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Wii of Nintendo has become the video game to have these days. As of September 2007, it has become the best-selling next-generation games console. It still has familiar franchises like Mario and Metroid, but also offer new classics like the Wii Sports and Wii Play. What makes it different from the other consoles is […]
It’s in her backpacks, purses and totes.
The Disney show Hannah Montana has become so popular that it’s no surprise to find products and toys with her label and face on them. Unfortunately, they may not be safe for you, claims an independent lab.
The Center for Environmental Health independently tested 28 of Hannah Montana products. […]
Trek Bicycle Corp is recalling Trek MT220 Girls bicycles after receiving 13 reports of frames breaking and resulting to injuries. The bicycle’s frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
This recall involves Trek girls’ bicycles model MT220 years 2005 to 2007, and may come in several colors:
2005: […]
Recall alerts this week are due to falling and choking hazards.
Infantino Recalls Lamb Grabby Infant Rattles
The tail-piece of the Lamb Grabby Infant Rattles can detach (see photos below) and cause choking hazards.
Only rattles with date code 0907 printed on the back of the left ear of the lamb are included in […]
One more recall alert for the week.
Battat Inc. recalls magnetic construction sets due to ingestion hazards. Magnets inside the building sets can fall off and cause aspiration. Worse, if magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Details (and contact numbers) of the […]
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued new alerts this week recalling toys because of violation of lead paint standards
Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops
Educational Assessment Blocks recalled by RR Donnelley
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The myriad of toy recall due to lead hazards have most parents and gift-givers anxious about what toys to give… and let your child receive.
Beyond lead hazard, improper use and handling of toys can also be harmful to our children.
How do you - parent or gift-giver/receiver- judge whether a toy is safe enough for a […]
If you’re uncertain about what toys to buy this holiday because of the myriad toy recalls for lead hazard, this selection may be an alternative.
These are toys made in the US and European countries, and available on the BabyCenter website.
http://store.babycenter.com/category/toys/us+-+european+made+toys.do
There is no guarantee that these are lead free but I think that’s the assumption […]
When swallowed, Chinese-made Spin Master Aqua Dots beads can lead to comatose, respiratory distress or even death, and is for immediate recall and must be taken away from children.
Spin Master Aqua Dots, a highly popular toy made by Australia-based Moose Enterprises, are beads that can be arranged into designs and stick together when sprayed with […]
Several toys were recalled this week because of violations of lead paint standards, three of them from the the Toys R’ Us elite operations toys collection.
I’m showing pictures of what the toys look like but do click on the links for details.
Pearl-like Bead Attachment Sold with Girl’s Gift Sets sold exclusively at Limited Too Stores
Toy […]
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Written by Grace Ibay, M.H.S. [email] for b5media.
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