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1. Be Amazing! Toys Recalls Monster Science and Super Star Science Colossal Water Balls Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Be-Amazing-Toys-Recalls-Monster-Science-and-Super-Star-Science-Colossal-Water-Balls
2. Far East Brokers Recalls Ladybug-themed Kids' Outdoor Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Far-East-Brokers-Recalls-Ladybug-themed-Kids-Outdoor-Furniture
3. JP Boden Recalls Kensington Court High Heel Shoes Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/JP-Boden-Recalls-Kensington-Court-High-Heel-Shoes
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Recall Date: July 31, 2013
Recall Number: 13-254
Be Amazing! Toys Recalls Monster Science and Super Star Science Colossal Water Balls Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls
Hazard: The soft and colorful product can be easily mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and require surgery to be removed from the body.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Be Amazing! Toys toll-free at (877) 798-9795, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.beamazingtoys.com, then click on Safety Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 14,200 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Description: This recall involves marble-sized toys that absorb water and grow up to 400 times their original size. They were sold as Monster Science Colossal Water Balls (model #7255) and Super Star Science! Colossal Water Balls (model #7704). Monster Science packages contain eight balls and "Growth Powder." Super Star Science! packages contain five balls. The balls were sold in an assortment of blue, green, orange, purple, red, yellow or clear colors. The "Be Amazing! Toys" star logo, "Ages 8+", the name of the toy, "Colossal Water Balls" and a warning not to use without adult supervision are on the front of each product's packaging. Model numbers are printed on the back of the packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. CPSC is aware of one incident with a similar water-absorbing polymer ball product in which an 8-month-old girl ingested the ball and it had to be surgically removed.
Sold at: Specialty retailers and education centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, BeAmazingToys.com and WorldMarket.com from September 2010 through November 2012 for about $3 per package.
Importer: Be Amazing! Toys, of Salt Lake City
Manufactured in: China
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Be-Amazing-Toys-Recalls-Monster-Science-and-Super-Star-Science-Colossal-Water-Balls.
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Recall Date: July 31, 2013
Recall Number: 13-255
Far East Brokers Recalls Ladybug-themed Kids' Outdoor Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Leisure Ways Brands Kids Outdoor Furniture
Hazard: The red surface paint on the furniture contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled outdoor furniture away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. toll-free at (888) 753-9040 anytime or online at www.fareastbrokers.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the left of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 14,000
Description: This recall involves red ladybug-themed kids' metal-framed outdoor furniture sold under the Leisure Ways brand. The recalled items have large ladybug images on the fabric and include a camp chair, folding chair, moon chair, double-seat swing chair and patio set that includes two chairs, a table and an umbrella. A tracking label sewn into the seat of each chair includes the production date "December/2012" and the words, "Distributed by: Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc."
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold at: Weis Markets, wholesale distributors, grocery and drug stores nationwide from January 2013 to May 2013 for between $10 and $50, depending on the item.
Importer: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Xinyi Traveling, of Linhai City, China
Manufactured in: China
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Far-East-Brokers-Recalls-Ladybug-themed-Kids-Outdoor-Furniture
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Recall Date: July 31, 2013
Recall Number: 13-256
JP Boden Recalls Kensington Court High Heel Shoes Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Kensington Court Women's Shoes
Hazard: The heel on the shoe can loosen with wear and become unstable, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the shoes and contact JP Boden to receive a postage paid label to return the shoes and receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: JP Boden toll-free at (866) 206-9508 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bodenusa.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 190
Description: The Kensington Court 3 1/2 inch high heel patent leather shoes were sold in four colors including dark blue with beige trim, cream with tan trim, red with gray trim and turquoise blue with beige trim. The plain toe pump women's shoes were sold in sizes 5-1/2 to 10-1/2. The Boden logo is printed on a label on the inside sole of the shoe.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold at: Boden catalog nationwide and online at www.bodenusa.com from January 2013 through June 2013 for about $170.
Manufacturer: JP Boden Services Inc., of Pittston, Pa.
Manufactured in: Spain
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/JP-Boden-Recalls-Kensington-Court-High-Heel-Shoes
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