Name of Product: Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys
Hazard: If the small toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. Surgery is required to remove the toy from the body, if ingested. Medical professionals and parents should be aware that there is a possibility that the toys might not show up on an x-ray.
Immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Contact: Target at 800- 440-0680 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “School/Stationery/Seasonal” for more information, or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page.
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HoMedics Recalls Massagers Due to Electric Shock and Burn Hazards
HoMedics handheld massagers - The cord can break near the base of the massager and expose the wires, posing an electric shock and burn hazards.
Contact: HoMedics toll-free at 888-803-0509 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.homedics.com and click on the Product Recall tab for more information.
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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Chalk Note Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
The mugs can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard to users.
Contact: Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday or online at www.pier1.com and click on “Product Notes & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Michaels Recalls Ceramic Travel Mugs Due to Burn Hazard
The mug’s lid does not fit securely and can cause liquids to leak from the bottom of the lid when tilted, posing a burn hazard. Also, the mug does not have a silicone hand wrap so the consumer could burn their hand on the side walls of the mug.
Contact: Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Osprey Recalls Child Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Poco child carriers have an issue where a child seated in the carrier can slip through the leg openings, posing a fall hazard to children.
Contact: Osprey toll-free at 866-951-5197 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at pocoseatpad@ospreypacks.com or online at www.ospreypacks.com and click on “Poco Safety Notices” on the navigation bar at the top right hand corner of the page for more information.
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Night Lights Recalled by AM Conservation Group Due to Fire Hazard, where the night lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Contact: AM Conservation Group toll free at 866 878-1060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.amconservationgroup.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
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