Toys from China ~ More lead found in new list of toys ( long post)

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1. Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by TOBY N.Y.C. Due to Risk ofLeadExposure2. Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to RiskofLead Exposure3. Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and TinPails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead PaintStandard4. Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants CharacterAddress Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard***********************************************************NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2007Release #07-280Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 235-0588CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by TOBY N.Y.C. Due to Risk of LeadExposureWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, incooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntaryrecall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop usingrecalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: TOBY & ME Jewelry SetsUnits: About 14,000Importer: TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead.Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adversehealtheffects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The three recalled jewelry sets include: a princess pinkand clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a paintedmetalliccrown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set withapainted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earringsandring set. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME"printedon the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging.Sold at: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and A.J.Wright from August 2006throughMay 2007 for about $8.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry awayfromchildren and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a fullrefund or replacement item.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C.toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET MondaythroughFriday, or email the firm at infoTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of therecalled products, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07280.html***********************************************************NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2007Release #07-281Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 777-7952CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk ofLeadExposureWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, incooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntaryrecall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop usingrecalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Children's Divine Inspiration Charm BraceletsUnits: About 7,900Importer: Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, N.J.Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead istoxicif ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored charms,including angels, crosses, and hearts, and clear and pink beads thathang from a silver-colored chain.Sold at: Dollar stores and other small retail stores nationwide fromMarch 2004 through August 2007 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry awayfromchildren and return it to store where purchased for a full refund. Ifunable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite for information onhow to receive a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Buy-Rite at(888)777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visitthe firm's Web site at www.buyriteinc.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of therecalled product, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07281.html***********************************************************NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2007Release #07-282Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 767-8697CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and TinPailsRecalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead PaintStandardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, incooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntaryrecall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop usingrecalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Spinning Tops and Tin PailsUnits: About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pailsImporter: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.Hazard: Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pailscontain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal leadpaintstandard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can causeadverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and havewooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, CuriousGeorge, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas andFriends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops withplastic handles are not included in this recall.Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July2001through July 2002. The tops were sold for about $13. The pails weresoldfor about $6.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away fromchildren and contact Schylling to receive a refund or freereplacementtoy.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at(800)767-8697 between 9 am and 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit thefirm's Web site at www.schylling.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of therecalled products, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07282.html***********************************************************NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2007Release #07-283Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 898-0261CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants CharacterAddressBooks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, incooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntaryrecall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop usingrecalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: SpongeBob SquarePants Address Books andJournalsUnits: About 250,000Importer: Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, OhioHazard: The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address booksandjournals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates thefederal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young childrenandcan cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: The recall involves address books and journals withSpongeBob SquarePants character on the front cover and a blackmetalspiral binding. The UPC numbers (80773007505 for the address book and80773002260 for the journal) are printed on the back covers.Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007forabout $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled address booksandjournals away from children. Consumers should remove the UPC as proofofownership and contact Martin Designs Inc. for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Martin DesignsInc. toll-free at (866) 898-0261 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Mondaythrough Friday, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.martindesigns-ltd.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of therecalled products, please go to:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07283.html***********************************************************Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.