Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores

Recalled August 27, 2009 · CPSC recall 09332 · Liquidation Outlet

Recalled Pirate Expeditions with Parrot playset

Recalled Pirate Expeditions with Treasure playset

Hazard

The action figure toys have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange for another toy.

Units

About 8,400

Incidents / injuries

No injuries were reported.

Description

The Force Soldier playsets come in a plastic bag with SKU number 70134 printed on the header card. The soldiers (two per bag) are 5" in height and come with an airplane, machine guns and a tropical tree. The Pirate Expeditions come in blister packs in two styles with the SKU number 70136 printed on the header cards. Pirate Expedition figures are 6.5" in height and have assorted accessories including a parrot or a treasure chest.

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange for another toy.

Contact

For additional information, contact Liquidation Outlet, Inc. toll-free at (877) 257-5990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected], or visit one of the Dollar Stores in person.

Product

Force Soldier Playsets, Pirate Expeditions with Parrot, and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure

Imported by

Liquidation Outlet, Inc., of Lakewood, Wash.

Retailers

Dollar Stores in Washington and Oregon States from September 2007 through July 2009 for $1.

Made in

China

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