Schylling Associates Recalls Collectable Toy Robot Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08072 · Nov 7, 2007 · Schylling Associates
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08072
- Date
- Nov 7, 2007
- Company
- Schylling Associates
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Robot 2000 collectable tin robot
- Product type
- Toy Figures
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The "Robot 2000" is a battery-operated tin robot standing 12" tall. It has a red light on the head and chest panels that open.
What can happen
Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty toy stores and gift shops nationwide from October 2006 through September 2007 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled robot 2000 collectable tin robot?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the robot contain excessive levels of lead, which violates 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.