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U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005 |
Fisher-Price Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. This poses the risk of facial and hand injuries while inflating the tire. |
U.S. CPSC November 25, 2003 |
CPSC Chairman Warns Holiday Shoppers about Hazardous Recalled Toys U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Hal Stratton today warned holiday season gift buyers to be on the lookout for recently recalled toys and children's products that pose serious safety threats to youngsters. A new website, Recalls.gov, will help consumers stay safe. |
U.S. CPSC May 10, 2005 |
Fisher-Price Recall of Push Toys A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur injuries. |
U.S. CPSC April 23, 2003 |
Little People Animal Sounds Farms Recalled by Fisher-Price Two small metal screws that hold the toy "stall doors" in place can come off, posing an aspiration or choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2003 |
Crib Mobile Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price If batteries used in the mobile leak, the caustic liquid can seep out of the battery compartment, posing a risk of chemical burns to babies. |
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Good News for Advanced Battery Technologies A contract for 24,000 scooters should give investors one way to feel good about this stock. |
U.S. CPSC July 15, 2010 |
Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes and Go-Carts Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003 |
Toy Vehicles Recalled by International Playthings Inc. Small parts on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2007 |
Fisher Price Recalls Go Diego Go Boat Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal standard prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. |
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003 |
Neurosmith Recall of Children's Plush Toys Any of the four plastic button covers on the Pet Me Platypus can detach, posing a small-parts choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2005 |
MGA Entertainment Recall of Bratz Stylin' Scooters The wheels of the scooter can break or become damaged, and users of the scooters can fall and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC February 19, 2008 |
Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car. |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2007 |
Fisher-Price Recalls "Laugh and Learn" Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard The pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005 |
Razor USA Recall of PowMax Battery Chargers Sold with Razor Electric Scooters, Motorcycles and Go Karts The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers. |
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2007 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Geo Trax Locomotive Toys Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead. |
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2006 |
Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard The hubcaps on the plastic wheels of Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles, from Kids Preferred LLC, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 17, 2002 |
Lithium Batteries in Electric Bikes Recalled by EV Global Motors Co. The lithium ion batteries in these bicycles can overheat and pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007 |
Laugh & Learn(TM) Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007 |
Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004 |
Target Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2010 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway Due to Choking Hazard The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC July 25, 2002 |
Snail Pull Toy Recalled by BRIO Corporation and Small World Toys The eyes on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005 |
Razor USA Recall of Electric Scooters A weld can break, causing the handlebar to detach from the scooter. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter. |
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005 |
CPSC Staff Powered Scooter Study Shows Just 4 in 10 Victims Wore Helmets In an estimated 10,000 emergency room injuries involving powered scooters, 7 out of 10 incidents were behavior or environment-related. So, following local laws and CPSC safety guidelines can play a strong role in protecting children. |
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2004 |
Tek Nek Toys Recall of Ride-On Toys Tek Nek Toys is voluntarily recalling about 70,000 ride-on toy trucks for repair. The screw and nut assembly attaching the steering wheel can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2002 |
Trailer Bikes Recalled by InSTEP LLC The bike's universal joint system can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the bike. This poses a risk of injury to either of the two riders... |
U.S. CPSC February 17, 2005 |
GSI Commerce Solutions Recall of Electric Scooters A knob can loosen and cause the handlebar to detach from the scooter. Additionally, the folding joint lock on the model FS-101 scooter can break, causing the handlebars to release from the upright position. Both hazards can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter. |
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004 |
Tai Tung International Recall of Car and Washing Machine Toys The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003 |
CDX Trading Inc. Recall of Toy Jets Small parts of the toy jet can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans(tm) Toys Due to Choking Hazard Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2007 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Bongo Band Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. |
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2005 |
CSK Auto Recall of Aqua Water Scooters Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC March 13, 2007 |
Toys "R" Us Recalls "Elite Operations" Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2006 |
Target Recalls Scooters -- Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2010 |
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2004 |
Mattel, Inc. Recall of Batman Bathmobile Toy Vehicle The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which pose a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2003 |
Magic Cabin Recall of Wooden Toy Cars The wheels on the toy car can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2003 |
"Busy Bug" Plush Toys Recalled by The Betesh Group The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2008 |
Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2005 |
Wal-Mart Stores Recall of Reef Rocker Infant Toys The seam on the plastic balls can separate, releasing the small toy inside and posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2006 |
Gund Inc. Recalls Woodles(TM) Activity Toys for Choking Hazard The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2001 |
Baby Buzz'r International Recall Toy Baby Buzz'r The red, green and blue button covers on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2005 |
New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. Recall of Toy Cars Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2005 |
Maxim Enterprise Inc. Recall of Mini Learning Cube Toy Sold at Target Small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC May 28, 2008 |
Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2008 |
eStyle Recalls Mini Chef Toy Kitchens Due to Choking and Tip-Over Hazards The pegs supporting the oven shelf and the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children. |
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2006 |
Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2011 |
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2005 |
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recall of Electronic Musical Toys The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. |