CPSC2002-02-20
CPSC, Alpha International Announce Recall of Pedal Cars
Alpha International Inc., also known as Gearbox Pedal Car Company, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Hazard
The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest the lead from the car's paint coating, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take these pedal cars away from young children immediately.
Sold at
The two "Raley's" cars were sold exclusively at Raley's supermarkets, from July 2000 through December 2000. Department, toy, and specialty/collectible stores sold all of the other pedal cars, from November 1999 through January 2002, for between $100 and $500.
Affected count
About 75,000
Injuries reported
Alpha International has not received any reports of injuries involving these pedal cars. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
South Korea
Products
Pedal Car
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Alpha-International-Announce-Recall-of-Pedal-CarsDon't want to check this manually?
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