Decatur Mom

Safety Alerts!: Recent Recalls of Toys and Other Child Products

• Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard November 5, 2009
  The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
• Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard November 5, 2009
  The plastic coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard.
• Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard October 28, 2009
  The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
• Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond October 27, 2009
  Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
• Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications October 27, 2009
  Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.