name of Product: "Shrek Forever After 3D" Collectable Drinking Glasses

Units: About 12 million

Hazard: The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glass are 16 ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n’ Boots, and Donkey.

Sold exclusively at: McDonald’s restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.

Remedy: McDonald’s is asking consumers to immediately stop using the glass out of an abundance of caution. Visit www.mcdonalds.com/glasses for additional instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact McDonald’s toll-free at (800) 244-6227 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.mcdonalds.com/glasses

Note: CPSC was made aware of issues with this product through the Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier from California.

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