RC2 Recalls Knights of the Sword Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 07310 · Sep 26, 2007 · Rc2
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07310
- Date
- Sep 26, 2007
- Company
- Rc2
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Britain's "Knights of the Sword" Series Toys
- Product type
- Toy Figures
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The three recalled silver knight toys are mounted on red horses sold individually in see-through blister cards. "Britain's" and "Knights of the Sword" are printed on the top of the card in the packaging. The recalled toys include a mounted silver knight on a red horse with an axe; a mounted silver knight on a red horse with two hands on a raised weapon; and a mounted silver knight on a red horse with a lance.
What can happen
Surface paints on the toy knights contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores nationwide from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled britain's "knights of the sword" series toys?
Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the toy knights 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.