CPSC2006-08-17
Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Fun Express Children's Toys Given Away at Libraries
Fun Express Inc., a subsidiary of Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
Hazard
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.
Sold at
This toy was a free giveaway by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.
Affected count
About 340,000 toys
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Bendable Dog and Cat Toys
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Prompts-Recall-of-Fun-Express-Childrens-Toys-Given-Away-at-LibrariesDon't want to check this manually?
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