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Lead Poisoning & Consumer Products

Recalls from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission

The most recent lead related recalls have been listed here for your convenience. For more information on lead poisoning hazards and prevention go to our Health & Safety Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program page and the UT Youth Environment and Health web site.

Apr. 18, 2008 - Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure -- Recall Notice Release #08-250

Apr. 16, 2008 - Push Toys Recalled by Santa's Toy Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-249

Apr. 10, 2008 - Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-248

Apr. 10, 2008 - FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-247

Apr. 9, 2008 - OKK Trading Recalls Toy Robots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-246

Apr. 3, 2008 - Children's 'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Release Notice #08-239

Mar. 25, 2008 - Daily Herald, News Article - Lead found in vinyl diaper bags, changing pads. A report issued by the Center for Environmental Health found high levels of lead in diaper bags and changing pads prompting the Illinois attorney general's office to ask major retailers to pull the products off the shelves.

Mar. 25, 2008 - Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-231

Mar. 21, 2008 - Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Easter Egg Containers and Spinning Egg Tops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-229

Mar. 20, 2008 - Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC -- Recall Alert #08-551

Mar. 18, 2008 - Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-226

Mar. 12, 2008 - Toy Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles Recalled by S.U. Wholesale Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-219

Feb. 22, 2008 - Children's Memory Testing Cards REcalled by Riverside Publishing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-546

Feb. 22, 2008 - Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure -- Read the Recall Notice Release #08-200

Feb. 14, 2008 - Mission City Press Recalls Girl's Bracelet Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-194

Feb. 7, 2008 - Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure -- Recall Notice Release #08-187

Feb. 5, 2008 - Children's Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-184

Feb. 5, 2008 - Children's Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard --Recall Notice Release #08-183

Jan. 24, 2008 - RR Donnelley Recalls Educational Assessment Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-539

Jan. 24, 2008 - Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-174

Jan. 23, 2008 - Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-172

Jan. 17, 2008 - Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-169

Jan. 16, 2008 - Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-537

Jan. 16, 2008 - Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-165

Jan. 15, 2008 - Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-164

Jan. 10, 2008 - Kash N' Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-162

Jan. 3, 2008 - Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -- Recall Notice Release #08-154