RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled September 26, 2007 · CPSC recall 07310 · RC2

Hazard

Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.

Units

About 800

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on red horses sold individually in see-through blister cards. "Britain's" and "Knights of the Sword" are printed on the top of the card in the packaging. The recalled toys include a mounted silver knight on a red horse with an axe; a mounted silver knight on a red horse with two hands on a raised weapon; and a mounted silver knight on a red horse with a lance.

What to do

Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact RC2 toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at http://recalls.rc2.com

Product

Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys

Imported by

RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.

Retailers

Specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $8.

Made in

China

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