Effective - September 30, 2008

Name of Product: Toy Boats

Units: About 200

Importer: Buzz’s Boatyard, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Hazard: The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This lead recall involves two models of tin Pop Pop toy boats. Models included in the recall are the 13-inch “Titanic” and the “Hut” Pop Pop boats.

Sold at: Buzz’s Boatyard’s Web site (www.buzzboats.com) from April 2007 to November 2007 for between $3 and $12.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy boats away from children and contact Buzz’s Boatyard for a refund or an exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact at Buzz’s Boatyard at (877) 207-1923 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buzzboats.com/poppop.htm

Effective - September 25, 2008

Name of Product: Toy Police Cars

Units: About 3,000

Importer: TCB Imports, of Vernon, California

Hazard: The red paint on the recalled toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This lead recall involves toy police cars with a friction function. When the toy car is pushed forward, the car builds momentum. When released, the car moves forward on its own. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations. The cars measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product’s packaging.

Sold at: Dollar and discount stores nationwide from May 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toy cars away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TCB Imports, Inc. at (888) 674-5497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.tcbimports.com

Effective - September 24, 2008

Name of Product: Harry Potter Bookends

Units: About 36,000

Importer: Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.

Hazard: The paint on the recalled bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This lead recall involves poly-stone bookends painted and shaped in the characters of the Harry Potter book series. Bookend characters include Harry Potter, Hedwig and Hermione, and Crookshank.

Sold at: Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.

Manufactured in: Hong Kong

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Harry Potter bookends away from children and return them to Giftco for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Giftco Inc. toll-free at (888) 448-6728 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://mail.giftcoinc.com

1.6 Million Toys Have Been Recently Recalled Due to Lead Contamination

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) September 24, 2008 -- Over 1.5 million toys have been yanked off the shelves because they were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. It is not clear that the recalls were found via the manufacturers or through the efforts of the Consumer Product Safety Commissions own Lead Test processes. What is clear is that between July 3, 2008 and September 3, 2008 nine separate items, related to toys manufactured in China, where pulled off the shelves.

2007 might have been called The Year of the Recall but toys and consumer products that were bought years ago still pose a danger. A brief glance at the Consumer Product Safety website only lists recent toys. Tens of millions of toys that have been manufactured over the years are still in the homes, boxes and attics of millions of Americans.

This year over ten million toys have been reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to contain lead. It seems that lately parents have been taking matters in to their own hands. Some are outright refusing to purchase any toys made in China. Some have resorted to performing their own consumer bought lead tests. "Parents must be proactive to keep their children safe. Consumer lead test kits are a good first line of defense to help keep lead contaminated toys out of the hands and more importantly the mouths of their children." said Scott Turman, product manager of Orlando Florida based Check4Lead.com that specializes in lead test kits.

President Bush recently signed into law one of the most sweeping consumer product laws in two decades. The law virtually banns lead and certain phthalates in children's products. The law provides for more inspectors at our borders and ports and an increase of five hundred employees at the CPSC.

The lead danger is not limited to toys. 75% of homes and apartments built before 1978 have some form of lead paint. Buildings built before 1960 have the highest levels of lead. Exterior paint used on shingles, porches, window trim, and railings of pre-1978 homes usually contains the highest lead content. Over forty-two million U.S. homes contain dangerous levels of lead.

Lead exposure can harm children and infants even before they are born." Pregnant woman that are exposed to lead can pass it to their unborn babies. Lead poisoning manifests itself in many ways and affects several parts of the human body. The health problems will get worse as the level of lead increases in the blood. The U.S. Library of medicine lists reduced IQ, slowed body growth, hearing problems, behavior problems, failure at school and kidney damage as complications related to lead exposure.

Very high levels of lead exposure may cause vomiting, staggering gait, muscle weakness, seizures, or coma. If you believe that you child has lead poisoning the Center for Disease Control recommends that you have your child screened for lead poisoning. A simple test can help determine if your child has been exposed to lead.

For more information visit Consumer Product Safety Commission or Check4Lead.com

Effective - August 12, 2008

Name of Product: Sun Smarties™ Children’s Board Skirts

Units: About 600

Manufacturer: Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.

Hazard: The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled Sun Smarties™ board skirts are peach microfiber with an embroidered flower accent and back pocket. Item number 13926 HIBI is printed on the care label inside the back of the waistband. The skirts were sold in girls sizes 12 months to 4T. The skirts have six grommets, four on the front of the waistband and two on the back pocket.

Sold Exclusively on: www.onestepahead.com from May 1, 2008 through May 9, 2008 for about $15.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled skirts away from young children and return them to Chelsea & Scott Ltd to receive a replacement skirt or refund. Consumers will be sent a postage paid envelope from Chelsea & Scott Ltd.

Effective - August 29, 2008

Name of Product: Bonne Bell Children’s Cosmetics Accessory Bags

Units: About 945,000

Importer: Bonne Bell Co., of Lakewood, Ohio

Hazard: The metal clasps on the handle of the recalled accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This lead recall includes accessory bags that are made of plastic and have a zipper and carrying handle. The bags come with an assortment of cosmetic products, which are not part of this recall. The model name and UPC numbers are located on the hangtag. The following recalled model names and UPC numbers are involved in this recall: