CPSC2006-03-01
The Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target
The Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio
Hazard
The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flashlights away from young children and contact Little Tikes for more information. Consumers will get a free replacement flashlight or refund.
Sold at
Only at Target stores nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $10.
Affected count
About 20,800
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Glowin' Dino and Glowin' Doggy Animal Flashlights
Consumer contact
Contact The Little Tikes Co. toll-free at (800) 321-0183 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at http://littletikes.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/The-Little-Tikes-Co-Recalls-Animal-Shaped-Flashlights-Containing-Lead-Paint-Sold-at-TargetDon't want to check this manually?
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