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Another Easy Bake Oven Recall

Kerri Aldrich — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 05:08:26 +0000

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.

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Magnetix Toy Recall

Lei — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:16:45 +0000

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 obstruction. He was seriously ill. He now has about a 5 inch scar up the middle of his belly. By God’s grace he survived.

Absolutely frightening to think my three-year-old has been enamored of his Magnetix set this week. I’m going to go find a replacement today. The ZOOB might be a good one.

Update: I just came back from Woolworths UK with a box of K’NEX.

More info on the recall at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Los Angeles Times, March 30, 2006

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Product Recall: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets

Lei — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:11:25 +0000

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 a heart-shaped charm. The name “Reebok” is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children’s footwear.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.

For more information, see the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

West Central Tribune, March 24, 2006

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