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Our Location: 1221 Fulton Mall, Phone: (559) 445-3590 FAX: (559) 445-7099
PO Box 11867, Fresno CA 93775-1867 Contact us by email.

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Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 
Lead Resources and Links:


Quarterly Lead Recall Update
Recall Date Product Name Retail Company Distribution Dates Lead Hazard Source Product Description Consumer Contact Information

3/12/08

X Force Commander Toy Airplanes and  Super Famous Toy Cars and Motorcycle

Dollar Stores Nationwide

September 2006
through
November 2007

Toys contain excessive levels of lead

The “X Force Commander” is a set of six plastic jet airplanes.  Item number 5689 is printed on the front of the packaging.  The airplanes are painted green, red, blue, silver, black and yellow. The “Super Famous” is a set of a plastic toy car and a motorcycle. The car is yellow or red and the motorcycle is gray.

(877) 580-8883

2/22/08

Children’s Metal Necklaces

Department and Specialty Stores Nationwide

 January 2006
through
July 2007 (cat necklace),

July 2007
through
November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces)

Metal necklaces

The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver colored chains.

(800) 456-7326
www.pecoware.com

2/22/08

Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test-Symbolic Memory Cards

Riverside Publishing

January 2003
through
November 2007

Surface paint on the cards

The cards are part of a kit used to test children’s physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 ½” x 1 ½”, (model number 922782).  Also sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775).

(800) 323-9540
www.riverpub.com

2/14/08

A Life of Faith Charm Bracelet Sets

Specialty Toy, Book, and Gift Stores Nationwide

October 2006
through
November 2007

Surface paint on the pearl white beads of the bracelet

The recalled bracelets have a silver-colored chain and silver-colored charms, including a Bible, angel, cross, heart, and praying hands. The bracelets were sold with clear, crystal and pearl white beads. The recalled sets include a bracelet for a girl to wear, along with a smaller, matching bracelet for her doll.

(800) 840-2641
www.alifeoffaith.com/bracelet_recall.html

2/8/08

Children's Table and Chair

Netshops.com

November 2007
through
December 2007

Surface paint on the children's table and chair sets

The recalled table and chair sets are natural colored. The table is either round or rectangular, has a shelf under the table, and includes two chairs. Model number ALZ024-3 or ALZ023-3 is printed on the packaging.

(866) 558-9485
www.netshops.com

2/7/08

Pendants and Candle Charms

Gift Shops Nationwide

January 2002
through
November 2007

The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead

The recalled pewter pendants were sold in eight collections of 12pendants each. The pendant collections included Signs of theZodiac, Runes, Ritual, Goddess, Chinese Zodiac, and Celtic Harmonies. The  pewter candle charms were sold with printed zodiac message candles in various colors.

(888) 249-7639
www.benjamininternational.com

2/6/08

Sketchbooks with Colored Spirals

Specialty and Gift Stores Nationwide

September 2005
through
January 2008

Paint on the sketchbooks’ colored spiral metal bindings

The recalled children’s sketchbooks have colored spiral metal bindings, drawing paper, and cardboard covers.  The “eeBoo” name is printed on a sticker on the back cover.

(800) 791-5619
www.eeBoo.com

2/5/08

Toy Gardening Hand Rakes

Various Home Improvement and Toy Stores Nationwide

June 2007
through
November 2007

The paint on the gardening tool hand rake

The recalled toy gardening  hand rake has a wooden handle and a metal yellow bottom. “Backyard and beyond Garden Tools” is printed on the toy’s tag which hangs from the toy’s handle.

(800) 343-2424
www.backyard-beyond.com

1/31/08

Two-Sided White Seamstress Flexible Tape Measure

SRA, Wright Group and Glencoe

July 2003
through
October 2007

Surface paint on the product

Two-Sided White Seamstress Flexible Tape Measure has 60 inches on one side and 150 centimeters on the other side in black print with brass or silver stainless steel tips.

(888) 240-2730
www.mhcares.com

1/24/08

ESI-R Screening Materials

Pearson Sales Representatives, catalogs, and Website

January 2003
through
November 2007

Surface paint on the green wooden blocks

The green wooden blocks are part of the ESI-R Screening Materials, educational materials used by schools to assess young children. The items include 10 green wooden blocks, a plastic yellow car, an 8-ft. white cloth ribbon, 10 black and white printed cards with shapes, a red rubber ball, and a blue plastic button.

