TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09091 · Jan 13, 2009 · TDI International
150
units affected
150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09091
- Date
- Jan 13, 2009
- Company
- TDI International
- Units affected
- 150
- Product
- High Speed Pull-Back Toy Cars
- Product type
- Toy Cars
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled pull-back toy car is yellow with "PROWL" printed on the side, "VICTOR" printed on the hood, and a blue and red police warning light on the top.
What can happen
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TDI International for a full refund or a replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Small retail stores in Houston and Hidalgo, Texas from June 2008 through July 2008 for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled high speed pull-back toy cars?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact TDI International for a full refund or a replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the toy cars contains 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.