Yet another toy recall in SA

"Toy distributor Just Fun Toys has recalled all its stocks of Bindeez Magic Beads, the distributor said on Thursday.The stock was recalled as the new coating, changed by the Chinese manufacturer without consulting its developers, was found to be potentially harmful if ingested, managing director of Just for Fun Toys Stephen Hurst said in a statement on Thursday. "

Faulty fuel pipe forces Toyota recall

"Toyota began recalling 264,000 luxury passenger vehicles over faulty fuel pipes yesterday, including 49,000 flagship Lexus cars sold overseas, the company said.


Included in Toyota's recall are Lexus models produced in Japan in 2005 and sold overseas, and Lexus, Mark X, and Crown models sold in Japan, said Toyota Motor Corp. spokesperson Yoshie Matsuura. The faulty fuel pipe design could cause cracks and corrosion and lead to a fuel leak, according to a notice filed with the Transport Ministry. Separately, Mazda said it was recalling 184,000 Axela sedans to repair an electric cable defect in their engines. "

Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled for Collapsing Hazard

"This recall involves the Lazy Lounger chair (Style # CEH00415), recliner (Style # CEH00320) and oversize recliner (Style # CEH00414, CEH00345, and CEH00443). Style numbers are printed on the packaging. The chairs have a mesh covering that attaches to a black or tan metal frame by a woven cord. The mesh covering is sold in: blue, orange, black, natural, burgundy, pink, white, green, red, khaki, and camouflage. A padded headrest pillow is sewn on to the mesh. Beneath the padded headrest are two tags. The first reads: “! WARNING !”, followed by 9 numbered statements, and “Made in China”. The second is the “Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law” tag and includes the manufacturer’s Registration No: OHIO36462HK"

Zellers recalls infant sleepers

"Hudson's Bay Co. is reporting a potential safety hazard with a one-piece infant sleeper imported by Jo-Joe Fashions.

It was sold at Zellers in November.

The Bay says it discovered that the covered snaps on the sleeper can be pulled off, resulting in a potential choking hazard."

Firm recalls knee implants

A British firm is recalling knee implants after they were found to have a too-high iron content, it has announced.

Around 275 of the implants from Smith & Nephew have already been put into patients.

The company is trying to trace another 300 implants which have been supplied to customers mostly in Europe.""

Report highlights medical recalls

More than 1,900 adverse reactions to medicines were reported to the Irish Medicines Board last year by healthcare professionals, according to its annual report.

The IMB sought to recall 56 medical products for several reasons including: packaging and labelling defects, the distribution of unlicensed products and product safety concerns.

Wisconsin Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. Coli

American Foods Group, LLC, a Green Bay, Wisc., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 95,927 pounds of various coarse and fine ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Dangers of lead paint in toys

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Hillary Attacks MADE IN CHINA toys

This is not in any way endorsing a candidate but I am glad the politicians are getting involved.

"Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton Friday slammed China for calling her criticism of made-in-China toys "slander," and urged Washington to take "immediate, decisive steps" to protect US children.


Clinton's statement came a day after China railed against her warning Tuesday of a dangerous tide of Chinese-made gifts, saying that "any slander or exaggeration of facts is irresponsible."

Recalled Aqua Dots Toy Advertised in Sunday Newspapers

"The popular but dangerous toy Aqua Dots was recalled but the fliers advertising it apparently were not.

A Toys "R" Us flier distributed in some Sunday newspapers contains an ad for Aqua Dots, the popular toy beads yanked from U.S. store shelves nearly three weeks ago because they are coated in a chemical that can turn into the "date-rape" drug when swallowed."

Flashing Pacifiers Recalled By Sailing (U.S.) International Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

The recalled pacifier necklace has a 28-inch multicolored cord with a 3- inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. A hole at the tip of the nipple is used as a blow hole for the whistle. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. “Flashing Pacifier” or “2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace” is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.

Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard

Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02.

