Boy Story Action Doll Recall
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- Published on Monday, 01 October 2018 08:49
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall
Recall Date: September 28, 2018
Recall Number: 18-234
Boy Story Recalls Action Dolls Due to Choking Hazard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Boy-Story-Recalls-Action-Dolls-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Mason & Billy action dolls and Mason & Billy HeForShe special edition action dolls
Hazard: The joints on the vinyl dolls can break, creating broken pieces that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dolls away from children and contact Boy Story LLC for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Consumer Contact:
Boy Story collect at 240-670-0221 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email atquestions@boystory.com or online at http://www.boystory.com/productrecallform.pdf for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 8,500 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves four styles of Boy Story action dolls. They include the Mason and Billy Action Dolls, and the Mason and Billy HeForShe Special Edition Action Dolls. The recalled dolls are vinyl and measure 4 inches long by 7 inches wide by 18 inches high. They also came with outfits consisting of a button-up shirt, white t-shirt and jeans. Boy Story LLC is stamped on the left foot of each doll.
Incidents/Injuries: Boy Story has received about 32 reports of the vinyl breaking on the joints. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Online at www.biddleandbop.com and small retailers from December 2016 through May 2018 for about $100.
Importer: Boy Story LLC, of Tampa, Fla.
Manufacturer: Mentor International Corp. of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
Manufactured in: China
In Conjunction With: Canada
Health Canada's press release is available at:
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67808r-eng.php
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
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Boy Scouts Neckerchief Slide Recall
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- Published on Friday, 28 September 2018 10:56
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall
Recall Date: September 26, 2018
Recall Number: 18-239
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Neckerchief slides
Hazard: The colored enamel on the neckerchief slides contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy: Replacement
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled neckerchief slides, take them away from children and return them to any Boy Scouts of America retail store or distributor for a free replacement neckerchief slide,including shipping.
Consumer Contact: Boy Scouts of America at 800-323-0736 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@scoutshop.org, or online at www.scoutshop.org and click on the Product Recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 110,000
Description:
This recall involves Boy Scouts of America’s neckerchief slides. The brass neckerchief slides were sold in four styles: red wolf, green bear, orange lion and blue Webelos. “Made in China” and P.O. number 200228276, 20023175, 200233281 or 200236630 are printed on a white label attached to the back of the neckerchief slide.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Exclusively At: Boy Scouts of America retail stores and authorized distributors nationwide and online at www.scoutshop.org from February 2018 through August 2018 for about $6
Importer/Distributor: Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufacturer: Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China
Manufactured in: China
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online towww.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.
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Weeplay Coverall Recall
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- Published on Thursday, 20 September 2018 14:09
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall
Recall Date: September 20, 2018
Recall Number: 18-225
Weeplay Kids Recalls Children’s Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: ED by Ellen DeGeneres coveralls
Hazard: The bunny applique on the children’s coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coveralls and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Weeplay Kids toll-free at 888-854-6563 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online atwww.weeplaykids.com and click on Recall Info for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2,500 (in addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves infant ED by Ellen DeGeneres coveralls with hat. The pink striped, two-piece, long-sleeve coveralls are 100% cotton. They have a kangaroo pocket and bunny-shaped applique on the left chest, a hat with pompom and snaps in the crotch. Style ED01210 was sold in infant sizes 3M, 6M and 9M; and style ED13210 was sold in 12M, 18M and 24M. The style number and manufacture date code of August 2017 (08/2017) are printed on the inside garment tag located inside the seam of the garment. “ED by Ellen DeGeneres” and the garment sizes are printed on the inside back of the garment.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report in Canada where the bunny applique detached from the garment, and a young child put it in their mouth. The grandparent removed it before it caused them to choke. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
Sold At: Buy Buy Baby and Marshalls stores nationwide and online at www.buybuybaby.com from September 2017 through January 2018 for about $16
Distributon: Weeplay Kids LLC, of N.Y.
Manufacturer: Dongguan Sureon Trading Limited, of China
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67194r-eng.php
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.
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Manhattan Toy Recalls Toy Plane
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- Published on Thursday, 23 August 2018 16:14
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall/w Health Canada
Recall Date: August 23, 2018
Recall Number: 18-206
Manhattan Toy Recalls Toy Planes Due to Choking Hazard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Manhattan-Toy-Recalls-Toy-Planes-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Pull-Back Speedy Jets
Hazard: The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Manhattan Toy Company at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT on Friday, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls Information” at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 5,100 (In addition, about 930 were sold in Canada)
Description:
The Pull-Back Speedy Jet is a wooden toy airplane with a blue painted body, natural wood wings and plastic wheels with black rubber tires. The toy has a pull-back feature that propels the plane forward. The model number and lot code are printed on the bottom of the plane. The recall only includes toy planes with lot code 155400 EJ.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the rubber tires separating from the wheels. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Small independent stores from August 2017 through June 2018 for about $8.
Importer: The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Distributor: The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
In Conjunction With: Health Canada
Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67340r-eng.php
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.
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