Neuroscience For Kids

More Products Recalled Because of Lead
June 15, 2007

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced more voluntary recalls of children's toys and jewelry because they contain lead. Lead poses a health hazard if it is eaten and it is toxic to many organs of the body. It is especially dangerous because it can damage the brain and peripheral nerves. Lead can affect anyone, but children are especially at risk because they are still growing rapidly.

Since January 1, 2007, the following products have been recalled:

• Elite Operations Toy Sets manufactured by Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd., and sold at Toys "R" Us stores and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007.
• "Accessories" Silver Stud Earring Sets imported by Crimzon Rose Accessories, and sold at Kmart stores nationwide from October 2004 through March 2007.
• Children's Metal Jewelry distributed by Tween Brands Inc., and sold at Limited Too and Justice retail stores, the Limited Too catazine (catalog), and at www.limitedtoo.com from September 2005 through May 2007.
• Budding Gardener Complete Gardening Set imported by MTD Products Inc., and sold by The Troy-Bilt Web site, www.troybilt.com, from February 2006 through January 2007.
• Children's Turquoise Rings imported by Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., and sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, MD, area from August 2002 through April 2007.
• Children's Religious Fish Necklaces imported by Oriental Trading Company Inc., and sold at the Oriental Trading Company Inc. Web site and catalog from January 2005 through January 2007.
• Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces imported by Cardinal Distributing Co., and sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores from January 2006 through April 2007.
• Children's Groovy Grabber Bracelets manufactured by A&A Global Industries, and sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores from November 2005 through March 2007.
• Stuffed Fun Balls manufactured by Regent Products Corp., and sold at Dollar stores and other discount stores nationwide from June, 2006 through March, 2007.
• Anima Bamboo Collection Games manufactured by HaPe International Ltd., and sold at Target stores from December 2006 through April 2007.
• Invincibles Transport Converters Toy Sets manufactured by Toy Century Industrial Ltd., and sold at AAFES stores from August 2006 through April 2007.
• Eli's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums imported by The Boyds Collection Ltd., and sold at gift and collectible stores from June 2005 through April 2007.
• Various Thomas & Friends (TM) Wooden Railway Toys imported by RC2 Corp., and sold at toy stores and various retailers from January 2005 through June 2007.

The CPSC recommends that these products should not be handled or used. Adults should return the items to the retailer for a refund or replacement.

Examples of Recalled Products:

For more about lead in products, see:

1. Lead and the Nervous System - Neuroscience for Kids
2. More Lead Recalls - Neuroscience for Kids
3. Lead Found in Children's Sunglasses - Neuroscience for Kids
4. FDA Warns of Lead Contamination in Some Mexican Candy - Neuroscience for Kids
5. CPSC Warns of Lead Contamination in Jewelry...Again! - Neuroscience for Kids
6. CPSC Warns of Lead Contamination in Vending Machine Jewelry - Neuroscience for Kids
7. Lead Found in Children's Fishing Poles and Karaoke Players - Neuroscience for Kids

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