Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled May 20, 2008 · CPSC recall 08272 · Master Toys & Novelties

Hazard

Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall includes a battery operated cowboy riding a horse toy. The model number 8610B is located on the product packaging. The horse and rider together measure about 8.5 inches in height by 7.5 inches in length. The rider is wearing blue pants and a red shirt and the horse is brown. Only Little Rider Toys with UPC code 603678086101 printed on the product packaging are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Master Toys & Novelties Inc. at (800) 237-5020 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website at www.mastertoys.com

Product

Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys

Imported by

Master Toys & Novelties Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Dollar and discount stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for between $5 and $7.

Made in

China

UPC

603678086101

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