Recall information

[February 08, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Feb. 6:

CHILDREN'S BRACELETS 

Schurman Fine Papers is recalling Papyrus Brand Greeting Cards with bracelets sold nationwide from February 2004 to September 2009. The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves Papyrus brand children's greeting cards sold with an attached wooden bead bracelet. The front of the card says "Happy Birthday To You" and includes an attached bead in the shape of a heart with the word "smile" printed on it. The back of the greeting card reads, "BD 63401 | © Jean Card & Gift Company" and the card insert reads, "USA $6.95 | CAN $10.50 | Made in China | © Jean Card & Gift Company" and includes UPC number 734524634013 in the lower right hand corner. 

Consumers should contact Schurman Fine Papers at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on how to receive a refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS 

New Mode Sportswear is recalling 21 Pro USA Children's Pullovers and Hoodies sold on the West Coast from January 2006 to July 2006. The children's sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves children's hooded pullover and zip hooded sweatshirts in sizes S-XL.  Brand name "21 Pro USA" Sportswear and RN#92952 are printed on a label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings or return the garments to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact New Mode Sportswear at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.21prousa.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S JACKETS 

GTM Sportswear Inc. is recalling Children's Jackets with Drawstrings sold nationwide from  January 2003 to December 2009. The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves children's hooded nylon jackets in sizes XXS-XL (2T-16) and in various colors. "GTM Sportswear" is printed on a label sewn in the neck of the garments. Styles include Youth Medalist Jacket (YJA180), Youth Legacy Jacket (YJAPT01), Youth Eclipse Jacket (YLJA186), Youth Dominator Jacket (YJA3800), Youth Booster Jacket (YJA150), Youth Achiever Jacket (YJA161).

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings or return the jackets to their place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact GTM Sportswear at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and on Saturday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., or visit www.gtmsportswear.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TOY JEWELRY SETS 

Playmates Toys is recalling Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets sold nationwide from November 2008 to November 2009. A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law. 

This recall involves charms sold with the Tiny Tink and Friends toy jewelry sets. The charm is attached to a cord using a metal ring and cylinder and included with the sets as a separate accessory that children can attach to the toy necklace, bracelet or key chain.  A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Playmates Toys at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.playmatestoys.com for a replacement charm accessory. More info at www.recalls.org.

TOY GUNS 

Dollar General is recalling Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets sold at Dollar General stores in 35 states from September 2009 to October 2009. The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall includes a Special Forces Weapons and Accessories Set and a SWAT Police Play Equipment Set. Each set includes two toy guns and related accessories. The number 48JQH09 is printed on the right side of the larger gun included in the recalled sets. 

Consumers should return the toys guns to any Dollar General for a full refund or a replacement product. 

Consumers can also contact Dollar General Corp. at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollargeneral.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]