If your child is obsessed with “sliming” people with stuff like Silly String or the green goop that delights kids on “Nickelodeon,” take note. JAKKS Pacific Inc. of Malibu, Calif., is recalling 1.3 million cans of “Spit Smatter” spray foam. The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to the user and people nearby. The company has received four reports of the aerosol cans breaking apart, including one incident that resulted in a laceration injury and several incidents involving property damage.

The “Spit Smatter” spray comes in a pressurized can, emits a colored foam, and comes in six flavors: “Original Smatter,” “Blueberry Smatter,” “Banana Cream Smatter,” “Lemon Meringue Smatter,” and “Fatter Smatter.” The brand name is printed on the can and the word “Nickelodeon” appears on the orange trigger mechanism. The product was manufactured in China and sold at discount department and toy stores between February 2002 and June 2003 for about $10 per can.

Immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and a full refund. Call JAKKS Pacific at (800) 554-5516 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at smatterrecall@jakks.net.

If your little hunny bunny got a fuzzy-wuzzy for Easter – go check the toy basket. Small Small World of Englewood, N.J., is recalling 75,000 “Egg Dippers” Easter Plush Toys (also manufactured in China) and sold at department and specialty stores from February 2003 through April 2003 for about $8. The seams can separate and allow small beads to be released, presenting an hazard to young children. There have been two reports of children ingesting beads that leaked from these plush toys. No injuries have been reported.

The recall includes four animal toys. The white rabbit has a purple egg, the green rabbit has a yellow egg, and the purple bear has a purple egg. All the eggs read “Happy Easter.” The yellow duck, however, carries a green egg which reads “You’re Egg-stra Special.” Each toy has a permanent label which reads: “The Boyd’s Collection, Ltd.”

If your tyke got one of these for Easter, call the company at (800) 377-3050 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.

And finally, for you travelers, Franzus Co. LLC of Beacon Falls, Conn., is recalling 29,000 international adapter plugs. The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers. The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the plugs separating, but no injuries have been reported. You can thank China for manufacturing this product, too.

The black or white plastic adapter plugs have names of specific countries or regions where the plugs are intended for use written on the side. The writing includes “NORTHERN EUROPE,” “GREAT BRITAIN,” “NO. AMERICA,” “AUSTRALIA” and “SO. EUROPE.” Except for the names of these countries and regions, the recalled plugs have no other writing on them. Plugs with “MADE IN USA” printed between the prongs or have a screw between the prongs are not included in the recall.

Catalog and retail stores sold the adapter plugs in sets of five from April 2002 through June 2003 for between $10 and $40.

For a free replacement, consumers can contact Franzus Co. at (800) 706-7063 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at service@franzus.com.

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