Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent More »

Target Recalls Children’s Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and More »

Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard

Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access

The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items. US Consumer Product More »

Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure

The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. More »

Toy Keys with Remote Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard

The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp More »

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Take toys to agency and help hospital

Take toys to agency and help hospital
A CAERPHILLY travel agency is asking people to donate toys to help raise money for Velindre Hospital. Paul Morgan of Morgan Travel is appealing to the local community to help raise funds for the hospital, by launching a 2011 toy appeal.
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Justin Bieber's haircut cost me 0000!
That cost one toy maker a lot of money, NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — When Justin Bieber chopped off his trademark shaggy sideswept hairdo last February, legions of tween "Beliebers" gasped in shock. So did one 49-year-old veteran toy maker who delivered the
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In DC, Manalapan father promotes toy safety
WASHINGTON — When Andrew Hartung learned the Consumer Product Safety Commission would take a vote Wednesday on bolstering safety for toys and children's products, and that his support would be welcome, the Manalapan man didn't hesitate to hop on a
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Woman sues sex toy company after injuring herself using vibrator
BY Larry Mcshane April Bonjour says her pleasure turned quickly to pain while using a "vibrator/dildo" with her boyfriend last November when the sex toy caused a sharp vaginal pain and massive bleeding. "I started to get faint from the loss of blood,"
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Holiday toy season is nearly here
And toys are among the first things they look to buy. "Kids are the easiest to shop for to start with, and they're the first ones that come to mind," said toy expert Marianne Szymanski, founder and president of Toy Tips Inc. "The first ones grandma
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Toys R Us in m pool payout
From: AP A MASSACHUSETTS jury has ordered Toys 'R Us to pay more than $ 20 million to the family of a woman who was killed when an inflatable pool slide partially collapsed at a 2006 party. The Salem Superior Court verdict, returned Thursday,
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KENNEWICK: New toy store opens Friday
By Loretto J. Hulse Check out the new toy store in downtown Kennewick during a grand opening at 10 am on Friday. The store, Nico & Lily Toys, is at 224 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick. Owner, Stacy Harbor-Van Hoy, and her children, Nico and Lily,
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Mattel nears deal to buy Hit Entertainment
By Daniel Schäfer, Anousha Sakoui and Ben Fenton in London Mattel, the world's largest toy company, which makes Barbie dolls, is close to a £500m deal to buy the children's media group behind Bob the Builder and Thomas the Tank Engine from Apax
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Minneapolis is offering free testing of toys for lead

Minneapolis is offering free testing of toys for lead
The toxic substance tends to be found more often in older toys and those made in China, a city official said. Jennifer Tschida noticed her infant son chewing on a vinyl dinosaur one day when she picked him up at his day care center.
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Toys 'R' Us Opens Its Doors In Chesterfield
It's one of the biggest retailers in the UK and, this morning, Toys 'R' Us opened it's doors in Chesterfield. By 9.10 am there were already hundreds of parents and children walking around and taking in the aisles – all declaring that it was a good day
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JP's favorite toys and games
By David Taber Dinosaurs, friendship bracelets, X-Men and chemistry sets are favorites of local kids, according to local toy and game shop owners. Kim Mitchell, owner of Boing! JP's Toy Shop at 667 Centre St. , and Paul Bryant, co-owner of JP Comics
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Toymaker to pay .1 mln over recalled toy dart gun
Each set came with a toy gun, darts and a small target. The commission has provisionally accepted the settlement with the Plainfield, New Jersey, company, the CPSC said in a statement. "In agreeing to the settlement, Henry Gordy denies CPSC staff
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Tech Beat: New toys shine at Time to Play showcase
Innovative new toys are looking to light up the holiday season — literally. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report. Then come back here and refresh the page. It's all around us every day, but light looks to be a hot seller this coming holiday
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Delaware Train Show, Octoberfest Toy Show coming to New Castle
By Vivian Gomez The third annual Delaware Train Show and the Octoberfest Toy Show are both coming to New Castle this month. The train show will run from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Nur Shrine Center, 198 S. Dupont Highway, New Castle.
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MAKE Volume 28: Toys & Games
By Mark Frauenfelder at 9:43 am Monday, Oct 17 [Video Link] Becky Stern says: "MAKE Volume 28 hits makers' passion for play head-on with a 28-page special section devoted to Toys and Games, including a toy “pop-pop” steamboat made from a mint tin,
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Hasbro 2012: Check out new toys for 'Avengers,' 'Amazing Spider-Man,' and

