Recalls
Items Recalled Due to Elevated Lead Levels
Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Healthcare providers are encouraged to raise awareness among parents about these products.
- Parents/Guardians are encouraged to immediately take the recalled products away from children, stop using them, and where indicated, contact the distributer for a full refund and/or replacement
Name of Product | Hazard | Action | Sold At: | Recall Date and More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground cinnamon products from multiple distributors | Through product testing, FDA determined that a variety of ground cinnamon products contained elevated levels of lead, and that prolonged exposure to the products may be unsafe. | Stop using and dispose of products. Products have a long shelf life. Consumers should check home and discard these products. Report complaints and cases of exposure and adverse events to FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. (FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator, Electronic Voluntary MedWatch Form, Paper Voluntary MedWatch Form) | La Superior, SuperMercados, Save A Lot, SF Supermarket, Patel Brothers, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, La Joya Morelense (Baltimore, MD) | March 6, 2024 Other Info: Following the Oct. 2023 recall of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products due to elevated lead levels linked to cinnamon, FDA initiated targeted survey of ground cinnamon products from discount retail stores and analyzed samples for lead and chromium. Based on results, the FDA is recommending recalls of ground cinnamon from six distributors whose products had elevated lead levels. Additional information: FDA Alert Concerning Certain Cinnamon Products Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead | FDA |
| Bracelet sold with Skechers Watch and Jewelry Gift Sets | Clasp on braided black bracelet, sold as part of Skechers Watch and Jewelry Gift Set contains high levels of lead and cadmium. | Stop using product immediately, dispose of it in trash and contact store where purchased for refund or contact manufacturer, Fossil Group, 800-842-8621, or www.fossilgroup.com and click on "recalls" in the "Contact" section, or email at info@fgservices.com for more information. | Skechers stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Watchstation.com and Skechers.com from August 2023 through January 2024 | March 7, 2024 Other Info: Bracelet sold as part of watch and jewelry gift set. Clasp on braided black bracelet contains high levels of lead and cadmium. Lead and cadmium are toxic and can cause adverse health effects in children. Watch in set has code number "IF2812307", Skechers", and model number "SR9082" printed on the back of the watch. More information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Fossil-Group-Recalls-Bracelet-Sold-with-Skechers-Jewelry-Gift-Sets-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Lead-and-Cadmium |
| Sanford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets | Paint on red and blue child's mallet, red hoop and winning post contains lead levels that exceed federal regulation, as well as elevated levels of regulated phthalates. | Stop using product and contact DOM Sports (support@domsports.com , 877-725-5056) for info concerning refund. DOM Sports and Amazon are contacting known purchasers | Online at Amazon.com from May 2015 through June 2021 -Manufacturer: Garden Games Ltd, of United Kingdom -Importer: DOM Enterprises & Mfg. Ltd, dba DOM Sports, of Canada | February 29, 2024 Other Info: Recall involves croquet sets branded with either Garden Games or Big Game Hunters on storage bag. Contains 4 adult mallets; 2 winning posts; 2 child mallets; 6 balls, clips and hoops. More information: Sandford Family Croquet Sets Recalled Due to Violations of the Federal Lead Paint and Phthalates Bans; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by DOM Sports | CPSC.gov |
| Tiblue/Kickpick Home Stainless Steel Children's Cups | Bottom exterior of cup contains an accessible solder bead with elevated levels of lead. Additionally, lid can crack & break causing injury & choking hazard | Stop using product and contact Kickpick Home for refund.Kickpick and Amazon are contacting known purchasers | Online at Amazon.com from August 2021 through July 2023 | November 30, 2023 Other Infor: Recall involves 8 oz. & 12 oz, models pairs of cups. "Tiblue" is printed on the front of the cup. Sold in 11 different color combinations, including a matching straw: pink, purple, blue, green, turquoise, magenta, coral, indigo, lemon, mint, gray, slate, blush, lilac, baby blue, rainbow, mermaid, dinosaur, shark, unicorn. More information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Tiblue-Stainless-Steel-Childrens-Cups-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-FENGM-Recall-Alert |
| PandaEar Stainless Steel Toddler Cups | Bottom exterior of cup contains an accessible solder bead with elevated levels of lead | Stop using product and return to PandaEar for a full refund. PandaEar and Amazon are contacting known purchasers | Online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through August 2023 | November 22, 2023 Other Info: Recall involves 8 oz. models sold in sets of 2, in pink & gray or blue & gray with matching silicone straws. No exterior markings on cup. More information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/PandaEar-Recalls-Stainless-Steel-Childrens-Cups-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert |
| Creativity Street Assorted Craft Buttons | Craft buttons contain elevated levels of lead | Stop using product and return for refund | Blick Art Materials & Staples stores nationwide, & at www.quill.com , www.schoolspecialty.com , www.sprichards.com , www.aquaphoenixsci.com , 5/2022 through 7/2023 - See link in "More Info." column for additional info. | Consumers should stop using, contact Dixon Ticonderoga to receive pre-paid label to return buttons for full refund. More information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Dixon-Ticonderoga-Recalls-Creativity-Street-Childrens-Assorted-Craft-Buttons-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban |
| 1. Schnucks brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches & variety pack 2. Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches | May contain elevated levels of lead | Stop using products | Schnucks: Sold at Schnucks & Eatwell Market grocery stores, Weis: Sold in Weis grocery stores | Additional Cinnamon Applesauce items Recalled: In response to investigation of WanaBana recall (information below), certain Schnucks brand and Weis Brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches are also subject to recall. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-elevated-lead-levels-applesauce-pouches-november-2023 |
| WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches | May contain elevated levels of lead | WanaBana voluntary recall, regardless of expiration dates; Stop using product from specified batches immediately, return for refund | Multiple retailers including Sam's Club, Amazon, Dollar Tree | October 28, 2023 FDA issued public health alert advising not to purchase or feed product to toddlers and young children. https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-parents-and-caregivers-not-buy-or-feed-wanabana-apple-cinnamon-fruit-puree-pouches |
| CUPKIN Stainless Steel Children's Cups, 8 oz. & 12 oz. | The cups contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. | Take away from child, Refund | Amazon.com and Cupkin.com January 2018 through March 2023 | July 20, 2023 https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Soojimus-Recalls-CUPKIN-Stainless-Steel-Childrens-Cups-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Recall-Alert |
Lil Anglers Children’s Fishing Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos | The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. | Take away from child, Refund Replace | Academy Sports and Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops, Dick’s Sporting goods, Amazon, | April 20, 2023 |
Opalescent Angel Wings Headbands, sold by Hatley USA | Pink headbands with two silver angel’s wings contains levels of lead that exceed federal lead content ban. | Destroy and send evidence to Hatley USA or Hatley USA store for refund. | Hatley Boutique, Out West Trading Co, and resort area gift shops nationwide from January 2019-September 2022. |
