May 2008 Recalls
In an effort to help keep your child safe, below is a list of the most recent product recalls to help you feel more at ease when shopping for your children.
Product: “Sky Champion” Wireless Indoor Helicopters
Date of Recall: 05/29/08
Stores Located: Walgreens stores nationwide
Issue: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can catch fire
Dates Released: June 2007 – November 2007
What You Can Do: Contact TWIE for a full refund
Return Contact: TWIE – 888-583-4908, returncopters@aol.com
Product: Little Tikes Chit ‘N Chat Toy Cell Phones
Date of Recall: 05/28/08
Stores Located: Department, juvenile product, and drug stores nationwide
Issue: The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach, posing a choking hazard
Dates Released: June 2006 – March 2008
What You Can Do: Take the phone away and contact the firm for a free replacement
Return Contact: Kids Station – 888-620-0930, www.kidsstationtoys.com
Product: Floppy Friends Horse Toys
Date of Recall: 05/22/08
Stores Located: Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops and toy stores nationwide
Issue: Surface paint on shoes and pants contains excessive levels of lead
Dates Released: February 2008 – April 2008
What You Can Do: Return it to the store where purchased for a full refund
Return Contact: Toy Investments Inc. – 800-356-0474, www.toysmith.com
Product: Tinker Bell Wands
Date of Recall: 05/22/08
Stores Located: Disney stores nationwide
Issue: Paint on the pearl beads contains excessive levels of lead
Dates Released: April 2007 – October 2007
What You Can Do: Return it to a Disney store for a full refund
Return Contact: Disney Store – 866-902-2798, www.Disneystore.com
Product: Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
Date of Recall: 05/22/08
Stores Located: West Music retail stores, catalog, www.westmusic.com, and West Music booths at conventions nationwide, Music Together catalog, www.musictogether.com
Issue: Surface paint on shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead
Dates Released: November 2001 – March 2008
What You Can Do: Contact West Music to receive a replacement instrument
Return Contact: West Music – 800-397-9378, service@westmusic.com
Product: Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys
Date of Recall: 05/20/08
Stores Located: Dollar and discount stores nationwide
Issue: Surface paint on shoes and pants contains excessive levels of lead
Dates Released: April 2007 – January 2008
What You Can Do: Return it to the store where purchased for a full refund
Return Contact: Master Toys & Novelties Inc. – 800-237-5020, www.mastertoys.com
Product: Tumble Tower Infant Rattles
Date of Recall: 05/15/08
Stores Located: Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet
Issue: Blue plastic end caps can break, making the small parts a choking hazard
Dates Released: September 2007 – April 2008
What You Can Do: Return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group for an exchange
Return Contact: Manhattan Group – 800-541-1345, www.mahattantoy.com
