Daiso Recalls Children’s Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits
October 7, 2009
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: CHILDREN’S TOYS, PURSES AND PEN CASES
UNITS: ABOUT 130
Target to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty: Toys Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
October 2, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT TARGET CORP., OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. HAS AGREED TO PAY A $600,000 CIVIL PENALTY FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING THE FEDERAL LEAD PAINT BAN ON TOYS.
Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Constipation: Symptoms or Side Effects?
September 17, 2009
Abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation are often symptoms of conditions or illnesses such as food poisoning, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Below is a list of illnesses and conditions associated with symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Liquidation Outlet Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Lead Paint
August 28, 2009
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: FORCE SOLDIER PLAYSETS, PIRATE EXPEDITIONS WITH PARROT, AND PIRATE EXPEDITIONS WITH TREASURE
Causes and Symptoms of Lead Poisoning
August 26, 2009
Lead poisoning should be a thing of the past, but recently there have been hundreds of children’s toys recalled for their high lead content. Most of these toys are made in China. In the past, lead paint was the most common source of lead poisoning in children. Although children are at the greatest risk, adults can suffer from lead poisoning as well.
Asbestos Exposure Side Effects and Mesothelioma Symptoms
August 26, 2009
Asbestos is often found in older buildings, but it is also in thousands of household items, including children’s toys. The side effects of asbestos exposure usually do not show symptoms until years after exposure; typically 20 to 30 years.
New Rules on Lead Limits in Toys and Other Rules Go Into Effect Today
August 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ON AUGUST 14, 2009, NEW REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT (CPSIA) WILL TAKE EFFECT THAT ARE AIMED AT MAKING CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS SAFER AND INCREASING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN THE MARKETPLACE. THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS EDUCATING DOMESTIC AND OVERSEAS MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS AND OTHER CONSUMER GOODS OF THESE IMPORTANT NEW SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
Inez Tenenbaum Sworn In As New Chairman of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
July 15, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – INEZ MOORE TENENBAUM HAS BEEN SWORN IN AS THE NINTH CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC). PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA NOMINATED MS. TENENBAUM ON JUNE 9, 2009, SHE WAS CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE ON JUNE 19, 2009, AND WAS OFFICIALLY SWORN IN ON JUNE 23, 2009 TO A TERM THAT EXPIRES IN OCTOBER 2013.
Inez Tenenbaum Sworn In As New Chairman of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
July 10, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – INEZ MOORE TENENBAUM HAS BEEN SWORN IN AS THE NINTH CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC). PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA NOMINATED MS. TENENBAUM ON JUNE 9, 2009, SHE WAS CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE ON JUNE 19, 2009, AND WAS OFFICIALLY SWORN IN ON JUNE 23, 2009 TO A TERM THAT EXPIRES IN OCTOBER 2013.
Nine Companies Penalized for Selling Children’s Products that Violated the Federal Lead Paint Ban
July 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT NINE CHILDREN’S PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS AND SELLERS HAVE AGREED TO PAY MORE THAN $500,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE FEDERAL LEAD PAINT BAN.
OKK Trading To Pay $665,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Federal Lead Paint Ban
June 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT OKK TRADING, OF COMMERCE, CALIF., HAS AGREED TO PAY A $665,000 CIVIL PENALTY (PDF) FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH A 30-YEAR OLD BAN ON LEAD PAINT ON TOYS, AS WELL AS VIOLATING OTHER FEDERAL CHILD SAFETY STANDARDS.
Mattel, Fisher-Price to Pay $2.3 Million Civil Penalty for Violating Lead Paint Ban
June 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT MATTEL INC., OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, FISHER-PRICE INC., OF EAST AURORA, N.Y. HAVE AGREED TO PAY A $2.3 MILLION CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THE FEDERAL LEAD PAINT BAN.
Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Due to Choking Hazard and Violation of Lead Paint Standard
February 26, 2009
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: FISHING GAMES, RATTLES, PULL-A-LONG CARS, MINI PULL BACK CARS, AND CARTOON BUBBLE GUNS
TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
January 14, 2009
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: “HIGH SPEED” PULL BACK TOY CARS
UNITS: ABOUT 150
CPSC Clarifies Requirements of New Children’s Product Safety Laws
January 9, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – IN FEBRUARY 2009, NEW REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT (CPSIA) TAKE EFFECT. MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS AND RETAILERS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED LAWS. BEGINNING FEBRUARY 10, 2009, CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS CANNOT BE SOLD IF THEY CONTAIN MORE THAN 600 PARTS PER MILLION (PPM) TOTAL LEAD. CERTAIN CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 10, 2009 CANNOT BE SOLD IF THEY CONTAIN MORE THAN 0.1% OF CERTAIN SPECIFIC PHTHALATES OR IF THEY FAIL TO MEET NEW MANDATORY STANDARDS FOR TOYS.
Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
December 18, 2008
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: “DINOSAUR EPOCH” TOY DINOSAURS
UNITS: ABOUT 480
OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
December 4, 2008
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: ARMY FIGURES
UNITS: ABOUT 5,400
IMPORTER: OKK TRADING, OF LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
FDA Opens Branch in China
November 20, 2008
In response to millions of dangerous products from China finding their way onto American store shelves, the US Food and Drug Administration made history today by opening the first foreign FDA office in Beijing. Better late than never.
Toy TVs Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
November 5, 2008
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: “MINI-TELEVISOR” TOYS
UNITS: ABOUT 2,100
IMPORTER: OKK TRADING, OF LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
Toy Xylophones Recalled For Lead Paint Levels
November 5, 2008
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: TOY XYLOPHONES
UNITS: ABOUT 144
IMPORTER: KING IMPORT WAREHOUSE, OF DALLAS, TEXAS
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