Gear & electronics recalls

Monitors, humidifiers, batteries, magnets, chargers, and kid-adjacent electronics. 356 on file.

CriticalNovember 21, 2006About 2.4 million play sets (an additional 2 million play sets were sold worldwide) units

Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mattel's Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets

The recalled Polly Pocket play sets contain plastic dolls and accessories that have small magnets. The magnets measure 1/8 inch in diameter and are imbedded in the hands and feet…

Toys & playGear & electronicsBath, pool & outdoors

ModerateJuly 18, 2006About 29,000 units

Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard

The recalled humidifiers are white or black plastic with blue or green tinted water tanks. "Hunter" and "NiteGlo" are printed on the humidifier. The model numbers and tank size…

Gear & electronics

ModerateMarch 29, 2006About 8,000 units

Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard

The Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine is 10 inches by 11 inches and was sold in blue or green. The radio-controlled Stunt Machine comes with one charger, one 9.6V…

Toys & playGear & electronics

ModerateJanuary 24, 2006About 4,100 units

CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits

Each kit contains a variety of safety equipment including a "Forever Flashlight," which does not use batteries. Shaking the flashlight for 30 seconds provides about 5 minutes of…

Gear & electronics

High riskMay 12, 2005About 7,000 units

CPSC, Pamela Drake Inc. Announce Recall of Wooden Push Toys

The recall includes six different multi-colored, solid wooden push toys, including an airplane, tractor, dump truck, fire truck, and a two-piece circus train with train cars and a…

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