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10-13-2007, 02:48 PM
Another six NEW recalls from the CPSC for lead violations:
1. Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets
2. Bendable Dinosaur Toys Recalled by Kipp Brothers
3. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) Recalls Travel Art Sets
4. J.C. Penney Recalls Disney(tm) Winnie-the-Pooh Play Sets
5. J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets
6. J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-019
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 611-8114
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: (773) 481-7140
Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead
Paint Standard
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: Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets
Units: About 2,500
Importer: Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible,
miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff
Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted
with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number
095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No
other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.
Sold at: Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the
Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for
about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young
children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Riddell at (800)
611-8114 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via e-mail
at racingminirecall@riddellsports.com, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.riddell.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08019.html
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-020
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 428-1153
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bendable Dinosaur Toys Recalled by Kipp Brothers for Excessive Lead
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: Bendable Dinosaur Toys
Units: About 10,000
Distributor: Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind.
Hazard: The recalled toys pose a risk of lead exposure to young
children.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The bendable dinosaur toys are about three inches long and
come in brown, green or orange/green colors. While the toys were sold in
boxes of 36, consumers may have received these products as a giveaway or
promotional item from schools, libraries, churches, community groups,
etc.
Sold in: The Kipp Brothers' showroom, catalog and Web site from October
2006 through August 2007 for about $10 per box of 36.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children
immediately. Consumers can return the toy to the place of receipt for a
free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kipp Brothers at
(800) 428-1153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the Web site at www.kipptoys.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08020.html
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-021
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 296-2721
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) Recalls Travel Art Sets Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks
Units: About 7,800
Importer: CBOCS Distribution, Inc., of Lebanon, Tenn.
Hazard: The surface paint on the zipper pull of the lap desk contains
lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Travel Art Set Lap Desk is a zippered case
that opens into a lap desk with markers, crayons, and magnetic pieces.
The lap desk is 10 3/4-inches wide and is pink colored. "Made in China"
and item number 266822 are printed on a sticker located on the product's
packaging.
Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) locations nationwide from
April 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these art sets immediately, and
contact the firm or return the product to any Cracker Barrel location
for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cracker Barrel
toll-free at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com (pdf)
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08021.html
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-022
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
J.C. Penney Recalls Disney(tm) Winnie-the-Pooh Play Sets Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: Disney(tm) Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets
Units: About 49,000
Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard: Surface paints on the play sets contain excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled play set consists of 23 pieces including:
either a white or black baby doll and assorted Winnie-the-Pooh themed
items such as a diaper bag, blanket, playpen, highchair, swing,
stroller, and carrying bags.
Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog, Web site and outlet stores
nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled play set away from young
children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free
at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08022.html
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-023
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard
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: Deluxe Wood Art Sets
Units: About 19,000
Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard: Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several
pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and
brushes.
Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005
through August 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Taiwan and Vietnam
1. Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets
2. Bendable Dinosaur Toys Recalled by Kipp Brothers
3. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) Recalls Travel Art Sets
4. J.C. Penney Recalls Disney(tm) Winnie-the-Pooh Play Sets
5. J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets
6. J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments
*****************************************
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-019
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 611-8114
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: (773) 481-7140
Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead
Paint Standard
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: Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets
Units: About 2,500
Importer: Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels
of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible,
miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff
Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted
with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number
095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No
other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.
Sold at: Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the
Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for
about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young
children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Riddell at (800)
611-8114 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via e-mail
at racingminirecall@riddellsports.com, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.riddell.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08019.html
************************************************** ******
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-020
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 428-1153
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bendable Dinosaur Toys Recalled by Kipp Brothers for Excessive Lead
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: Bendable Dinosaur Toys
Units: About 10,000
Distributor: Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind.
Hazard: The recalled toys pose a risk of lead exposure to young
children.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The bendable dinosaur toys are about three inches long and
come in brown, green or orange/green colors. While the toys were sold in
boxes of 36, consumers may have received these products as a giveaway or
promotional item from schools, libraries, churches, community groups,
etc.
Sold in: The Kipp Brothers' showroom, catalog and Web site from October
2006 through August 2007 for about $10 per box of 36.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children
immediately. Consumers can return the toy to the place of receipt for a
free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kipp Brothers at
(800) 428-1153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the Web site at www.kipptoys.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08020.html
************************************************** ******
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-021
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 296-2721
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) Recalls Travel Art Sets Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks
Units: About 7,800
Importer: CBOCS Distribution, Inc., of Lebanon, Tenn.
Hazard: The surface paint on the zipper pull of the lap desk contains
lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled Travel Art Set Lap Desk is a zippered case
that opens into a lap desk with markers, crayons, and magnetic pieces.
The lap desk is 10 3/4-inches wide and is pink colored. "Made in China"
and item number 266822 are printed on a sticker located on the product's
packaging.
Sold at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store(r) locations nationwide from
April 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these art sets immediately, and
contact the firm or return the product to any Cracker Barrel location
for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cracker Barrel
toll-free at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com (pdf)
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08021.html
************************************************** ******
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-022
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
J.C. Penney Recalls Disney(tm) Winnie-the-Pooh Play Sets Due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: Disney(tm) Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets
Units: About 49,000
Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard: Surface paints on the play sets contain excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled play set consists of 23 pieces including:
either a white or black baby doll and assorted Winnie-the-Pooh themed
items such as a diaper bag, blanket, playpen, highchair, swing,
stroller, and carrying bags.
Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog, Web site and outlet stores
nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled play set away from young
children immediately and return it to any J.C. Penney store for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free
at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08022.html
************************************************** ******
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2007
Release #08-023
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
J.C. Penney Recalls Deluxe Art Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard
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: Deluxe Wood Art Sets
Units: About 19,000
Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard: Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled art set consists of a wooden box with several
pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and
brushes.
Sold through: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005
through August 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: Taiwan and Vietnam