Totally Me! - Funky Room Décor Sets
CPSC Recall #08-008 — October 3, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-008 |
| Recall Date | October 3, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 15,000 |
| Manufacturer | CKI Toys, of Hong Kong |
| Importer | Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from May 2007 through September 2007 for about $10. |
Product
Totally Me! - Funky Room Décor Sets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CKI Toys, of Hong Kong, is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Children's Toy Decorating Sets. Surface paint on the back of the recalled mirror contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Children's Toy Decorating SetsUnits: About 15,000Importer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.Manufacturer: CKI Toys, of Hong KongHazard: Surface paint on the back of the recalled mirror contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: These Totally Me! - Funky Room Décor Sets are designed to make various room décor projects and includes a clock, clock movement, satin fabric, round box, door hanger, mirror, paper mirror frame, glitter glue, sticker sheet, foam shapes, sequins, seed beads, elastic cord, fabric flowers, and gem stones. The part containing lead is the mirror.Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from May 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us toll-free at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com.
Hazard
Surface paint on the back of the recalled mirror contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.