Charlemagne Chocolatiers Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Charlemagne Dark Chocolate Organic Bars

"Charlemagne Chocolatiers of Belgium is voluntarily recalling its dark chocolate organic bars currently on the US market, because it may contain undeclared milk protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products"

Nissan Recalls 653,910 Sentras, Altimas to Fix Sensor

"Nissan Motor Co. is expanding a U.S. recall of Sentra and Altima sedans to fix a faulty crankshaft sensor in 2002 and 2005-2006 models that may shut off the engine.

The recall covers about 653,910 vehicles with 2.5-liter engines, Tokyo-based Nissan told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a Nov. 8 letter posted today on the agency's Web site."

Graco recalls infant car seats because of choking hazard

"Graco Children's Products on Tuesday said it's recalling more than 300,000 infant car seats because they pose a possible choking hazard."

CPSC Delivers the ABC’s of Toy Safety

"As gift-givers shop for that perfect toy this holiday season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is emphasizing the importance of shopping safely. Knowing your ABC’s of toy safety will make for happy holidays: (A) awareness, and knowing the (B) benefits, for (C) consumers – (Awareness Benefits Consumers).

Awareness is not only knowing there is a CPSC and what the agency does to protect consumers but also being aware of what poses the greatest risks. The leading causes of toy-related fatalities include choking and aspiration of toy parts."

Lead in paint forces recall of duck-handled children's umbrellas

"A children's umbrella manufactured by a company in Oakville, Ont., is being recalled because of lead.

The yellow umbrella with a duck handle is being recalled by A.C.I. Accessory Concepts Inc. in conjunction with Health Canada.

The yellow colour used on the product contains lead in excess of allowable levels under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act. No injuries or illness have been reported
"

Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Halloween-Themed

"This recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 ½ inches deep."

Iceberg Enterprises LLC Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

The plastic folding chairs can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Bon-Ton Recalls Children's Bath Robes Due to Burn Hazard

"The recalled bath robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, posing a risk of burn injuries to children if the robe caught fire."

Birch Bark Wrapped Candles Recalled by Roost Due to Fire Hazard

"The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard."

Children's Wooden Storage Rack Recalled By Jetmax International Following Child's Death

"The storage rack can tip over, posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard to young children."

Kirin Beverage to Recall 400,000 Bottles of Lemon Drink

"Kirin Holdings Co.'s Kirin Beverage unit said yesterday it will recall 400,000 bottles of lemon drink because the company found fungus in some of the products.

The fungus doesn't cause health problems, Kirin Beverage said in a press release posted on its Web Site, without giving further details. The product is based on lemon peel marinated in beer and flavored with honey."

Hunter Fan recalls humidifiers

"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday a voluntary recall of 84,000 Hunter Fan Co. warm mist humidifiers.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The reason for the recall is water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit's electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard."

Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 2001 Pickup Trucks

"On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the SES light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period. If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. Either of these failures can increase the risk of a crash."

Tips on Buying Safe Holiday Toys

"This holiday season, after various large-scale recalls, parents may understandably be jittery about buying toys. But a little research and a large dose of common sense - rather than a boycott of toys from China - can help shoppers make wise decisions, experts say."

Canadian Food Inspection Agency expands beef recall

"Canada's food inspection agency expanded its public warning not to eat certain beef products distributed by Ranchers Beef Ltd. because of possible E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria contamination.

On Tuesday the Canadian Food Inspection Agency expanded its initial recall of beef product distributed by the Alberta-based producer to various retail outlets including Canora AG Foods in southern Saskatchewan between June 12 and Aug. 2 inclusive."

Impact of toy recalls likely to vary by store's size

"Those toys are among the millions appearing on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's toy hazard recalls list. All made in China, they have been recalled in the United States because of lead contamination, toxic chemicals or a defective design.

Between October 2006 and September 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued 61 toy recalls, involving 25.6 million toys."

Menu Foods posts loss in wake of petfood recall

"Menu Foods Income Fund (MEW_u.TO: Quote, Profile, Research), still struggling with the fallout from its massive recall of tainted pet food, posted a third-quarter loss on Wednesday and said that customers who accounted for more than a third of its sales in 2006 will no longer do business with the company."

