Kim: Welcome to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Podcast for February 9th, 2007. I’m Kim Dulic. . .

Ed: And I’m Ed Kang. This week, CPSC announced the recall of nearly a million Easy-Bake Ovens, two more children’s jewelry items that contain high levels of lead, and a curling iron that poses a shock and electrocution hazard.

Kim: First off this week, Easy-Bake, a division of Hasbro Inc. announced the recall of about 985,000 Easy-Bake Ovens. Young children can insert their hands into the oven’s opening and get their hands or fingers caught. This poses an entrapment and burn hazard.

Ed: Easy-Bake has received 29 reports of children getting their hands or fingers caught in the oven’s opening, including five reports of burns.

Kim: The recall involves Easy-Bake ovens with Model number 65805 and “Hasbro” stamped into the plastic on the back of the oven. Since the Easy Bake Oven is an electric toy, it’s not recommended for children under eight. And ovens sold before May 2006 are not included in the recall.

Ed: Consumers should contact Easy-Bake to receive a free retrofit kit with consumer warning. Contact Easy-Bake at (800) 601-8418, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.easybake.com.

Kim: Also this week, CPSC announced two recalls of children’s jewelry that contain high levels of lead. Shalom International Corp. recalled about 280,000 Children’s “Rachael Rose Kidz” Rings and DM Merchandising Inc. recalled about 86,000 Children’s “Ultra Gear” Bracelets.

Ed: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Kim: The children’s rings are silver or gold-colored with designs or stones in a variety of colors. The rings come four to a package, and “Kidz by Rachael Rose,” is printed on the packaging. They were sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide for about $1.

Ed: The recalled bracelets are 8-inch long, silver-colored chain bands that have a 1 ˝ -inch long casting with assorted designs, including a snake and a sword. They were sold at U.S. Gifts stores, dollar stores and small discount stores nationwide for about $1.

Kim: Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a full refund. See complete details about both these recalls at our Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Ed: And finally this week, Conair announced the recall of about 322,000 curling irons because the handle can come apart, exposing its line cord. Though no injuries or incidents have been reported, this poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

Kim: This recall involves ceramic, gold-matte finish curling irons. The name “Conair” is printed on the handle of the iron. A four-digit date code can be found on the plug prong. Date codes included in this recall range from November 2005, which is written 1105, through July 2006, which is written as 0706.

Ed: They were sold at discount retailers and drug stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $25. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled curling iron and contact Conair to receive a free replacement. For additional information, contact Conair at (800) 687-6916

Kim: For complete information on these and many more recalls, go to our Web site at www.cpsc.gov. -- And until next time, stay safe.

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