Liquidation Outlet, Inc. Recalls Action Figure Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar Stores
Recall 09332 · Aug 27, 2009 · Liquidation Outlet, Inc.
8,400
units affected
8,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09332
- Date
- Aug 27, 2009
- Company
- Liquidation Outlet, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,400
- Product
- Force Soldier Playsets, Pirate Expeditions with Parrot, and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure
- Product type
- Toy Figures
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The Force Soldier playsets come in a plastic bag with SKU number 70134 printed on the header card. The soldiers (two per bag) are 5" in height and come with an airplane, machine guns and a tropical tree. The Pirate Expeditions come in blister packs in two styles with the SKU number 70136 printed on the header cards. Pirate Expedition figures are 6.5" in height and have assorted accessories including a parrot or a treasure chest.
What can happen
The action figure toys have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange for another toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar Stores in Washington and Oregon States from September 2007 through July 2009 for $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled force soldier playsets, pirate expeditions with parrot, and pirate expeditions with treasure?
Consumers should take the recalled products away from young children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange for another toy.
What is the hazard?
The action figure toys have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating 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.