Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC
CPSC recall 08551 · announced March 20, 2008 · Merchant Media · 198,000 units affected
The product
The recall includes the 16 piece Puzzle Track Play sets also known as Battery Operated Puzzle Vehicle sets. QVC item number T16876 is printed on the exterior of the brown box packaging. The sets have plastic puzzle pieces that when put together form a track with a battery operated train, fire engine or school bus vehicle designed to run on the track. Miniature street signs, traffic cones, and a battery for the vehicle are also included in the sets.
The hazard
Surface paints on the puzzle pieces and components contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy puzzle sets away from children and return to QVC for a full refund including shipping and handling. Consumers who purchased the recalled set from QVC's television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing return information. Consumers who purchased the recalled set at the QVC Studio store should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: QVC televised shopping programs, Web page, toll-free number, and Studio store from September 2002 through December 2007 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.