(888) 988-2940
www.rrdonnelley.com/ESI-R-Recall

1/23/08

Toy Racing Cars

Dollar and Discount Stores Nationwide

October 2007
through
November 2007

Surface paint on the toy cars

This recall involves toy racing cars that are operated with a remote control. The toy racing car comes with four additional tires and one remote control. “Formula 1” is printed on the packaging.

(877) 655-8697
www.okktrading.com

1/17/08

Cranium Cadoo Board Games

Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and Specialty Game Stores Nationwide

October 2007
through
January 2008

Surface paint on the Cadoo die

Only the die found in the Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall.  The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background.

(877) 272- 6486
www.cranium.com

1/16/08

Hanging Photo Frames

Babies R Us Stores Nationwide

August 2007
through
November 2007

Surface paint on the photo frames

This recall involves a 4-inch by 6-inch hanging picture frames. The wooden frames are white with decorations in different colors, and with a coordinating ribbon attached to the top.

(800) 443-4429
www.giftwrapcompany.com

1/16/08

Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats

Discount School Supply Catalogs and Website

June 2007
through
September 2007

Paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats

The recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mats are yellow with numbers and designs painted in red, blue, green, and black. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat.

(800) 993-3603
www.discountschoolsupply.com

1/15/08

Toy Wrestler Figures

Dollar Stores and Discount Stores Nationwide

January 2007
through
December 2007

Surface paint on the action figures

This toy comes in a package of four action figures. Each figure is about 5 3/4 inches high.  The UPC number 604111230003 is printed on the product’s packaging.

(888) 822-8697
www.aatoys.com

1/10/08

Fish Coin Banks

Coastal Federal Credit Union, North Carolina, Provided Free to Members

February 2006
through
September 2007

Surface paint on the coin banks

The recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks are orange in color with white stripes.

(866) 742-2493
www.tjpromo.com

1/10/08

Tinker Bell Lamps

Electronic and Appliance Retailers Nationwide, Including Lowe’s

January 2007
through
October 2007

Surface paint on the lamps

The lamp has a sculpted Tinker Bell in a flower garden with an animation of Tinker Bell swaying back and forth while music plays when the light switch or demo button is depressed.

www.kngamerica.com

1/3/08

Metal Toy Wagons

Tractor Supply Company Stores Nationwide

September 2002
through
November 2007

Surface paint on the wagon bucket

This recall involves the red metal wagon model MH1250. The wagon has a red steel bucket, a black handle, a black steel axle support, and black tires.

(800) 867-6763
www.tricam.com

12/19/07

Soldier Bear Learning Toys

AAFES

(Army & Air Force  Exchange Service) of Dallas, Texas

August 2006
through
October 2007

Surface paint on the toys

This recall involves a Wooden Pull Along Learning Blocks Wagon, a Time Teacher Wooden Clock, a Riding Horse, and a Vehicle Play Set.

(800) 866-3605 www.AAFES.com

12/19/07

Giant Measuring Chart

Discount School Supply Catalogs and Website

August 2000
through
August 2007

Surface paint on the grow chart

The Giant Grow Chart has a picture of a bean stalk painted on it from top to  bottom. The grow chart measures a child’s growth with a giant yellow  ruler-shaped plastic chart.

(800) 919-5242

www.discountschoolsupply.com

12/13/07

Codeena Princess
Children’s Metal Jewelry

Codeena
International

September 2005
through
August 2007

Jewelry contains high levels of lead

Jewelry with item number KS1367SS and KS1369SCP only. Sold in a variety of sets including pink or white pearl-like necklace, bracelet, and earring or ring combinations

(877) 767-1888
www.codeena.com

12/13/07

Children’s Robbie Ducky Holiday Water Globes

Jo-Ann Stores

November 2007

The painted base of the water globes

The Robbie Ducky water globe is about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and sits on a  1-1/2 square base. Four different designs include:  Robbie Ducky on a red base, a Reindeer on a green base, a penguin on a green base, and a polar bear on a red base.  

(888) 730-4120
www.joann.com

12/13/07

Baby Toys Baby Bead & Wire Toys

Greenbrier
International

March 2007 through
October 2007

Contain excessive levels of lead

Colored wires and colored beads that slide on  a natural wood platform

(800) 876-8077 www.dollartree.com

12/13/07

Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars

Greenbrier
International

September 2007 through
November 2007

Contains excessive
levels of lead

Toy cars with yellow and black stripes and white with red stripes

(800) 876-8077
www.dollartree.com

12/12/07

Fishing Games

Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc.

October 2007
through
November 2007

The fishing games has parts that contain
excessive levels of lead

The fishing game contains a fishing pole, one large battery
operated fish and three small wind-up fish

(877) 695-8351
www.fareastbrokers.com

12/12/07

Horseshoe Magnets

United Scientific

March 1995
through
September 2007

Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead

Horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. Red paint is present on the surface of magnet.

(888) 284-8570
consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com

12/7/07

Children’s Sunglasses

FGX International Inc.

January 2007
through
November 2007

Surface paint
on the sunglasses

Involves 15 styles of children’s sunglasses, the style name is printed on the inside the left
temple arm, see website for the list of style names

(877) 277-0104
www.fgxi.com

12/7/07

Holiday Figurines

The Home Depot

October 2007
through
November 2007

Surface paint on
the holiday figurines

Holiday figurines are painted plastic snowmen and bears

(800) 394-2064
www.homedepot.com

12/6/07

Holiday Figurines

The Home Depot

October 2007
through
November 2007

Surface paint

The recalled holiday figurines are painted plastic snowmen and bears

(800) 394-2064 www.homedepot.com

12/6/07

The First Years 3-in1 Flush and Sounds Potty Seats

RC2 Corp.

April 2006
through
August 2007

Decorative plaque
inserted into the potty seat could have orange paint that contains
excessive levels of paint

Each seat has either yellow chair with a green removable seat and a purple lift out-pot or a blue chair with a white removable seat and green lift out-pot.

(866) 725-4407 www.recalls.rc2.com

12/5/07

Collectible
Mini Helmets

Bell Racing Co.

February 2007
through
November 2007

Surface paints

Six-inch tall, collectible,
miniature helmets, modeled after helmets worn by several race care drivers

(866) 892-6059
minireplicasrecall@bellracing.com

11/28/07

2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments

Reeves International Inc.

July 2006
through
October 2007

Surface paints
on the ornament

A stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons

(800) 444-4775 www.breyerhorses.com

11/28/07

2007 Holiday
Stirrup Ornaments

Reeves International Inc.

July 2006
through
October 2007

Surface paints
on the ornament

Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a grey horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin

(800) 444-4775 www.breyerhorses.com

11/28/07

2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe
Ornaments

Reeves International Inc.

July 2006
through
October 2007

Surface paints
on the ornament

A horse shoe shape ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate

(800) 444-4775 www.breyerhorses.com

11/21/07

Shaving Paint Brushes

Discount
School Supply

May 2004
through
August 2007

Surface paint
on the brush handles

A set of six “shaving-style” brushes with handles painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green and pink

(800) 293-9314
brushrecall@discountschoolsupply.com

11/21/07

Boppy Slipcover

The Boppy Company

February 2007
through
September 2007

Paint on the zippers

Velvet and boa slipcovers for use
with the Boppy Bare Naked
Nursing and support pillow

(888) 713-3916
www.boppy.com

11/21/07

Children’s Pencil Pouches

Raymond Geddes
& Co.

September 1997 through
October 2007

The paint on the pencil pouches’ zipper pulls

The “Stuff Keepers” pencil pouches are clear vinyl and have a green, orange, pink or blue-colored zipper.  The “Bear Pouches” have soft fabric with a stuffed bear face.

(800) 533-6273 x1124
consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.com

11/21/07

Sparkle City
Charm Bracelets
and Tack Pin Sets

Buy-Rite Designs  Inc.

August 2005
through
April 2007

Jewelry contains high levels of lead

The charm bracelets have silver-colored star butterfly charms and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver chain

(888) 777-7952 www.buyriteinc.com

11/21/07

Decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets

Cherrydale
Fundraising

September 2003 through
September 2007

The bracelets contain high levels of lead

Stretchable bracelets with silver-colored square links and aqua-colored beads

(800) 551-5352 www.cherrydale.com

11/21/07

La Femme NY
Children’s Necklace and Earring Sets

La Femme NY 2 Inc.

October 2005 through
April 2007

Jewelry contains
high levels of lead

Necklace and earring sets have a
silver metal chain and a round pendant with a light blue jewel and
three jeweled dangling charms

(866) 667-5369 corp@lafemmeny.net

11/21/07

Crystal Innovations Jewelry

Pure Allure

April 2006
through
September 2007

Jewelry contains
high levels of lead

SKU numbers of these jewelry components are located on the packaging above the barcode, please see website for the list of SKU numbers

(800) 536-6312 www.pureallure.com/recall

11/21/07

Children's Metal
Necklace and Bracelets

Colossal Jewelry
 & Accessories Inc.

