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Oct 09 2007

Starbucks Recalls Kids Cup

Published by Mommy Zabs under Toys, Recall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2007
Release #08-017 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 288-4008
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Starbucks Recalls Children’s Plastic Cups Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

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: Starbucks Children’s Plastic Cups

Units: About 250,000

Importer: Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.

Hazard: If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children’s plastic 10-ounce cups. Styles include: “Dot” Red Ladybug; “Dash” Green Turtle; Bunny Pink; and Chick Yellow cups.

Sold exclusively at: Starbucks stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2007 for about $6.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from young children and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Starbucks at (888) 288-4008 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.starbucks.com

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Oct 04 2007

Once Again Children’s Recalls Galore

Published by Mommy Zabs under Featured, Toys, Lead, Recall

Yes It’s true. More than a half million toys imported from China were recalled today. The CPSC released 10 different recalls on childrens’ products today. Does anybody else wonder why the CPSC seems to do this in batches?

Yes, once again I have one of the products. The Baby Einstein blocks. Fortunately they are dated before the tainted ones are. Please make sure to look at the products belos. If an item looks familiar click to read more information. Pass these links on to your friends if you think they may have a tainted product. The email link on the bottom of the post pages will give you an easy way to do that. They will thank you.

Taken from Reuters, Toy recalls fuel momentum toward U.S. safety reforms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. product safety agency came under fire in Congress on Thursday over a wave of recalls of lead-tainted children’s toys made in China, with Democrats calling for changes at the federal watchdog.

“Let’s face it — our consumer product safety system is busted and in need of major reform,” said Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin at a Senate subcommittee hearing.

He called for more funding for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and praised legislation that would give the agency more staff, as well as tougher rules to deal with globalized manufacturing and shoddy imported goods.

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Oct 04 2007