Howdy, Workerettes! Did ya miss me? We're finally getting settled into our new home here in California (well, new to us, anyway) and I am finally back online and ready to post, post, post for you!
As luck - or Murphy's Law - would have it, there are tons of product recalls in the news again. I can't believe we're not even halfway through August yet and there are so many. The most important one is the Fisher-Price recall of toys that have been found to have high levels of lead paint on them. Ugh. This is one you're going to want to go check the CPSC website to see all the many photos of toys that are affected. I've even gotten emails from Workerettes who wanted to make sure I passed this one along so we can all look out for our kiddos. Please read the following info closely and go to the website for further information as well:
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2007 Release #07-257 | Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 916-4498 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due To Lead Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms 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: Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys
Units: About 967,000
Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled involves various figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The model names and product numbers for the recalled toys, which are all marked with "Fisher-Price," are listed below. The toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the product or packaging.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $5 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product).
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Fisher-Price at (800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
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