Children's Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08133 · announced December 13, 2007 · Greenbrier · 300,000 units affected
The product
The Baby Bead & Wire Toys are colored wires and colored beads that can slide on a natural wood platform. These bead toys have item number 903419 and date code 71 printed on the back of the packaging. The Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars are yellow with black stripes and white with red stripes. Item number 873820 and date code 77 is printed on the back of the packaging.
The hazard
The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and return to the store where purchased for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 (Baby Bead & Wire Toys) and from September 2007 through November 2007 (Speed Racer Cars) for $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.