Regent Products Corp. Recalls Stuffed Ball Toys Due to Lead Hazard
Recall 07141 · Mar 28, 2007 · Regent Products Corp.
7,200
units affected
7,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07141
- Date
- Mar 28, 2007
- Company
- Regent Products Corp.
- Units affected
- 7,200
- Product
- Stuffed Fun Balls
- Product type
- Toy Balls
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The Fun Ball is an orange stuffed ball toy that measures 4 inches in diameter and is designed to look like a basketball. The ball is printed with colored numbers, letters and "Reg. #PA-10623(HK)."
What can happen
The stuffed balls contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar stores and other discount stores nationwide from June, 2006 through March, 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stuffed fun balls?
Consumers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The stuffed balls contain lead paint, which 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.