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TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardNEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2009Release #09-091Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 834-8088CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: "High Speed" Pull Back Toy CarsUnits: About

150Importer: TDI International, of Los Angeles, Calif.Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled pull back toy car is yellow with "PROWL" printed on the side, "VICTOR" printed on the hood, and a blue and red police warning light on the top.Sold at: Small retail stores in Houston and Hidalgo, Texas from June 2008 through July 2008 for about $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TDI International for a full refund or a replacement toy.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TDI International toll-free at (877) 834-8088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09091.html

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1. Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One

World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09088.html)

2. Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and

Strangulation Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09089.html)

3. Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and

World Market Stores (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09090.html)

4. TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09091.html)

5. Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard

(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09092.html)

6. Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket

Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation

(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09093.html)

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1. Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One

World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 13, 2009

Release #09-088

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 525-2579

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By One World

Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation

with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following

consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Ryobi Corded Circular Saws

Units: About 12,400

Manufacturer: One World Technologies Inc., of , S.C.

Hazard: The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can

break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Ryobi corded circular saws with the following

model numbers: CSB123, CSB133L, and CSB142LZ. Circular saws included in this

recall have manufacturing date codes between 0836 and 0842 on the data plate

near the trigger handle of the saw. Circular saws with a green dot on or near

the data plate and on the outside of the package are not subject to this recall.

Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2008 through

November 2008 for between $30 and $70.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the circular saw and contact

One World Technologies Inc. to locate their nearest authorized service center to

schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact One World Technologies at

(800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the

firm's Web site at www.ryobitools.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall

product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09088.html

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2. Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and

Strangulation Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 13, 2009

Release #09-089

Firm's Recall Hotline: (213) 680-0388 (Collect)

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and Strangulation

Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation

with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following

consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Flashing Pacifiers

Units: About 38,000

Importer: Top Goods Trading, of Temple City, Calif.

Hazard: The flashing pacifiers do not comply with federal safety standards for

pacifiers. Although the pacifiers are marketed to older children and adults,

they could be given to babies and cause serious injury or death. The pieces of

the pacifier can separate, posing a choking hazard. The necklaces pose a

strangulation hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled flashing pacifier has a yellow heart-shaped mouth

guard and handle. There is a 15-inch cord attached to the handle. LED lights are

activated by pushing the heart-shaped handle into the base of the pacifier.

Sold at: Retail stores in the Los Angeles area from November 2007 through

November 2008 for about 50 cents.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier away from

children and contact Top Goods Trading for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Top Goods Trading collect

at (213) 680-0388 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall

product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09089.html

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3. Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and

World Market Stores

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 13, 2009

Release #09-090

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 967-5362

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and

World Market Stores

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation

with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following

consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds

Units: About 692,400

Distributor: Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Hazard:

Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on

the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades

present a strangulation hazard.

Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops

that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on

roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported with the Roman

shades and roll-up blinds involved in this recall. However, CPSC is aware of the

death of a child who became entangled in the lifting cord of a roll-up style

blind whose manufacturer and retailer has not yet been identified and at least

two deaths involving exposed inner cords on various styles of roman-style

shades.

Description: This recall involves four styles of shades, the "Canvass

Roman Shade" available in four different sizes (4'x 6', 5'x

6', 2.5' x 6' and 3'x 6') with sku numbers 376983, 376984,

376985, 384870; the "Sari Roman Shade" available in two colors (berry

and chocolate) with sku numbers 394700, 394701; and the "Buddha or Floral

Matchstick Blinds" sku numbers 407376, and 407221. A small tag on the back

of the Canvass and Sari Roman Shades states "World Market© Cost Plus,

Inc., Oakland, CA 94607, Made in India, 100% Cotton." In addition, this

recall involves other styles of wooden roll-up blinds, with or without valances,

that have the following SKU numbers: 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742, 499743,

400744, 400745, 400746 and 358064, 358065, 358066, 358067, 358068.

Sold at: Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from February 2006

through August 2008 for between $25 and $60.

Manufactured in: India and China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window

blinds/shades and return the product to any Cost Plus/World Market store to

obtain a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at

(877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web

site at www.worldmarket.com

Note: CPSC reminds consumers to examine all Roman Blinds and Roll-up shades in

their homes. If looped pull cords, exposed inner cords, or exposed lifting loops

are found and children are in the home or occasionally visit your home, please

consider replacing the blinds or shades with products that do not have exposed

pull cords or inner cords.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall

product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09090.html

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4. TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 13, 2009

Release #09-091

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 834-8088

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation

with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following

consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: "High Speed" Pull Back Toy Cars

Units: About 150

Importer: TDI International, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead,

violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled pull back toy car is yellow with "PROWL"

printed on the side, "VICTOR" printed on the hood, and a blue and red

police warning light on the top.

Sold at: Small retail stores in Houston and Hidalgo, Texas from June 2008

through July 2008 for about $2.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children

and contact TDI International for a full refund or a replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TDI International

toll-free at (877) 834-8088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall

product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09091.html

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5. Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 13, 2009

Release #09-092

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 737-5267

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation

with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following

consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Milan Vanity Stools

Units: About 89,000

Distributor: Cheyenne Industries Inc., of Little Rock, Ark.

Hazard: The recalled stools can become unstable due to loose screws, which can

cause the stool legs to separate or break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Cheyenne has received nine reports of incidents, including

seven resulting in minor injuries from the stool legs separating or breaking.

Description: This recall involves the Milan Vanity Stool Model GBS57A. The

stools are rectangular benches sitting about 18 inches off the ground, with

fabric-covered seat cushions and metal frames. UPC Code 0-50276-85472-2 is

printed on the identification tag on the underside of the seat cushion. Only

stools using four screws to hold the stool legs to a foot ring are impacted by

this recall.

Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond and other retailers nationwide from October 2004

through March 2006 for about $60.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately check the screws on their stools and if

the screws are stripped or cannot be tightened, or if a stool leg has broken,

consumers should stop using it and contact Cheyenne Industries for a free repair

kit. Consumers should not return the stools to the store where purchased.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cheyenne Industries at

(800) 737-5267 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the

firm's Web site at www.cheyennehomefurnishings.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall

product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09092.html

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6. Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket

Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 13, 2009

Release #09-093

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 361-3321

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket Failures

Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation

with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following

consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Stork Craft Baby Cribs

Units: About 535,000

Manufacturer: Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada

Hazard: The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and

mattress board can crack and break. When one or more support brackets break, the

mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib

rails, in which a child can become entrapped and suffocate.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of 10 incidents in which one or more mattress

support brackets broke. In several incidents, the support bracket broke causing

the mattress to collapse and create a gap between the mattress and crib rails.

CPSC received a report of a toddler who sustained bruises to his forehead. In

another incident a child reportedly became entrapped in the gap between the

mattress and the drop side rail with no injury.

Description: This recall involves Stork Craft Baby cribs. All cribs with

manufacturing and distribution dates between May 2000 and November 2008 are

included in this recall. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The

manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm's

name, address, and contact information are located on the assembly instruction

sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm's insignia

"storkcraft baby" is inscribed on the drop side teething rail of some

cribs.

Sold at: Major retailers including J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart stores

nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com and Walmart.com

from May 2000 through January 2009 for between $100 and $400.

Manufactured in: Canada, China and Indonesia

Remedy: CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the

recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their

baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free replacement kit,

with new mattress support brackets.

Consumer Contact: Contact Stork Craft toll-free at (866) 361-3321 anytime to

order the free replacement kit or log on to www.storkcraft.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall

product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09093.html

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public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of

types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is

committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,

electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The

CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs,

power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed

significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries

associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

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