Happy Earth Day! Earth Day, celebrated April 22, is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions and to act on protecting our planet.

With the craze on being environmentally safe and protecting our environment a huge selection of toys have been made that are safe and eco-friendly. Of course today most companies have marked down their eco-friendly toys. Let's take a look:

Have a Great Earth Day!

About 20,000 units of the Handy Manny toolbox toys were recalled on February 12th 2009 due to a voluntary recall by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The reason for this recall was because the eyes on the tools detach and can pose a chocking hazard to young children.

There were three reports of detached eyes and two of which were reports of children choking on the loose pieces. This toy was exclusively sold at Disney stores and anyone who has purchased this toy is asked to remove away from children and take to any Disney store for a full refund.

The UPCs affected are #405144100614 or #422147400633 and can be found on the packaging of the toy.

If your child loves Handy Manny, there is another interactive Handy Manny toy that was very popular during the holidays as well. It is the Handy Manny Talkin' Toolbox and both of my girls love it! They say little phrases and the tools all detach and fit in their perfect pot in the toolbox.

Unbelievingly enough, or believingly enough (since recalls are so common nowadays) the Spa Factory Aromatherapy kits by Jakks Pacific were recalled! This toy was one of the hottest sellers last year during the Christmas craze and was sold out in so many stores that people were paying double the price on sites like eBay and Amazon.

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the reason for the recall was due to pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.

There have been 88 reports of jars exploding, out of which 13 children have reported injuries like a cheek cut, a welt, eye injuries and irritated eyes. Adults have also reported bruises, swollen joints and a face gash.

If you have purchased any of the models listed below you should immediately take the toy’s jars and caps away from children and contact JAKKS for free replacement jar caps with vent holes.

Model Item Number
Spa Factory™ Bath Benefits™ Kit 37836
Spa Factory™ Deluxe Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 37908
Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 37837
Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 54892
Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 54857