November 07, 2024
Business

Recalls

The following recalls have been announced:

. About 4 million Groovy Grabber children’s bracelets, manufactured by A&A Global Industries, because the paint on the metallic part of the bands contains high levels of lead, which is toxic for children and can cause adverse health effects if ingested.

The flexible bracelets are made from metal bands wrapped in plastic covers that are decorated with a variety of colors and designs. The designs include smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, cats, aliens, checker boards and flames. They were sold at vending machines in department, grocery and discount stores, as well as shopping malls around the country between November 2005 and March 2007.

For more information, call 800-638-6000 ext. 314 or visit http:///www.aaglobalind.com or http:///www.cpsc.gov.

. About 396,000 metal key chains, imported by Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., because they contain high levels of lead, which is toxic for children and can cause adverse health effects if ingested.

The recall includes three styles of key chain: a flip flop, a single letter and dangling charms. The flip-flop chains came in purple, yellow and aqua blue, with a flower on top of the flip flop. The letter key chains have a single, silver English letter. The dangling charms key chains feature small objects including a cross, flower, shamrock and heart hanging from a silver chain. The packaging for all three styles has “Key Chain” and “Dollar General $1.25” printed on the front.

The key chains were sold at Dollar General stores around the country between December 2005 and January 2007. For a refund or replacement product, return the key chain to the place of purchase. For more information, call 800-678-9258 or visit http:///www.dollargeneral.com or http:///www.cpsc.gov.

. About 32,000 Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 bicycles, distributed by Dynacraft BSC Inc., because the frame can crack, putting riders at risk of falls and crashes. The company has received two reports of cracked frames.

The recall includes Triax PK7 bikes with model number 8509-24 and Vertical PK7 bikes with model number 8596-71T. The Triax bikes were manufactured between October 2005 and May 2006. The Vertical bikes were manufactured between August and December 2004. The model numbers and manufacturing dates are written on a label stuck to the frame.

The bikes were sold at Target stores around the country between September 2004 and early February 2007. For a full refund, including sales tax, return the bikes to a Target store. For more information, call 800-551-0032 or visit http:///www.dynacraftbike.com, http:///www.target.com or http:///www.cpsc.gov.


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