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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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Mexican Wrestling Action Figures Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Super Luchamania Action Figures

Units: About 7,000 packs

Importer/Distributor: Lee Carter Co., of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The recalled Mexican wrestling Super Luchamania action figures were sold in packs [...]

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 [...]

Target Recalls Circo Childrens’ Travel Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Circo 17” Children’s Travel Cases

Units: About 139,000 units

Importer: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The surface coating on the travel cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: The Circo brand label is found on the fabric handle attached to the [...]

LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Toy cars

Units: About 1,900

Manufacturer: LM Import & Export, Inc., of Miami, Fla.

Distributor: Mega Wholesales Corporation, of Miami, Fla.

Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The products are sold in packages [...]

Build-A-Bear Workshop Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

I’m not exactly sure I personally would classify this pin as a household item, but the CPSC did, so I did here, too.   Name of Product: Love.Hugs.Peace lapel pins

Units: About 26,500 pins in the United States and 2,200 in Canada

Importer: Build-A-Bear Workshop®, of St. Louis, Mo.

Hazard: Surface paints on [...]

Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Wooden animal drum

Units: About 1,000

Importer: Cost Plus Inc. of Oakland, Calif.

Hazard: The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None

Description: The recalled toy is a wooden hexagon drum with [...]

EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: American Girl Crafts™ Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit

Units: About 75,000

Distributor: EKSuccess Brands, a division of Wilton Brands Inc., of Woodbridge, Ill.

Hazard: The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves [...]

G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Toy Story 3 Bowling Game

Units: About 600

Importer: G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los Angeles

Hazard: The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: G.A. [...]

Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Ceramic piggy and lion banks

Units: About 220,000

Importer: Oriental Trading Company, Inc. of Omaha, Ne.

Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body [...]

Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children’s Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Name of Product: Children’s Metal Pendants

Units: About 1,500 (an additional 1,500 pendants were previously recalled in September 2009)

Importer/Distributor/Retailer: Team Work Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: The recalled children’s pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None [...]