NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2007
Release #07-127 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 869-7787
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Toys “R” Us Recalls “Elite Operations” Toy Sets Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
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: “Elite Operations” Toy Sets
Units: About 128,700
Importer/Retailer: Toys “R” Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Company Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: These toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves three styles of “Elite Operations” brand toy sets. The military-style play sets contain light and sound vehicles, action figures and accessories. Models included in this recall are: Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (Item # 087286), Command Patrol Center (Item # 920625) and Troop Carrier (Item # 773967). The item numbers are located on the back of the packaging above the barcode. Toy sets sold prior to January 2006 are not included in this recall. No other “Elite Operations” brand toys are affected by this recall.
Sold at: Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys “R” Us store for full credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys “R” Us at (800) TOYSRUS (869-7787) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.toysrus.com
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Send the link for this page to a friend! 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.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Friday, February 16, 2007
New Kids' Toys Follow Kids Online
New Kids' Toys Follow Kids Online
Toys go online At the annual American International Toy Fair this week, toymakers unveiled a slew of toys that take kids to secure websites where they can play activities without wandering into the darker corners of the internet, reports the Associated Press (via Wired).
Mattel showcased Easy-Link, an internet launchpad where parents can plug a character figure like Elmo and be taken directly to a game section, while Tiger Electronics showed off controlpads that connect via USB, allowing kids to access a host of online games and activities but harbor them from the potential dangers of the internet.
According to Nielsen/NetRatings, the number of online users in the 2-11 age group rose 19 percent to 15.1 million in December 2006, from 12.6 million in December 2002.
Toymakers' latest strategy comes as the nation's toy industry has been under pressure to win back children bombarded with other entertainment options from iPods, cellphones and online community sites.
http://www.marketingvox.com/archives/2007/02/15/new-kids-toys-follow-kids-online/?rss1
Toys go online At the annual American International Toy Fair this week, toymakers unveiled a slew of toys that take kids to secure websites where they can play activities without wandering into the darker corners of the internet, reports the Associated Press (via Wired).
Mattel showcased Easy-Link, an internet launchpad where parents can plug a character figure like Elmo and be taken directly to a game section, while Tiger Electronics showed off controlpads that connect via USB, allowing kids to access a host of online games and activities but harbor them from the potential dangers of the internet.
According to Nielsen/NetRatings, the number of online users in the 2-11 age group rose 19 percent to 15.1 million in December 2006, from 12.6 million in December 2002.
Toymakers' latest strategy comes as the nation's toy industry has been under pressure to win back children bombarded with other entertainment options from iPods, cellphones and online community sites.
http://www.marketingvox.com/archives/2007/02/15/new-kids-toys-follow-kids-online/?rss1
Thursday, February 15, 2007
race cars for kids
Our new Tilt & Steer racer is as much fun as it looks! Steering is done with body weight. Accelerate using a "trigger" throttle. Slow or stop with hand brake.
Features:
Our new Tilt and Steer racer is as much fun as it looks!
Steering is done with body weight.
Slow or stop with hand brake.
Accelerate using a "trigger throttle."
Electric Motor Forward and Reverse Gears.
10" Plastic wheels w/rubber tread.
Hand Brake and Hand "trigger throttle."
