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[April 14, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending April 12: 

PLUSH INSECT TOYS 

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys sold nationwide from March 2007 to December 2007. The recalled plush insect toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10½ inches in length. The product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71. 

Consumers should return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollartree.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

MAGNETIC DART BOARDS 

Henry Gordy International Inc. is recalling Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards sold exclusively at Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 to March 2008. Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. 

This recall involves magnetic dartboards with a black, green, blue, and white checkered design, and a red bulls eye. The magnetic dartboards measure about 5½ inches wide and were sold with two 2¾-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically attract to the dart board. 

Consumers should return the boards by first class mail to: Henry Gordy International Inc., 809A Market Street, Hermann, MO 65041 for a full refund including tax and shipping costs or contact Henry Gordy International Inc., at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org

CHILDREN'S BOOK SETS 

Dalmatian Press LLC is recalling Little Builder Children's Board Book Sets with Toys sold nationwide from August 2007 to February 2008. The cylinder on the toy concrete mixer and the tailgate on the toy dump truck can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves Little Builder Children's Board Book sets with ISBN 1-49373-215-9. The sets include four concept board books (colors, tools, 123, shapes) and two toy trucks (dump truck and concrete mixer truck). 

Consumers should return the entire book set to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange. 

Consumers can also contact Dalmatian Press at (866) 418-2572 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dalmatianpress.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANELS 

Gamewell FCI is recalling Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel sold nationwide from May 2007 to November 2007. The sounder on the panel's main circuit board can fail to alert when there is a malfunction. 

This recall involves Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series fire alarm control panels. The panels provide control, display and annunciation information. A complete list of the recalled panels can be found at www.recalls.org 

Gamewell-FCI is contacting customers directly and is providing a free repair kit. 

Consumers can also contact Gamewell-FCI at (800) 274-4324 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.gamewell-fci.com. More info at www.recalls.org

TOY ROBOTS 

OKK Trading Inc. is recalling Interchange Robot Toys sold at dollar stores nationwide from October 2007 to December 2007. Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead. 

The recalled robot toys were sold as a four piece set with various colored robots each carrying a gun in one hand and a shield in the other. “Interchange Robot” is printed on the outside packaging of the product. 

Consumers should return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund. 

Consumers can also contact OKK Trading at (877) 655-8697/OKK-TOYS between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.okktrading.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

SEASONAL PENS 

Michaels Stores Inc. is recalling Flower Writers; Christmas Writers; Easter Writers; and Spooky Writers Seasonal Writing Pens sold exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide from August 2007 to March 2008. The seasonal writing pens' surface coating contains high levels of lead. 

The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation. 

Consumers should return the pens to any Michaels store to receive a refund. 

Consumers can also contact Michaels' customer service at (800) 642-4235/(800) MICHAELS between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.michaels.com. More info at www.recalls.org

FAKE TEETH 

FUNTASTIC is recalling Hillbilly Teeth sold nationwide from March 2005 to March 2008. The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow. 

Consumers should contact FUNTASTIC at (800) 434-5207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for information on receiving a refund or visit www.funtastictoy.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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