More Toy Recalls Announced (9-28-07)
September 28, 2007 by Maricar
Filed under Product Recalls, Safety at Home
There are a number of toys that have been added to the recall list for violations of lead paint standards. Here are photos and links to the announcements from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
* RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (click here for more information)
* Target Recalls Children’s Happy Giddy Gardening Tools and Children’s Sunny Patch Chairs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (go to the CPSC website for more information)
* TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children’s Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Risk of Lead Exposure (more information and photos here)
* Children’s Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces Recalled By Rhode Island Novelty Due to Risk of Lead Exposure (click here for more information)
* Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children’s Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (more information here)
* Children’s Toy Rakes Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard (more information here)
* RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (more photos and information here)
Tags: toy recalls, lead hazard, lead violation, safety at home, product safety, housekeeping, homemaking
I don’t think this is being overdone, and I do think this is just the tip of the iceberg for these recalls.
I now go to http://www.leadtoyrecalls.com every few days and make sure I’m up to date.