LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 11335 · Sep 28, 2011 · LM Import & Export
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11335
- Date
- Sep 28, 2011
- Company
- LM Import & Export
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Toy cars
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The products are sold in packages of four or six toy cars which are painted in silver, black or blue with red stickers with "super," "max" and "racing" labeled on the top and sides of the cars. The 4" plastic car sets have item numbers "43835" and "43836" printed on a white label on the back of the cardboard packaging. "Gallop X" or "RACING CARS" are also printed on the product packaging.
What can happen
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Mega Wholesale stores throughout Miami, Florida from September 2010 through January 2011 for between about $2 and $3 per set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy cars?
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the toy cars contains 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.