New set of lead recalls includes three from J.C. Penney

This week's round of recalls for lead from the Consumer Product Safety Commission includes three from retailer J.C. Penney: a Winnie-the-Pooh play set, an art set and ornaments. Recalled from other retailers were a second art set, bendable dinosaurs and a small collectible racing helmet. All of the more than 90,000 items violate the federal lead standard.

Largest among the recalls was the 23-piece Winnie the Pooh play set with 49,000 sets in circulation. Parents are advised to take the lead-tainted items away from their children immediately as exposure to lead can cause developmental and learning disorders. Here are the details of the latest recalls. For refund information and photos, click on the title link.

Disney Deluxe Winnie-the-Pooh 23-Piece Play Sets
How many: 49,000
Description: The recalled play set consists of 23 pieces including: either a white or black baby doll and assorted Winnie-the-Pooh themed items such as a diaper bag, blanket, playpen, highchair, swing, stroller, and carrying bags.
Reason: Surface paints on the play sets contain excessive levels of lead.
Sold at: The J.C. Penney catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.
Importer: J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas
Contact information: Call J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.jcp.com

The other J.C. Penney items include:
Deluxe Wooden Art Sets
How many: 19,000
Description: The art set consists of a wooden box with several pull-out trays containing 177 different art items, including paints and brushes.
Reason: Surface paint on the outside of the wooden box contains excessive levels of lead.
Sold at: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from September 2005 through August 2007 for about $40.

Breyer 2006 Stirrup Ornaments
How many: 2,400
Description: A stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. “2006” is stamped on the rim of the ornament.
Reason: Surface paints on the ornaments contain excessive levels of lead.
Sold at: The J.C. Penney catalog and Web site from August 2006 through August 2007 for about $18.

The three other recalls include:

• 2,500 Riddell Collectible “Jeff Gordon” Mini Helmets
• 10,000 Kipp Brothers Bendable Dinosaur Toys
• 7,800 Cracker Barrel Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set Lap Desks