Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled October 31, 2007 · CPSC recall 08057 · Toys "R"
Hazard
Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit.
Units
About 16,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3-Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy's packaging.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit.
Contact
For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com
Product
Elite Operations Toys
Manufacturer(s)
Toy World Group Ltd/Chun Tat Toys Factory Limited, of Guangdong, China
Imported by
Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Retailers
Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →