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Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled August 22, 2007 · CPSC recall 07282 · Thomas and Friends

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Hazard
Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Units
About 66,000 spinning tops and about 4,700 pails
Incidents / injuries
None.

Description

The recalled tops and pails are primarily metal and have wooden handles. The tops are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or a circus scene. The pails are painted with Thomas and Friends, Curious George, or in a solid red or yellow color. Tops with plastic handles are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

Contact

For additional information, contact Schylling at (800) 767-8697 between 9 am and 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schylling.com

Product
Spinning Tops and Tin Pails
Imported by
Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.
Retailers
Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from July 2001 through September 2002. The tops were sold for about $13. The pails were sold for about $6.
Made in
China

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