Captain Cutlass Pirate Toy Guns Recalled by Dillon Importing Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 12285 · Sep 27, 2012 · Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd.
6,970
units affected
6,970
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12285
- Date
- Sep 27, 2012
- Company
- Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd.
- Units affected
- 6,970
- Product
- Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols
- Product type
- Toy Guns
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistol toys with a brown plastic grip, a black metallic stock and barrel, and a muzzle with an orange cap. The double-barreled toy pistol has one trigger and two hammers. A skull and crossbones motif is engraved on the grip.
What can happen
The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pistol toys away from children and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Halloween and specialty stores nationwide from April 2008 through May 2012 for about $6.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled captain cutlass toy pirate pistols?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pistol toys away from children and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.