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Old 11-22-2005, 04:16 PM
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Icon4 FYI ~ 4 Recalls (One is Toys R Us Crib)

Delta Enterprise Corp. Announce Recall of Certain Cribs Sold at Toys R Us
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: Lov's "Europa" Natural Color Cribs

Units: About 335

Manufacturer: Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The cribs paint contains high levels of lead. Lead poisoning in children
is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems
and growth retardation.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The cribs are made of wood and are natural color. Only cribs that
are labeled Lov's Europa with "Style # 4827-2 M.F.G. No.: W 24088 Date: 22 JUN
2004" are included in the recall. The brand, style and date code are printed on
a label attached to the mattress support platform.
Sold: Exclusively at Toys R Us nationwide from July 2004 through August 2005 for
about $200.

Manufactured In: Indonesia

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled crib immediately and return to
retailer where purchased for a credit or refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Delta Enterprise Corp.
toll-free at (877) 660-3777 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm's Web site at www.deltaenterprise.com

To view this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product(s), please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06036.html

CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Viking Chubbies Toy Cars

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: Viking Chubbies Toy Cars

Units: About 1,900

Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

Hazard: The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking
hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Viking Chubbies 10-inch toy sedans sold with
two figurines. The multi-colored toys are made of plastic. The toy figurines
measure about 3-inches tall. "Viking Toys," "Sweden" and "Made in Thailand" are
printed on the bottom of the car.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2005 for
about $14.

Manufactured In: Thailand

Remedy: Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on
returning the product for a free replacement item of similar value.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings
at (800) 445-8347 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com

Media Contact: Sue Tice at (973) 316-2500 Ext. 232 or email at
sue.tice@intplay.com

To view this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product(s), please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06033.html

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2005
Release #06-034

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 445-8347
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, International Playthings Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Vehicles

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: Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles

Units: About 6,000

Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

Hazard: Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description: The recalled Flexitoys Monster-Size vehicles are plastic toys that
measure approximately 5 1/2-inches in length. Models included in the recall are:
dump truck (model 9000-1), race car (model 9000-2), tractor (model 9000-3), SUV
(model 9000-4), fire truck (model 9000-5) and digger truck (model 9000-6). The
name and model numbers are stamped on the underside of the plastic vehicles.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2005
for about $4.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on how
to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings
at (800) 445-8357 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com

Media Contact: Sue Tice at (973) 316-2500 Ext. 232 or email at
sue.tice@intplay.com

To view this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product(s), please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06034.html

************************************************** ************************************

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2005
Release #06-035

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 925-6278
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Sets

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: 10-in-1 Activity Trunks by Kid Connection

Units: About 7,200 units

Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Hazard: Some of the toys in these trunks contain small parts, posing a choking
hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled "10-IN-1 Wood Activity Trunk" is a wood box with a
removable lid. The trunk measures about 7-inches wide by 8 ½-inches high by 14
½-inches long. The toy set provides 10 different activities, including a
pounding bench, puzzle, stacking rings, bead maze/runner, wood alphabet blocks,
wood stacking blocks of various shapes, wood train engine, and plastic building
blocks. One side of the trunk contains an abacus with five rows of colored
beads. The other side of the trunk contains the shape sorter and pictures of a
yellow tiger and purple bear with building blocks. No writing is on the box. The
red cardboard packaging reads, "kidconnection®" and "10-IN-1 Wood Activity
Trunk."

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through September
2005 for about $15.
Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children
and return the product to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT
Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmart.com and click
on "Product Recalls" for more information.

To view this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product(s), please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06035.html
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