Max. Speed - 8.5 mph
Product Specs:
Dimensions: 44" x 20" x 28"
Weight: 70 lbs
Recommended for Ages 8+ (up to 125 lbs)
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
recalled toys
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2006
Release #07-035 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
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: Various “Kool Toyz” Children's Products
Units: About 190,500
Importer/Distributor: Target Stores, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received four reports of toys breaking apart, exposing sharp points. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves “Kool Toyz” brand toys, including sets containing die-cast cars, playground set, doll house set, dinosaurs, trucks, boats and planes. The packaging is primary blue and has the “Kool Toyz” logo is on the upper left corner of the packaging. The following chart lists the toys involved in the recall, their item numbers written on the upper right corner of the packaging, and the specific hazards they pose:
Product Name Item Number Hazard
Truck Carry Case 087/01/0050 Lead Paint and Sharp Points
Tiny Playground Play Set 086/10/0048 Lead Paint and Sharp Points
Dream House Play Set 086/10/0048 Lead Paint and Sharp Points
Discovery Dinosaur Habitat 087/01/0011 Lead Paint
Command Center Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0034 Sharp Points
Aircraft Carrier Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0034 Sharp Points
Air, Land and Sea Defense Play Set 087/01/0036 Lead Paint
Tank Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0040 Lead Paint
Helicopter Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0040 Lead Paint
Remote Control Trucks 087/01/0042 Sharp Points
Sold by: Target Stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2006 and on Target.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $10 and $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest 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
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Send the link for this page to a friend! 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.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2006
Release #07-035 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Target Recalls Various Toys Due to Lead and Laceration Hazards
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: Various “Kool Toyz” Children's Products
Units: About 190,500
Importer/Distributor: Target Stores, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received four reports of toys breaking apart, exposing sharp points. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves “Kool Toyz” brand toys, including sets containing die-cast cars, playground set, doll house set, dinosaurs, trucks, boats and planes. The packaging is primary blue and has the “Kool Toyz” logo is on the upper left corner of the packaging. The following chart lists the toys involved in the recall, their item numbers written on the upper right corner of the packaging, and the specific hazards they pose:
Product Name Item Number Hazard
Truck Carry Case 087/01/0050 Lead Paint and Sharp Points
Tiny Playground Play Set 086/10/0048 Lead Paint and Sharp Points
Dream House Play Set 086/10/0048 Lead Paint and Sharp Points
Discovery Dinosaur Habitat 087/01/0011 Lead Paint
Command Center Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0034 Sharp Points
Aircraft Carrier Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0034 Sharp Points
Air, Land and Sea Defense Play Set 087/01/0036 Lead Paint
Tank Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0040 Lead Paint
Helicopter Action Figure Play Set 087/01/0040 Lead Paint
Remote Control Trucks 087/01/0042 Sharp Points
Sold by: Target Stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2006 and on Target.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $10 and $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest 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
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Send the link for this page to a friend! 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.
educational toys, shaping minds
Consider a future without fossil fuels
Power House provides an engaging introduction to regenerative energy sources while teaching basic concepts and principles in physical science. The kit focuses on the heat and light energy from the sun, the energy from the wind, as well as with electrochemical and plant energy. You will learn how to transform and use these forms of energy.
With the Power House kit you can build a model house complete with solar panels, windmill, greenhouse, and desalination system. You can build and operate an electric train, windmill, solar cooker, solar hot water tank, hygrometer, electric motor, power hoist, sail car, and more! Plant watercress, prepare sauerkraut, and make chewing gum. Learn how plants convert sunlight into energy for your body and your engines.
Monday, February 12, 2007
amazing wooden toys
LIMITED RELEASE: Automoblox has indicated that the C9P Sports Car will be a limited release toy. If you want to reserve your car, purchase it now. Once we are sold out, we are out!
Number of Pieces: (12 pieces total)3 Blocks, 4 Wheels, 2 Connectors, 1 Roof, 2 People
Dimensions:6.54"L x 4.5" W x 2.66" H
Description:Long before your child will yearn for a Ferrari or recognize a Porsche, they will dream of the C9P. Sleek and racy, the C9P's aggressive stance, 5 spoke wheels and low profile red tires scream "sports car". Powered by your child's mind, with amazing handing, the C9P fits comfortably into little hands. It's interlocking components interchange with all other Automoblox models
Construction:
Vehicle Body: Solid beech wood with lacquer finish
Roof: Injection molded translucent polycarbonate polymer
Wheels: Injection molded polycarbonate polymer with painted silver finish
Figures: Injection molded ABS polymer
Connectors: Injection molded ABS polymer
Awards: (review these rewards)
Number of Pieces: (12 pieces total)3 Blocks, 4 Wheels, 2 Connectors, 1 Roof, 2 People
Dimensions:6.54"L x 4.5" W x 2.66" H
Description:Long before your child will yearn for a Ferrari or recognize a Porsche, they will dream of the C9P. Sleek and racy, the C9P's aggressive stance, 5 spoke wheels and low profile red tires scream "sports car". Powered by your child's mind, with amazing handing, the C9P fits comfortably into little hands. It's interlocking components interchange with all other Automoblox models
Construction:
Vehicle Body: Solid beech wood with lacquer finish
Roof: Injection molded translucent polycarbonate polymer
Wheels: Injection molded polycarbonate polymer with painted silver finish
Figures: Injection molded ABS polymer
Connectors: Injection molded ABS polymer
Awards: (review these rewards)
Friday, February 9, 2007
water toys
Here is a new bath toy not even released yet!!!! How cool does this look
http://www.schooldelay.com/webstore/index.php?target=categories&category_id=167
Talk about encouraging your kids engineering skills and having a great time too.
http://www.schooldelay.com/webstore/index.php?target=categories&category_id=167
Talk about encouraging your kids engineering skills and having a great time too.
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