While my husband and I were at Target tonight, we spotted a sign in the toy section alerting shoppers to a recall of the Anima bamboo collection games. As soon as we got home I hopped online to see if I could find out anything more. Not only did I find the recall that you can read here, but I also learned that Target offers consumers a product recall page to consult in addition to the regular CPSC website. How handy is that?
There's a list of recent recalls there that apply to products that Target carries or has carried; if you are a frequent shopper there, you might want to go check out their listings. For now, be sure to read over this recall:
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2007 Release #07-173 | Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680 |
Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Anima – Bamboo Collection Games
Units: About 5,000
Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturer: HaPe International Ltd., of Ningbo, China
Hazard: The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Anima-Bamboo Collection Games. The games contain 38 bamboo pads, four ghosts, and one dice. The product’s packaging is an orange box with the words “Anima” and “BAMBOO Collection Games” are printed on each side.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the game away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for full refund, including applicable sales tax.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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