January 2005 through
June 2007

Jewelry contains
high levels of lead

Metal necklaces and bracelets have
silver-colored charms in a variety of colors and shapes

(888) 808-5093
colossaljewelry@comcast.net

11/21/07

Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry

Family Dollar Stores

January 2003 through
August 2007

The jewelry contains high levels of lead

Key rings with “Mom” and cheerleader charms and pins with religious themes.

(800) 547-0359 www.familydollar.com

11/16/07

Halloween-Themed Baskets

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.

August 2007 through
November 2007

Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets

Involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201.
The baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles.

(800) 326-7931 www.hobbylobby.com

11/8/07

Curious George Plush Dolls

Marvel Toys

December 2005 through
August 2007

Surface paint
on the toy’s plastic face and construction hat

Curious George plush dolls with a
plastic face in various themes; birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time. The dolls were sold with a Curious George story  or activity book

(800) 352-2064 www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge

11/8/07

Children’s Fashion Sunglasses

Dolgencorp Inc.

March 2005 through
October 2007

The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses

Involves yellow children’s sunglasses, no other colors of sunglasses are
included tin this recall

(800) 678-9258 www.dollargeneral.com

11/7/07

Dragster and Funny Car Toy

International
Sourcing Ltd

March 2007
through
September 2007

Surface paint
on the wheel and
engine of the toys.

Plastic models of a dragster and funny car.  The dragster is black in color with various sponsor decals.
The funny car is also in black.

(877) 404-1584 www.islpromotions.com

11/7/07

Duck Family
Collectible Wind-Up Toy

Schylling
Associates Inc.

January 2007 through
August 2007

Surface paints
on the ducks

Duck Family consist of a large wind-up duck, which pulls three little ducks.

(800) 767– 8697 www.schylling.com

11/7/07

Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top

Schylling
Associates Inc.

April 2003
through
November 2003

Surface paint
on the wooden handle of the top

The tip is primarily metal and has wooden handles printed with
Winnie-the Pooh characters

(800) 767-8697 www.schylling.com

11/7/07

Dizzy Ducks Music Box

Schylling
Associates Inc.

March 2007
through
October 2007

Surface Paints
on the wooden base
of the music box

A wind-up music box with ducks that spin as music plays

(800) 767-8697 www.schylling.com

11/7/07

“Robot 2000”
 collectable tin robot

Schylling
Associates Inc.

October 2006 through
September 2007

Surface paints
on the robot

The robot is a battery-operated, tin robot standing 12” tall.  It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open

(800) 767-8697 www.schylling.com

11/7/07

“Big Red” Wagons

Northern Tool & Equipment Co.

July 2007
through
September 2007

Surface paints on the wagon and handle

The wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable  wooden sides

(800) 222-5381 www.northerntool.com

11/01/07

Decorative Packaging Pearl-like Bead
Attachments sold
with Girl’s Gift Sets

Tween Brands Inc.

April 2007
through
September 2007

Surface coating
on a plastic bead decorative packaging attachment

A pearl-like pink bead attachment on the outside packaging of the gift sets and a zipper pull/wrist band on a somatic lip gloss set

(800) 934-4497 www.limitedtoo.com

10/31/07

“Galaxy Warriors”
Toy Figures

Henry Gordy
International Inc.

January 2006 through
October 2007

Surface paint

Poseable Spaceman figures sold in various colors: yellow, grey, silver, blue, green, gold, black, and red

(888) 790-2700 www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08060.html

10/31/07

“Ugly Teeth” Party Favors

Amscan Inc.

January 2006 through
October 2006

The surface paint
 on the teeth

The fake Halloween teeth
are painted white, black and orange with brown gums

(800) 335-7585 www.amscan.com

10/31/07

Elite Operations Toys

Toys “R” Us Inc.

July 2007
through
October 2007

Surface coatings

Super Rigs (#1004) , command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023) and 3 Pack 8-inch figures (#1024).

(800) 869-7787 www.toysrus.com

10/31/07

Ribbit Board Games

SimplyFun LLC

March 2007
through
 October 2007

Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces

Games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement, the wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender

(877) 557-7767 www.simplyfun.com

10/25/07

Children’s Toy
Gardening Tools

Jo-Ann Stores Inc.

January 2007
through
 September 2007

Surface paint on the handle of the toy
gardening tools

Robbie Ducky
leaf rake, hoe,
broom and spade

(888) 739-4120 www.joann.com

10/25/07

Football Bobble Head Care Decorations

DecoPac Inc.

