Infantino Is Recalling Several Infant Toys
March 14, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Product Recalls
Infantino is recalling several of their infant toys because of a choking hazard. The recalled toys have metallic fabric 
which can detach from the toy when chewed on and possibly cause a child to choke.
The toys being recalled include, Activity Stacker models 158-202, Lil’ Chef Set models 158-201 and 558-201, and the Tag Along Chime Trio models 150-3092.
No injuries have been reported, Infantino is recalling the toys as a precaution.
The toys in question were sold at Babies “R” Us, Target, Wal-Mart, Meijer and several other major retailers and specialty stores between June 2007 and February 2009.
To find out more information about this recall, call Infantino at 1-888-808-3111, or visit the
Infantino customer service website.
Image via Infantino
Toy Recall - Tumble Tower Rattle by Manhattan Toy
May 18, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Product Recalls
I love the products from Manhattan Toy, and I know many other parents (and babies) love them, too, so I wanted to spread the word about the recent recall of the Tumble Tower Rattle by Manhattan Toy. The rattle is pictured here. According to the toy recall notice, the blue plastic caps on either end of the Tumble Tower Rattle can break, which means the pieces inside will come out posing a choking hazard.
If you have a Manhattan Toy Tumble Tower Rattle, the recall notice says you should stop using it immediately and return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund. Alternatively, you can call Manhattan Toy at 1-800-541-1345 for a replacement toy.
Image: ManhattanToy.com
Get Your Own Lead Paint Tester for Your Kids’ Toys
April 20, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under News Stories, Product Recalls, Toy Safety
The past year has been inundated with toy recalls primarily due to lead paint hazards. I’ve had to get rid of several toys that my children had over the past year that have been recalled because of lead paint.
As a result of the numerous recalls, handheld XRF analyzers are all the rage. What’s a handheld XRF analyzer? Simply put, it tells the amount of lead in any consumer product - including toys.
While handheld XRF analyzers are primarily marketed to supply chain distributors and manufacturers, some parents are buying them to test the lead paint levels in their kids toys.
What do you think? Would you ever buy a gadget to test the lead paint in your kids’ toys? How much would you be willing to pay for a gadget like this?
Image source: niton.com
