notyard
07-30-2008, 01:08 AM
U.S. CPSC recall press release--only allowed four images per post, so other toy images will follow in posts to this thread:
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2008
Release #08-347
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 963-1593
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Wooden Toys
Units: About 375
Manufacturer: Earthentree of Kirkland, Wash.
Hazard: The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves a variety of wooden toys including egg shakers (maracas), pull toys, rattles, and trains. The toys are painted glossy red, orange, green, brown, yellow or natural wood.
Sold at: Earthentree’s Web site, Fairs, Trade Shows and retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for about $7 to $34.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Earthentree at (800) 963-1593 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.earthentree.com/recall (http://www.earthentree.com/recall)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08347a.jpg
Small Maracas (Egg Shaker)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08347b.jpg
Large Maracas (Egg Shaker)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08347c.jpg
Pom Pom Rail Train
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08347d.jpg
Duby and Duba Pull Toy
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2008
Release #08-347
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 963-1593
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Wooden Toys
Units: About 375
Manufacturer: Earthentree of Kirkland, Wash.
Hazard: The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves a variety of wooden toys including egg shakers (maracas), pull toys, rattles, and trains. The toys are painted glossy red, orange, green, brown, yellow or natural wood.
Sold at: Earthentree’s Web site, Fairs, Trade Shows and retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for about $7 to $34.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Earthentree at (800) 963-1593 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.earthentree.com/recall (http://www.earthentree.com/recall)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08347a.jpg
Small Maracas (Egg Shaker)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08347b.jpg
Large Maracas (Egg Shaker)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08347c.jpg
Pom Pom Rail Train
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08347d.jpg
Duby and Duba Pull Toy