Mexican Wrestling Action Figures Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 12092 · Jan 24, 2012 · Lee Carter Co.
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12092
- Date
- Jan 24, 2012
- Company
- Lee Carter Co.
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Super Luchamania Action Figures
- Product type
- Dolls or Plush Toys or Action Figures
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled Mexican wrestling Super Luchamania action figures were sold in packs of 12. The multi-colored action figures are plastic, have plastic capes and measure about four inches tall. "Super Luchamania" is printed on the action figures' packaging.
What can happen
The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled action figures away from children and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from June 2000 through October 2011 for between $12 and $14 per pack.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled super luchamania action figures?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled action figures away from children and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
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.