Monday, August 29, 2022

Recall: Big Game Hunters Children’s Outdoor Kitchens

 


U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

August 25, 2022

Big Game Hunters Children’s Outdoor Kitchens Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Imported by DOM Sports; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

The brass water tap of the play kitchen contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.  Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Big-Game-Hunters-Childrens-Outdoor-Kitchens-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Imported-by-DOM-Sports-Sold-Exclusively-at-Amazon-com

Friday, August 12, 2022

European Recall: Primark Winnie the Pooh bamboo plate

 



August 11, 2022:  Primark issued an urgent recall notice to customers after health and safety concerns over a popular Disney product.

The Winnie the Pooh bamboo plate hit stores in January this year and customers have been issued a message to return them to stores as soon as possible and will be offered a refund. This comes after the product has been found to cause a possible safety risk.

According to a statement by Primark, is has been found to release trace amounts of lead and formaldehyde at levels higher than the EU regulation permitted levels which could be dangerous if ingested.

Read more:  https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/best-in-edinburgh/shopping/primark-issues-urgent-recall-popular-24735507 

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Lead-Free Delaware presentation for Delaware Readiness Teams, August 9, 2022

 


We would like to thank the Delaware Readiness Teams for hosting a presentation for childcare providers and parents on childhood lead poisoning. Download a pdf of our slides.


Monday, August 1, 2022

First Choice Glass Baby Bottles Recalled by NUK Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)


U.S. Consumer Product Safey Commission

July 28, 2022

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/First-Choice-Glass-Baby-Bottles-Recalled-by-NUK-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert

Name of Product:

NUK First Choice 240 mL Glass Baby Bottles

Hazard:

The markings on the outside of the bottles contain levels of lead that exceeds the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Remedy:

Refund

Recall Date:

July 28, 2022

Units:

About 100 (In addition, 77 were sold in Canada)



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