Another Easy Bake Oven Recall
July 28, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under News and Links about Children's Things, Product Recalls
When I got the heads-up from Karen about an Easy Bake Oven recall, I remembered that Hsien had reported one back earlier in the year. It seems that the issues that were causing concern in February have not yet been properly addressed, and now I’ve seen them use the word amputation. Yep, definitely worth bringing up again.
You can read Karen’s post here at Thrifty Mommy, and see the official report from Hasbro here. Thanks, Karen.
Magnetix Toy Recall
March 31, 2006 by Lei
Filed under Product Recalls
Following up on my previous warning about the dangers of swallowing parts from the Magnetix toy, the company has decided to officially recall 3.8 million kits. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received reports of 34 incidents. And reader Melissa wrote to tell us about her family’s near death experiences with Magnetix.
My son just had abdominal surgery to remove two pieces of the toy building set, called Magnetix, that he swallowed. The pieces stuck together from different places in his bowel and wore holes in the bowel walls over time. His intestines shut down, causing a life-threatening bowel …read more
Product Recall: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
March 24, 2006 by Lei
Filed under Product Recalls
Just a few days after swallowing the heart off a free charm bracelet that came with a pair of Reebok shoes, 4-year-old Jarnell Brown was dead. The heart charm was pure lead and the level of lead in Jarnell’s blood was three times higher than what is considered dangerous.
Better safe than sorry. Get rid of any cheap trinkets and costume jewelry within children’s reach.
Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets RECALLED
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Description: The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with …read more
