Cycle Gear Recalls Semi Truck and Motorcycle Toys Due to Excessive Lead Levels (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 15728 · announced April 15, 2015 · Shantou Meitian Trading Co, Ltd, Amereuro Trading Limited · 155 units affected
The product
This recall involves plastic Wheelies semi-truck with six motorcycles toy and Wheelies push-along motorcycle toys. The semi-truck has a dual-level trailer that carries six motorcycles and comes in red and purple with multi-colored motorcycles. The truck with the trailer attached measures 18 inches long by 7 inches tall. The truck has the item number Item # TAG66767 and SKU# 752249 printed on the packaging. The Wheelies push-along motorcycle is red with a rider in black with silver accents. The product has item # TBG04323 and SKU# 752251 printed on the package.
The hazard
The toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal standard for lead content.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take away from children and stop using the recalled toys and contact Cycle Gear Inc. for a full refund. Cycle Gear Inc. is contacting consumers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Cycle Gear stores and online at www.cyclegear.com from November 2014 through December 2014 for about $10 for Push Along Motorcycle and $20 for Semi-Truck with six motorcycles.
Consumer contact: Cycle Gear at (800) 292-5343 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cyclegear.com and click on "Recall Notices" at the bottom for more recall information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.