CPSC2007-08-21
Hampton Direct Recalls Magnetic Toy Train Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk
Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt.
Hazard
The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record of these three above catalogues will receive a letter in the mail with further information on how to obtain a free replacement train.
Sold at
Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., and Starcrest Products of California catalogues nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for about $30.
Affected count
About 27,000
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Magnetic Toy Train Sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Hampton Direct at (800) 208-4050 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hamptondirect.co - consumers can also e-mail the firm at trainrecall@hamptondirect.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Hampton-Direct-Recalls-Magnetic-Toy-Train-Sets-Due-to-Lead-Exposure-RiskDon't want to check this manually?
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