Toy Safety Recalls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal government agency that has the responsibility to keep children and families safe from hazardous consumer products. 

The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. 

As recalls still occur, Safe Kids encourages you to be mindful of the recently recalled toys below:

November 2008 Recalls

11/04/08 - Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (T)

11/04/08 - OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (T)

11/05/08 - Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure (M)

11/13/08 - JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard (T)

11/13/08 - Swim ‘N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell’s Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children (M)

11/13/08 - Cobra Electronics Recalls Children’s Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys “R” Us Stores (T)

11/19/08 - Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard (C)

11/19/08 - Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard (M)

* 11/20/08 - Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA (M)

11/20/08 - Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista (M)

11/20/08 - ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard (T)

11/25/08 - JCPenney Recalls Arizona® Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard (C)

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO
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	Sign up to receive free monthly recall notices about children's products from Safe Kids via e-mail
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	Download the toy factsheet
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SMALL PARTS TESTER

One very easy step that you can take to prevent choking in relation to toys is to buy a small parts tester. Small parts testers, also known as "choke tubes," are designed for testing which objects are small enough to pose a choking hazard to kids ages 3 and under. If the item fits into the tester, then it is too small for a child this age.  This device is a great tool to help parents with children of various ages know what toys and small parts may pose a hazard for the littlest ones. Visit the Safe Kids Store to buy a small parts tester