Friday, July 22, 2016

News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Tuesday (7/19/2016)

 

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1. GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GSI-Outdoors-Recalls-Childrens-Water-Bottles/

 

2. Things Remembered Recalls Children’s Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Things-Remembered-Recalls-Childrens-Jewelry/

 

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1. GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GSI-Outdoors-Recalls-Childrens-Water-Bottles/

 

Recall Date: July 19, 2016

Recall Number: 16- 227

                                                               

GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GSI-Outdoors-Recalls-Childrens-Water-Bottles/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Kids’ insulated water bottles

 

Hazard: The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead.  Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: L.L.Bean at 800-555-9717 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET daily or online at www.llbean.com and click on “Recall & Safety Info” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GSI-Outdoors-Recalls-Childrens-Water-Bottles/

 

Units: About 6,700

 

Description: This recall involves five styles of kids’ insulated water bottles with printed graphics. The bottles are 13.5 ounces capacity with the following color prints: Dino Bones, Flower Power, Orange Grid camo, Purple Tie Dye Butterfly and Robo Shark. The item identification number 297684 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the bottle. Also printed on the sticker are “PO#844” and “BB2D2-LLB-R45-0413.”

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Exclusively at: L.L.Bean retail stores, online at www.llbean.com and in L.L.Bean catalogues from July 2015 through May 2016 for about $20

Importer/Distributor: GSI Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash.

Manufactured in: China

 

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2. Things Remembered Recalls Children’s Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Things-Remembered-Recalls-Childrens-Jewelry/

 

Recall Date: July 19, 2016

Recall Number: 16-228

                                                                               

Things Remembered Recalls Children’s Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Things-Remembered-Recalls-Childrens-Jewelry/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Silver bracelets and charm necklaces

 

Hazard: The clear surface coating on the bracelets and necklaces contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact Things Remembered for a full refund, including shipping charges, or a replacement gift of equal value.

 

Consumer Contact: Things Remembered toll-free at 866-902-4438 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@thingsremembered.com or online at www.thingsremembered.com and click on “Product Recalls” under “Company Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Things-Remembered-Recalls-Childrens-Jewelry/

 

Units: About 6,700 bracelets and 3,300 necklaces (in addition, 300 bracelets and 100 necklaces sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves silver heart bracelets and sweet charm necklaces for children. The 6-inch, silver-plated bracelets have 10 silver hearts and circle links, a lobster claw clasp, and one silver heart-shaped charm. The necklaces are gold plated on a 13-inch box chain with a 2-inch extender, a lobster claw closure and three charms – a pink ice cream cone, a pink crystal cupcake and a gold-plated tag with “SWEET” engraved.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Exclusively at: Things Remembered stores nationwide and online at www.thingsremembered.com from February 2015 through June 2016 for about $25.

Distributor/Manufacturer: Things Remembered, Inc., of Highland Heights, Ohio

Manufactured in: China

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://globalrecalls.oecd.org/Search.aspx?lang=en

 

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