Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due To Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC recall 07257 · announced August 2, 2007 · Fisher-price · 967,000 units affected
The product
The recalled involves various figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the product or packaging.
The hazard
Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product).
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $5 and $40.
Consumer contact: For additional information contact Fisher-Price at (800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.