Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled December 17, 2008 · CPSC recall 09068 · Xtreme Toy Zone

Hazard

Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Xtreme Toy Zone for a refund or exchange.

Units

About 480

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled "Dinosaur Epoch" Toy Dinosaurs are battery-operated dinosaurs that move and make sounds. The recall includes the orange-colored "Dinosaur Brachiosaurus" (model #1033) and the green, yellow and orange-colored "Dinosaur Carnotaurus" (model #1030). The model number can be located on the toy's battery cover.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Xtreme Toy Zone for a refund or exchange.

Contact

For additional information, contact Xtreme Toy Zone collect at (213) 237-9983 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.xtremetoyzone.com

Product

Dinosaur Epoch Toy Dinosaurs

Imported by

Xtreme Toy Zone, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Xtreme Toy Zone's Web site from May 2008 through October 2008 for between $15 and $20.

Made in

China

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