Schylling Associates Recalls Duck Family Collectable Toy Due To High Lead Paint Level

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Duck Family Collectable Wind-Up Toy

Units: About 3,500

Importer: Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

Hazard: Surface paints on the ducks contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled Duck Family consists of a large wind-up duck, which pulls three little ducks. They are made of tin and are primarily yellow in color.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.schylling.com

International Sourcing Ltd's Toy Dragster and Funny Car Recalled Due To Excess Lead Paint

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: Dragster and Funny Car toy

Units: About 7,500

Importer: International Sourcing Ltd (ISL), of Springfield, Mo.

Hazard: Surface paint on the wheels and engine of the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes plastic models of a dragster and funny car. The dragster is approximately 22 inches long, black in color with various sponsor decals on the toys. The funny car is approximately 14 inches long and is also black in color. Both models have the ISL logo imprinted on the underside.

Sold at: National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events through Schumacher Racing, and Matco Tools through door to door sales by its representatives from March 2007 through September 2007.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return it to International Sourcing Ltd. for a full refund or replacement product.

Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls “Big Red” Wagons Due To High Level Of Lead Paint

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: “Big Red” Wagons

Units: About 7,200

Importer: Northern Tool & Equipment Co., of Burnsville, Minn.

Hazard: Surface paints on the wagon and handle contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled wagon has a red painted, steel deck with removable wooden sides. The wheels have ball bearings and air-filled tires.

Sold through: Northern Tool & Equipment catalog, Web site, and retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $60.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Customers should immediately take the recalled wagon away from children and return it to any Northern Tool store for a free replacement.

Laceration Hazard Leads To Recall Of Swimways Corp,s "Skippy" Pool Toys

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: “Skippy” Pool Toys

Units: About 31,000

Manufacturer: Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Hazard: The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users’ hands during launching of the toy.

Incidents/Injuries: Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child’s hand. Another child’s thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.

Description: This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. “WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China” is printed on the bottom of the fish.

Sold at: Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.

Fisher-Price's Laugh & Learn Kitchen Toys Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Laugh & Learn™ Learning Kitchen™ Toys

Units: About 155,000

Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.

Hazard: Pieces of the faucet or the clock hands can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 48 reports of small parts separating from the toys, including two reports of children gagging on pieces, one report of a child who started choking on a piece and one report of a child who choked on a piece.

Description: The recall involves a play kitchen learning toy with a pretend refrigerator, range and sink. The product’s item number L5067 is stamped in several locations on the toy and printed on the product’s packaging above the UPC.

Sold at: Various retail and toy specialty stores nationwide from May 2007 through October 2007 for about $70.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit.

Humidifier From Hunter Fan Co. Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Warm Mist Carefree Humidifier

Units: About 84,000

Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.

Hazard: Water used in the humidifier can leak into the unit’s electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving a water leak, including one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Warm Mist CareFree humidifiers sold in white and black with blue or green tinted water tanks. “Hunter” and “NiteGlo” are printed on the humidifier. Model numbers are listed on a white label on the bottom of the humidifier. Model numbers and tank sizes are listed in the chart below.

Model Numbers	Name	Size	Description
36200	Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35201, 36201	Carefree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35202, 36204	CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35203, 36203, 37203	CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a green tinted water tank
35207, 36207	CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2 Gallon	White plastic with a blue tinted water tank
35253, 36253	CareFree® Humidifier Warm Mist	2.5 Gallon	Black plastic with a blue tinted water tank

Sold at: Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, discount and hardware stores nationwide, as well as through mail order catalogs and Web retailers from September 2005 through February 2007 for between $40 and $65.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled humidifiers. Consumers should contact Hunter Fan to receive a free replacement humidifier or refund.

Jessica Seinfeld's Recipe For Making Delicious "Brownies (WITH CARROT AND SPINACH)"

These brownies fool everyone! You won’t believe how scrumptious they are (or how good they are for you) until you make them yourself. Just don’t serve them warm—it’s not until they’re completely cool that the spinach flavor totally disappears.

Prep: 15 minutes • Total: 55 minutes • Makes 12 brownies • Packable

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate

• 1⁄2 cup carrot puree (After peeling and trimming the ends, steam for 10-12 minutes and then puree in a food processor for 2 minutes)

• 1⁄2 cup spinach puree (Steam for 30 to 40 seconds, then puree in a food processor for 2 minutes)

• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar

• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tablespoons trans-fat-free soft tub margarine spread

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 2 large egg whites

• 3⁄4 cup oat flour, or all-purpose flour

• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2 Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or over a very low flame.

3 In a large bowl, combine the melted chocolate, vegetable purees, sugar, cocoa powder, margarine, and vanilla, and whisk until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.

4 Whisk in egg whites. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt with a wooden spoon.

5 Pour the batter into the pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 bars.

Joy: These brownies are low in calories (only 133 per brownie) and saturated fat. They’re also packed with 3 grams of fiber (which is just crazy for a brownie!), while spinach and carrots provide two powerful antioxidants that help your kids’ eyes stay healthy.

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