Recall Round-Up: The Toy Is Full Of Kerosene And Other Adventures

Let’s see what China has for us! Here are the choking/poisoning product recalls for the first two weeks of June:

Children’s Jeweled Sandals Sold by Nordstrom Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

The jewel decorations on the shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: About 1,800 Manufactured in: China

Choking Hazard Prompts Nordstrom Recall of Children’s Jackets
The zipper pull can detach from the jacket’s zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: About 1,900 Manufactured in: China

Silver Stud Earrings Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The recalled earrings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Units: About 5,300 Manufactured in: China

Personalized Infant Long Johns Recalled by Personal Creations Due to Choking Hazard
The metal snaps on the long johns can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: About 5,500 Manufactured in: China

Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard
The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children. Units: About 500 Manufactured in: China

Simplicity Recalls Cribs Due to Fall, Entrapment and Choking Hazards
The assembly instructions provided with the cribs incorrectly instruct consumers how to attach the crib’s drop side. If improperly installed, the drop side can disengage from the crib, posing fall and entrapment hazards for the child. Additionally, the metal locking pins on the drop side can pop off, presenting a choking hazard. Units: About 40,000 Manufactured in: China

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