LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 11335 · announced September 28, 2011 · Lm Import & Export · 1,900 units affected
The product
The products are sold in packages of four or six toy cars which are painted in silver, black or blue with red stickers with "super," "max" and "racing" labeled on the top and sides of the cars. The 4" plastic car sets have item numbers "43835" and "43836" printed on a white label on the back of the cardboard packaging. "Gallop X" or "RACING CARS" are also printed on the product packaging.
The hazard
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Mega Wholesale stores throughout Miami, Florida from September 2010 through January 2011 for between about $2 and $3 per set.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact LM Import & Export collect at (305) 622-7122 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. LM Import & Export will accept collect calls.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.