Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 09068 · announced December 17, 2008 · Xtreme Toy Zone · 480 units affected
The product
The recalled "Dinosaur Epoch" Toy Dinosaurs are battery-operated dinosaurs that move and make sounds. The recall includes the orange-colored "Dinosaur Brachiosaurus" (model #1033) and the green, yellow and orange-colored "Dinosaur Carnotaurus" (model #1030). The model number can be located on the toy's battery cover.
The hazard
Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Xtreme Toy Zone for a refund or exchange.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Xtreme Toy Zone's Web site from May 2008 through October 2008 for between $15 and $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Xtreme Toy Zone collect at (213) 237-9983 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.xtremetoyzone.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.