CPSC, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys

Recalled April 4, 2003 · CPSC recall 03532 · Learning Curve Int'l

Recalled Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap activity toy

Recalled Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toy

Hazard

The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.

Units

Approximately 3,800

Incidents / injuries

RCE/LCI has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Description

There are two types of activity toys involved in this recall. One toy is a flower shaped toy intended to attach to a stroller, with a green painted metal wire on which plastic beads slide along. The item is the Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap (SKU #97222). The other toy is a floor-based toy with a foam stuffed base, a blue painted metal wire on which plastic beads and stuffed animal heads slide along. This item is the Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies (SKU #97325). Each item has a sewn-in label with the Lamaze logo on the front.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.

Contact

Consumers should contact RCE/LCI at (800) 704-8697 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.learningcurve.com

Product

Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap and Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toys

Manufacturer(s)

Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI), of Chicago, IL

Retailers

These toys were sold in March 2003, through specialty and toy stores nationwide, for around $19.99.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →