Recalls on toys!
Tanya in WA
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I thought ya'll might wanna know all this!
-Tanya in WA (state)
From: LifeMinders <myminders@...>
TANYA'S FAMILY MINDERS FOR 6/30/99:
* Hasbro Recalls Lightsaber Toys with Faulty Battery Compartment
* Nationwide Recall of Dive Sticks Underway
* Sock Monkey Recalled
* Just In: Another Recall of Infant Carriers
*Is Your Child Overweight?
* Safe Sun for Kids
* 10 Ways to Nurture Your Family's Spirit
-----------------------------------------------------------
-Health, Safety and Nutrition-
HASBRO RECALLS LIGHTSABER TOYS WITH FAULTY BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Attention parents of Star Wars fans.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hasbro Inc. are recalling
about 618,000 Star Wars Lightsaber toys for repair. The spring in the battery
compartments of these toys can dislodge, causing a burning hazard if the
batteries overheat or rupture.
Two models of Lightsaber toys are involved in this recall.
The Darth Maul(TM) Double-Bladed Lightsaber with retractable red plastic "light
blades" and a metallic-gray hand grip and
The Qui-Gon Jinn(TM) Lightsaber with a single retractable "light blade" made
of green plastic that extends to about 3 feet.
Both Lightsaber toys operate with two "C" batteries. Mass merchandise and
toy stores nationwide sold these Lightsabers from May 1999 through June
1999 for $20 to $30.
You can contact Hasbro to *get a free repair kit containing instructions on
how to install a battery protector.
*get a free repair kit -
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NATIONWIDE RECALL OF DIVE STICKS UNDERWAY
Do(es) your child(ren) use dive sticks in the swimming pool? If so, you should
be aware that 19 million of these pool toys are being recalled due to the
risk of facial, eye, rectal and vaginal impalement, especially in shallow
water.
The dive sticks are hard plastic and are either cylinder-shaped or shark-shaped.
When dropped into water, the dive sticks sink to the bottom of a pool and
stand upright so that children can swim or dive down and retrieve them. The
sticks come in a variety of colors and are often packaged in kits of three
to six, occasionally with other pool diving games.
They have been sold for about $4 to $7 per set under numerous brand names.
In some cases, a refund, repair or replacement is available.
*Read more about this recall at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
*Read more about this recall -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=628&url=1>
*SOCK MONKEY RECALLED
Sewing needles and pins found in the stuffing of some Sock Monkey stuffed
animals have prompted a recall from Restoration Hardware Inc. and the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These monkeys are about 16 to 20
inches tall and made of a brown tweed-like knit fabric with white hands and
feet. Restoration Hardware's stores, catalogs and web sites sold the monkeys
from October 1997 through May 1999 for about $29.
You can return the monkeys to any Restoration Hardware store for a refund
and a discount merchandise certificate.
*Read more about this recall from the CPSC.
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=634&url=1>
*JUST IN:
ANOTHER RECALL OF INFANT CARRIERS
Parents of small infants, especially under 2 months of age, should be extra
careful when using infant carriers. Following the recall of the Baby Bjorn
infant carrier earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) and Evenflo Company are recalling models 075 and 080 Snugli� soft infant
carriers. As with the Baby Bjorn carrier, small babies can shift to one
side, slip through the leg openings of these carriers and fall. The carriers
are in color combinations of royal blue with magenta trim, teal with navy
blue trim, and navy blue with purple trim. Retail stores nationwide sold these
carriers between January 1996 and May 1999 for about $40. Parents can contact
Evenflo to receive instructions on how to
*exchange the carrier for a free, new carrier with smaller leg openings -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=632&url=1>
LIFEMINDERS FAMILY ==================
-Health, Safety and Nutrition-
IS YOUR CHILD OVERWEIGHT?
Are you concerned about your child's weight? If so, you're not alone.
Between 1980 and 1994, the number of obese children in the U.S. almost doubled,
with nearly 14 percent of all children ages six to 11 now considered overweight.
Find out how you can help keep your child's weight within the normal range
and establish healthy habits that will last a lifetime from *ParentTime.
***Cool Stuff***
*Track your child's growth on Excite and we'll donate $2 to charity.
*ParentTime -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=630&url=1>
*Track your child's growth on Excite and we'll donate $2 to charity -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=630&url=2>
SAFE SUN FOR KIDS
Now that summer has officially started, it�s time to shield your family from
the sun�s burning rays. Infants under six months should be kept out of direct
sunlight altogether, but older kids need sunscreen since 60%-80% of a person�s
sun exposure usually happens before the age of 18.
Here are some safe sun tips:
1. Don�t use sunscreens that are more than two or three years old since heat
and age can diminish their effectiveness.
2. Be generous when you apply. Use about an ounce - or a palmful - to cover
your child�s exposed skin. (Studies show that most of us tend to underapply).
3. Don�t know what SPF is right for your child?
Consult the *Coppertone Sun Safety Selector to find out.
Find out more information about *keeping children safe in the sun from the
American Academy of Pediatrics.
***HOT DEAL***
*Win a Disney cruise for your family from Coppertone.
*Coppertone Sun Safety Selector -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=633&url=1>
*keeping children safe in the sun from the American Academy of Pediatrics
-
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=633&url=2>
*Win a Disney cruise for your family from Coppertone - <http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=633&url=3>
-General Family Life-
10 WAYS TO NURTURE YOUR FAMILY'S SPIRIT
Personal spirituality has become one of the hot topics of the late '90s and
now psychologists are examining the spirituality of the family -- how a set
of shared beliefs can help families weather a crisis, such as a serious illness.
It's easy for hectic schedules to eliminate any time for such reflection,
but if you're interested in unearthing the spirit of your own family, pick
up *10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting or click on *How Can Spirituality
Affect Your Family's Health?
*10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=627&url=1>
*How Can Spirituality Affect Your Family's Health? -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=627&url=2>
*Free SmarterKids.com Newsletter & $5 Instant Coupon - <http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=627&url=3>
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Hope this is of some use to ya'll!
Tanya In WA (state)
I thought ya'll might wanna know all this!
-Tanya in WA (state)
From: LifeMinders <myminders@...>
TANYA'S FAMILY MINDERS FOR 6/30/99:
* Hasbro Recalls Lightsaber Toys with Faulty Battery Compartment
* Nationwide Recall of Dive Sticks Underway
* Sock Monkey Recalled
* Just In: Another Recall of Infant Carriers
*Is Your Child Overweight?
* Safe Sun for Kids
* 10 Ways to Nurture Your Family's Spirit
-----------------------------------------------------------
-Health, Safety and Nutrition-
HASBRO RECALLS LIGHTSABER TOYS WITH FAULTY BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Attention parents of Star Wars fans.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hasbro Inc. are recalling
about 618,000 Star Wars Lightsaber toys for repair. The spring in the battery
compartments of these toys can dislodge, causing a burning hazard if the
batteries overheat or rupture.
Two models of Lightsaber toys are involved in this recall.
The Darth Maul(TM) Double-Bladed Lightsaber with retractable red plastic "light
blades" and a metallic-gray hand grip and
The Qui-Gon Jinn(TM) Lightsaber with a single retractable "light blade" made
of green plastic that extends to about 3 feet.
Both Lightsaber toys operate with two "C" batteries. Mass merchandise and
toy stores nationwide sold these Lightsabers from May 1999 through June
1999 for $20 to $30.
You can contact Hasbro to *get a free repair kit containing instructions on
how to install a battery protector.
*get a free repair kit -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=625&url=1>
NATIONWIDE RECALL OF DIVE STICKS UNDERWAY
Do(es) your child(ren) use dive sticks in the swimming pool? If so, you should
be aware that 19 million of these pool toys are being recalled due to the
risk of facial, eye, rectal and vaginal impalement, especially in shallow
water.
The dive sticks are hard plastic and are either cylinder-shaped or shark-shaped.
When dropped into water, the dive sticks sink to the bottom of a pool and
stand upright so that children can swim or dive down and retrieve them. The
sticks come in a variety of colors and are often packaged in kits of three
to six, occasionally with other pool diving games.
They have been sold for about $4 to $7 per set under numerous brand names.
In some cases, a refund, repair or replacement is available.
*Read more about this recall at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
*Read more about this recall -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=628&url=1>
*SOCK MONKEY RECALLED
Sewing needles and pins found in the stuffing of some Sock Monkey stuffed
animals have prompted a recall from Restoration Hardware Inc. and the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These monkeys are about 16 to 20
inches tall and made of a brown tweed-like knit fabric with white hands and
feet. Restoration Hardware's stores, catalogs and web sites sold the monkeys
from October 1997 through May 1999 for about $29.
You can return the monkeys to any Restoration Hardware store for a refund
and a discount merchandise certificate.
*Read more about this recall from the CPSC.
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=634&url=1>
*JUST IN:
ANOTHER RECALL OF INFANT CARRIERS
Parents of small infants, especially under 2 months of age, should be extra
careful when using infant carriers. Following the recall of the Baby Bjorn
infant carrier earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) and Evenflo Company are recalling models 075 and 080 Snugli� soft infant
carriers. As with the Baby Bjorn carrier, small babies can shift to one
side, slip through the leg openings of these carriers and fall. The carriers
are in color combinations of royal blue with magenta trim, teal with navy
blue trim, and navy blue with purple trim. Retail stores nationwide sold these
carriers between January 1996 and May 1999 for about $40. Parents can contact
Evenflo to receive instructions on how to
*exchange the carrier for a free, new carrier with smaller leg openings -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=632&url=1>
LIFEMINDERS FAMILY ==================
-Health, Safety and Nutrition-
IS YOUR CHILD OVERWEIGHT?
Are you concerned about your child's weight? If so, you're not alone.
Between 1980 and 1994, the number of obese children in the U.S. almost doubled,
with nearly 14 percent of all children ages six to 11 now considered overweight.
Find out how you can help keep your child's weight within the normal range
and establish healthy habits that will last a lifetime from *ParentTime.
***Cool Stuff***
*Track your child's growth on Excite and we'll donate $2 to charity.
*ParentTime -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=630&url=1>
*Track your child's growth on Excite and we'll donate $2 to charity -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=630&url=2>
SAFE SUN FOR KIDS
Now that summer has officially started, it�s time to shield your family from
the sun�s burning rays. Infants under six months should be kept out of direct
sunlight altogether, but older kids need sunscreen since 60%-80% of a person�s
sun exposure usually happens before the age of 18.
Here are some safe sun tips:
1. Don�t use sunscreens that are more than two or three years old since heat
and age can diminish their effectiveness.
2. Be generous when you apply. Use about an ounce - or a palmful - to cover
your child�s exposed skin. (Studies show that most of us tend to underapply).
3. Don�t know what SPF is right for your child?
Consult the *Coppertone Sun Safety Selector to find out.
Find out more information about *keeping children safe in the sun from the
American Academy of Pediatrics.
***HOT DEAL***
*Win a Disney cruise for your family from Coppertone.
*Coppertone Sun Safety Selector -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=633&url=1>
*keeping children safe in the sun from the American Academy of Pediatrics
-
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=633&url=2>
*Win a Disney cruise for your family from Coppertone - <http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=633&url=3>
-General Family Life-
10 WAYS TO NURTURE YOUR FAMILY'S SPIRIT
Personal spirituality has become one of the hot topics of the late '90s and
now psychologists are examining the spirituality of the family -- how a set
of shared beliefs can help families weather a crisis, such as a serious illness.
It's easy for hectic schedules to eliminate any time for such reflection,
but if you're interested in unearthing the spirit of your own family, pick
up *10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting or click on *How Can Spirituality
Affect Your Family's Health?
*10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=627&url=1>
*How Can Spirituality Affect Your Family's Health? -
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=627&url=2>
*Free SmarterKids.com Newsletter & $5 Instant Coupon - <http://www.lfmn.com/r/sr.asp?u=164639&v=4843&s=627&url=3>
-----------------------------------------------------------
**ADVERTISEMENTS**
FREE Software!
Choose From Today�s Popular Titles! Visit SmarterKids.com by July 15, 1999 and
get one of today�s most popular CD-ROM Titles FREE! Select 1 of 4 titles, worth
$29.95 to $69.95 each, and pay only $4.50 shipping and handling.
<http://www.lfmn.com/r/ad.asp?s=1&ad=smartkid627>
Hope this is of some use to ya'll!
Tanya In WA (state)