Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety Standard
Recall 07270 · Aug 14, 2007 · Mattel
253,000
units affected
253,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07270
- Date
- Aug 14, 2007
- Company
- Mattel
- Units affected
- 253,000
- Product
- Sarge die cast toy cars
- Product type
- Toy Cars
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves die-cast "Sarge" 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA" and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.
What can happen
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sarge die cast toy cars?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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.