About 4,500 Eli's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums, imported by The Boyds Collection Ltd

The following recalls have been announced:

About 4,500 Eli's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums, imported by The Boyds Collection Ltd., because the red paint on the American flag-themed drums contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children. No injuries have been reported. Details: by phone at 877-772-3277 ext. 2179; by Web at http://www.boydsstuff.com or http://www.cpsc.gov; by e-mail at safety@boydsstuff.com.

About 112,000 Rainforest Open Top Take-Along baby swings, imported by Fisher-Price, because a baby can shift to one side of the swing and get caught between the frame and the seat. An additional 15,000 swings were sold outside of the U.S. The company has received 60 reports of babies getting trapped in this manner, resulting in cuts, bumps, bruises and red marks. Details: by phone at 888-303-5631; by Web at http://www.service.mattel.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

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Posted: 06/13/2007  Popularity: 150