Push Toys Recalled by Santa's Toy Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08249 · Apr 16, 2008 · Santa's Toy Corp.
9,000
units affected
9,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08249
- Date
- Apr 16, 2008
- Company
- Santa's Toy Corp.
- Units affected
- 9,000
- Product
- Western Rider Push Toys
- Product type
- Toy Figures
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves a push toy of a plastic horse with rider and a 20-inch-long pole/handle. The horse and pole/handle together measure about 26 inches. The rider is wearing red pants and a green shirt. The horse comes in various colors.
What can happen
Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the push toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retail dollar and discount stores nationwide February 2005 through February 2008 for between $2.50 and $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled western rider push toys?
Consumers should immediately take the push toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the glove, shirt, and pants of rider toy contains 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.