January 2006
 through
October 2007

Surface paint
on the body
of the bobble head.

Plastic miniature football bobble head with green bases only, represent major
football and baseball teams.

(800) 536-6558
www.decopacproductsafety.com

10/25/07

Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations

Family Dollar Stores

August 2007
 through
October 2007

The green paint
on the pails contains
excessive lead levels

Purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure against a green moon

(800) 547-0359 www.familydollar.com

10/25/07

WeGlow Children’s
Metal Jewelry

WeGlow
International

December 2005 through
 August 2007

The jewelry contains
high levels of lead

Children character-themed rings

(866) 938-5692
www.weglow.com

10/25/07

Beary Cute,
Expressions, & Sassy Chick children's
 metal Jewelry

Greenbrier
International

December 2006
through
July 2007

The recalled jewelry
contains high levels
of lead

The jewelry consists of
Earrings Necklaces,
 Bracelets and Charms

(800) 876-8077
www.dollartree.com

10/25/07

Go Diego Go
Animal Rescue Boats

Fisher-Price Inc.

June 2007
 Through
October 2007

Surface paint
on the toys contain lead

An orange and yellow boat and the cartoon character Diego is in the driver’s seat.

(888) 299-0579 www.service.mattel.com

10/25/07

Toy Gardening Tools

Jo-Ann Sores

January 2007
 through
September 2007

Surface paint
on the handle of the toy

Robbie Ducky children’s leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade.

(888) 739-4120 www.joann.com

10/17/07

Tabletop
Puppet Theaters

Guidecraft Inc.

June 2006 through
August 2007

Surface paints
on the puppet theater’s
wooden panels

Puppet theater has red panels on the front and sides and a chalkboard signboard on top.

(888) 824-1308
www.guidecraft.com

10/17/07

Cool Clip and Mini Clip Bookmarks

Antioch
Publishing

April 2003 through
October 2007

Paint on the clip
of bookmarkers

Various designs of the Cool Clip and
Mini Cool Clip bookmarks

(800) 543-1515 www.antioch.com

10/17/07

Skull Pails Filled With
Halloween Candy

R.L. Albert & Son

September 2007 through
October 2007

The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth

White Halloween skull-shaped pail
with green eyes, nose and teeth.

(866) 796-610 http://www.albertscandy.com/Alberts

10/11/07

Deluxe Wood Art Sets

J.C. Penny

September 2005 through
August 2007

Surface paint
on the outside
of the wood box

A wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items.

(888) 333-6063
www.jcp.com

10/11/07

Breyer 2006 Stirrup
Ornaments

J.C. Penny

August 2006 through
August 2007

Surface paint
on the ornaments

A stirrup-shaped ornament with a prancing horse and blue ribbon

(888) 333-6063
www.jcp.com

10/11/07

Disney Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets

J.C. Penny Outlet Stores, website and catalog

August 2005 through
August 2007 

Surface paint on
play sets

23 piece play set
includes a baby doll and baby
care accessories.

(888) 333-6063
www.jcp.com

10/11/07

Princess Magnetic
Travel Art Set Lap Desks

Cracker Barrel
Old Country Stores

April 2007
through
August 2007

Surface paint on
zipper pull

Pink zippered case that opens into a lap desk with markers, crayons and magnetic pieces.  Made in China  #266822 printed on package.

(888) 296-2721
www.crackerbarrel.com

10/11/07

Kidnastics Balance Beams

Flaghouse Inc.

January 2007 through
 September 2007

Surface paint on
balance beam

A foam balance beam with a blue vinyl cover.  A yellow Kidnastics logo is printed on the top of the beam.

(800) 793-7900
www.flaghouse.com

10/11/07

Bendable Dinosaur Toys

Kipp Brothers

October 2006 through
August 2007

Toys pose a risk of
lead exposure

The toys come in brown, green or orange/green colors.  Products were used as
giveaway or promotional items at schools,
libraries, churches, community groups etc.

(800) 428-1153
www.kippytoys.com

10/11/07

Collectible “Jeff Gordon” Mini Helmets

Riddell Inc.

February 2007 through
 October 2007

Surface paints on
the Helmets

Helmet is red and blue with a black visor and painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. UPC number 095855720029 located on bottom of package.

(800) 611-8114
E-mail racingminirecall@riddellsports.com

10/09/07

Cub Scouts
Totem Badges

Boy Scouts of America Retail Outlets

 January 2000 through
September 2007

Surface paint on badges

Badges measure 4.5” by 3”. Boy Scout emblem, wolf and bear printed on the badge.

