April 13, 2011

Girl's Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Name of Product: Girl's Tops

Units: About 90,000

Hazard: The jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl's garments contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves girl's tops and dresses sold in sizes small to extra large and 7 to 16. The garments were sold in various styles including: tops with beaded necklaces attached to the collar and tops with metallic beads attached to the collar. All styles of the tops and dresses have a black tag on the collar with pink print that reads "mymichelle."

Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Kohl's, Army and Air Force Exchange (AAFES), K & G Fashion Superstore and other retail stores nationwide from January 2011 through March 2011 for about $38.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children and contact My Michelle for information on receiving a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact My Michelle at (800) 960-8791 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mymichellerecall.com. Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@mymichellerecall.com

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February 17, 2011

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Children’s Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation

Name of Product: Children’s Light-up Watches

Units: About 1,200

Hazard: Watch battery current interacting with nickel in the watch’s stainless steel back can cause skin irritation and/or burning sensations to children who are allergic to nickel.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of children receiving skin irritation or burning sensations while wearing the watch.

Description: This recall involves Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell and Lightning McQueen brand light-up watches. The Buzz Lightyear watch has a blue band with a blue outline on the face of the watch. The Tinker Bell watch has a purple band and purple crystals on the face of the watch. The Lightning McQueen watch has a red band and a red outline on the face of the watch. Each model watch is sold separately and is intended for children ages three years and older. All have a light up function that enables a child to press a button to illuminate colorful lights on the dial of the watch. A tracking code is engraved on the back of the watch, as well as printed on the back of the packaging. The tracking code is: K130-6377-7-10187.

Sold at: DISNEYLAND® Resort stores in California, WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort stores in Florida, The Treasure Ketch and Cast Member shops on the Disney Cruise Ship, and Disney’s Earport Shop and The Magic of Disney Shop located at the Orlando International Airport in Florida from November 2010 through January 2011 for about $30.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled watch away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for instructions on returning the watch for a $40 refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts at (877) 560-6477 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.waltdisneyworld.com

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September 22, 2010

Children's Mood Rings and Necklaces Recalled by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Due To Risk of Lead Exposure

Name of Products: "Love Tester" Mood Rings and Necklaces

Units: About 19,000 Rings and 4,000 Necklaces

Hazard: The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves a mood necklace which is 18 inches in length and an adjustable ring. The products change colors when the user's "mood" changes. "Love Tester" and "Are You In the Mood" are labeled on the products' packaging. The products are sold separately.

Sold at: Small retail stores nationwide from September 2005 through June 2010 for about $4.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact D&D Distributing-Wholesale at (800) 262-9435 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.dddist.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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July 1, 2010

Daiso Recalls Children’s Coin Purses and Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Name of Product: Children’s Coin Purse and Jewelry

Units: About 190

Hazard: The surface paint on the zippers of the coin purses and the clasps on the jewelry contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves children’s coin purses with rainbow stripes and children’s earrings and necklaces that have blue, pink, red, white and yellow colored droplets. "The Coin Purse" and "Mobile Case Coin Puase" are printed on the tag attached to the purse. "Colorful Drop Accessory Bracelet" is printed on the front of the necklace packages and "Colorful Drop Accessory Pierce" is printed on the front of the earring packages. The tag and packaging have "Produced for Daiso Japan" on either the front or back.

Sold at: Daiso stores in California and Washington from May 2009 through December 2009 for about $1.50.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Daiso for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Daiso toll-free at (888) 580-8841 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms’ website at www.daisorecall.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 25, 2010

Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard

Name of Product: Children's Tiara

Units: About 7,300

Hazard: The tiara contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves the Wilton® Youth Tiara with a SKU number of 120-228. The SKU number is located on the back of the package in the lower right corner. The tiara is silver-colored with clear crystals.

Sold at: Party City, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Ben Franklin Stores, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through April 2010 for about $13

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled tiaras away from children and contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wilton Industries at (800) 593-7866 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT Fridays or visit the firm's website at www.wilton.com

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May 10, 2010

Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Name of Product: "Best Friends" Charm Bracelet Sets

Units: About 19,000

Hazard: The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.

Sold exclusively at: Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Claire's toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.claires.com

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March 23, 2010

Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children's Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

 
Name of Product: Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads

Units: About 1,000

Hazard: The paint on the children's wooden beads contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: The children's painted wooden beads are in the shapes of insects and flowers. They were sold in assorted colors and designs and measure about one inch in size. They were sold in 1/2 lb. bags. Model number BE1190, "S&S Worldwide Inc" and "Made in China" is located on the bag of beads.

Sold at: S&S Worldwide's catalog and on the firm's Web site at www.ssww.com from March 2008 through February 2010 for about $20 per 1/2 lb. bag.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact S&S Worldwide for a full refund or replacement product. S&S Worldwide is directly contacting consumers who purchased the beads to alert them to this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact S&S Worldwide at (800) 937-3482 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at recalls@ssww.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ssww.com

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March 11, 2010

Not so charming: Holiday bracelets laced with cadmium

The holidays have come and gone but check to see if your child received one of these bracelets recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because of high levels of cadmium. Here are the details:

Name of product: Children’s metal charm bracelets (Read the recall notice.)

How many: Unknown

Importer: Buy-Rite Designs, of Freehold, N.J. (The firm is no longer in business.)

Hazard: The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that following a 24-hour incubation in simulated stomach acid, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: This recall involves Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brand children’s Christmas and winter-themed bracelets. The two styles involved in this notice are the Bumble Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The bracelets were sold with winter and Christmas-themed charms including a snowman, Christmas tree, candy cane and snowflake.

Sold at: Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and dispose of it.

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