July 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: Wooden Toys (maracas, pull toys, rattles, and trains)
Date of Recall: 07/29/08
Stores Located: Earthentree’s Web site, Fairs, Trade Shows and retail stores nationwide
Issue: Toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard, and some contain string longer than 12 inches losing, posing a strangulation hazard
Dates Released: December 2007 – May 2008
What You Can Do: Stop using the product and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund
Return Contact: Earthentree – 800-963-1593, www.earthentree.com/recall.asp
Product: Stuffed Toy Dogs
Date of Recall: 07/25/08
Stores Located: Daiso retail stores in California and Washington State
Issue: Toy contains small parts, posing a choking hazard to children
Dates Released: October 2007 – December 2007
What You Can Do: Stop using the product and return to any Daiso store for a full refund
Return Contact: Daiso – 866-768-4620, www.daisollc.com
Date of Recall: 07/24/08
Stores Located: Distributors nationwide which sell to educational institutions (college, high school and middle schools). A small amount were also sold through educational stores nationwide.
Issue: Paint on magnets contain excess levels of lead
Dates Released: April 2000 – February 2008
What You Can Do: Stop using the product and contact Pacific Science Supplies for a free replacement
Return Contact: Pacific Science Supplies Inc. – 800-530-1500, www.pacsciusa.com
Product: Classic Horseshoe Magnet
Date of Recall: 07/24/08
Stores Located: Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide
Issue: Plastic coating on magnets contain excess levels of lead
Dates Released: March 2003 – April 2008
What You Can Do: Stop using the product and contact Dowling Magnets for a free replacement
Return Contact: Dowling Magnets – 866-623-3336, www.dowlingmagnets.com, support@dowlingmagnets.com
Product: Bright Starts Ring Rattles
Date of Recall: 07/24/08
Stores Located: Toy stores, mass merchandisers, retails stores nationwide
Issue: Tip of rattle’s antenna can detach and pose a choking hazard
Dates Released: January 2008 – June 2008
What You Can Do: Stop using the product and contact Kids II for a free replacement
Return Contact: Kids II – 877-325-7056, www.kidsii.com
Product: "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
Date of Recall: 07/24/08
Stores Located: Mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, retail stores nationwide, and on the Internet
Issue: Rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire
Dates Released: June 2007 – May 2008
What You Can Do: Stop using the product and contact Innovage for a full refund
Return Contact: Innovage – 866-672-2630, www.copterrecall.org, returns@copterrecall.org
Product: Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles
Date of Recall: 07/01/08
Stores Located: Authorized dealers nationwide
Issue: The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the vehicle to lose control and pose a risk of injury
Dates Released: March 2007 – April 2008
What You Can Do: Stop using the product and contact Redcat Racing for a replacement remote control
Return Contact: Redcat Racing Co. – 602-454-6445, www.redcatracing.com