(888) 800-4717
www.kahoot.com

10/04/07

Alpine Design
Aluminum Water Bottles

Sports Authority

April 2006
through
September 2007

Surface paint on
the water bottles

The water bottles are silver, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the depiction of a mouse, or blue with the depiction of a zebra.

(800) 360-8721
www.sportsauthority.com

10/04/07

Clip Bookmarks,
Marquis Bookmarks
and Bookmarks sold with bracelets

Antioch
Publishing

March 2005 through
October 2007

Clip of the bookmarks and clear coating on the marquis and bracelets contain excessive levels of lead

The character-themed bookmarks include the following designs:
Winnie the Pooh (©Disney), Lady Bug & Flower, Hope and Courage, star, Sun & rainbow, Sun & Moon, Coffee, Follow Him & Cross, Monkey and Bananas, Dragon, Hugging Cat, Mother’s Touch and Breast Cancer.

(800) 543-1515
www.antioch.com

10/04/07

Journals

Antioch
Publishing

March 2005
through
October 2007

Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals

The character-themed journals include the following designs: Cherry
blossoms, sweetheart and Sassy.

(800) 543-1515
www.antioch.com

10/04/07

Key Chains

Dollar General Merchandising Inc.

June 2005
through
August 2007

The key chains contain high levels of lead

Key chains with a coiled cord     and a metal charm with one of the following engraved words: “wisdom”, “truth”, “believe”, “love”, “hope”, or “dream”.

(800) 678-9258
www.dollargeneral.com

10/04/07

Children’s Toy
Decorating Sets

Toys “R” Us

May 2007
through
September 2007

Surface paint on the back of the mirror

The sets include a clock, clock, satin fabric, round box, door hanger, mirror, paper mirror frame, glitter, glue, sticker sheet, foam shapes, sequins, seed beads, elastic cord, fabric flowers and gem stones.

TOYSRUS
(800) 869-7787
www.toysrus.com

10/04/07

Frankenstein
Tumblers

Dollar
Merchandising Inc.

September 2007

Surface on the paint on the center of the eyes

Green plastic Frankenstein
head-shaped tumblers.

(800) 678-9258
www.dollargeneral.com

10/04/07

“Pirates of the
Caribbean” Medallion Squeeze Lights

Eveready
 Battery Co.

September 2006 through
October 2007

Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion
squeeze light

Medallion squeeze lights which are gold-colored attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.

(800) 925-0628
www.energizer.com

10/04/07

Baby Einstein
Discovery & Play Color Blocks

Kids II Inc.

June 2007
through
September 2007

Surface paint
 on the blue block

The blue block included with the Baby Einstein discover & Play Color Blocks, the blocks are made of soft textures and come in different colors.

(888) 203-6788
www.kidsii.com

10/04/07

Wooden Pull-Along
Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons
and Learning Blocks Wagons

KB Toys

August 2005
Through
 August 2007

Surface paints
 on the toys

The wagon consists of 28 wooden blocks with letters, words, numbers, or pictures on them

(888) 843-9520
www.recall.kbtinfo.com

 

10/04/07

10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts

KB Toys

August 2006
Through
September 2007

Surface paints
 on the toys

The activity carts are three dimensional learning toys with various activities.

(888) 843-9520
www.recall.kbtinfo.com

 

10/04/07

Flip-Flop
Alphabet Blocks

KB Toys

August 2006
through
September 2007

Surface paints
on the toys

The wooden toys have blocks that flip with letters, words, numbers and pictures on them.

(888) 843-9520
www.recall.kbtinfo.com

 

Recalled products should be taken away from young children immediately!
Common Sources of Lead
  • Paint found in homes built before 1978
  • Dust or soil where there is peeling or chipped paint
  • Imported pottery and dishes used to cook or store food
  • Imported candies
  • Home remedies
    (Azarcon, Greta, Pajluam,Xyoojfab, Kohl, Surma)
  • On-the-job exposure
    (i.e., home contractors, car radiators or batteries)
  • Hobbies that involve paints, glazes, stained glass, etc.
Effects of Lead Poisoning

Young children who are lead poisoned may have damage to the nervous system and brain. Growth and development may be slowed. The child may experience hearing loss, behavioral problems, poor appetite, irritability or stomach and head pain. Very high levels of lead may result in coma, convulsions and may lead to death.

Testing Guidelines

Testing should be done between 12 and 24 months of age by a medical provider.