Bratz Makeup Sketch Book Recall
MGA Entertainment of Van Nuys, California, has recalled 6,200 units of the Bratz Makeup Design Sketch Book. This product has the potential to be contaminated with Staphylococcus warneri and Staphylococcus intermedius. MGA is recalling products produced between November 5, 2010 and February 25, 2011. The recalled Bratz makeup sketch books can be identified by the batch code and/or item number printed on the back cover of the sketch book. The UPC for product number 504788 is: 0-35051-50478-8.
Through finished product testing, elevated levels of bacteria was found in the eye shadow portion of this product. This is significant because both Staphylococcus warneri and Staphylococcus intermedius can cause an infection in the eye that can lead to reduced vision:
S. warneri rarely causes disease in humans. Wounds in the eye increase risk of infection and may result in symptoms such as pain and decreased visual acuity. S. intermedius is a very rare cause of infection in humans and risks are typically associated with veterinary exposures. For certain individuals, such as those with compromised immune systems, introduction into the eye by either microorganism may result in infection, which, if left untreated, may lead to sight-threatening complications.
To date there have been no reports of illness or injury associated with this product.
Magnetic Toy Intestinal Injury Hazard Prompts Recall
Attorney Elliot Olsen has recovered money for children who swallowed magnets that were part of a toy or other product. If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can cause the intestines to knot up or tear. Surgery is often required to remove the magnets and repair the damage.
Contact Pritzker Olsen product safety attorneys if your child has swallowed magnets.
Injury and Defects Prompt Baja Motorsports Recall
A serious burn injury to one child and many other defect reports have resulted in a Baja Motorsports Mini Bike and Go-Cart recall, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Magnetic Buckyballs Toys Pose Intestinal Injury Hazard
Almost 200,000 Buckyballs High Powered Magnet toy sets are being recalled due to a choking and intestinal perforation hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.
New York City-based Maxfield and Oberton, LLC is issuing the recall because the magnetic toy sets are non-compliant with ASTM International’s toy safety standard No. F963-08. This industry standard, effective August 2009, regulates the strength of magnets that can be sold to children of certain ages. The Buckyballs toy sets are marketed to children 13 and older, but the strength of the magnets, according to the standard, is too strong for that age group.
Children’s Choking Deaths Prompt Toy Dart Gun Recall
A toy gun recall is being issued after two asphyxiation (choking) deaths of a 9-year-old boy in Chicago, Illinois and a 10-year-old boy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.
The recall of this defective children’s toy involves 1.8 million “Auto Fire” dart gun sets being recalled by Family Dollar Stores, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. The soft, pliable darts pose a serious choking and asphyxiation hazard to children.
Child Injuries Prompt Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies Recall
Dozens of child injuries have prompted the recall of 2.5 million potentially defective Push Around and Whisper Ride buggies, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The manufacturer, Step 2 Company of Streetsboro, Ohio has received 28 reports of the buggy handle detaching due to a loose pin. Two of these incidents involved child injuries that required professional medical attention and 26 involved scrapes and scratches. The toys come in various colors and have a red “Step 2″ logo on the handle.
