Fisher Price Recalls Go Diego Go Boat Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08048 · announced October 25, 2007 · Fisher-price · 38,000 units affected
The product
The toy is an orange and yellow boat that squirts water. Cartoon character Diego is in the driver's seat. "Fisher Price," product number K3413, and a date code between 137-7HF and 223-7HF are marked on the toys.
The hazard
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal standard prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price in order to receive a free replacement toy. Consumers need to return the recalled toys to Fisher-Price.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from June 2007 through October 2007 for about $15.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 299-0579 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.