US CPSC recalls week end 10NOV07

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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
Recalls News for the week ending November 10
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Laugh Learn Kitchen Toys recalled by
Fisher-Price due to Choking Hazard (November 6,
2007)
Laugh Learn Learning Kitchen Toys
Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands
can detach, posing a choking hazard to young
children.
Sold at Various retail and toy specialty stores
nationwide from May 2007 through October 2007 for
about 70.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Laugh Learn Kitchen Toys recalled by
Fisher-Price due to Choking Hazard (November 6,
2007)
Laugh Learn Learning Kitchen Toys
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the
recalled toys away from children and contact
Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.
-Price for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact For additional info, contact
Fisher-Price toll-free at [phone] between
9 am 7 pm ET..
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
Recall Alert for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Polaris Industries Inc. recalls Certain
Snowmobiles due to Fire Hazard (November 6, 2007)
Snowmobiles
Hazard The fuel tank filler neck can crack and
separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak
from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to
consumers.
Sold by Polaris dealers nationwide from July
2003 through October 2007 for between 4,100 and
11,600.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
Recall Alert for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Polaris Industries Inc. recalls Certain
Snowmobiles due to Fire Hazard (November 6, 2007)
Snowmobiles
Remedy Consumers should immediately stop using
the recalled snowmobiles and contact their
Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free
installation of a new fuel tank assembly.
Polaris has directly notified registered
consumers who have not already received a repair.
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Hunter Fan recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
(November 6, 2007)
Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier
Hazard Water used in the humidifier can leak
into the units electrical compartment, posing a
fire hazard.
(more)
First example of six recalled model types
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Hunter Fan recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
(November 6, 2007)
Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier
Sold at Lowes, Wal-Mart, discount and hardware
stores nationwide, as well as through mail order
catalogs and Web retailers from September 2005
through February 2007 for between 40 and 65.
(more)
Second example of six recalled model types
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Hunter Fan recalls Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
(November 6, 2007)
Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier
Remedy Consumers should immediately stop using
and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers
should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free
replacement humidifier or refund.
Third example of six recalled model types
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Swimways Corp. recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys due to
Laceration Hazard (November 6, 2007)
Skippy Pool Toys
Hazard The elastic tongue of the fish can break
and
forcefully come out and cut the users hands
during launching of the toy.
Sold at Mass merchandisers and independent pool
supply stores nationwide from February 2007
through September 2007 for about 10.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Swimways Corp. recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys due to
Laceration Hazard (November 6, 2007)
Skippy Pool Toys
Remedy Consumers should take the toy away from
children immediately and contact Swimways for a
free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact For more info, call (888)
559-4653
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Northern Tool Equipment recalls Big Red
Wagons due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
(November 7, 2007)
Big Red Wagons
Hazard Surface paints on the wagon and handle
contain excessive levels of lead, violating the
federal lead paint standard.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Northern Tool Equipment recalls Big Red
Wagons due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
(November 7, 2007)
Big Red Wagons
Sold through Northern Tool Equipment catalog,
Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July
2007 through September 2007 for about 60.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Northern Tool Equipment recalls Big Red
Wagons due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
(November 7, 2007)
Big Red Wagons
Remedy Customers should immediately take the
recalled wagon away from children and return it
to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
International Sourcing Ltd. recalls Toy Dragster
and Funny Car due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Dragster and Funny Car toy
Hazard Surface paint on the wheels and engine of
the toys contains excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries None reported.
Description The recall includes plastic models
of a dragster and funny car.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
International Sourcing Ltd. recalls Toy Dragster
and Funny Car due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Dragster and Funny Car toy
Sold at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
events through Schumacher Racing, and Matco Tools
through door to door sales by its representatives
from March 2007 through September 2007.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
International Sourcing Ltd. recalls Toy Dragster
and Funny Car due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Dragster and Funny Car toy
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the toy
away from children, and return it to
International Sourcing Ltd. for a full refund or
replacement product.
Consumer Contact For additional information,
contact International Sourcing Ltd at (877)
404-1584
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Toy Cars recalled by Dollar General due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard (November 7,
2007)
Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Hazard Surface paint on the cars contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal
lead paint standard.
Sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from
April 2007 through October 2007 for about 1 per
pack.
Incidents/Injuries None reported.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Toy Cars recalled by Dollar General due to
Violation of Lead Paint Standard (November 7,
2007)
Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the
recalled toy cars away from children and return
them to any Dollar General store for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact For additional information,
contact Dollar General at [phone] between
9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Schylling Associates recalls Duck Family
Collectable Toy due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy
Hazard Surface paints on the recalled toys
contain excessive levels of lead, violating the
federal lead paint standard.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Schylling Associates recalls Duck Family
Collectable Toy due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy
Sold at Specialty toy stores and gift shops
nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007
for about 8.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Schylling Associates recalls Duck Family
Collectable Toy due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the
recalled toy away from children and contact
Schylling
to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Additional Spinning Top recalled by Schylling
Associates due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
Hazard Surface paint on the wooden handle of the
top contains excessive levels of lead, violating
the federal lead paint standard.
Sold at Specialty toy stores and gift shops
nationwide from April 2003 thru November 2003 for
about 12. (more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Additional Spinning Top recalled by Schylling
Associates due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Winnie-the-Pooh Spinning Top
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the
recalled toy away from children and contact
Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement
toy.
Consumer Contact For more info, contact
Schylling at [phone] between 9 a.m. ..
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Schylling Associates recalls Dizzy Ducks Music
Box due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Dizzy Ducks Music Box
Hazard Surface paints on the wooden base of the
music box contain excessive levels of lead, which
violates the federal lead paint standard.
Sold at Specialty toy stores and gift
shops nationwide from Mar 2007 thru Oct 2007 for
12.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Schylling Associates recalls Dizzy Ducks Music
Box due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Dizzy Ducks Music Box
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the
recalled toy away from children and contact
Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement
toy.
Consumer Contact For more info, contact
Schylling at
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Schylling Associates recalls Collectable Toy
Robot due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Robot 2000 collectable tin robot
Hazard Surface paints on the robot contain
excessive levels of lead, which violates the
federal lead paint standard.
Sold at Specialty toy stores and gift shops
nationwide from October 2006 through September
2007 for about 25. (more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Schylling Associates recalls Collectable Toy
Robot due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (November 7, 2007)
Robot 2000 collectable tin robot
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the
recalled toy away from children and contact
Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement
toy.
Consumer Contact For more info, contact
Schylling at [phone] 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
recalled by Carrier due to Fire Hazard (November
7, 2007)
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and
Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Hazard An electric heater in the unit can break,
posing a fire hazard to consumers.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
recalled by Carrier due to Fire Hazard (November
7, 2007)
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and
Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Sold by HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales
from Jan 2002 through December 2006 for between
425 and 675.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
recalled by Carrier due to Fire Hazard (November
7, 2007)
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and
Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Remedy Consumers should stop
using the heating mode of the recalled units
until they are inspected in accordance with
Carriers inspection instructions, found at
www.carrierptacrecall.com.
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Spin Master recalls Aqua Dots -- Children Became
Unconscious after Swallowing Beads (November 7,
2007)
Aqua Dots
Hazard The coating on the beads that causes the
beads to stick to each other when water is added
contains a chemical that can turn toxic when many
are ingested.
(coninued)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Spin Master recalls Aqua Dots -- Children Became
Unconscious after Swallowing Beads (November 7,
2007)
Aqua Dots
Hazard (continued) Children who swallow the
beads can become comatose, develop respiratory
depression, or have seizures.
Incidents/Injuries CPSC has received two reports
over the past several days of children swallowing
Aqua Dots. A 20-month-old child ..
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Spin Master recalls Aqua Dots -- Children Became
Unconscious after Swallowing Beads (November 7,
2007)
Aqua Dots
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Spin Master recalls Aqua Dots -- Children Became
Unconscious after Swallowing Beads (November 7,
2007)
Aqua Dots
Sold at Mass merchandisers nationwide from April
2007 through November 2007 for between 17 and
30.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Spin Master recalls Aqua Dots -- Children Became
Unconscious after Swallowing Beads (November 7,
2007)
Aqua Dots
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the
recalled toy away from children and contact Spin
Master to return for free replacement beads or a
toy of equal value.