Hasbro 2012: Check out new toys for 'Avengers,' 'Amazing Spider-Man,' and
by Darren Franich The New York Comic-Con kicks off today, but the festivities got off to an early start last night, when Hasbro hosted a preview of their 2012 slate of toys. Since the manufacturer has the rights to big franchises like Avengers and The
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iPhone users finally have new toy
The iPhone4S official goes on sale on Friday and Calgarians at Market Mall stayed there all through the night to get their hands on the coveted device. The iPhone4S is finally on sale today and lineups for the revamped version of Apple's superphone are
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Toy and model train event and railway poster exhibition at National Railway
In preparation for the museum's toy and model train event, during the October half term, the Little Play Trains have been tested out before visitors get a chance to take a ride on them. “Staff were thrilled to get on board the pedal trains,” said Zoe
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A Google Sex Toy?

A Google Sex Toy?
While the Googlher sex toy is not a purchasable item, there is an extended howto featuring a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough for making your own. The device was brought to my attention by Katie Nolan in a video for Guyism, a website in the vein of
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China toy manufacturing industry, 2011
NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: China toy manufacturing Industry, 2011 is valuable for anyone who wants to invest in the toy manufacturing
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BILLIONAIRE TOY OF THE DAY: A 00 Toilet That Will Wash And Dry Your Backside
The toilet, which costs 81 times the amount of your standard Home Depot toilet, has a touch-screen remote that flushes, cleans and dries its user. It also provides heat and music, and settings can be saved for each member of the family.
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ABATE holds Toy Run this Sunday

ABATE holds Toy Run this Sunday
By HILLARY THOMPSON WOOD RIVER – Motorcyclists and teddy bears are two things that usually do not go together; however, they do in the case of ABATE's Toy Run. ABATE (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) of Illinois Piasa-Gateway Chapter is holding
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Passion for toy cars to land them in F1 factory
The model then would be placed on a remote control toy car that was be provided by Red Bull and the contest begins. The first round of qualification was based on the design of the car by the participants. This was judged by the city.
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14000 wooden musical toys recalled because of choking risk
By AP, WASHINGTON — About 14000 musical wooden table toys made by Battat Inc. are being voluntarily recalled because of the risk of choking on small parts of the toy. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that small pegs from the
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Rihanna's New Boy Toy is a British Boxer?

Rihanna's New Boy Toy is a British Boxer?
According to People.com, the single 23-year-old stepped out in London with British boxer and model Dudley O'Shaughnessy, who appeared in the music video for her latest single, "We Found Love." The pair reportedly were photographed exiting the popular
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Mattel Delivers the Hottest Toys & Games for a Magical 2011 Holiday Season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Bringing innovative and imaginative play experiences to kids this holiday season, Mattel Inc., the world's leading toy maker, once again delivers an exciting list of the hottest toys and games for the
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Limits of federal regulation: Will government ever have enough money and
By Jan C. Ting There are constant demands on government for more regulation to insure the safety of food, toys, and many other products. Should the government certify which foods are organic and natural? Should the government certify that toys or baby
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Toy Exhibition in Paris Explores Meaning Behind Playthings
By LAUREN HOUSSIN “Barbie Foot,” 2009, by Chloé Ruchon, is part of the “Of Toys and Men” show at the Grand Palais in Paris. A new exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris focuses its attention on the history of toys, from antiquity to the present day.
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