Headlines: CPSC Issues Recall Notices for Bracelets, Hooded Pullovers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Products Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the companies below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
- Papyrus Brand Greeting Cards with bracelets from Schurman Fine Papers, of Fairfield, Calif. The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard. This recall involves Papyrus brand children’s greeting cards sold with an attached wooden bead bracelet. The front of the card says “Happy Birthday To You” and includes an attached bead in the shape of a heart with the word “smile” printed on it. The colorful bracelet includes wooden beads with one in the shape of a butterfly. The back of the greeting card reads, “BD 63401 | (c) Jean Card & Gift Company” and the card insert reads, “USA $6.95 | CAN $10.50 | Made in China | (c) Jean Card & Gift Company” and includes UPC number 734524634013 in the lower right hand corner. Consumers should immediately stop using the bracelet and contact Schurman Fine Papers for instructions on how to receive a refund. Contact Schurman Fine Papers at (888) 990-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
- 21 Pro USA Children’s Pullovers and Hoodies from New Mode Sportswear, of Garden Grove, Calif.: The children’s sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.This recall involves children’s hooded pullover and zip hooded sweatshirts in sizes S-XL. They were sold in black, navy blue and heather gray. Brand name “21 Pro USA” Sportswear and RN#92952 are printed on a label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to the place of purchase or to New Mode Sportswear for a full refund. Contact New Mode Sportswear toll-free at (888) 899-0888 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.21prousa.com
- Children’s Jackets with Drawstrings from GTM Sportswear Inc., of Manhattan, Kan.: The children’s jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. This recall involves children’s hooded nylon jackets in sizes XXS-XL (2T-16) and in various colors. “GTM Sportswear” is printed on a label sewn in the neck of the garments. Styles include Youth Medalist Jacket (YJA180), Youth Legacy Jacket (YJAPT01), Youth Eclipse Jacket (YLJA186), Youth Dominator Jacket (YJA3800), Youth Booster Jacket (YJA150), Youth Achiever Jacket (YJA161). The items were sold at GTM Sportswear, K-State Super Store, and Cats Closet stores in Kansas, other customer screen print and embroidery stores nationwide. See www.gtmsportswear.com, www.kstategear.com, www.catscloset.com and www.justforkix.com
- Tiny Tink and Friends Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets from Playmates Toys, of Costa Mesa, Calif. A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm. This recall involves charms sold with the Tiny Tink and Friends toy jewelry sets. The charm is attached to a cord using a metal ring and cylinder and included with the sets as a separate accessory that children can attach to the toy necklace, bracelet or key chain. The toy jewelry sets containing the charm accessory were sold in a variety of styles. Charms that have plastic tabs instead of metal rings and cylinders are not included. Consumers should immediately take the charm and cord away from children, discard the items, and contact Playmates Toys for a replacement. Contact them at (888) 810-1133 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.playmatestoys.com. They are
- 74634 / 0 43377 74634 8 / Tinker Bell’s Lil’ Tinker Bracelet
- 74641 / 0 43377 74641 6 / Tinker Bell’s Lil’ Tinker Bracelet
- 74631 / 0 43377 74631 7 / Rosetta’s Rosebud Key Chain
- 74632 / 0 43377 74632 4 / Silvermist’s Water Lily Necklace
