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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Children’s Disney Jewelry Recalled
Friday, December 25, 2009
Beware Hazardous Toys this Christmas
Parents should be aware of two recent recalls of children’s jewelry products. Wal-Mart has recalled 55,000 Disney “Princess and Frog” necklaces that were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores. This recall was announced on Friday.
The necklaces contain high levels of cadmium, which can to toxic to children if ingested. Cadmium is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) and may cause fever, developmental problems, or even death in high amounts.
The recalled metal chain link necklaces have pendants shaped like a crown or a frog. The packaging reads “Disney” and “The Princess and the Frog.” Recalled necklace model numbers include 4616-4187 (crown pendant) and 4616-4190 (frog pendant). The recalled Disney necklaces were sold at Wal-Mart stores across the country between November 2009 and January 2010. Average retail price was five dollars. If your child has one of these necklaces, return it to Wal-Mart for a refund.
In a related recall, 426,000 pieces of Disney children’s jewelry have been recalled due to high levels of lead. The recalled pieces include the “Tiny Tink” Tinkerbell charms as well as children’s bracelets sold through Papyrus Greeting Cards. This recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Tuesday. Both jewelry products were imported.
The Tinkerbell charms were imported by Playmates Toys. Researchers discovered that a metal piece of the charm had excess levels of lead. The Papyrus bracelets were imported by Schurman Fine Papers, and researchers found that the lead paint on the bracelets contained high levels of lead. Both of these pieces of children’s jewelry violated the federal standard for lead paint.
Over 252,000 Tiny Tink charms were recalled. The following Disney toy jewelry products were recalled: Tinker Bell’s Lil’ Tinker Bracelet, Rosetta’s Rosebud Keychain, Silvermist’s Water Lily Necklace. The Disney toys were sold at several retailers across the country from November 2008 to November 2009. Prices ranged from six dollars to eight dollars.
The Papyrus bracelets and greeting cards were sold from February 2004 to September 2009 at various retail stores for around seven dollars. If ingested, high levels of lead in paint could lead to nerve damage, brain damage, mental retardation, developmental problems, seizures, and even death. Low levels of lead exposure may also cause developmental problems for children.
If you own any of these jewelry toys, return them for a refund.
Toy jewelry is notorious for containing high levels of lead, cadmium, and other toxins. It’s best to avoid toy jewelry altogether, especially if it’s imported from China. China has a history of producing toys contaminated with lead paint and other toxins.
To be safe, teach your children to avoid chewing on toys and to wash their hands regularly, especially after playing outdoors. Soil is often contaminated with lead, especially if it’s near a roadway (thanks to a history of lead in gasoline).
If your child has been injured by an unsafe toy, contact an experienced Atlanta, Georgia personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation. Call MLN Law at 404-531-9700 to schedule a free consultation.
The necklaces contain high levels of cadmium, which can to toxic to children if ingested. Cadmium is a known carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) and may cause fever, developmental problems, or even death in high amounts.
The recalled metal chain link necklaces have pendants shaped like a crown or a frog. The packaging reads “Disney” and “The Princess and the Frog.” Recalled necklace model numbers include 4616-4187 (crown pendant) and 4616-4190 (frog pendant). The recalled Disney necklaces were sold at Wal-Mart stores across the country between November 2009 and January 2010. Average retail price was five dollars. If your child has one of these necklaces, return it to Wal-Mart for a refund.
In a related recall, 426,000 pieces of Disney children’s jewelry have been recalled due to high levels of lead. The recalled pieces include the “Tiny Tink” Tinkerbell charms as well as children’s bracelets sold through Papyrus Greeting Cards. This recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Tuesday. Both jewelry products were imported.
The Tinkerbell charms were imported by Playmates Toys. Researchers discovered that a metal piece of the charm had excess levels of lead. The Papyrus bracelets were imported by Schurman Fine Papers, and researchers found that the lead paint on the bracelets contained high levels of lead. Both of these pieces of children’s jewelry violated the federal standard for lead paint.
Over 252,000 Tiny Tink charms were recalled. The following Disney toy jewelry products were recalled: Tinker Bell’s Lil’ Tinker Bracelet, Rosetta’s Rosebud Keychain, Silvermist’s Water Lily Necklace. The Disney toys were sold at several retailers across the country from November 2008 to November 2009. Prices ranged from six dollars to eight dollars.
The Papyrus bracelets and greeting cards were sold from February 2004 to September 2009 at various retail stores for around seven dollars. If ingested, high levels of lead in paint could lead to nerve damage, brain damage, mental retardation, developmental problems, seizures, and even death. Low levels of lead exposure may also cause developmental problems for children.
If you own any of these jewelry toys, return them for a refund.
Toy jewelry is notorious for containing high levels of lead, cadmium, and other toxins. It’s best to avoid toy jewelry altogether, especially if it’s imported from China. China has a history of producing toys contaminated with lead paint and other toxins.
