More China-made toys with lead recalled

NEW YORK -- Excessive amounts of lead paint on toys and other children's products led the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a recall of more than 300,000 Chinese-made items Wednesday.

Recalled are the following:

•About 250,000 SpongeBob SquarePants address books and journals, imported by Martin Designs Inc., because paint on the metal spiral bindings can contain high levels of lead, toxic if ingested by young children. No injuries have been reported. Details: by phone at (866) 898-0261 or at martindesigns-ltd.com.

•About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails painted with Thomas & Friends, Curious George, circus scenes or solid colors. The tops and pails were imported by Schylling Associates Inc. and are being recalled because paint on the wooden handles contains high levels of lead. No injuries have been reported. Call (800) 767-8697 or visit schylling.com.

•About 14,000 TOBY & ME jewelry sets, imported by TOBY N.Y.C., because the jewelry contains high levels of lead. No injuries reported. The recalled sets are sold in a pink gift box with "TOBY & ME" printed on the front. T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and A.J.Wright stores sold the products. Consumers should contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a refund or replacement item. Call (866) 235-0588.

•About 7,900 Children's Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets, imported by Buy-Rite Designs Inc., because the jewelry contains high levels of lead. No injuries reported. The bracelets have silver-colored charms and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. Dollar stores and other small retail stores nationwide sold the product. Consumers should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Buy-Rite by phone at (888) 777-7952, ext. 175, or visit www.buyriteinc.com.

Information on recalls can be found at www.cpsc.gov.