February 2001 recalls

15 supported consumer-product notices published in February 2001, from official CPSC data.

Recall results

New01096cChildren & Toys

EMSCO Ti-dee Helper children's broom

The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

  • Poisoning
  • About 2,200 units
  • No incidents reported
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New01-093Lighting & Ceiling Fans

Dura Kleen nightlights

The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Electric shock
  • About 459,000 units
  • Incidents reported
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New01-088Children & Toys

Graco highchairs

Graco Children's Products

The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.

  • Fall
  • About 860,000 units
  • 108 reports, 105 injuries
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New01-086Clothing & Accessories

IMT Accessories Barbie™ Sunglasses

The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. Petroleum distillates could be harmful to children's eyes and skin and could be fatal if ingested.

  • Ingestion
  • About 70,000 units
  • 1 report
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