The rash of recalls of children’s products containing lead continues. A handful were announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission last week including some items sold more than five years ago. So check your toy closet. The most recent recalls include:

Tops and tin pails
Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails by Schylling Associates. About 66,000 tops and 4,700 pails are involved; they were sold at specialty toy stores and gift shops between July 2001 and July 2002. The tops sold for about $13; pails, for about $6. The surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead. No injuries have been reported but consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy. For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 am and 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.schylling.com

SpongeBob spiral notebooks
SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals by Martin Designs Inc. About 250,000 units are involved; they were sold nationwide between June 2006 and July 2007 for about two dollars. The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead. No injuries have been reported but caregivers are advised to immediately take these products away from children. Consumers should remove the UPC as proof of ownership and contact Martin Designs Inc. for a full refund. For additional information, contact Martin Designs toll-free at (866) 898-0261 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site www.martindesigns-ltd.com

Charm bracelets
Children’s Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets imported by Buy-Rite Designs. About 7,900 units are involved; they were sold in dollar stores and other small retailers nationwide from March 2004 through August 2007 for about $1. No injuries have been reported but the recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund. For additional information, contact Buy-Rite at (888) 777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.buyriteinc.com

Necklace and bracelet sets
Children’s Metal Jewelry by TOBY N.Y.C. About 14,000 units, including a princess pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set, a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set are involved. They were sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and A.J.Wright from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $8. The metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. No injuries have been reported, but consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item. For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at info@tobynyc.com

Officials at the CPSC and in the toy industry have indicated that more recalls are likely for toys containing lead. So stay tuned to this blog, check the government’s recall Web site, www.recalls.gov and sign up for future automatic email notices of CPSC recalls at the agency’s Web site.