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Recalls: TV toys, fabric protector

US Recall News     updated  2008/11/05 09:21


Recalls on the following products were announced Tuesday:

_ "Mini-Televisor" Toys, which were imported from Hong Kong by OKK Trading of Los Angeles, Calif. The plastic TV toy has a microphone and is powered by 2 AA batteries. The surface coating could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards. About 2,100 of the toys were sold from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $1 on the company's website. For additional information, call 1-877-655-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or on the Web, http://www.okktoys.com.

_Fabric protector, Krylon "Outdoor Spaces" UV Fabric Protector made by Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio because overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers. Sherwin-Williams has received one report of an incident involving a consumer who experienced coughing and difficulty breathing requiring overnight hospitalization.

The recall involves about 75,000 containers of Krylon "Outdoor Spaces" UV Fabric Protector, which is an aerosol coating used to protect fabric. The part number (#2900) is printed above the UPC (724504029007) on the side of the can. The front of the 11-ounce aerosol can is tan with a picture of a patio containing outdoor furniture. "UV Fabric Protector" and "Outdoor Spaces" are also printed on the front of the can. It was sold at Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other retail stores nationwide from January 2006 through September 2008 for about $7. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

For additional information, call Sherwin-Williams toll-free at (888) 304-3769 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.sherwin-williams.com or http://www.krylon.com


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