Consumer Contact For more information, contact
Spin Master at [phone]
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Cribs sold by Bassettbaby recalled due to
Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard?Sold
Exclusively at Babies R Us (November 8, 2007)
Wendy Bellissimo Collection Convertible Cribs
Hazard The bolts connecting the top corners of
the crib can come loose, creating a gap and
posing a serious entrapment and strangulation
hazard. (more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Cribs sold by Bassettbaby recalled due to
Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard?Sold
Exclusively at Babies R Us (November 8, 2007)
Wendy Bellissimo Collection Convertible Cribs
Sold at Babies R Us stores nationwide from July
2005 through October 2007 for about 500.
Remedy Consumers should stop using these cribs
immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free
repair kit.
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Coby Electronics recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players due
to Fire Hazard (November 8, 2007)
Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Hazard The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can
overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Sold at Discount, electronics, music, toy, and
office supply stores, as well as distributors of
electronics products, nationwide from May 2006
thru Oct 2007 for between 140 and 170.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Coby Electronics recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players due
to Fire Hazard (November 8, 2007)
Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Remedy Consumers should immediately stop using
the portable DVD/CD/MP3 players and contact the
firm for information on returning the units and
receiving a full refund.
Consumer Contact For more info, contact
Coby Electronics Corp. toll-free at (877)
231-9240
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
American Honda Motor Corp. recalls Lawn Mowers
due to Fire Hazard (November 8, 2007)
Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers
Hazard Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack
can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak.
If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is
ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
American Honda Motor Corp. recalls Lawn Mowers
due to Fire Hazard (November 8, 2007)
Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers
Sold at Honda Lawn and Garden dealers
nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from
January 2007 through September 2007 for between
800 and 900.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
American Honda Motor Corp. recalls Lawn Mowers
due to Fire Hazard (November 8, 2007)
Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers
Remedy Consumers should stop using these
recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any
Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel
tank replaced.
Contact For more info, contact Honda at (800)
426-7701 ..
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Yamaha recalls AC Power Adaptors due to Electric
Shock Hazard (November 8, 2007)
Yamaha AC Power Adaptors
Hazard The housing of the power adaptor can
separate, posing an electric shock hazard to
consumers.
Sold at Musical instrument retailers nationwide
from July 2006 through September 2007 for about
20. (more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Yamaha recalls AC Power Adaptors due to Electric
Shock Hazard (November 8, 2007)
Yamaha AC Power Adaptors
Remedy Consumers should stop using the recalled
power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to
return the power adaptor and obtain a free
replacement.
Consumer Contact For more information, contact
Yamaha Corporation of America toll-free at (866)
509-0320
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Curious George Plush Dolls recalled by Marvel
Toys due to Risk of Lead Exposure (November 8,
2007)
Curious George Plush Dolls
Hazard Surface paint on the toys plastic face
and construction hat contain excessive levels of
lead, which violates the federal lead paint
standard.
Sold at Toy and discount department stores
nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007
for about 15. (more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Curious George Plush Dolls recalled by Marvel
Toys due to Risk of Lead Exposure (November 8,
2007)
Curious George Plush Dolls
Remedy Consumers should immediately take the
recalled toys away from children and contact
Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact For additional information,
contact Marvel Toys at [phone] between 7
a.m. and 6 p.m. CT
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Children's Sunglasses recalled by Dollar General
due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
(November 8, 2007)
Childrens Fashion Sunglasses
Hazard The yellow surface paint on the
sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead,
violating the federal lead paint standard.
Sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from
March 2005 through October 2007 for 1.
(more)
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
News for the week ending November 10, 2007
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]
Children's Sunglasses recalled by Dollar General
due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
(November 8, 2007)
Childrens Fashion Sunglasses
Remedy Consumers should take the recalled
sunglasses away from young children immediately
and return them to any Dollar General store for a
full refund.
Consumer Contact For additional info, contact
Dollar General at [phone] between 9 a.m.
6 p.m. ET
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US CPSC recalls week end 10-NOV-07
Recalls News for the week ending November 10
For complete text of these news and recall
alerts, go to the web site http//www.cpsc.gov/ c
pscpub/prerel/ prerelnov07.html
By phone, call the
CPSC Recall Hotline [phone]