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Tonight, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced eight new recalls stemming from violations of lead paint standards.

KB Toys -- Wooden Toys

About 10,000 units of the Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet and Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons, 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts and Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks are being voluntarily recalled by KB Toys, Inc.

Surface paints on the toys can contain excessive levels of lead.

Descriptions:

Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons and Learning Blocks Wagons -- The recalled wooden toy wagons have 28 blocks and a pull string. The wagons measure about 7½" x 13" and have blocks with letters, words, numbers, or pictures on them. "First Learning" or "My Kidz" are printed on the products' packaging, in addition to UPC #834162002158 or #834162002165.

10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts -- The recalled activity carts are three dimensional learning toys with various activities. The cart measures about 17¼" x 16½" x 7¾". "First Learning" and UPC #834162002127 are printed on the products' packaging.

Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks -- The recalled wooden toys have blocks that flip with letters, words, numbers, and pictures on them. The toy measures about 10 1/8" x 10¾" x 2¾". "First Learning" and UPC #834162001212 are printed on the products' packaging.

Sold at: KB Toys stores nationwide. The Pull-Along Wagons were sold from August 2005 to August 2007 for between $9 and $13. The 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $30. The Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks were sold from August 2006 to September 2007 for about $7.

These toys were manufactured in China. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any KB Toys retail store for a store credit.

Pictures of the recalled products are available on the CPSC website.

Kids II -- Baby Einstein Color Blocks

This recall involves the surface paint on the blue block included with the Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks, Model 30726 and Model 30881. The blocks are made of soft textures and come in different colors. Only date codes of GE7, GF7 and GG7 are included in this recall. The model number and date code are printed on the labels affixed to the green-colored block.

Roughly 35,000 units were sold at various retailers and specialty stores nationwide from June through September for between $10 and $13. They were distributed by Kids II Inc. and manufactured in China.

Consumers should take the recalled blue block away from children immediately and contact Kids II, 866.203.6788, to receive a free replacement of the affected block. A picture of the toy is available on the CPSC website.

Eveready Battery Co. -- Toy Flashlights

Over 75,000 of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" Medallion Squeeze Lights were sold nationwide between September 2006 and October 2007. Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excess levels of lead. Consumers should take the recalled light away from children immediately and contact the firm, 800.925.0628, to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.

The lights were imported by Eveready Battery Co. and manufactured in China. A photo of the flashlight is available on the CPSC website.

Dollar General -- Tumblers

Dollar General Merchandising is recalling about 63,000 Frankenstein tumblers that were sold in September 2007 for $1 each. The product is a green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumbler. It was manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.

Toys "R" Us -- CKI Children's Decorating Sets

About 15,000 children's toy decorating sets imported by Toys "R" Us and manufactured by CKI Toys of Hong Kong (actual manufacturing completed in China) are being recalled because surface paint on the back of the mirror contains excessive levels of lead.

These Totally Me! - Funky Room Decor Sets are designed to make various room decorating projects and include a clock, clock movement, satin fabric, round box, door hanger, mirror, paper mirror frame, glitter gluej, sticker sheet, foam shapes, sequins, seed beads, elastic cord, fabric flowers and gem stones. The mirror is the only part affected.

Consumers should take the recalled products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.

Dollar General -- Key Chains

Nearly 200,000 key chains with a coiled cord and a metal charm with an engraved inspirational word are being recalled by Dollar General for high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The key chains were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1. They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take the key chains away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.

Antioch Publishing - Bookmarks and Journals

About 150,000 bookmarks and journals imported by Antioch Publishing have excessive levels of lead. Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip on the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks and bracelets all contain excessive levels of lead. They were manufactured in China.

The character-themed bookmarks and journals include the following designs: Winnie the Pooh, lady bug and flower, hope and courage, star, sun and rainbow, sun and moon, coffee, follow him and cross, monkey and bananas, dragon, hugging cat, mother's touch, breast cancer, cherry blossoms, sweetheart and sassy.

Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch, 800-543-1515, for a refund.

Sports Authority -- Aluminum Water Bottles

Over 11,000 Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles have surface paint that contains excessive levels of lead. The items were sold at Sports Authority and come in different colors -- silver, blue, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the image of a mouse or blue with the image of a zebra. They measure between six and 10.5 inches tall. The product was manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.