ConAgra says pot pie recall to cost $30 million

"ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG.N: Quote, Profile , Research) on Wednesday said it would incur about $30 million in costs related to a recent recall of pot pies due to salmonella contamination.

ConAgra said it has resumed production of the Banquet and store brand pot pies, which were recalled on October 11."

Nike recalls thousands of helmet chin straps

"Nike is recalling 235,000 football helmet chin straps the company says has caused injuries among high school players, including at least two concussions, a broken nose and facial cuts requiring stitches.

The recall affects adult and youth-sized straps, of which about 155,000 were sold, Nike spokesman Vada Manager said. They retailed for $20 at sporting-goods stores nationwide and on Nike's Web site from April 2006 to October 2007, the U.S. Product Safety Commission said."

Sydney doctors lead Bindeez recall

"AUSTRALIAN doctors were the leading force behind the global Bindeez toy recall after they discovered the toy contained a potentially deadly drug compound.

Dr Olivia Chan was one of the doctors who treated a two-year-old boy at Westmead hospital, in Sydney's west, after he ingested the toy's bead.

Dr Chan become suspicious about a quantity of Bindeez beads the boy swallowed and had them analysed."

China takes fun out of it

"Shelves were near empty after Chinese-made Fisher-Price toys were pulled from shelves in a voluntary recall in August.

With the busiest shopping days of the year approaching, consumers no doubt are feeling some angst about buying toys, especially those made in China. They have good reason. Since this summer, there has been a steady beat of recalls involving unsafe toys sold by trusted manufacturers."

Study clears China in toy recall

Design Flaw? So this study concluded that the materials China used such as LEAD PAINT was due to a design flaw?

"Recalls of toys made outside North America are rising at an alarming rate, but a new Canadian study says consumers shouldn't blame China.

The study found that the majority of toy recalls are due to design flaws, not manufacturing problems. It concluded that while China makes the vast majority of toys sold in North America, recalls of toys made in other countries have actually risen at a faster rate."

Handling This Year's Toy Recall Epidemic

"TOYS ARE FLYING off the shelves this holiday season, but it's not because shoppers are grabbing them up. Instead, a slew of widespread health and safety recalls are responsible for making some of this season's most popular toys scarce.

Just last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ordered the recall of 4.2 million sets of Aqua Dots craft sets because a chemical coating on the brightly-colored beads breaks down into the date-rape drug known as GHB when ingested. One of Toy Wishes magazine's "Hot Holiday Dozen," Aqua Dots has caused seizure-like spasms and shallow comas in seven U.S. children. Two days later, another recall urged parents to return some 175,000 Curious George plush toys to the manufacturer, Marvel Toys, because of lead content in the paint on the doll's face and hat."

Products Recalled For Lead Still Being Sold On The Web

"Barbie, Dora and Elmo are overstaying their welcome.

Like guests who just won't leave, recalled toys -- including some that might contain harmful lead paint -- are lingering on the Internet for sale, a study shows. This is so even though their maker, Mattel MAT, has racked up $40 million in costs and charges this year to get toys deemed dangerous out of children's hands."

Iceberg Enterprises LLC Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

The plastic folding chairs can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recalls won't stunt holiday toy buying: experts

"The latest recall of hot toy item Aqua Dots may evoke an emotional response in parents, but toy experts say it won't get in the way of fulfilling kids' holiday wish lists.

The recall on Wednesday of 4.2 million Aqua Dots craft kits, which had made Wal-Mart Stores Inc's list of top 12 Christmas toys, included the sensational aspect that the kits' beads may contain a chemical similar to a "date rape" drug. When the beads are swallowed, the chemical can cause unconsciousness, respiratory depression or seizures if swallowed."

China halts export of bead toys tainted with toxic drug

China has suspended exports of the Aqua Dots toys contaminated with a chemical that can convert to a powerful "date rape" drug, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Saturday. The toys have caused some children who swallowed the craft toys to vomit and lose consciousness.