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Recalls
Consumer product safety information
By Times staff
Published August 27, 2007
Magnetic toy train sets Company: Hampton Direct. Why? The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning young children. What models? Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers. The miniature train sets are sold in a rainbow of colors and have a letter or number attached to the top of a base with four wooden wheels. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. Each car in the train set is 2.5 by 2.5 by 2 inches in size. Where sold? Johnson Smith Co., Paragon Gifts Inc. and Starcrest Products of California catalogs nationwide. What to do? Consumers of record will receive a free replacement train. For information: Toll-free 1-800-208-4050 ; www.hamptondirect.com; e-mail trainrecall@hamptondirect.com. SpongeBob SquarePants address books and journals Company: Martin Designs. Why? The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. What models? The recall involves address books and journals with the SpongeBob SquarePants character on the front cover and a black metal spiral binding. The UPC numbers 80773007505 for the address book and 80773002260 for the journal are printed on the back covers. Where sold? Retail stores. What to do? Remove the UPC as proof of ownership and contact Martin Designs Inc. for a refund. For information: Toll-free 1-866-898-0261; www.martindesigns-ltd.com . Thomas and Friends, Curious George and other spinning tops and tin pails Company: Schylling Associates Inc. Why? Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. What models? The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included. Where sold? Specialty toy stores and gift shops. What to do? Contact Schylling for a refund or replacement toy. For information: Toll-free 1-800-767-8697; www.schylling.com . Children's Divine Inspiration charm bracelets Company: Buy-Rite Designs Inc. Why? The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. What models? The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored charms, including angels, crosses and hearts, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. Where sold? Dollar stores and other small retail stores. What to do? Return jewelry to the store where it was bought for a refund, or contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund. For information: Toll-free 1-888-777-7952 ; www.buyriteinc.com. TOBY & ME jewelry sets Company: TOBY N.Y.C. Why? The jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. What models? The recalled jewelry sets include a princess pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front and "TOBY & ME" hangtags attached to the packaging. Where sold? T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and A.J. Wright. What to do? Contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a refund or replacement item. For information: Toll-free 1-866-235-0588; e-mail info@tobynyc.com. Sleepi Crib foam mattresses Company: Stokke. Why? The crib mattresses are not properly sized, creating a gap that can pose an entrapment hazard to young children. What models? Oval-shaped Sleepi cribs with foam mattresses sold under the following model numbers: 660321, 660320, 660301, 660305, 660318, 652268, 652269, 652246, 652247 and 652248. The cribs were sold in a variety of colors, including white, walnut, natural, cherry and whitewash. The model number can be found on the packaging and underside of the crib. Where sold? Juvenile product retailers and online nationwide. What to do? Stop using and contact Stokke LLC to receive a free replacement mattress. For information: Toll-free 1-877-978-6553 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.stokkeusa.com. Priddy Trucks Shaker teether books Company: St. Martin's Press Why? Small pieces of the teether can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. What models? The recalled cloth teether book titled "trucks" has a yellow dump truck on the front cover on a blue background. Attached to the top of the book is a yellow rattle with a green teether attached on the right side of the rattle and an orange teether attached to the left side of the rattle. Where sold? Barnes & Noble and other bookstores and retailers nationwide. What to do? Take the toys away from young children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement product. For information: Toll-free 1-800-347-9411 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.priddybooks.com/recall. Basic Edition girls’ clothing sets Company: Millenium Apparel Group. Why? The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death. What models? The two Basic Edition-brand girls’ sets have fully tunneled waist drawstrings and two-fer style layered shirts. One set has a light green screen print top with "Varsity Club Winning Attitude" text, over a white shirt, paired with turquoise cuff shorts. The second set has an orange screen print top with "Paradise University Girls Club" text, over a white shirt paired with light green knit shorts. Both sets were sold in the following girls’ sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12. Where sold? Kmart stores nationwide. What to do? Remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. For information: Toll-free 1-800-659-7026 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or visit www.kmart.com. Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots Company: Los Angeles Salad Co. Why? The product may be contaminated with the bacteria Shigella. What models? Los Angeles Salad Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots distributed by Publix and other grocery chains. All were sold in flexible plastic bags in 7- and 8-ounce sizes with a Sell By Date Code up to and including August 16, 2007. Where sold? Publix supermarkets in Florida. What to do? Return to place of purchase for a full refund. For information: Call Los Angeles Salads at 1-626-322-9017. Spindle-back chairs from J.C. Penney Company: J.C. Penney. Why? The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. What models? Windsor Spindle-Back side chair sets. The set is comprised of four chairs made of solid hardwood. Each chair measures 36 inches high. The backs and legs are painted white and the seat is a natural wood color. Where sold? J.C. Penney catalog and online stores. What to do? Stop using the recalled chairs and contact J.C. Penney to obtain free replacement chairs. Consumers also can return the chairs to their closest J.C. Penney store for a full refund. For information: Call toll-free 1-888-333-6063 or www.jcp.com. A.C. adaptors sold with network hard drives Company: I-O Data Device USA Inc. Why? The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. What models? AC adapters with model number IO-ACADP1510UL. The AC adapters were sold with I-O Data network hard disk drives model number UHDL-160U or UHDL-300U. The model number for the network hard disk drive is located on a label at the base of the console Where sold? I-O Data Device USA’s Web site, telesales, distributors and select retailers nationwide. What to do? Stop using the recalled adapters and contact I-O Data Device USA for a free replacement adapter. For information: Call toll-free 1-877-878-2926, visit www.iodata.com/usa or e-mail supportps@iodata.com. Honda motorcycles Company: American Honda Motor Co. Why? Terminals inside a part of the wiring harness can overheat, causing a loss of engine power or lighting without warning. What models? Honda VFR800. Where sold? Nationwide. What to do? Contact the place of purchase for an inspection. If the harness is damaged, it will be replaced for free. For information: Toll-free at 1-866-784-1870cq or 1-888-327-4236cq; www.safercar.govcq. Suzuki motorcycles Company: American Suzuki Motor Co. Why? A problem with idle speed control valve could cause problems controlling the motorcycle. What models? Suzuki GSX-R1000. Where sold? Nationwide. What to do? Contact the place of purchase for free repairs. For information: 1-714-572-1490cq; toll-free at 1-888-327-4236cq; www.safercar.govcq. National RV motorhomes Company: National RV Inc. Why? In certain models equipped with an Atwood sealed burner range, a tube leading from the gas manifold to the burner head is twisted, which could lead to a gas leak and carbon monoxide poisoning. What models? Pacifica. Where sold? Nationwide. What to do? Owners are being contacted to arrange for a replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-800-348-7418cq; 1-951-436-3000cq. Itasca and Winnebago motorhomes Company: Winnebago Industries Inc. Why? In certain motorhomes, the passenger side windshield wiper may fail to operate properly, which could lead to impaired visibility. What models? Itasca Suncruiser, Winnebago Adventurer. Where sold? Dealers. What to do? Take back to dealer where bought for repair. For information: 1-641-585-3535
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