Recall Wednesday – Toys, Key Chains and Baby Carrier

Good Morning Everyone!!!

I received 3 recall notifications from the CPSC in the past week. Please review the details I have posted below. The details come directly from the official CPSC notification. Share this posting with friends and family who may have the items tucked away.

Name of Product: Western Rider Push Toys

Hazard: Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description and Models: The recall involves a push toy of a plastic horse with rider and a 20-inch long pole/handle. The horse and pole/handle together measures about 26 inches. The rider is wearing red pants and a green shirt. The horse comes in various colors.

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08249.html

Name of Product: “Hip Charm” Key Chains

Hazard: The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words “Hip charm” and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product’s packaging.

To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of therecalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08250.html

Name of Product: Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers

Hazard: The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Description: The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name”Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly.” The carriers have a black label with a green “b” logo on the left side and a butterfly on the right side. The label is sewn on the outside of the carrier. The following carrier styles are included in the recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison,Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava and Joshua.

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of therecalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08253.html

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