Mothercare have issued a safety notice regarding its Xcursion Travel System informing customers that: “in some cases the car seat fabric…does not include the correct fire retardant treatment.”Continue Reading
29 July 2011
[USA] Recall to Repair: Fisher-Price Little People Builders’ Load ‘n’ Go Wagon
Fisher-Price (a brand owned by Mattel), the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) and Health Canada have announced a voluntary recall of the Fisher Price Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon; due to a laceration hazard.
The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has moulded-in reinforcement, which by design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle, however, the handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.Continue Reading
3 July 2011
Poundland 8oz Toy Boxing Gloves Recalled
Poundland’s line of 8oz Boxing Gloves (item number #53282) is currently under investigation following the detection of unacceptable levels of chemicals that have been discovered in one recently tested sample.
If you think you might own an affected pair of boxing glove then check the barcode, if it’s 5025066532826 on your purchase then return the item to your nearest Poundland store as soon as possible.Continue Reading
1 July 2011
USA Toy Recall: Swing Sets Recalled by Adventure Playsets due to Fall Hazard
Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets have been recalled in co-operation with the CPSC (US Consumer Products Safety Commission) and Health Canada, due to a potential fall hazard.
The wood in the posts of the fort sections on these swing sets can weaken due to rotting, posing a fall hazard. Adventure Playsets has received more than 500 complaints about weakened wood in the 2×4 plastic-coated uprights. One report of a fall was received when the ladder failed resulting in bruises and scratches.
Approximately 240,000 of these products – made in the USA – are affected and in November 2009 there was a recall for a similar hazard, which listed 275,000 playsets in the U.S. and 6,800 in Canada.Continue Reading
1 July 2011
USA Toy Recall: Wooden Animal Drum Due to Lead Paint
Cost Plus Inc. and the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) have recall Wooden Animal Drum toys, due excessive levels of lead paint.
The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard. There have been no reported incidents or injuries involving this product that was made in China, at the time of writing.Continue Reading
22 June 2011
USA Recall: Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps
Christmas Tree Shops has recalled its range of Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps due to fire and electric shock Hazards.
The affected products were imported from China by Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass. The recall involves around 35,000 units of stock.Continue Reading
11 June 2011
USA Toy Recall: Military Copters Sold in Rite Aid Stores
Excite USA have issued a recall of its Military Copters, toy helicopters, due to laceration hazard. The affected products were sold exclusively at Rite Aid Stores in the United States.
Around 24,000 units of this China made product are affected. The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during use which poses a laceration hazard. Three incidents were reported, two to Excite and one to CPSC (US Consumer Products Saftey Commission). Two of these incidents involved laceration injuries.Continue Reading
26 May 2011
Mothercare White Leather Pre-Walker Shoes Recalled
Mothercare is recalling its range of White Leather Pre-Walker Shoes due to potential risk of the release of small parts which may pose a choking hazard.
The company are currently investigating the problem and have stated that recalling the products is a precautionary measure.Continue Reading
12 May 2011
USA Toy Recall: Toy Story 3 Bowling Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
G.A. Gertmenian and Sons and the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) have announced a voluntary recall of the Toy Story 3 Bowling Game due to violation of the lead paint standard.
The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.Continue Reading
