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I didn't know it until I started this web site, but I had a recalled product in my home. Read about my recall experience with MEGA Brands.

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Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Center Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center

Units: About 24,000

Importer: Toys “R” Us Inc. of Wayne, N.J.

Hazard: The small wooden knobs attaching the xylophone keys to the end can detach, causing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Toys “R” Us has received eight reports of the knobs detaching. No injuries have [...]

Children’s Chairs and Stools Recalled by Elegant Gifts Mart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Children’s Chairs and Stools

Units: About 1,600 chairs and 1,300 stools

Importer: Elegant Gifts Mart Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the metal frame of the children’s chairs and stools contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The [...]

Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard

Imagine how many heartbroken kids there will be with this recall… and how many parents will have to explain that Santa made a toy that could hurt them? (I guess you could always blame the elves.)

In my case, I should be grateful this wasn’t a few years ago, [...]

Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries

These little handheld massagers are so cute, I’d be surprised if there wasn’t at least one kid who didn’t have one.  Cute doesn’t always mean safe, though.

 

Sold Exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Clubs

Name of Product: Handheld Massage Pets

Units: About 25,500

Distributor/Importer: Fourstar Group USA Inc., of Bedford Heights, [...]