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CKI Recalls Children's Decorating
Sets Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
October 5, 2007
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children's Toy Decorating Sets
Units: About 15,000
Importer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Manufacturer: CKI Toys, of Hong Kong
Hazard: Surface paint on the back of the recalled mirror contains
excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These Totally Me! - Funky Room Décor Sets are designed to
make various room décor projects and includes a clock, clock movement,
satin fabric, round box, door hanger, mirror, paper mirror frame,
glitter glue, sticker sheet, foam shapes, sequins, seed beads, elastic
cord, fabric flowers, and gem stones. The part containing lead is the
mirror.
Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from May 2007
through September 2007 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away
from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for
store credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us
toll-free at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit
the firm's Web site.
To see this recall including pictures of the recalled products, please
go to
CPSC's web site.
For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our
Healthy
Environments Section.
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