Safety regulator, Learning Curve Int'l Inc. Announce Recall of Lamaze Activity Toys
Recall 03532 · Apr 4, 2003 · Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI)
3,800
units affected
3,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03532
- Date
- Apr 4, 2003
- Company
- Racing Champions Ertl/Learning Curve Int'l., Inc. (RCE/LCI)
- Units affected
- 3,800
- Product
- Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap and Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies activity toys
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
There are two types of activity toys involved in this recall. One toy is a flower shaped toy intended to attach to a stroller, with a green painted metal wire on which plastic beads slide along. The item is the Lamaze Flower Stroller Wrap (SKU #97222). The other toy is a floor-based toy with a foam stuffed base, a blue painted metal wire on which plastic beads and stuffed animal heads slide along. This item is the Lamaze Soft Bead Buddies (SKU #97325). Each item has a sewn-in label with the Lamaze logo on the front.
What can happen
The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- RCE/LCI has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- These toys were sold in March 2003, through specialty and toy stores nationwide, for around $19.99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lamaze flower stroller wrap and lamaze soft bead buddies activity toys?
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from infants and young children. Consumers should contact RCE/LCI for return and replacement instructions.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the metal wires of these toys contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
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.