Here is a recap of the child-related product recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission between 4/6/08 and 4/12/08. I think the theme this week is, if a product gets anywhere near your child’s mouth, double check the nature of the materials and how well they’re assembled.
For more information on any of these recalls, follow the link below each description to view the full recall data from the CPSC.
April 10 – FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08247.html
April 10 – Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08248.html
April 9 – OKK Trading …read more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Infantino Lamb Grabby rattles. The tail piece of the rattle reportedly detaches easily and poses a choking hazard. The 20,000 rattles were sold at Wal-Mart and Babies “R” Us and other stores across the US between September 2007 through February 2008. If you have purchased one of these rattles, you may contact the manufacturer for a replacement.
From the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
The recalled Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles(tm) are shaped like a lamb with an Infantino elliptical-shaped logo stamped on the front right foot of the lamb. Only rattles with date code 0907 printed …read more