The Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog

There have been five CPSC recalls including a variety of baby and toddler products since last week’s update, so please review the full list by clicking on the green link below:

• Sears and Kmart Recall “My First Kenmore” Play Stoves (Due to Tip-over Hazard) A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children. The self-assembled, wooden play stove is painted pink with six white knobs and a timer. Sold at Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from September 2007 through November 2007 for about $100.
• Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Due to Violation of Lead Paint) The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background and sold at Fred Meyer, Kmart, Shopko, Wal-Mart and specialty game stores nationwide between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20.
• Coin Banks Recalled (Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard) The coin banks were provided as a free gift to Coastal Federal Credit Union members in North Carolina from February 2006 through September 2007
• “BabyTown” Pacifiers Recalled (Due to Design Faults) These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child, and the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child’s neck. The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. “BabyTown” and model #39864 are written on the product’s packaging. Sold at Dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1.
• Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled (Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard) The recalled toy is a package of four action figures. Each figure is about 5 3/4 inches high. The UPC number 604111230003 is printed on the product’s packaging. Sold at: Dollar stores and discount stores nationwide from January 2007 through December 2007 for about $1.

If you are aware of other baby/toddler product recalls announced between Jan. 9th and Jan.17th, please share them with us by clicking on the comments bubble above.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