Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled November 7, 2007 · CPSC recall 08068
Hazard
Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Units
About 380,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recall involves two styles of "pull and release" toy cars, including a four-pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two-pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
Product
Pull-Back Action Toy Cars
Imported by
Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Retailers
Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack.
Made in
China
UPC
400016576344 · 883788965002
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →