Three fleece hoodie and t-shirt sets have been recalled by manufacturer Children’s Apparel Network for containing excessive levels of lead in the coating on their zipper pulls, in violation of the federal lead paint standard. The hoodies came in three designs: a Snow White design, a Mickey Mouse design, and a Cars design. They were sold exclusively at Target...
CNN reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized 1,300 Halloween costumes containing high levels of lead, made in China, that were on their way to the State of Washington. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the costumes contain 11 times the allowable limit for lead.
Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistol Toys are being recalled due to their surface paints containing levels of lead that exceed federal safety standards. The toys were sold at Halloween and specialty stores nationwide from April 2008 through May 2012. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on returning the product for...
