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U.S. CPSC
March 20, 2003 |
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recall of Woody Dolls The Woody doll's clothing has buttons that can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children.   |
U.S. CPSC
September 1, 2005 |
Walt Disney World Co. Recall of Children's Red Sunglasses The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC
April 13, 2006 |
Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns. |
U.S. CPSC
November 2, 2010 |
AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
August 17, 2005 |
Almar Sales Co. Recall of Children's Watches The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured the watch band could leak. Petroleum distillates could be harmful if ingested and cause irritation to the skin or eyes on contact. |
U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2008 |
Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 22, 2011 |
Scotch Corporation Recalls Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer The contents can leak from the cap when the bottle is turned on its side. When this happens, the cleaner can come into contact with consumers and property, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. |
U.S. CPSC
February 12, 2009 |
Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2010 |
Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 23, 2010 |
Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire. |
U.S. CPSC
October 5, 2010 |
Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard Light bulb may overheat and catch fire. |
U.S. CPSC
September 30, 2010 |
Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway Due to Choking Hazard The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
May 25, 2011 |
Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 3, 2011 |
NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 3, 2011 |
Manhattan Group Recalls Parents Wooden Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
February 15, 2011 |
Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 8, 2011 |
Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2007 |
Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2010 |
Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC
April 21, 2011 |
Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. |
U.S. CPSC
December 12, 2007 |
Fishing Games Sold at Grocery Stores Recalled by Far East Brokers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The recalled game has parts that contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 16, 2010 |
Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2010 |
Stainless Steel Carafes Recalled by J & H International Due to Burn Hazard The handle can come loose from the body of the carafe and cause liquid to spill, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2011 |
Kid O Products Recalls Wooden Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard The knobs attached to the puzzle fruits can come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
September 2, 2011 |
LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global Due to Burn Hazard The LED night lights can overheat, smolder, and melt which may cause minor burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 7, 2010 |
Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard. |
Fast Company
June 2012
Kate Rockwood |
Where Disney's Spending Its Big Dollars In 2012 Revenue for Disney's Parks and Resorts division grew to $11.8 billion in the last fiscal year, up 10%. That's allowed the company to make some major investments this year |
U.S. CPSC
March 13, 2007 |
Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Accessories Palace Recalled by United Imports Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
U.S. CPSC
November 25, 2003 |
CPSC Chairman Warns Holiday Shoppers about Hazardous Recalled Toys U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Hal Stratton today warned holiday season gift buyers to be on the lookout for recently recalled toys and children's products that pose serious safety threats to youngsters. A new website, Recalls.gov, will help consumers stay safe. |
U.S. CPSC
September 22, 2011 |
Bridgeway Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC
February 17, 2011 |
Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user. |
U.S. CPSC
June 10, 2011 |
Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 6, 2011 |
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Oven Rack Guard Due to Fire Hazard The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2010 |
Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 29, 2011 |
Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp edges. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 25, 2008 |
Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation Pressure can build up in a full or nearly full bottle of the acidic cleaner when it is stored in elevated temperatures over an extended period of time, which can result in the cleaner leaking from underneath the cap. If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe skin irritation. |
U.S. CPSC
April 20, 2005 |
California International Trading Recall of Pacifiers and Two Electronic Toys The pacifiers and toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
April 6, 2006 |
Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones Recalled for Burn Hazard These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
BusinessWeek
September 22, 2003
Amy Borrus |
How to Do Disney Some simple strategies can make a visit to Orlando actually fun. |
U.S. CPSC
September 15, 2010 |
Chuck E. Cheese's Recalls Light-up Rings and Star Glasses Due to Ingestion Hazard If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to either the stomach, intestine, esophagus or nasal mucus membrane. |
The Motley Fool
October 24, 2011
Eric Bleeker |
Disney: Looking at the International Opportunity While theme parks are only just about 28% of Disney's total revenues, the opening of Hong Kong Disney in 2005 and the planned Shanghai resort both illustrate the company's commitment to expanding its brand within China. |
U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2008 |
Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC
June 5, 2008 |
Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product. |
The Motley Fool
September 9, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
When Mickey Met China Disney readies its newest theme park in China with more potential than actual product. Investors, take note. |
Fast Company
Kim Lightbody |
Disney Bans Selfie Sticks Walt Disney World is the latest organization to ban selfie sticks, citing safety concerns for both guests and workers at its theme parks. |
U.S. CPSC
December 12, 2001 |
Baby Buzz'r International Recall Toy Baby Buzz'r The red, green and blue button covers on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
A Foolish Baby Shower: Disney The family entertainment giant would be a great stock choice for new arrivals. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2009
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Is Disney Phoning It In? The scent of theme parks is in the air, but Disney is smelling stale. |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2010 |
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. |
BusinessWeek
April 14, 2011
Grover et al. |
Disney Gets a Second Chance in China A new theme park in Shanghai won't repeat Hong Kong's mistakes |
