February 2008 Children’s Product Recalls

February 14, 2008 | Written by: Connie Brooks

Childrens Remote Control Helicopter Recall Here’s an update on the current children’s product recalls for February 2008. I would like to take the time to remind everyone not to buy toys for your child at the dollar store. Throw them out if someone gives them to you! It may seem like a good deal, but many of the toy recalls we see here are dollar store items and they are usually full of lead.

As always, click on the links below for photos of the items and company contact information if you need to return them.

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled - The battery can catch fire while it is being charged. Fire and Burn Hazards. Sold Nationwide in sporting goods and toys stores.

This is not uncommon. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued this warning about rechargeable lithium batteries in toys.

Children’s Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled - Lead Paint. Sold nationwide in home improvement and toy stores.
Children’s Sketchbooks Recalled - The metal bindings holding the books together contain excessive levels of lead. Sold nationwide in specialty and gift stores.
Bonafide Love Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled- These are a strangulation hazard and were sold at Nordstrom stores nationwide.
Trek Girls Bicycles Recalled - The bike’s frame can break during use. Sold nationwide at authorized Trek dealers.
Pewter Pendants and Zodiac Candle Charms Recalled - Risk of lead exposure.
Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Recalled - Choking and aspiration hazard. Sold in Iowa and and Illinois as well as online. These just look unsafe!
Children’s Table and Chair Sets Recalled - Lead Paint Violations. Sold by Netshops.com
Karl Kani Boys’ Fleece Hoody Sweatshirts Recalled - these are a strangulation hazard. Sold nationwide at: A&E Store, DD Discount, Forman Mills, The Marmaxx Groups, and Suit Mart stores.

For previous product recall announcements click here.

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