1. Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
2. Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
3. Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
4. Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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1. Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2008
Release #08-326
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 480-2854
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms
Units: About 500,000
Distributor: Parragon Inc., New York, New York
Importer: Parragon Books Ltd., of United Kingdom
Hazard:
Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead,
which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description:
The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored
charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was
provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical
Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN
1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is
printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas
magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French
version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC
9781405449526.
Sold at: Retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from
children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the
necklace and receive a free children's book.
Consumer Contact:
For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm's Web site:
www.parragonrecall.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08326.html
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2. Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2008
Release #08-327
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 772-2846
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: Children's Charm Craft Kits
Units: 18,500 units
Importer: Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla.
Hazard:
The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is
toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description:
This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace
Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits
contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble
necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on
shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be
found on the back of the package.
Sold through: Various
retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17
for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from
children and contact Action Products International for instructions on
returning it for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For
additional information, contact Action Products International at (800)
772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit
the company's Web site at www.apii.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08327.html
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3. Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2008
Release #08-328
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 426-7701
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Due to Laceration Hazard
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: Honda Lawn Mowers
Units: 20,500
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard:
The lawn mower's rear shield can break off allowing debris to be thrown
toward the operator, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries:
American Honda has received one report of a shield breaking off the
lawn mower. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This
recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers
HRX217(K)2HXA and HRX217(K)2HMA. The model and serial number are
printed on a label located on the upper rear of the mower deck. Serial
numbers included in the recall are MAGA-1500001 through 1520532. The
recalled lawn mowers are red with "HONDA" written on the bag.
Sold
by: Authorized American Honda Motor Corp. dealers and Home Depot stores
nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $900.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and
contact their local Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to schedule a free
repair. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers have been
contacted by direct mail notification.
Consumer Contact: For
additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Honda's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08328.html
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4. Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2008
Release #08-329
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 949-3311
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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: "Faded Glory" Lip Gloss, Locket, and Bracelet Sets
Units: 30,000
Importer: F.A.F. Inc., of Greenville, R.I.
Distributer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard:
The lobster claw clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead,
which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description:
The recalled three-piece sets contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss
container, a heart-shaped locket necklace, and a charm bracelet. The
following models are included in the recall:
Item | Model Number | UPC
Frog Set | 6709-4250 | 72783357703
Monkey Set | 6709-4251 | 72783357704
Cat Set | 6709-4252 | 72783357705
"Faded Glory", the model number, and UPC are printed on the product's hangtag.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2008 through June 2008 for about $6.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the bracelet away from children and
return the set to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Consumer
Contact: For additional information, contact F.A.F. Inc. at (800)
949-3311 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.faf.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08329.html
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related
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