CPSC2007-06-13
RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Hazard
Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy.
Sold at
Toy stores and various retailers nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for between $10 and $70.
Affected count
About 1.5 million
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact RC2 Corp. toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at recalls.rc2.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/RC2-Corp-Recalls-Various-Thomas--Friends-Wooden-Railway-Toys-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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