Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07173 · May 2, 2007 · Target
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07173
- Date
- May 2, 2007
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Anima-Bamboo Collection Games
- Product type
- Games
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Anima-Bamboo Collection Games. The games contain 38 bamboo pads, four ghosts, and one dice. The product's packaging is an orange box with the words "Anima" and "BAMBOO Collection Games" printed on each side.
What can happen
The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the game away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund, including applicable sales tax.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2007 for $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled anima-bamboo collection games?
Consumers should immediately take the game away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund, including applicable sales tax.
What is the hazard?
The toys in the bamboo game sets could 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.