figured i'd pass this on, since there is a target right there in bluffont...
"1. OKK Trading Recalls Baby Dolls Due to Choking Hazard
2. Target Recalls Activity Cart Toys Due to Choking Hazard
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2007
Release #07-146
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) OKK-TOYS
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
OKK Trading Recalls Baby Dolls Due to Choking 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: "Lovely Baby" and "Happy Baby" dolls
Units: About 3,500
Importer/Retailer: OKK Trading Inc., of Commerce, Calif.
Hazard: These dolls contain small parts, which can pose a choking hazard
to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the "Lovely Baby" and "Happy Baby"
plastic dolls. The dolls come in different sizes ranging from six to 11
inches tall. Some dolls come in a basket and have a baby bottle and some
sing when pressed on the abdominal area. The packaging is a clear
plastic bag sealed at the top with a cardboard label with the name
"Lovely Baby" or "Happy Baby" printed on it.
Sold at: Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through October
2006 for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these dolls away from
children. Consumers should return the doll to the store where purchased
for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact OKK Trading
toll-free at (877) OKK-TOYS between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.okktrading.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07146.html
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2007
Release #07-148
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Target Recalls Activity Cart Toys Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following product safety recall was voluntarily
conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should
stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Little Tree Wood Activity Cart Toys
Units: About 18,500
Manufacturer: Hong Kong Toy Centre, of Hong Kong
Importer/Distributor: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The orange hubcaps on the wheel of the cart can detach, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has reported seven incidents of the hubcaps
detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves Little Tree wooden activity cart toys.
This is a multi-colored cart with an orange seat and a wooden tray. The
cart has apple trees, a blue fence, and red, blue and green flowers
painted on one side. The cart also has a wooden sheep, dog and horse
affixed to that same side. The other side of the cart contains a board
with multi-colored wooden magnets.
Sold by: Target stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2007 and
on www.target.com from October 2006 through February 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children and return the
item to any Target store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Target at
(800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07148.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can
obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov."
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