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Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled September 25, 2008 · CPSC recall 08412

Recalled Toy Police Car
Hazard
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves toy police cars with a friction function. When the toy car is pushed forward, the car builds momentum. When released, the car moves forward on its own. The cars were sold in red/white and purple/white color combinations. The cars measure 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 ½ inches. Item number TF820 is printed on the product's packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact TCB Imports, Inc. at (888) 674-5497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tcbimports.com

Product
Toy Police Cars
Imported by
TCB Imports, of Vernon, California
Retailers
Dollar and discount stores nationwide from May 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.
Made in
China

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

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