March 2008 Recalls
In an effort to help keep your child safe, below is a list of the most recent product recalls to help you feel more at ease when shopping for your children.
Product: Rock N’ Ride Plush Rocker Toys
Date of Recall: 03/27/08
Stores Located: Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide
Issue: The base of the rocker can become unstable and pose a fall hazard to children
Dates Released: July 26, 2007 – December 29, 2007 (date codes are on a sticker in the battery compartment)
What You Can Do: Take toy away from children and contact Tek Nek Toys for a replacement base
Return Contact: Tek Nek Toys – 888-686-2728, www.teknektoys.com
Product: Ring Toss Games
Date of Recall: 03/26/08
Stores Located: School supply stores nationwide
Issue: The paint on the yellow peg contains excess levels of lead
Dates Released: December 2007 – February 2008
What You Can Do: Return toy to the store where purchased for a full refund
Return Contact: Educational Insights – 888-591-9334, www.educationalinsights.com
Product: Toy Penguin Figures (UPC #084543521109)
Date of Recall: 03/25/08
Stores Located: Specialty toy stores nationwide and online
Issue: The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points
Dates Released: May 2007 – February 2008
What You Can Do: Return toy to the store where purchased for a full refund
Return Contact: Plan Toys – 866-517-7526, www.plantoys.com
Product: Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys
Date of Recall: 03/21/08
Stores Located: Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide
Issue: Toy paint contains excess levels of lead
Dates Released: January 2008 – March 2008
What You Can Do: Return toy to Hobby Lobby store for a $3 exchange card that can be used toward any other product
Return Contact: Hobby Lobby – 800-326-7931, www.HobbyLobby.com
Product: Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets
Date of Recall: 03/20/08
Stores Located: QVC television, web page, toll-free number, and studio store
Issue: Puzzle pieces contain excess levels of lead
Dates Released: September 2002 – December 2007
What You Can Do: Return toy to QVC for a full refund
Return Contact: QVC – 800-367-9444, www.qvc.com
Product: MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures
Date of Recall: 03/17/08
Stores Located: Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R' Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide
Issue: Small magnets in pieces can fall out and be swallowed by children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attach to each other and cause intestinal blockage.
Dates Released: January 2005 – December 2007
What You Can Do: Take toys away immediately and return to MEGA Brands for a replacement toy
Return Contact: MEGA Brands – 800-779-7122, www.megabrands.com
Product: Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys
Date of Recall: 03/17/08
Stores Located: Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R' Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide
Issue: Magnets in the small, flexible parts of the animals can detach and be swallowed by children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attach to each other and cause intestinal blockage.
Dates Released: Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide
What You Can Do: Take toys away immediately and return to MEGA Brands for a replacement toy
Return Contact: MEGA Brands – 800-779-7122, www.megabrands.com
Product: Play Wonder Toy Sundae Sets
Date of Recall: 03/13/08
Stores Located: Target stores nationwide
Issue: Wooden cherries on toy sundae are a potential choking hazard
Dates Released: December 2006 – December 2007
What You Can Do: Return the toy to Target for a full refund
Return Contact: Battat Inc. – 800-247-6144, www.battatco.com
Product: Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Toys or Sets
Date of Recall: 03/13/08
Stores Located: Various retailers nationwide
Issue: Small magnets in pieces can fall out and be swallowed by children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attach to each other and cause intestinal blockage.
Dates Released: July 2005 – February 2008
What You Can Do: Take toy away immediately and contact Battat to receive pre-paid mailer to return the toy for a replacement product
Return Contact: Battat Inc. – 800-247-6144, www.battatco.com
Product: X Force Commander Toy Airplanes and Super Famous Toy Cars and Motorcycles
Date of Recall: 03/12/08
Stores Located: Dollar stores nationwide
Issue: Toys contain excess levels of lead
Dates Released: September 2006 – November 2007
What You Can Do: Return the toys to store where purchased for a full refund
Return Contact: S.U. Wholesale – 877-580-8883
