Consumer Products Safety Commission
The main site for information is the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Their website is: www.cpsc.gov, from there, follow the link to the part related to lead-based paint and toy recalls. GOOD LUCK!! This is only a partial list.
1. KB Toys Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 10,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08004.html
2. Kids II Recalls Baby Einstein Color Blocks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 35,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08005.html
3. Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 79,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08006.html
4. Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 63,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08007.html
5. CKI Recalls Children’s Decorating Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Toys “R” Us, about 15,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08008.html
6. Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure, about 192,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08009.html
7. Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 150,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08010.html
8. Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 11,200 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08011.html
Also, Boy Scout badges are being recalled for lead paint:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ip77Rudc1ZOvSGSTNM0UxutNt_AQD8S2OE0O0
and these:
1. Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure, about 110,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08044.html
2. Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure, about 198,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08045.html
3. Fisher Price Recalls Go Diego Go Boat Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 38,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08048.html
4. Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children's Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard, about 97,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08049.html
5. DecoPac Inc. Recalls Football Bobble Head Cake Decorations Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 80,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08050.html
6. Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, about 142,000 units http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08051.html
As well as these:
1. RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends* Wooden Railway Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Units: About 200,000 (1.5 million other Thomas & Friends railway toys were recalled on June 13, 2007) http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07308.html
2. Target Recalls Children’s Toy Gardening Tools and Chairs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Units: About 350,000
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07309.html
3. RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Units: About 800
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07310.html
4. Children’s Toy Rakes Sold Exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard
Units: About 16,000
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07311.html
5. Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children’s Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Units: About 10,000
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07312.html
6. Children’s Spinning Wheel-Metal Necklaces Recalled By Rhode Island Novelty Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Units: About 850
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07313.html
7. TOBY N.Y.C. Expands Children’s Metal Jewelry Recall Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Units: About 23,500 (about 14,000 jewelry sets were recalled on August 22,
2007)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07314.html