To be safe, teach your children to avoid chewing on toys and to wash their hands regularly, especially after playing outdoors. Soil is often contaminated with lead, especially if it’s near a roadway (thanks to a history of lead in gasoline).
If your child has been injured by an unsafe toy, contact an experienced Atlanta, Georgia personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation. Call MLN Law at 404-531-9700 to schedule a free consultation.
Labels: child safety, product liability, product recall, toy safety
Christmas is a special time of year for children and their parents. While the season is one of joy for many, most adults’ enjoyment of Christmas simply cannot compare to the excitement of children in the face of lights, cookies, music and – of course – presents.
And many parents experience their own kind of joy when they watch their children tear into presents or throwing themselves into playing with their new toys.
However, inside some of those brightly wrapped boxes and under those bows, heartbreak can sometimes lurk.
Every year, toys and other children’s products are recalled due to toxicity, unsafe design, choking hazards and more. This year when buying presents for the children in your life, be sure that the gifts you give are age appropriate and safe.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission offers a page on their website listing hazardous toy recalls, which is a good resource for any concerned parent. Also, local news programs often run stories about potentially dangerous toys. The internet is a vast and valuable tool for those who know how to use it.
Recently recalled toys include a toy dart gun set by OKK Trading which led to an asphyxiated child after it became lodged in the child’s throat, a toy truck set called Super Rigs Play Sets which violated lead paint standards, and the Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ Activity Learning Centers, which was recalled because of choking hazards.
The OKK Trading dart gun has already caused the death of one 8 year old boy in Texas, when he was chewing on it and inadvertently inhaled and swallowed it.
Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ has not yet caused any reported injuries, but there have been 11 reports of pieces detaching and becoming dangerous choking hazards.
Despite recalls, dangerous toys still often make it onto shelves, and in many cases the manufacturers are well aware of the product’s flaws. A parent cannot trust these companies to look out for the best interests of their children.
The CPSC also offers some advice on toy safety. This sort of advice is useful and available all year, but in this time of giving, it becomes especially relevant.
• Choose toys carefully, respecting the child’s age, interests and skill levels.
• Look for quality design and construction in toys for children of all ages.
• Make sure that all instructions and directions are clear, both to you and your children.
• Discard of plastic and other dangerous packaging immediately.
• Read labels – including age recommendations, warnings and safety labels, and whether or not fabric or dolls are made of washable or hygienic materials.
• Be aware that not all toys are for all children; keep toys for older children out of reach of younger children.
• Toys for infants such as rattles should always be large enough that swallowing them is impossible.
With responsible action, everyone can make this Christmas a safe one for the children who enjoy it.
If your child has been injured as the result of a faulty product, contact a Georgia accident lawyer as soon as possible. Call MLN Law at 404-531-9700 to schedule your free consultation.
And many parents experience their own kind of joy when they watch their children tear into presents or throwing themselves into playing with their new toys.
However, inside some of those brightly wrapped boxes and under those bows, heartbreak can sometimes lurk.Every year, toys and other children’s products are recalled due to toxicity, unsafe design, choking hazards and more. This year when buying presents for the children in your life, be sure that the gifts you give are age appropriate and safe.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission offers a page on their website listing hazardous toy recalls, which is a good resource for any concerned parent. Also, local news programs often run stories about potentially dangerous toys. The internet is a vast and valuable tool for those who know how to use it.
Recently recalled toys include a toy dart gun set by OKK Trading which led to an asphyxiated child after it became lodged in the child’s throat, a toy truck set called Super Rigs Play Sets which violated lead paint standards, and the Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ Activity Learning Centers, which was recalled because of choking hazards.
The OKK Trading dart gun has already caused the death of one 8 year old boy in Texas, when he was chewing on it and inadvertently inhaled and swallowed it.
Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ has not yet caused any reported injuries, but there have been 11 reports of pieces detaching and becoming dangerous choking hazards.
Despite recalls, dangerous toys still often make it onto shelves, and in many cases the manufacturers are well aware of the product’s flaws. A parent cannot trust these companies to look out for the best interests of their children.
The CPSC also offers some advice on toy safety. This sort of advice is useful and available all year, but in this time of giving, it becomes especially relevant.
• Choose toys carefully, respecting the child’s age, interests and skill levels.
• Look for quality design and construction in toys for children of all ages.
• Make sure that all instructions and directions are clear, both to you and your children.
• Discard of plastic and other dangerous packaging immediately.
• Read labels – including age recommendations, warnings and safety labels, and whether or not fabric or dolls are made of washable or hygienic materials.
• Be aware that not all toys are for all children; keep toys for older children out of reach of younger children.
• Toys for infants such as rattles should always be large enough that swallowing them is impossible.
With responsible action, everyone can make this Christmas a safe one for the children who enjoy it.
If your child has been injured as the result of a faulty product, contact a Georgia accident lawyer as soon as possible. Call MLN Law at 404-531-9700 to schedule your free consultation.
Labels: child safety, holiday safety, product liability, toy safety
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